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.
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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.
The planned defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is now a done deal, a top government source has revealed, despite resistance from party leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso, a former governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, had warned Yusuf […] The post Governor Yusuf’s Defection To APC Irreversible – Govt Source appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has shared why she stopped taking thug roles after gaining wide attention for her part in Funke Akindele’s movie Omo Ghetto. Naija News reports that in an interview with Chude, the thespian said she made the choice on purpose because she did not want to be known for only one type […] The post ‘I Paid A Price For That Decision’ – Bimbo Thomas Speaks On Why She Stopped Accepting Thug Roles appeared first on Naija News.
Colombia’s President, Gustavo Petro, has strongly rejected threats from United States President Donald Trump, who accused him of being a drug trafficker and suggested that military action could also be taken against Colombia following a US assault on neighbouring Venezuela. Petro’s reaction came on Sunday after Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, made […] The post ‘Friends Do Not Bomb’ – Colombian President Warns Trump After Venezuela Raid appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has reacted to the road crash in Ogun State that took the lives of two close friends of British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua during his recent trip to Nigeria. Naija News reports that the actress, in a video shared online, blamed the boxer’s mother for allowing him to travel to his hometown […] The post Why Anthony Joshua’s Mother Should Be Blamed For Fatal Accident – Lizzy Anjorin appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has again reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol or fuel, at its retail outlets. Checks by journalists across parts of Abuja on Monday, January 5, morning revealed that NNPCL filling stations have adjusted their petrol price downward to ₦815 per litre, from […] The post BREAKING: NNPCL Drops Petrol Price Again appeared first on Naija News.
