Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been taken into custody by U.S. immigration authorities amid ongoing legal troubles in his home country, where he faces corruption charges. Ofori-Atta, 66, who served as Ghana’s finance minister from 2017 to 2024, is currently held at an immigration facility in Virginia, according to records from the US Immigration and […] The post US Immigration Detains Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister Over Visa Status appeared first on Naija News.
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Veteran publisher and politician, Dele Momodu, has countered submissions that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi is the best among prominent political figures in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He also dismissed the push from some supporters of the former Labour Party presidential candidate including the Odidient Movement that Obi must compulsorily emerge as the […] The post Atiku, Not Peter Obi Is Number One On List Of Potential ADC Presidential Candidates – Dele Momodu appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected plans by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2026 Budget. The Assembly noted that it won’t receive the appropriations bill until allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara are concluded. Recall that the Rivers Assembly had earlier commenced impeachment proceedings against the state governors and his deputy, […] The post Just In: Rivers Assembly Rejects Fubara’s Plan To Submit 2026 Budget appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has confirmed that outstanding match bonuses owed to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco have been released, following the resolution of administrative and foreign exchange hurdles. The confirmation was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a statement posted on […] The post FG Clears Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Bonuses After Resolving FX Delays appeared first on Naija News.
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic has played down his team’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting it represents little more than a necessary step in a wider rebuilding effort. The Desert Foxes booked their place in the last eight on Tuesday night after a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time win over DR […] The post Algeria Coach Vladimir Petkovic Plays Down Quarter-Final Place, Eyes Nigeria Test appeared first on Naija News.
Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have reportedly lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. According to Arise News, the 21-month-old passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. Naija News reports that in February 2025, the author told The Guardian UK she kept the birth […] The post Chimamanda Adichie Loses 21-Month-Old Son appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, accusing them of gross misconduct and a series of constitutional breaches. Naija News reports that the tension gripped the River State legislature as lawmakers read out formal allegations against both the governor and his deputy […] The post [Just In] Impeachment: Allegations Leveled Against Fubara, Deputy By Rivers Assembly Emerge appeared first on Naija News.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has authenticated the Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) result of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo. According to The Cable, the development comes amid lingering public scrutiny of the minister’s academic records, which have been repeatedly questioned on social media and in press statements. In December 2025, the Centre […] The post WAEC Authenticates Interior Minister Tunji‑Ojo’s WASSCE Result appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of trying to upstage President Bola Tinubu through his recent political activities in Rivers State. Naija News reports that Abati, during Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, slammed Wike over claims of leading a rainbow coalition in Rivers State, […] The post ‘Wike’s Embarrassment To Tinubu Does Not Amount To Help, He Is Trying To Upstage Him’ – Abati appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian TikToker Amadou Elizabeth, known online as Jarvis, has spoken about her mother’s worsening health and her fear of how social media users may react if the situation becomes public. Naija News reports that the content creator shared her concerns in an emotional video posted on Instagram on Wednesday. She said she has been […] The post My Mum Is Battling An Ailment Money Can’t Solve – Tiktoker Jarvis Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
