Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume office as acting president following the detention of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces. The directive was issued on Saturday by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice, which said the decision was taken to ensure continuity of governance amid what […] The post Venezuela Gets New President After Maduro’s Arrest appeared first on Naija News.
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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has stated that only President Bola Tinubu and the national leadership of the party have the authority to decide Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s re-election bid. This was disclosed by the state Publicity Secretary of the APC, Chibike Ikenga, in an interview with Sunday Punch. Ikenga noted that […] The post Tinubu Will Determine Fubara’s Fate, Wike Is Not Our Member – Ikenga appeared first on Naija News.
United States President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a sharp warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he should “watch his ass” following a US military operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Trump made the remark during a press conference, amid rising diplomatic tensions in the region after the dramatic […] The post ‘Watch Your Ass’ – Trump Threatens Another South American President appeared first on Naija News.
The Parish Priest of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, Ika North Local Government Area of Delta State, Stephen Chukwuma, has died after collapsing while delivering his homily during the New Year’s Eve Mass. The cleric, aged 63, slumped on the altar on Wednesday night, throwing worshippers into shock and grief. The Catholic […] The post Parish Priest Collapses, Dies During New Year’s Eve Mass appeared first on Naija News.
Fresh facts have emerged on why the planned defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was postponed, despite earlier arrangements for the move. According to Daily Nigerian, Yusuf had last Friday concluded plans to announce his defection to the APC on Monday. Before the postponement, the APC national […] The post After Kwankwaso, Obasanjo, Peter Obi’s Meeting, Tinubu ‘Halts’ Governor Yusuf’s Defection To APC appeared first on Naija News.
Top chieftains of the All Progressives Congress have thrown their weight behind Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as political tensions rise between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The National Secretary of the APC, Ajibola Basiru, confirmed the party’s backing for Fubara’s administration and second-term bid. “Nobody can frustrate any […] The post APC Top Leaders Declares Support For Fubara Amid Renewed Rift With Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Mali and Burkina Faso have barred U.S. citizens from entering their territories in response to visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, bringing the number of African countries taking reciprocal action to four. Naija News reports that the decisions were announced in separate statements issued by the foreign ministries of the two West African nations. […] The post Mali, Burkina Faso Join African Countries Barring US Citizens Over Trump Visa Ban appeared first on Naija News.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has played down concerns about former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, entering the race for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in 2027. Naija News reports that she said that the move does not bother her and that she is open to contesting again if he joins the race. Speaking through her Special Adviser […] The post I’m Happy And Waiting For Him – Natasha Reacts To Yahaya Bello’s Senatorial Ambition appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood star, Bimbo Thomas, has shared how she and Funke Akindele faced a scary armed attack while filming the movie Omo Ghetto late at night. Naija News reports that in an interview with Chude, she said the incident happened around midnight and left everyone on the set afraid. According to her, they first heard loud […] The post Funke Akindele: Bimbo Thomas Recounts Robbery Attack During Movie Shoot appeared first on Naija News.
A retired Nigerian Army officer, Major Toye Akinlade, has instituted legal action against the Nigerian Army and two senior officers at the National Industrial Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful redeployment, abuse of office, and coercion to continue service despite formally resigning. The suit, marked NICN/ABJ/379/2025, seeks a declaration that Akinlade’s resignation became effective upon receipt […] The post Retired Army Major Sues Nigerian Army Over Alleged Unlawful Redeployment, Rights Violation appeared first on Naija News.
