Senator representing Abia North at the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu, has vowed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will sack Abia State governor, Alex Otti, in 2027. Naija News reports that Kalu, speaking to his supporters at a political gathering, described Otti as a one-term Governor, stressing that he does not know politics. The […] The post ‘Alex Otti Does Not Know Politics, He Is A One-term Governor’ – Orji Kalu appeared first on Naija News.
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The Centre for Energy Governance and Public Finance Accountability has rejected claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the reconciliation and removal of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) legacy balances from the Federation Account was unconstitutional. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the centre described […] The post ADC Faulted Over Reaction To Tinubu’s Reconciliation Of NNPC Legacy Balance appeared first on Naija News.
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ogbomoso zone of Oyo State have declared their readiness to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu and the party in the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made on Thursday, January 8, at a high-powered unity rally held at Oja’gbo, Ogbomoso, where party leaders, serving […] The post 2027: APC Vows To Deliver Oyo For Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has praised Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), admitting that only the weather has caused minor discomfort during the tournament. Speaking amid the ongoing AFCON in Morocco, Saintfiet said the soaring temperatures and occasional rainfall were the only challenges his team had encountered so far, stressing […] The post Mali Coach Saintfiet Reveals His Problem With Morocco, Regragui Wants AFCON 2025 Title appeared first on Naija News.
Police operatives attached to the Assakio Division, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, have stormed suspected kidnappers’ hideouts in Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages of Lafia East Development Area in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, arresting six suspects and rescuing three abducted persons. Naija News understands that the operation led to the rescue […] The post Six Suspected Kidnappers Nabbed In Nasarawa appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Ado, Okpokwu, and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has downplayed the political crisis currently unfolding in Rivers State, describing the situation as manageable and not a cause for alarm. Agbese’s comments come amid heightened political tension in the state, following the Rivers State House of Assembly’s decision […] The post Lawmaker Charges Tinubu To Intervene In Move To Impeach Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has redeployed the Divisional Officer in charge of Fagge Division following the death of a suspect while in custody. The redeployment was approved by the State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, who ordered the removal of SC Amina Musa Kolawole from her position […] The post NSCDC Redeploys Kano Divisional Officer Following Suspect’s Death While In Custody appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Joash Amupitan, has submitted that the expectations OF Nigerians from the commission are high and the electoral umpire must rise to the occasion. The INEC Chairman, said the goal of the commission under is watch will be to conduct a credible, free and fair election […] The post 2027 Must Be A Proof That INEC Can Conduct Technologically-driven, And Transparent Elections – Amupitan appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from officiating the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Algeria, scheduled for Saturday in Morocco. CAF made the decision after it emerged that the official had worn boots from a brand not approved by the tournament’s official sponsors […] The post Why CAF Removed Somali Referee Omar Artan From Nigeria Vs Algeria AFCON Match appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has called for total concentration from his players as Nigeria prepares for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) showdown against Algeria in Marrakech. Nigeria will take on the Desert Foxes in a high-stakes quarter-final of the AFCON on Saturday evening, with a place in the last four on […] The post AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle Demands Full Focus As Super Eagles Of Nigeria Brace For Algeria Test appeared first on Naija News.
