The wife and children of a Zaria-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Khalifa Sani Abdulkadir, have raised the alarm over his disappearance 25 days after he travelled to Abuja to resolve issues linked to the alleged blockage of his bank account. The cleric is a respected leader of Fityanul Islam, a Tijaniyya sect with a strong following […] The post Family Raises Alarm Over ‘Disappearance’ Of Islamic Scholar Days After Visiting Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
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The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has ruled out endorsing any candidate in the 2027 presidential election, saying it will instead subject presidential hopefuls to interviews to assess their plans for addressing the region’s challenges. Speaking with Leadership in Kaduna, the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, said the […] The post Why We Won’t Endorse Any 2027 Presidential Candidate – Arewa Leaders Reveal appeared first on Naija News.
Venezuela’s Interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, on Tuesday appointed a former central bank chief, Calixto Ortega Sanchez, as her government’s new economic czar. Rodríguez named Sanchez, who headed Venezuela’s central bank between 2018 and 2025 and has experience in the oil sector, as minister in charge of the economy – a position she personally occupied before […] The post Venezuela President Appoints Central Bank Director As Economy Minister appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hilliard Etta, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is not a member of the party and therefore lacks the authority to involve himself in its internal affairs. Etta stated this on Tuesday during an appearance on Prime Time, a current‑affairs […] The post ‘Its Not In Wike’s Place To Refer To Fubara As A So-Called Governor’ – Etta appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has forecast hazy and sunny weather conditions across different parts of the country from Wednesday through Friday, with isolated thunderstorms expected in some southern states. This was contained in NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the agency, the northern region will experience sunny and hazy skies […] The post NiMet Predicts Hazy, Sunny Weather With Isolated Rains In South appeared first on Naija News.
Akor Adams has rejoined the Super Eagles camp after receiving clearance from team officials to visit his mother, who is currently hospitalised in Fès, Morocco. Naija News reports that the forward’s mother fell ill on the eve of Nigeria’s Round of 16 clash against Mozambique’s Mambas at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, forcing her […] The post AFCON: Akor Adams Rejoins Super Eagles Camp After Emergency Exit appeared first on Naija News.
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.
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.
