Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sacked the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju. The governor appointed Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde as her replacement. The governor also approved a minor cabinet reshuffle. He moved Temilolu […] The post Makinde Sacks Oyo SSG, Appoints Replacement appeared first on Naija News.
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The Presidency has denied using an AI-generated image to depict a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame. Fresh controversy had erupted over viral images purporting to show Tinubu in a meeting with Kagame, in Paris, after observers flagged that the pictures were likely generated by artificial intelligence. The photographs, which […] The post BREAKING: ‘Not Correct’ – Presidency Denies Using AI Generated Image For Tinubu-Kagame’s Meeting appeared first on Naija News.
A former lawmaker who represented the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Olaka Nwogu, has shared his thoughts on the reasons for the political turmoil in the state. Speaking during an interview on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television, Nwogu asserted that the rift in the state can be traced to the consequence of leaders failing to […] The post You Cannot Govern Rivers If You Can’t Adhere To Commitments – Former Lawmaker Carpets Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has sparked reactions from netizens after a video of her and a male colleague, Oluwole Akeem Cole, also known as Baraka, surfaced online. Naija News reports that the movie stars attended the All-White New Year Party Fest of the Fuju musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as K1 De Ultimate. […] The post ‘Paulo Will Not Like This’ – Iyabo Ojo’s Cozy Moment With Male Colleague Sparks Reactions appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo has said that the age gap between her and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux is not an issue in their relationship. Naija News reports that she spoke about it while chatting with Pulse Nigeria after many people kept asking about their ages. She explained that she is 24 while Juma Jux is […] The post My Husband Doesn’t Act His Age – Priscilla Ojo appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Kelvin Chukwu, has been caught on camera physically assaulting one of his constituents during a football competition organised by him. SaharaReporters obtained video footage showing the lawmaker engaging in a physical altercation with the constituent during the tournament’s final match, held on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The competition […] The post VIDEOS: Enugu Senator Kelvin Chukwu Caught Assaulting Constituent appeared first on Naija News.
Geopolitical developments in Venezuela and the possibility of a major shift in global oil supply dynamics could exert downward pressure on crude prices, posing significant risks to the Federal Government’s ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget plan. The crisis, which has triggered reassessments across key markets and exerted pressure on the crude market, has put critical assumptions […] The post Venezuela Oil Shake‑Up Could Undermine Nigeria’s 2026 Budget appeared first on Naija News.
The Cuban government has confirmed that 32 of its nationals were killed during a United States military attack on Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, which ended with the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Havana made the disclosure on Sunday, January 4, describing the assault as a “criminal attack” carried out by the US government against Venezuela. The […] The post ‘Criminal Attack’ – Cuba Slams US Over Military Attack That Claimed 32 Soldiers appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has insisted that he will stay true to his footballing beliefs when the Super Eagles face Mozambique in Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 encounter, despite injury concerns within his squad. Addressing the media on Sunday, Eric Chelle was asked whether Nigeria might adopt a more subdued approach […] The post Eric Chelle Refuses To Compromise Philosophy As Super Eagles Prepare For Mozambique Clash appeared first on Naija News.
The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Benibo Anabraba, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Anabraba’s decision was contained in a letter dated January 5, 2026, addressed to the PDP Chairman, Ward 1, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state. In the letter, the SSG described his decision […] The post Rivers SSG Dumps PDP Amid Defections To APC appeared first on Naija News.
