A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouk Aliyu, has dismissed claims that the ruling party is responsible for the issues in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an interview on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television on Wednesday, Aliyu stated that the […] The post The Issues In The PDP Are Not The Making Of The APC – Farouk Aliyu appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has showered praise on President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for keeping faith with the Super Eagles by fulfilling pledges made after their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The commitments, which covered houses, national honours and plots of land for players […] The post NFF Applauds President Tinubu For Honouring Promises To Super Eagles Players, Officials appeared first on Naija News.
Moses Simon has appealed to Nigerian fans to stay patient with the Super Eagles following their narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The Super Eagles grabbed all three points in a match that proved tougher than many anticipated, with the West Africans […] The post Moses Simon Urges Nigerians To Be Patient With Super Eagles After AFCON Win appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the federal government’s decision to proceed with the planned implementation of the new tax laws despite the controversies surrounding it. He submitted that the Tax Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, should proceed as planned. The presidential spokesperson […] The post Do They Want Nigerians Overtaxed? Onanuga Replies Those Asking For Suspension Of New Tax Laws appeared first on Naija News.
Tanzania head coach Manuel Gomandi has praised his players after their spirited showing against Nigeria, even though the Taifa Stars opened their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday night. Naija News reports that the Group C clash, played in Fès, saw Tanzania go toe to toe with one of […] The post AFCON 2025: Tanzania Coach Gomandi Happy With Team Performance Against Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately delaying the implementation of full local government autonomy despite the judgment of the Supreme Court. Atiku, in a personally signed statement made available to Naija News on Wednesday, said the non-implementation is a calculated political move by Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress […] The post “Nigerians Will Not Forget” – Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of Intentionally Delaying LG Autonomy appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has singled out Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze for special praise following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Tanzania’s Taifa Stars. Aiyegbeni said the pair stood head and shoulders above the rest, pointing to their energy and influence as Nigeria edged the visitors in a keenly contested encounter. Iwobi caught […] The post Yakubu Aiyegbeni Reacts To Super Eagles Win Over Tanzania, Names Standout Players appeared first on Naija News.
On Tuesday, the National Assembly approved a major fiscal reset aimed at addressing revenue shortfalls, weak capital execution, and overlapping budget cycles. It approved a revised ₦43.5 trillion 2024 Appropriation Act and a reworked ₦48.3 trillion 2025 budget framework, extending the 2025 fiscal year to March 31, 2026. The approval followed marathon plenary sessions in […] The post National Assembly Approves Revised ₦43.5 Triilion 2024 And ₦48.3 Trillion 2025 Budgets appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke of the Nigerian Army have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo-Enugu expressway in Benue State, rescuing 24 passengers travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Ibadan, Oyo State. Naija News reports that the successful operation followed a distress call on Monday night, which prompted troops on routine patrol to swiftly […] The post 24 Passengers Rescued As Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt On Otukpo-Enugu Road appeared first on Naija News.
The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Kamilu Salami, who was abducted by bandits 25 days ago, has been released, Vanguard has gathered. The troubled monarch, who was seized on his farm on a fateful Saturday morning, was freed on Tuesday night, sending waves of joy through the community. Residents of Bayagan Ile reportedly stormed the palace […] The post Kwara Monarch, Kamilu Salami Released After 25 Days In Captivity appeared first on Naija News.
