Niger’s former Minister of Petroleum, Mahaman Moustapha Barke, has been released from detention almost a year after his arrest by the country’s military authorities, family members and close associates confirmed on Tuesday. A relative, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said Barke regained his freedom earlier in the day. A former aide […] The post After Nearly One Year In Detention, Niger Republic Frees Former Petroleum Minister appeared first on Naija News.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has insisted there is no automatic presidential ticket for any aspirant in 2027. Naija News reports that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who recently joined the party, are eyeing the presidential ticket. Although the Atiku camp has maintained silence on […] The post 2027: There Is No Automatic Ticket For Peter Obi, Atiku – ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF), Oyedepo Iseoluwa Rotimi (SAN), has pledged that prosecutorial decisions under his leadership will be driven strictly by law, evidence and the public interest. In a statement issued on Tuesday following his appointment, Rotimi described the role as a solemn national duty, stressing that the […] The post New DPPF Oyedepo Rotimi Vows Prosecutorial Independence, Hails Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni has berated Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen over his on-pitch confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Naija News reports that Nigeria had recorded the victory on Monday night in the round-of-16 encounter, with Osimhen scoring twice, while Lookman […] The post What Nonsense Attitude, Are You God? – Rufai Oseni Blasts Victor Osimhen appeared first on Naija News.
A report has indicated that several chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plan on defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Multiple sources who spoke to The Whistler disclosed that negotiations with the ADC leadership had reached an advanced stage, with formal announcements expected in the coming days. The planned defections are said to […] The post PDP Heavyweights Set To Dump Party For ADC As Faction Meets With Jonathan appeared first on Naija News.
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former United States President Ronald Reagan, has died at the age of 80. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on social media on Tuesday, describing him as “a steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy.” “Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, […] The post Former US President’s Eldest Son Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
The quarter-final picture for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now largely confirmed following Algeria national football team’s dramatic extra-time victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team on Tuesday night. Algeria edged DR Congo 1–0 in Rabat, with substitute Anis Boulbina scoring the decisive goal in the 119th minute to […] The post AFCON 2025: Quarter-Finals Fixtures, Dates, Top Scorers [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws, describing them as insensitive and disconnected from the economic realities faced by ordinary citizens.’ Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, faulted the reforms, insisting they would worsen the suffering […] The post VIDEO: All Lies, Hardship In Nigeria Unprecedented – ADC Rejects New Tax Laws appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s frequent holidays, stating that the government lacks sensitivity. Naija News reports that the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said this on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. While comparing Tinubu with former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Abdullahi […] The post Tinubu’s Govt Lack Sensitivity, Goodluck Jonathan Didn’t Abandon The Country For Holidays’ – ADC appeared first on Naija News.
A prominent political figure, Franklyn Maduabuchi, also known as Cardinal Comrade Edede, has raised concerns over the recent involvement of Pat Utomi with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He alleged that the renowned political economist is secretly working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Edede, who described himself as a Capacity National Leader, made the allegations […] The post ADC Crisis: ‘Pat Utomi Secretly Working For Tinubu, Behind Atiku-Peter Obi Split In 2023’ appeared first on Naija News.
