A mild drama played out on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday (today) during the birthday recognition of lawmakers born in December, as Senate President Godswill Akpabio marked his 63rd birthday. Coincidentally, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, also shares the same birth date, December 9, and turned 47. It is a standing […] The post Drama In Senate As Akpabio, Natasha Mark Birthday Amid Tense Ties appeared first on Naija News.
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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has welcomed the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Fubara, with Fubara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, the entire South-South is now in the APC. He expressed delight with the decision […] The post Tinubu’s Aide Reacts As Fubara Joins APC appeared first on Naija News.
Amidst the mass defection of politicians in Taraba State towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – led by the impending move of Governor Agbu Kefas – a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya, has defected in the opposite direction, announcing his return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ikenya, a […] The post Jonathan’s Former Minister Dumps APC, Returns To PDP appeared first on Naija News.
Ivory Coast have surprised many by recalling Wilfried Zaha to their squad as they prepare to defend their Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. Wilfried Zaha, 33, last played for the Elephants three years ago and was left out of the side that lifted the trophy on home soil. The winger, who began his […] The post Wilfried Zaha Returns To Ivory Coast Squad For 2025 AFCON appeared first on Naija News.
Pisa SC manager Alberto Gilardino has expressed confidence that Ebenezer Akinsanmiro will be included in Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, a 21-year-old midfielder, currently on loan at Pisa from Inter Milan, was named in Nigeria coach Eric Chelle’s provisional 54-man squad for the tournament. Concerns […] The post Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Set To Feature In Nigeria’s 2025 AFCON Squad – Pisa Coach Confirms appeared first on Naija News.
Former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, spent Monday night at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as interrogations over a widening probe intensified, TheCable has learnt. An associate of the ex‑minister told TheCable that Malami was invited for questioning on Monday but arrived late in the […] The post Malami Spends Night At EFCC HQ As Probe Of 46 Bank Accounts Intensifies appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform and announced his intention to seek re-election for a second term on the platform of the thumb up party. The governor made the announcement today at the Banquet hall of the Government House in the presence of national and […] The post Why I Joined Accord Party – Governor Adeleke Reveals appeared first on Naija News.
A former federal lawmaker and political scholar, Mojeed Alabi, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to deploy Nigerian military assets to the Benin Republic. He stated that the action falls within the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Alabi made these remarks on Tuesday, while featuring on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, […] The post Benin Republic: Tinubu Does Not Need Approval Before He Deploys Troops – Ex-Lawmaker appeared first on Naija News.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has eulogised General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd.) on his 87th birthday. Naija News reports that Kwankwaso, in a statement via his social media page, said TY Danjuma is among the few individuals who have carried the weight of Nigeria’s destiny on their shoulders with courage […] The post ‘TY Danjuma Remind Us That Greatness Is Not Proclaimed But Proven Through Sacrifice’ – Kwankwaso appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria winger Tijani Babangida believes the Super Eagles can restore pride by winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the pain of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria suffered a major setback when Eric Chelle’s side fell to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African playoffs, confirming a second […] The post Tijani Babangida Backs Super Eagles To Lift AFCON, Heal World Cup Heartbreak appeared first on Naija News.
