The first two quarter-final fixtures of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches played over the weekend in Morocco. Friday, January 9 will open the last-eight stage with a heavyweight West African encounter as Senegal face Mali at 5 pm local time. Senegal […] The post AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Quarter-final, Two Fixtures Confirmed appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has said that Nigeria’s poor and low-income earners are the biggest beneficiaries of the new tax reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Sunday during an interview on Arise Television, the Executive Chairman of the NRS, Zacchaeus Adedeji, said the reforms were deliberately designed to protect the poor rather […] The post FG Reveals Beneficiaries Of New Tax Reforms appeared first on Naija News.
Indications emerged on Sunday that plans by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have become inevitable, despite stiff opposition from his political camp. The governor, who was elected in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), had initially planned to formally join the […] The post ‘He Does Not Stand A Chance’ – Kano Governor Shuns Kwankwaso’s Objection, Finalise Plot To Join APC appeared first on Naija News.
A report has indicated that former president Olusegun Obasanjo is spearheading efforts to bring former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso together for a joint presidential ticket. According to Daily Trust, Obasanjo believes that a joint ticket involving the duo would create a better chance of defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Obi […] The post 2027: Obasanjo Steps In, Plots Obi-Kwankaso Alliance appeared first on Naija News.
A fresh controversy has erupted over viral images purporting to show President Bola Tinubu in a meeting with Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, in Paris, after observers flagged that the pictures were likely generated by artificial intelligence. The photographs, which were widely circulated on social media on Sunday, bore a visible watermark from Grok, a generative […] The post Presidency Releases AI-Generated Picture Of ‘Tinubu Meeting Kagame’ In Paris appeared first on Naija News.
Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has debunked the reports online that he was targeted for elimination by the United States of America during its recent airstrikes on terrorists in Sokoto State. Naija News reports that Gumi, in an interview with Leadership, clarified that the video circulating online is old, stressing that it was […] The post ‘I’m In My House Without Fear’ – Sheikh Gumi Dismisses Viral Video Of Being US Target For Elimination appeared first on Naija News.
Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of Venezuela’s ousted president, on Sunday called on citizens to take to the streets in protest following the dramatic capture and extradition of his father, Nicolas Maduro, by United States special forces. In an audio message widely circulated on social media and confirmed by aides, the 35-year-old congressman vowed that supporters […] The post Maduro’s Son Calls For Mass Protests After Father’s Capture By US Forces appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nollywood actor and producer, Timini Egbuson, has announced the death of his father. The actor shared the sad news in an emotional post on Instagram on Sunday, writing: “Didn’t think I’ll start the year saying this … Rest in peace Dad. So much left unsaid, but I’ll keep making you proud.” The post immediately […] The post Nollywood Actor, Actress Lose Their Father appeared first on Naija News.
Venezuela’s deposed president, Nicolas Maduro, is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in New York at noon on Monday to be formally informed of the criminal charges filed against him. A court official has confirmed to AFP. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized by United States forces during a pre-dawn operation in […] The post Venezuela’s Deposed President Maduro To Appear In New York Court appeared first on Naija News.
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Ngozi Odu, has formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News understands that Odu completed her registration at her ward in Akabuka town, Ward 8, Unit 11, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. Shortly after registering, the deputy governor broke into the song […] The post Rivers Deputy Governor Follows Fubara, Dumps PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
