The former Labour Party (LP) vice‑presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba‑Ahmed, has distanced himself from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the emerging opposition party as dominated by figures he says helped establish the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he believes is misruling the country. Naija News reports that Baba‑Ahmed made the remarks in an interview […] The post ‘The ADC Is A Lesser Evil Than The APC’ – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Naija News.
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The lifeless body of an Abuja-based female lawyer has been found along the Kubwa Expressway, heightening fears over the resurgence of “one-chance” attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Naija News reports that the latest development comes barely days after the body of a nurse with the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, was discovered by the […] The post Fear Grips Abuja As Nurse, Female Lawyer Found Dead By Roadside appeared first on Naija News.
The former vice‑presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Yusuf Datti Baba‑Ahmed, has expressed scepticism about Peter Obi’s prospects of clinching the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing entrenched interests and unresolved ambitions within the emerging opposition coalition. Baba‑Ahmed spoke on Trust TV during a recent interview, offering his perspective on the […] The post ‘It Is Unlinkely Peter Obi Will Secure ADC Presidential Ticket’ – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Naija News.
The Zamfara State Government has accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle of harassment. The spokesman to the State Governor, Suleiman Bala Idris, in a statement on Wednesday night, claimed that Matawalle was using federal might to intimidate the opposition figures within the state. He said that the the state government was left […] The post Zamfara Raises Alarm Over NSA-Linked Abduction, Fingers Matawalle appeared first on Naija News.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has hinted that he is unbothered by the controversy surrounding his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on January 12, 2026. Naija News reports that while a faction in the state believes Yusuf’s decision was coming at the right time, as it will help the state to […] The post ‘Everyone Knows I Don’t Believe In Talking Too Much’ – Gov. Yusuf Declares Amid Defection Plan To APC appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has said that all financial entitlements of the Super Eagles players and officials participating in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been resolved. Naija News reports that Dikko’s assurance followed reports that players were threatening to boycott training sessions and refuse to travel […] The post Fresh Update Emerge On Super Eagles 2025 AFCON Allowances appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria men’s national team captain, John Obi Mikel, has warned the Super Eagles to avoid all forms of distractions as they continue their campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Mikel said the national team was on the right path and must remain focused if it hopes to go all […] The post AFCON 2025: ‘Nothing Must Block Our Focus’ – Mikel Obi Speaks On Nigeria, Algeria Test appeared first on Naija News.
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has criticised the continued non-payment of match allowances owed to players of Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles, describing the situation as a national embarrassment. The former Anambra State Governor said the failure to honour agreed bonuses was damaging Nigeria’s image and demoralising […] The post ‘When Will This Embarrassment End?’ Peter Obi Laments Non-payment Of Super Eagles Allowances appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria winger Garba Lawal has praised the Super Eagles for their discipline and strong mentality at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but has cautioned against costly individual errors as the tournament enters its decisive phase. Nigeria head into Saturday’s quarter-final in Morocco with momentum firmly on their side. The Super Eagles have […] The post AFCON 2025: Garba Lawal Sends Message To Super Eagles Of Nigeria Ahead Of Algeria Test appeared first on Naija News.
Special Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Media, Paul Ibe, has stated that his principal and the Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have not discussed compromising the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that Ibe made this clarification on Wednesday while responding […] The post 2027: ‘No Conversation Between Peter Obi, Atiku On Compromising ADC Presidential Ticket’ – Ibe appeared first on Naija News.
