Billionaire businessman and investor, Femi Otedola, has sold his majority stake in Geregu Power Plc in a transaction valued at ₦1.088 trillion, marking one of the largest deals in Nigeria’s power sector in recent years. The Nigerian Exchange Limited announced the development on Monday, noting that the transaction was financed by a consortium of banks […] The post BREAKING: Otedola Sells Majority Stake In Geregu Power Plc appeared first on Naija News.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has suspended the Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Dahiru Nayaya Ambursa, from the party with immediate effect. Naija News reports that the suspension was conveyed in a letter signed by the Kebbi Central Zonal Vice Chairman of the APC, Abubakar Bello, and made available to […] The post APC Suspends Kebbi LG Chairman Over Alleged Misconduct appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has joined the family of Suleimon Olufemi in appealing for his release from detention in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, citing principles of fairness and justice, as well as strong diplomatic ties between the two countries. NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur‑Rahman Balogun, signed the statement […] The post NiDCOM, Family Appeal For Release Of Nigerian On Death Row In Saudi Arabia appeared first on Naija News.
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has been hospitalised following a serious road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State that claimed the lives of two people. Naija News reports that the incident happened shortly after 11am on Monday in the Makun area, when the sports utility vehicle conveying the 36-year-old boxer crashed into […] The post Anthony Joshua Hospitalised After Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash As Ogun Govt, Police, Hearn React appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Monday, forcing the power sector to switch to emergency supply and leaving the majority of the country without electricity. Naija News reports that the disruption caused power generation to drop sharply, creating uneven distribution across the country. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that total electricity […] The post Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses appeared first on Naija News.
Uganda head coach Paul Put has called on his players to quickly put weekend frustration behind them and refocus for a decisive Group C meeting with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Belgian was speaking after Uganda’s 1-1 draw with Tanzania left the Cranes rooted to the bottom of the group […] The post Paul Put Urges Uganda To Reset Ahead Of Must-Win Nigeria Clash At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), leaving Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, unhappy. Naija News reports that Wike, who spoke during his media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, dismissed any possibility of dumping the PDP for the […] The post Seyi Makinde Is Not Happy I’m Still In PDP – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has urged Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, not to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which the public has widely rejected. Naija News reports that the NNPP Chairman in Kano State, Suleiman Dungurawa, during a press briefing on Monday in Kano, dismissed speculation that some party members were […] The post ‘Do Not Defect To APC Which The Masses Have Rejected’ – NNPP Begs Gov. Yusuf appeared first on Naija News.
Wilfred Ndidi has revealed the personal reason behind his throwback goal celebration after finding the net for Nigeria in their victory over Tunisia, saying he dedicated it to his father. The Super Eagles captain scored Nigeria’s second goal of the game, moments after Victor Osimhen had broken the deadlock in the first half. It was […] The post Wilfred Ndidi Explains Iconic Kanu-Style Celebration After First Super Eagles Goal appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, is angry because President Bola Tinubu did not offer him a ministerial slot. Wike made the claim on Monday in Port Harcourt while responding to allegations made against him by Seyi Makinde. The minister said […] The post Your Problem Is That You Were Not Given A Ministerial Slot – Wike Blasts Makinde appeared first on Naija News.
