A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has expressed concern over rising threats against Christians in Nigeria, describing recent developments as clear evidence of religious persecution. Naija News reports that Moore made the comments in a post on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Thursday night, referencing a viral report linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province […] The post US Congressman Raises Alarm Over Threats To Christians In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
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Renowned political economist, Professor, Pat Utomi, has declared that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that he would withdraw his support if Obi agrees to run as a vice-presidential candidate. Utomi made the statement on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. “I can tell […] The post Peter Obi Will Contest 2027 Presidency – Pat Utomi appeared first on Naija News.
Gabon’s Sports Minister, Simplice-Desire Mamboula, has announced sweeping sanctions following the national team’s poor outing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), including the suspension of the entire squad, the dismissal of the coaching crew, and the banning of senior players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga. The decision came after Gabon suffered a dramatic […] The post Aubameyang Banned As Gabon Government Suspends National Team After AFCON Exit appeared first on Naija News.
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has disclosed that the movement would operate within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the defection of Peter Obi to the party. According to him, the Obidient Movement would operate within the democratic guidelines and work for Peter Obi in his new party. Naija News […] The post Tanko Reveals Fate Of Obidient Movement After Peter Obi Defected To ADC appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has suspended the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide following an interim court order restraining the action. Recall that the police had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy, with effect from January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to ensure public […] The post Just In: Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said her resignation from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari was the result of actions by “powerful enemies.” According to her, these powerful enemies seized on the controversy surrounding her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate to push her out of office. Naija News reports that Adeosun made […] The post NYSC Certificate Forgery: Why I Resigned From Buhari Govt – Kemi Adeosun appeared first on Naija News.
The driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal accident that claimed the lives of two associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been arrested. Naija News reports that the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the arrest on Thursday. Joshua was discharged late Wednesday […] The post BREAKING: Police Arrest Anthony Joshua’s Driver appeared first on Naija News.
Gabon’s Minister of Sports, Simplice-Desire Mamboula, has announced sweeping sanctions following the country’s disastrous outing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Naija News reports that these sanctions includes the banning of senior players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga, the suspension of the entire national team, and the dismissal of the coaching crew. The […] The post AFCON: Gabon Govt Bans Aubameyang, Suspends National Team appeared first on Naija News.
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has alleged that some political actors are deliberately working to tarnish his image and destroy his integrity, dismissing claims linking him to terrorism financing as baseless and politically motivated. Naija News reports that the governor made the allegation on Thursday while speaking on Sunrise Daily, on Channels Television. Mohammed described […] The post Bala Mohammed Exposes Plot To Destroy His Reputation, Fingers Wike; FCT Minister Fires Back appeared first on Naija News.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has directed his lawyers to withdraw all pending defamation lawsuits he instituted against several individuals, saying the decision followed counsel he received during a New Year Mass. Naija News reports that Akpabio disclosed this on Thursday while speaking at the Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. According to him, […] The post Just In: Akpabio Withdraws All Defamation Suits Against Natasha, Others appeared first on Naija News.
