Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its intervention regarding the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News recalls that INEC recently intervened in the PDP leadership crisis by summoning the factions chaired by Tanimu Turaki and the opposing group led by Abdulrahman Mohammed to its headquarters […] The post ‘They Played Our People’ – Makinde Faults INEC Intervention Over PDP Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has hinted at dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if its internal crisis is not resolved. Naija News reports that Lamido made this statement on Tuesday, during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service in Kaduna. Lamide expressed displeasure over what he described as deliberate attempts by some […] The post ‘I Will Have No Option But To Look Elsewhere’ – Sule Lamido Speaks On Dumping PDP appeared first on Naija News.
As Nigeria prepares to face Tanzania in their opening match of AFCON 2025 at 6:30 p.m. this evening, Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has downplayed comparisons with Nigerian football legend Rashidi Yekini. Osimhen is closing in on Yekini’s all-time goal record for Nigeria, sitting just six goals shy of the mark set by […] The post Victor Osimhen Shuns Rashidi Yekini Comparisons Ahead Of AFCON 2025 Kick-Off appeared first on Naija News.
The former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has stated that the President Bola Tinubu government is not pushing the Nigerian military to fight gallantly. Speaking on Tuesday while unveiling the new 2000 Neighbourhood Security Network by the Government of Kano, Kwankwaso submitted that the incumbent government lacks the will to fight insecurity. He […] The post Insecurity: When I Was Defence Minister, I Knew The Strength Of The Military – Kwankwaso Blasts Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) In Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has accused Governor Alex Otti of trying to invent new laws that would empower him to continue using local government funds the way he pleases. Naija News reports that President Bola Tinubu had recently expressed his concern over the refusal by […] The post APC Chieftain Raises Alarm, Accuses Alex Otti Of Plotting To Hijack LG Funds In Abia appeared first on Naija News.
Calvin Bassey came close to a rare personal milestone as Fulham edged Burnley 3-2 in a Premier League match, his final outing before linking up with Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The centre back almost grabbed a stunning goal, but one late decision in the attacking third has since become a talking […] The post Chukwueze Mocks Calvin Bassey Over Miss In Fulham Win [Video] appeared first on Naija News.
The Media Aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has alleged that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, fell out with President Bola Tinubu, because his ministerial nominee was not accepted. Naija News reports that Makinde, during a media chat with selected journalists in Ibadan on Tuesday, said […] The post Why Gov. Makinde Stopped Supporting Tinubu – Wike’s Aide, Olayinka appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone in Freetown, ahead of his rescheduled beach concert linked to the ongoing AFCON 2025 festivities. Naija News reports that the visit forms part of Davido’s 5ive Alive World Tour, which has seen […] The post ‘Sierra Leone Is My Second Home’ – Davido Tells President Bio Ahead Of AFCON Beach Concert appeared first on Naija News.
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has denied any wrongdoing after being charged with a sexual conduct offence in Norway, insisting that the encounter at the centre of the case was consensual. Speaking through his legal representative, Astrid Bolstad, Daniel Daga, 18, maintained that while a sexual encounter did take place, he does not admit guilt […] The post Daniel Daga Denies Allegation As Molde FK Confirm Charge, Suspend Midfielder appeared first on Naija News.
An African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has stated that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi and erstwhile Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi are strong contenders for the presidency from the southern part of Nigeria. He emphasised the importance of pairing either Obi or Amaechi with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in preparation for the […] The post 2027: Peter Obi, Amaechi Strong Southern Contenders – Dele Momodu appeared first on Naija News.
