A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hilliard Etta, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is not a member of the party and therefore lacks the authority to involve himself in its internal affairs. Etta stated this on Tuesday during an appearance on Prime Time, a current‑affairs […] The post ‘Its Not In Wike’s Place To Refer To Fubara As A So-Called Governor’ – Etta appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has forecast hazy and sunny weather conditions across different parts of the country from Wednesday through Friday, with isolated thunderstorms expected in some southern states. This was contained in NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the agency, the northern region will experience sunny and hazy skies […] The post NiMet Predicts Hazy, Sunny Weather With Isolated Rains In South appeared first on Naija News.
Akor Adams has rejoined the Super Eagles camp after receiving clearance from team officials to visit his mother, who is currently hospitalised in Fès, Morocco. Naija News reports that the forward’s mother fell ill on the eve of Nigeria’s Round of 16 clash against Mozambique’s Mambas at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, forcing her […] The post AFCON: Akor Adams Rejoins Super Eagles Camp After Emergency Exit appeared first on Naija News.
Niger’s former Minister of Petroleum, Mahaman Moustapha Barke, has been released from detention almost a year after his arrest by the country’s military authorities, family members and close associates confirmed on Tuesday. A relative, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said Barke regained his freedom earlier in the day. A former aide […] The post After Nearly One Year In Detention, Niger Republic Frees Former Petroleum Minister appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has insisted there is no automatic presidential ticket for any aspirant in 2027. Naija News reports that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who recently joined the party, are eyeing the presidential ticket. Although the Atiku camp has maintained silence on […] The post 2027: There Is No Automatic Ticket For Peter Obi, Atiku – ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF), Oyedepo Iseoluwa Rotimi (SAN), has pledged that prosecutorial decisions under his leadership will be driven strictly by law, evidence and the public interest. In a statement issued on Tuesday following his appointment, Rotimi described the role as a solemn national duty, stressing that the […] The post New DPPF Oyedepo Rotimi Vows Prosecutorial Independence, Hails Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni has berated Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen over his on-pitch confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Naija News reports that Nigeria had recorded the victory on Monday night in the round-of-16 encounter, with Osimhen scoring twice, while Lookman […] The post What Nonsense Attitude, Are You God? – Rufai Oseni Blasts Victor Osimhen appeared first on Naija News.
A report has indicated that several chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plan on defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Multiple sources who spoke to The Whistler disclosed that negotiations with the ADC leadership had reached an advanced stage, with formal announcements expected in the coming days. The planned defections are said to […] The post PDP Heavyweights Set To Dump Party For ADC As Faction Meets With Jonathan appeared first on Naija News.
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former United States President Ronald Reagan, has died at the age of 80. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on social media on Tuesday, describing him as “a steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy.” “Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, […] The post Former US President’s Eldest Son Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
The quarter-final picture for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now largely confirmed following Algeria national football team’s dramatic extra-time victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team on Tuesday night. Algeria edged DR Congo 1–0 in Rabat, with substitute Anis Boulbina scoring the decisive goal in the 119th minute to […] The post AFCON 2025: Quarter-Finals Fixtures, Dates, Top Scorers [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
