Nigeria has begun 2026 on a high note in the world of athletics, with three of its stars featuring prominently in the 2025 World Athletics rankings. World record holder Tobi Amusan led the charge, securing a top-three spot in her event, while Ezekiel Nathaniel and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi also earned recognition among the global elite. Amusan, […] The post Tobi Amusan, Nathaniel, Enekwechi Shine As Nigeria Dominates Global Athletics Rankings For 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
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Veteran Nollywood actor cum politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the opposition political vehicle to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election. According to him, all politicians in the ADC are democrats who are committed to upholding democracy. He submitted that any opposition […] The post 2027: Any Opposition Leader Not In ADC Is Working For Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Naija News.
The failure of the peace pact reached before the expiration of the state of emergency in Rivers State and disagreement over a supplementary budget proposed by associates of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reportedly ignited a fresh face-off. Naija News reports that Wike has been […] The post Failed Peace Pact, Disagreement Over Fresh Budget, Appointments Ignite Fresh War Between Wike, Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has faulted claims by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, that the anti-graft agency is being used by his political opponents, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to persecute him and officials of his administration. In a statement on Friday, the Commission described the allegations […] The post BREAKING: Disregard Bala Mohammed’s Claims, Wike Not Using Us – EFCC appeared first on Naija News.
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Friday clashed at the Federal High Court in Abuja over security arrangements during the trial of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. According to Leadership, the confrontation reportedly stemmed from a disagreement […] The post Just In: EFCC, Prison Officials Clash At Malami’s Trial In Court appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has lampooned Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, saying the governor lacks the political structure and internal cohesion to successfully produce a successor. Naija News reports that Wike made the remarks during a thank-you visit to Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he addressed supporters […] The post ‘You Don’t Even Have A Party’- Wike Fires At Gov Mohammed appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has confirmed his breakup with his girlfriend and content creator, Jarvis. Naija News reports that this comes barely two weeks after 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 […] The post ‘Jarvis Said I Should Varnish For Now’ – Peller appeared first on Naija News.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has dismissed the zoning allegation made against the party by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Naija News reports that in a post on 𝕏, Keyamo claimed that the ADC was scared of zoning its presidential ticket like other parties […] The post ADC Slams Keyamo Over Zoning Comment, Recalls APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket appeared first on Naija News.
Chelsea have moved swiftly to begin the search for a new head coach following the departure of Enzo Maresca, with Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior now emerging as the early favourite to take charge at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca, 45, left his role on Thursday after only one season in charge, with his exit coming amid […] The post Liam Rosenior Leads Chelsea Head Coach Race After Enzo Maresca Exit appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, has slammed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike over his claim that he is committed to the growth of the party. Ewenla, who serves as PDP Southwest Ex-Officio, described the Minister’s comment that he would “not allow PDP to die,” […] The post You Cannot Love PDP While Using State Powers To Weaken It – Party Chieftain Blasts Wike appeared first on Naija News.
