The third democratically elected governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending long‑standing speculation about his political future. Orji, who represented Abia Central Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2023, had announced his retirement from active politics months earlier […] The post Just In: Ex‑Abia Governor, Theodore Orji Dumps PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
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The former governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Al-Makura, has stated that no one can replace the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki. He stated this while addressing newsmen on Monday after the remains of the senator arrived in Nigeria from India. He stated that the late Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North, was bedridden for over two years […] The post He Was Bedridden For Two Years – Al-Makura Mourns Political Ally appeared first on Naija News.
The deposed Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, was on Monday (today) escorted into a New York courthouse under heavy security to face narcotrafficking charges. The development, which has deepened global tension and uncertainty over the future of the oil-rich South American nation, comes barely days after Maduro’s dramatic capture in Caracas. Naija News reports that Maduro, […] The post Captured Venezuelan President Maduro Arraigned In New York Court appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of the Nigerian Military attached to the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested an associate of a notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata, in Takum, Taraba State. According to information made available to Naija News, the ally was arrested during a roadblock on Monday. Confirming the development, acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters […] The post Troops Arrest Ally Of Notorious Criminal Kingpin John Ngata In Taraba appeared first on Naija News.
A former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called for a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s defence strategy, proposing the removal of the Minister of Defence position and a shift towards heavy investment in drone technology to tackle the country’s worsening insecurity. Naija News reports that Sowore made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels […] The post Sowore Proposes Scrapping Defence Minister’s Office appeared first on Naija News.
Barely two days after a deadly attack on Kasuwar Daji market in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, where over 40 people were killed and several others abducted, gunmen have launched another assault in the area. Reports obtained by Naija News on Monday (today) revealed that the latest attack targeted a Mobile Police (MOPOL) […] The post JUST IN: Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint In Niger State appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Bashiru, to stay away from Rivers politics. Naija News reports that his comments comes after Bashiru had knocked the APC South‑South National Vice Chairman, Hon. Victor Giadom, after Giadom described Fubara as a […] The post VIDEO: ‘Be Very Careful, Don’t Say Na Me Burn Your Hand’ – Wike Threatens APC National Secretary appeared first on Naija News.
Real Madrid have entered the transfer race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, with the Spanish giants set to rival Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United for the 21-year-old England international, according to AS. Crystal Palace have identified Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes and Auxerre youngster Kevin Danois as potential […] The post Transfer Updates: Wharton, Vinicius Jr, Aké, Castellanos, Sterling, Others appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Monday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New NUPRC, NMDPRA Board Chairmen, 19 Others [Ful List] appeared first on Naija News.
Manchester United’s decision to part ways with Ruben Amorim was the culmination of mounting internal concerns over leadership, communication and tactical rigidity rather than a single poor result or disagreement in the transfer market. Naija News reports that Manchester United confirmed Ruben Amorim’s exit less than 24 hours after Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with […] The post Why Manchester United Sacked Ruben Amorim appeared first on Naija News.
