The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has lifted the indefinite suspension placed on Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in 2025, following the conclusion of an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct. Naija News gathered that the party announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday. In a statement signed by the NNPP National Chairman, […] The post NNPP Affirms Kwankwaso’s Expulsion; Lifts Kano Gov’s Suspension, Appoints Him National Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
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The lawmaker representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Murphy Omoruyi, has defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal crises and pressure from his constituents. Naija News reports that Omoruyi, who was the last remaining LP member in the Edo State caucus of the House of Representatives, […] The post JUST IN: Edo Rep Dumps Labour Party For ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has played down talk of revenge or preferred opponents after Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a commanding 4-0 win over Mozambique. The emphatic win confirmed Nigeria’s progress and delivered their first clean sheet of the tournament, but Bassey was […] The post Calvin Bassey Plays Down Talk Of Revenge Ahead Of Super Eagles’ AFCON Quarter-Finals appeared first on Naija News.
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State, citing poor governance and persistent security challenges as reasons for his decision. Naija News reports that Daura made the declaration during an interview with DCL Hausa on Tuesday, saying he had […] The post Just In: Former DSS DG Announces 2027 Katsina Governorship Bid appeared first on Naija News.
The United Nations has stated that the reason given by the United States government for the recent invasion of Venezuela and capture of the country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, is unacceptable. The position of the United Nations was made known by the spokeswoman for the UN rights office, Ravina Shamdasanie, while addressing newsmen in Geneva on […] The post “It Makes Every Country Less Safe” – United Nations Condemns U.S Invasion Of Venezuela appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu has claimed that Governor Alex Otti would not be governor if he had not intervened. In a statement by his media office on Tuesday, signed by George Maduka, the lawmaker alleged that Otti “personally visited Senator Kalu’s residence in Igbere late at night on the eve of the […] The post If I Was Not Relevant Why Did You Visit My House On Election Eve – Orji Kalu Challenges Otti appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has spoken publicly for the first time since his dismissal, offering an emotional farewell to the club’s supporters and players. Naija News reports that Enzo Maresca was relieved of his duties on New Year’s Day, bringing 18 months at Chelsea to an end after a difficult run of league […] The post Enzo Maresca Breaks Silence After Chelsea Exit appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Kano State, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has berated the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for labelling the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, as a betrayer. Naija News recalls that Yusuf’s recent move to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly continued to anger Kwankwaso. But in […] The post Defection: ‘Gov. Yusuf Should Not Be Accused Of Betrayal’ – Shekarau Tackles Kwankwaso appeared first on Naija News.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel and seventeen Commissioners of Police to strategic department, commands and formations across the nation. This was made known in a statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin […] The post Shakeup As IGP Orders Redeployment Of Senior Police Officers (Full List) appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles goalie, Stanley Nwabali described Nigeria’s 4-0 demolition of Mozambique as a night that felt more like a holiday than a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after the Super Eagles cruised to a win and he walked away with his first clean sheet of the tournament. The goalkeeper barely broke sweat as the […] The post AFCON 2025: Stanley Nwabali Calls Mozambique Rout Holiday Night appeared first on Naija News.
