The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed as the centre official for today’s third-place playoff between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The match will be played at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, as both sides seek […] The post AFCON 2025: Moroccan Referee To Officiate Nigeria Vs Egypt Third-Place Match appeared first on Naija News.
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A report has indicated that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, may challenge the emergence of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, as Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Naija News reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, inaugurated Ladoja as the chairman of the council. But Alaafin shunned […] The post Power Tussle Looms As Alaafin Snubs Ladoja’s Inauguration, May Head To Court appeared first on Naija News.
Factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are awaiting the January 23 ruling of the Court of Appeal on the party’s leadership tussle before deciding on their next line of action. The legal dispute over the control of the main opposition party has now shifted to the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, following […] The post ‘We Are Open To All’ – PDP Factions Await Court Verdict As Leaders Eye ADC, Accord Party appeared first on Naija News.
The renewed threats and attacks by gunmen loyal to the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, have forced residents of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State to flee their community to the Niger Republic. Naija News learnt that some displaced residents have lamented increased banditry in the area, saying their family members are undertaking huge […] The post Sokoto Residents Take Huge Risks To Enter Niger Republic Amid Bello Turji’s Threat appeared first on Naija News.
Barely five days after controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was remanded in prison over a nine-count criminal charge, his first wife, Omobewaji, has given birth to a baby. The singer was arraigned on Monday, January 12, 2026, before a Federal High Court in Ogun State. However, the presiding judge declined to grant […] The post Portable’s First Wife Gives Birth As Singer Languishes In Prison appeared first on Naija News.
Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine, was forcibly removed from his residence on Friday and flown away in a military helicopter, his political party has said. Naija News understands that this is coming less than 24 hours after a general election marred by violence, repression and a nationwide internet shutdown. Wine, whose real name is Robert […] The post Soldiers Storm Uganda’s Presidential Candidate’s Home, Forcibly Whisk Him Away In Helicopter appeared first on Naija News.
The Welfare Officer of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State, Saddam Sani Umar, has dismissed claims that the movement and its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, would be weakened by reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may defect to the All Progressives Congress. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Umar described the speculation as exaggerated, […] The post Gov Yusuf: ‘Betraying Kwankwaso Does Not End Well’ – Umar appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has recalled how his team mobilised Nigerians to resist electoral manipulation during the 2015 campaign. Speaking during a public lecture, he boasted that the whole world knew there would be fire if they were rigged out. Amaechi also criticised voter apathy, stressing that citizens, not the government, hold the […] The post The Whole World Knew There Would Be Fire – Amaechi Recounts 2015 Anti-Rigging Strategy appeared first on Naija News.
The Senegal national football team has raised serious concerns about security arrangements, accommodation, training facilities, and ticketing ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco. In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Saturday, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said it was compelled to speak out “for the sake of transparency and defence […] The post AFCON Final: Senegal Raise Alarm Over Security, Hotel, Training, Ticketing appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Assistant to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Political Matters, Darlington Orji, described the impeachment proceeding against his principal as a battle for the soul of the state. Naija News reports that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday vowed to see through the ongoing move to impeach Fubara and his […] The post Fabara Impeachment: ‘It Is A Fight For The Soul Of Rivers State’ – Orji appeared first on Naija News.
