Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the late former governor of the state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, remains a defining figure in Nigeria’s evolving security architecture, two years after his death. Aiyedatiwa noted that Akeredolu’s strong advocacy for state policing and his central role in the establishment of the South-West Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, fundamentally […] The post Amotekun: ‘I Won’t Play Politics With Lives Of My People’ – Akeredolu Remembered appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing economic policies that he said improved access to funds for local governments across the country. Adediran made the commendation after a closed-door meeting with the President at his Lagos residence […] The post Ex-PDP Candidate, Jandor Meets Tinubu In Lagos appeared first on Naija News.
The stage is set for one of the biggest English Premier League fixtures of the weekend as Chelsea welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. The highly anticipated clash is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 pm Nigerian time, with both teams heading into the encounter in contrasting positions on the league table. […] The post Chelsea Host Villa In Stamford Bridge Title Test appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has rejected the $10,000 settlement reportedly offered by the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor. Ogala made this known in a video posted on her Instagram page on Saturday morning, but recorded on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. In the video, the actress said the clergy man brought […] The post ‘This Man Is Just Mad’ – Actress Call Out Popular Pastor Over $10,000 Settlement appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, has accused billionaire businessman Deji Adeleke, father of music star Davido, of being the real power behind the Osun State government, not Governor Ademola Adeleke. Adesiyan made the claim during an interview on state affairs with Edmund Obilo, where he alleged that Deji Adeleke exerts decisive influence over […] The post Osun: ‘Deji Adeleke Is The Governor, Who Is Ademola Adeleke?’ – Adesiyan appeared first on Naija News.
Former Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Kenneth Omeruo has urged the Super Eagles to keep their feet on the ground ahead of tonight’s crucial Group C clash against Tunisia at the ongoing 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Nigeria and Tunisia will renew their rivalry at the 40,000-capacity Fez Stadium at 9 p.m. tonight in what […] The post AFCON 2025: Omeruo Warns Super Eagles To Tread Carefully Against Tunisia appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria defender Ifeanyi Udeze is confident that Victor Osimhen will soon silence doubts at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), tipping the striker to find the net when the Super Eagles face Tunisia on Saturday. Osimhen drew blanks in Nigeria’s opening win over Tanzania, missing a handful of presentable chances and extending a frustrating […] The post Udeze Backs Osimhen To Break AFCON Goal Drought Against Tunisia appeared first on Naija News.
A financial analyst, Kalu Aja, has said that widespread opposition to the newly introduced tax laws stems from Nigerians’ deep-seated lack of trust in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ability to spend public funds responsibly. Aja made the assertion in a statement posted on his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, amid growing controversy surrounding the […] The post Nigerians Don’t Trust Tinubu With Their Taxes – Analyst appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles forwards Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have stressed that Nigeria have both the motivation and the quality to secure another vital result in Fès on Saturday’s decisive Group C encounter with Tunisia. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles face Tunisia at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in what is shaping up to […] The post Onuachu, Dele-Bashiru Back Super Eagles To Overcome Tunisia In Crucial AFCON Clash appeared first on Naija News.
Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, met with the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Friday in a move the Nigerian Army described as aimed at strengthening ties with community leadership to promote national stability. The visit, according to the army, was meant to reaffirm the resolve of the Nigerian Army to work closely […] The post COAS Waidi Shaibu Meets Sultan Of Sokoto After US Air Strikes appeared first on Naija News.
