Yesterday, January 15, 2026, marked exactly 60 years since Nigeria’s first military coup of 1966, a turning point that altered the nation’s political trajectory and reshaped its history. January 15, is also observed as Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a date set aside to honour members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who paid the supreme price […] The post Full List: All You Need To Know About Nigeria Military Head Of States Since 1966 appeared first on Naija News.
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Afrobeats superstar, Davido Adeleke, has berated Anu Adeleke over her consistent claims that he is her biological father. In a chat shared on her Instagram page, Anu had sent a message to Davido begging him for a DNA test. However, Davido insisted that he is not her father and warned that he would arrest her […] The post Are You Mad? I Said I Am Not Your Dad – Davido Blasts Alleged Daughter In Private DM appeared first on Naija News.
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) appears divided and uncertain as negotiations with former Kano State Governor and NNPP national leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have reportedly stalled over what party insiders describe as his “stringent conditions” and prolonged hesitation. Multiple party sources told The Whistler that the APC leadership has suspended further talks with […] The post ‘Stringent Conditions’ – APC Suspends Talks With Kwankwaso, Shifts Final Decision To Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
A former federal lawmaker, Ogbonna Nwuke, has recalled the last sitting of the Rivers State House of Assembly before it adjourned plenary until January 15, noting that developments since then suggest the House may reconsider its stance. Naija News reports that Nwuke, who represented Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and also served […] The post Ex-Lawmaker Calls For Reconciliation As Rivers Assembly Tensions Linger appeared first on Naija News.
National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has indicated interest in joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing NNPP supporters from Rano and Dawakin Tofa local government areas who paid him a loyalty visit at his residence in Kano on Thursday, Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, said he […] The post ‘Premature And Risky’ – Kwankwaso Indicates Interest In Joining APC appeared first on Naija News.
A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday adjourned to Friday, January 16, the trial-within-trial in the ongoing criminal case involving the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Naija News reports that Justice Rahman Oshodi fixed the date after hearing further testimony from a defence witness, Nnamdi Offia, […] The post Emefiele: Court Adjourns Trial-Within-Trial To Jan 16 appeared first on Naija News.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has denied claims that he met with Governor Seyi Makinde or endorsed the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Naija News reports that the denial was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Media and Publicity to the […] The post Crisis Looms As Alaafin Denies Endorsing Rotational Chairmanship Of Oyo Council Of Obas appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has said the 2026 governorship elections in Osun State and Ekiti State will serve as the first real test of the political strength and credibility of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Sowunmi made the assertion during an interview on Channels Television’s […] The post 2026 Osun, Ekiti Polls Will Test ADC’s Credibility — PDP Chieftain appeared first on Naija News.
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has said her government is not afraid of a diplomatic confrontation with the United States, even after the removal of her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, in a controversial U.S. military operation earlier this month. Naija News reports that Rodriguez made the remarks on Thursday amid mounting international scrutiny and efforts to […] The post Venezuela Not Afraid Of Diplomatic Clash With US – Interim President appeared first on Naija News.
A source close to the Abba Yusuf administration has said that the governor’s alleged plan to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is driven by his desire to secure re-election in 2027 on what he considers a more viable political platform. Naija News reports that the source, who spoke to BusinessDay on condition of […] The post 2027: ‘Fear Of Barau Driving Gov Yusuf’s Alleged Planned Defection’ — Source appeared first on Naija News.
