Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has formally pitched his political tent with the Accord Party, aligning with his uncle and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The award-winning artiste made the announcement on Tuesday via his verified 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing plans to travel to […] The post Singer, Davido Dumps PDP, Announces New Party appeared first on Naija News.
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The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed Chris Ewere Okaeban as Commissioner to be appointed to the State Executive Council, nearly three months after his screening was rejected. Naija News recalls that the House had, on September 30, 2025, refused to screen and confirm Okeban as commissioner to be appointed to the State Executive […] The post Edo Assembly Confirms Okpehbolo’s Commissioner-nominee After Rejection appeared first on Naija News.
Senate Minority leader, Abba Moro, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may soon implode due to the gale of defections by politicians into the party. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Moro expressed concerns about the wave of defections into the APC, stating that it not only poses a threat to democracy in Nigeria, […] The post APC Getting Overloaded With Defecting Politicians, It May Soon Capsize – Moro appeared first on Naija News.
A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouk Aliyu, has dismissed claims that the ruling party is responsible for the issues in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an interview on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television on Wednesday, Aliyu stated that the […] The post The Issues In The PDP Are Not The Making Of The APC – Farouk Aliyu appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has showered praise on President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for keeping faith with the Super Eagles by fulfilling pledges made after their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The commitments, which covered houses, national honours and plots of land for players […] The post NFF Applauds President Tinubu For Honouring Promises To Super Eagles Players, Officials appeared first on Naija News.
Moses Simon has appealed to Nigerian fans to stay patient with the Super Eagles following their narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The Super Eagles grabbed all three points in a match that proved tougher than many anticipated, with the West Africans […] The post Moses Simon Urges Nigerians To Be Patient With Super Eagles After AFCON Win appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the federal government’s decision to proceed with the planned implementation of the new tax laws despite the controversies surrounding it. He submitted that the Tax Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, should proceed as planned. The presidential spokesperson […] The post Do They Want Nigerians Overtaxed? Onanuga Replies Those Asking For Suspension Of New Tax Laws appeared first on Naija News.
Tanzania head coach Manuel Gomandi has praised his players after their spirited showing against Nigeria, even though the Taifa Stars opened their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday night. Naija News reports that the Group C clash, played in Fès, saw Tanzania go toe to toe with one of […] The post AFCON 2025: Tanzania Coach Gomandi Happy With Team Performance Against Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately delaying the implementation of full local government autonomy despite the judgment of the Supreme Court. Atiku, in a personally signed statement made available to Naija News on Wednesday, said the non-implementation is a calculated political move by Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress […] The post “Nigerians Will Not Forget” – Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of Intentionally Delaying LG Autonomy appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has singled out Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze for special praise following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Tanzania’s Taifa Stars. Aiyegbeni said the pair stood head and shoulders above the rest, pointing to their energy and influence as Nigeria edged the visitors in a keenly contested encounter. Iwobi caught […] The post Yakubu Aiyegbeni Reacts To Super Eagles Win Over Tanzania, Names Standout Players appeared first on Naija News.
