The Nigeria Police Force has released Adenike Atanda, the wife of a senior investigative reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, alongside her nine-month-old baby, following their reported detention in the Owutu area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. FIJ disclosed that Adenike and the infant were released on Monday evening, shortly after police operatives arrested her […] The post Police Release FIJ Reporter’s Wife, Nine-month-old Baby After Detention In Lagos appeared first on Naija News.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria step into their 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on Tuesday night in Fès with a familiar sense of expectation as they face Tanzania in a Group C opener that leans heavily in their favour on paper. Forty-five years after the two sides first met at the tournament, the […] The post Super Eagles Of Nigeria AFCON Opener: Preview, Kick-off Time, How To Watch, H2H appeared first on Naija News.
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over the remaining 130 pupils and teachers of St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, to the Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, following their release from captivity. The schoolchildren were freed on Friday between Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, bringing to an […] The post NSA Hands Over 130 Rescued Pupils, Teachers To Niger Governor appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to formally receive Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the party in January, following his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party. Naija News reports that the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this on Monday, December 22, during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party held at […] The post APC To Formally Receive Plateau Gov Mutfwang In January appeared first on Naija News.
Daniel Atori, media aide to the Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Proprietor of the abducted schoolchildren, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, has said the school is yet to receive the rescued pupils and teachers, despite the Federal Government’s assurance that they have been freed. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Arise Television, Atori stated that […] The post Niger Abduction: ‘We Are Expecting More To Be Released’ – Bishop’s Aide appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has regained his freedom after two weeks in police detention. Naija News recalls that Harrison was held in detention following allegations of removing ₦5.4 million from the ₦20 million the family of a couple abducted in Edo state gave to him to pay as ransom to the abductors of the […] The post Harrison Gwamnishu Breaks Silence After Spending Weeks In Police Custody appeared first on Naija News.
A State High Court sitting in Ogun State has dismissed a suit by popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, seeking to stop the selection process of the next Awujale. Naija News recalls that Kwam 1 had declared interest in becoming the next Awujale of Ijebuland. However, his claim to the Fusengbuwa […] The post Court Takes Action On Kwam 1’s Move To Stop Emergence Of Next Awujale appeared first on Naija News.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has burst into life with goals, drama and late twists, as early contenders began to separate themselves from the pack. The tournament got underway on Sunday, December 21, when hosts Morocco eased past the Comoros with a 2-0 victory, setting the tone. Three more matches followed on Monday, […] The post AFCON 2025 Matchday 2 Roundup: South Africa, Egypt Grab Wins [Today’s Fixtures] appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged residents of Rivers State to deliver overwhelming votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, following the governor’s recent defection to the ruling party. The call was made by the APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, while addressing party supporters in the state. Basiru’s remarks were captured […] The post APC Endorses Fubara For Second Term As Rivers Governor appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would be re-elected by Nigerians in the 2027 elections. Governor Sanwo-Olu said he has no doubt Nigerians will reward President Tinubu with re-election in 2027, given the positive outcomes of his reforms, which have impacted governance and infrastructural development across the […] The post 2027 Will Be Challenging For Tinubu – Sanwo-Olu Backs President’s Re-election appeared first on Naija News.
