The founder of the Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City, Pastor Chris Okafor, has taken a break from ministerial duties. Okafor announced the development during the New Year service on Thursday, asking four pastors under him to take over from the month of January 2026. Naija News reports that the development comes amidst […] The post Pastor Chris Okafor Takes Break From Ministerial Duties Amid Allegations, Scandal appeared first on Naija News.
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The Kebbi State Government has directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, with effect from Monday, January 5, 2026. The directive was issued on Friday through separate statements jointly signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi […] The post Govt Orders Reopening Of Kebbi Schools After Shutdown appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has denied rumours claiming he had defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Wabara described the reports, which surfaced on social media, as “planted, fake, and mischievous,” urging party members and the public to disregard […] The post I Have Not Defected To ADC – PDP BoT Chair Wabara appeared first on Naija News.
A Kano State High Court has confirmed the appointment of Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya as the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State. The court also upheld the suspension of the former state chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, and barred him from interfering in the affairs of the party pending the […] The post Kano NNPP Chairmanship Tussle: Court Upholds Abiya’s Appointment appeared first on Naija News.
Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open this month after being handed a wildcard, a move that makes her the oldest woman ever to compete at the season-opening Grand Slam. Venus Williams, 45, will feature in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021, adding another […] The post Venus Williams Makes History With Australian Open Wildcard At 45 appeared first on Naija News.
Former Secretary to Rivers State Government, Alabo Tammy Wenike Danagogo, has promised Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he is strongly behind him. Danagogo gave the assurance on Thursday during the 2026 New Year banquet at the government house in Port Harcourt. He commended the governor for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, […] The post Defection: We Are Behind You – Danagogo To Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has condemned the recent threats by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) against Christians in Nigeria, stating that the group’s actions have no basis in Islam. Ahmad made the remarks on Friday via his official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, distancing the terrorist group from Islamic values and describing their […] The post ISWAP Threatening Christians Not Muslims – Buhari’s Ex-Aide appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ladan Salihu, has said the party is now a step closer to the Presidential Villa following the defection of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Naija News reports that Salihu made the assertion on Friday, January 2, 2026, during an interview on Arise Television, while reacting […] The post 2027: With Atiku, Peter Obi, ADC Now One Leg In Aso Rock – Salihu appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that the Plateau Governor was formally presented with a membership card from the APC today. Recall that in a letter to his Ward Chairman of Ampang West Ward in the Mangu Local Government Area on December 29, 2025, Mutfwang […] The post BREAKING: Plateau Governor Mutfwang Officially Joins APC appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage has reacted to a social media comment from a follower who claimed she was lowering her standards by riding on the back of a truck in a recent video. Naija News reports that the follower made the remark under her post, saying the singer was downgrading herself. Tiwa did not take the […] The post Tiwa Savage Slams Follower Who Said She Was Downgrading Herself By Riding On The Back Of A Truck appeared first on Naija News.
