The mother of Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has shared how he forfeited plans to study in the United Kingdom. According to her, the singer chose to enroll at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State. She shared the story on Korty EO’s YouTube podcast, revealing that she had already arranged […] The post I Gathered Money To Send Him Abroad, He Refused – Asake’s Mum appeared first on Naija News.
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Ademola Lookman has shared his delight after Atletico Madrid secured a place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, seeing off Tottenham Hotspur 7-5 on aggregate. Naija News reports that the Spanish side were beaten 3-2 in the second leg in London on Wednesday night but progressed thanks to a commanding 5-2 win in […] The post Lookman Reacts As Atletico Madrid Beat Spurs To Reach Champions League Quarter-finals appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Yahaya Usman, have taken legal action to challenge the outcome of the chairmanship election held in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. Naija News reports that the election took place on February 21, 2026, across 10 wards and 338 polling units. The Independent National Electoral Commission […] The post FCT Polls: APC Drags PDP To Court Over Gwagwalada Result appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has apologized to Nigerians and announced his decision to step away from politics after facing heavy backlash over his recent comments. Naija News reports that the actor shared a message on social media where he asked Nigerians for forgiveness over the reactions that followed his earlier statements. He said the criticism […] The post The Curses Being Rained On Me Are Too Much – Aremu Afolayan Apologizes For Supporting Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he is always concerned about the welfare of the masses. He disclosed that he reads about happenings in the country every morning before leaving home. Tinubu stated this during an interfaith breaking of fast with senior journalists and media executives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said […] The post I Don’t Leave My House Without Going Through Newspapers – Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Harris Okonkwo, has expressed confidence that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, will secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress. Okonkwo spoke with journalists in Ojoto during a […] The post Okonkwo Backs Peter Obi For ADC Presidential Ticket appeared first on Naija News.
Suspected political thugs on Friday night attacked the newly appointed Benue State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) media consultant, Bemgba Iortyom, in Makurdi, the state capital, setting his vehicle ablaze during the incident. Naija News learnt that the attack occurred barely 24 hours after the Benue State Secretary of the PDP, Dan Nyikwagh, announced Iortyom’s appointment […] The post Suspected Thugs Attack Benue PDP Media Consultant, Burn Car In Makurdi appeared first on Naija News.
Two soldiers are feared dead following a violent clash between youths and security operatives in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The confrontation, which occurred on March 11, reportedly involved youths from the Isabang and Alesi communities and security personnel deployed to the area, leaving several persons shot and the communities momentarily thrown […] The post Two Soldiers Killed As Security Operatives, Youths Clash In Cross River appeared first on Naija News.
United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has alleged that a shooter who attacked Old Dominion University in Virginia met with members of the extremist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Nigeria before carrying out the incident. Moore made the allegation on his 𝕏 account on Saturday, in response to the attack. Naija […] The post US Lawmaker, Moore Alleges American University Shooter Met ISIL In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
A former Super Eagles midfielder, Henry Nwosu, has died at the age of 62. The death of the Imo State-born football legend was announced on Saturday by his former teammate and fellow 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Segun Odegbami. Odegbami disclosed that Nwosu died in the early hours of Saturday after spending several days […] The post Former Super Eagles Midfielder Henry Nwosu Dies At 62 appeared first on Naija News.
