Nigerian professionals in the diaspora have thrown their weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, warning that renewed impeachment proceedings against the duo could destabilise democratic governance in the oil-rich state. Naija News reports that the professionals, operating under the banner of the Nigerian Diaspora Professionals for Democratic Stability (NDPDS), […] The post Rivers: ‘Plot To Impeach Fubara Politically Motivated’ appeared first on Naija News.
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The Algerian Football Federation has formally lodged complaints with the Confederation of African Football and the world governing body over what it described as troubling refereeing decisions during its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final defeat to Nigeria. The move was confirmed on Monday in a statement shared via the official 𝕏 account of […] The post Algeria Petition CAF, FIFA Over Refereeing After AFCON Exit To Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised questions about the whereabouts and activities of President Bola Tinubu. According to Obi, in a social media post on Monday, President Tinubu spent more days abroad in 2025 than the time spent with Nigerians within the same period. The former Anambra State Governor lamented that the […] The post ‘Nigerians Are Tired Of Press Releases’ – Peter Obi Raises Alarm On Whereabouts Of President Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has vowed that what the All Progressives Congress (APC) did to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the Labour Party (LP) will not happen in the ADC. He accused the ruling party of engineering the crisis in […] The post APC Plan Is To Ensure No Other Party Survives Before 2027 – ADC Raises Alarm appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has strongly criticised Barrister Julius Abure for allegedly parading himself as the party’s National Chairman despite a Supreme Court judgment and the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the contrary. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja and signed by the […] The post Labour Party Crisis Deepens As Usman Faction Slams Abure appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Police Command has arrested over 50 persons in connection with the violent protest that erupted in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, last Saturday. The suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in looting, vandalism and other violent acts that followed the protest, which initially began as a peaceful demonstration. Confirming the […] The post Police Arrest 50 As Protest Degenerates Into Violence In Ekpoma appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has shed light on the heated exchange that briefly threatened to boil over during Nigeria’s AFCON quarter-final victory against Algeria at the weekend. The Birmingham City defender was involved in a tense confrontation with Algeria winger Anis Hadj Moussa in the 68th minute, a moment that drew the attention of […] The post ‘He Hit My Face’ – Osayi-Samuel Speaks On Algeria Clash As Nigeria Shift Focus To Morocco appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into what it described as potentially unacceptable behaviour following a heated altercation between players at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash between Algeria and Nigeria. CAF disclosed this in a statement on Monday, warning that disciplinary measures could follow if […] The post AFCON: CAF Opens Disciplinary Case After Nigeria, Algeria Post-match Chaos appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, has dismissed claims that he called for the resignation of the incumbent governor, Caleb Mutfwang, following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking via a statement by his media consultant, Clinton Garuba, the elder statesman said that he never demanded the governor’s resignation during a PDP […] The post I Never Asked Mutfwang To Resign For Defecting To The APC – Jang Fires Back appeared first on Naija News.
A group believed to be supporters of popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, were turned back at the gate on Monday when the Fusengbuwa ruling House commenced its nomination process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Security personnel had difficulty managing individuals who lacked entry clearance or could not justify […] The post KWAM 1 Supporters Turned Back As Selection Process For Next Awujale Begins appeared first on Naija News.
