Venezuela’s interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, on Sunday, announced the creation of a high-powered commission to negotiate the release of ousted former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following their capture by United States forces in Caracas. The development comes less than 48 hours after Maduro’s arrest and transfer to New York, where he […] The post Venezuela Sets Up Panel To Secure Maduro’s Release appeared first on Naija News.
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has denied the bail request of Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu; Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah; Aminu Mohammed Bose and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed. Naija News understands that the judge gave the ruling on Monday, January 5th, 2026. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the […] The post [Just In] Alleged Terrorism Financing: Court Denies Bauchi Commissioner, Three Others Bail appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian skitmaker, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has defended TikTok sensation, Peller, following his breakup with fellow influencer, Jarvis, in December 2025. Naija News recalls that Peller was involved in a deliberate car accident to end his life over breakup threats from Jarvis. He was hospitalised and later arrested by the authority “in […] The post ‘Jarvis Has Finished Peller’ – Sabinus Recounts Heartbreak Experience appeared first on Naija News.
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Monday, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Senator John Kojo-Brambaifa, describing him as an illustrious son of the state and a distinguished figure in Nigerian politics. Naija News reports that Brambaifa, who represented Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the 5th National Assembly, died on Saturday at an Abuja […] The post ‘Elder Statesman Gone’ – Gov Diri Mourns Brambaifa appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied any involvement in the alleged disappearance of ₦128 billion in the power sector, insisting that the funds in question predate his appointment as minister. Naija News reports that Adelabu made the clarification on Monday, January 5, following calls by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for […] The post ₦128 Billion Power Sector Scandal Not Under My Watch – Adelabu Replies SERAP appeared first on Naija News.
English Premier League giants Manchester United have reportedly sacked Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim. This was disclosed by transfer news experts David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano in a post on X on Monday morning. Amorim was informed of his sacking by executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox. Naija News reports that Darren Fletcher will take over […] The post BREAKING: Manchester United Sack Ruben Amorim appeared first on Naija News.
Tennis legend, Novak Djokovic, has announced his complete withdrawal from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the breakaway players’ union he co-founded, Naija News reports. Djokovic cited lingering concerns over transparency, governance and representation as reasons for his decision. According to a report by BBC Sport on Monday, the 24-time Grand Slam champion made the […] The post Tennis Legend, Djokovic Resigns From PTPA appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to stop the re-election of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the 2027 general election. Naija News reports that Wike, during a visit to the Ahoada West Local Government Area, LGA of Rivers State, on Sunday, said he will not listen to any […] The post ‘There Is Nothing Like Instruction’ – Wike Insists On Stopping Fubara’s Second Tenure appeared first on Naija News.
Calvin Bassey has urged Nigeria to cut out lapses at the back as the Super Eagles turn their attention to Monday’s round of 16 clash with Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria swept through Group C with three wins from three matches, but the campaign was not without concern. […] The post AFCON 2025: Calvin Bassey Calls For Defensive Discipline As Super Eagles Face Mozambique appeared first on Naija News.
Four members of the Anambra State House of Assembly and scores of Labour Party (LP) members loyal to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defections come shortly after Obi formally joined the ADC, signalling what supporters describe as a significant realignment in the state […] The post Four Lawmakers Dump Labour Party For ADC appeared first on Naija News.
