The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates contesting elective offices in Nigeria, as part of ongoing efforts to amend the Electoral Act 2022 ahead of the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that the decision was taken during Thursday’s plenary following the clause-by-clause consideration of a report […] The post Reps Raises Campaign Spending Limits For 2027 Elections, Presidential Candidates To Spend Up To ₦10 Billion appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigerian football great Segun Odegbami has admitted he has stopped paying attention to the Super Eagles’ build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), saying the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup left him deeply disillusioned. Odegbami, a key figure in Nigeria’s golden football era, made his feelings known during […] The post Segun Odegbami Not Interested In Super Eagles’ AFCON Chances After World Cup Disappointment appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a major step in its reorganisation drive ahead of the 2027 general elections with the nomination of Hon. Adamu Usman Tubo as Chairman of its Borno State Transitional Committee and Hon. Sunusi Lawan Badawi as Secretary. The move, which followed a wave of political alignments and realignments across […] The post ADC Appoints Tubo, Badawi To Lead Borno Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Naija News.
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has thrown his weight behind the death penalty for kidnappers, declaring that capital punishment remains a necessary deterrent against the rising tide of violent crimes in the country. Akpabio also commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as decisive leadership in tackling insecurity, particularly the […] The post Kidnapping Now Terrorism, Death Sentence Awaits Offenders – Akpabio Declares appeared first on Naija News.
The Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has shared his thoughts on the recent travel ban the United States government placed on Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Arise Television, Amadi warned that it is high time for Nigeria to focus on projecting itself positively before other countries. […] The post Why US Placed Nigeria On Travel Ban List, Spared Ghana – Sam Amadi appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as one of the headline performers at the opening concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Naija News reports that CAF disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the highly anticipated concert will […] The post CAF Unveils Davido, French Montana For AFCON 2025 Kick-Off Night appeared first on Naija News.
The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) intensified on Thursday as a faction of the party led by Nafiu Bala announced the suspension of 15 prominent members, including a former National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, over alleged anti-party activities. The development was disclosed in a statement released on Friday, December 19, in Abuja by […] The post BREAKING: ADC Suspends Nwosu, 14 Others As Party Crisis Deepens appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress cum film producer, Ini Edo, has dismissed insinuation that the title of her movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas, was intended to demean Christianity or disrespect the Christmas season. Naija News reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) recently raised concerns about the title of Ini’s movie, calling it offensive to Christian beliefs. The association said […] The post Ini Edo Replies CAN Over ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ Controversy appeared first on Naija News.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) attached to the Mobile Police Force (MOPOL 12) in Niger State has died amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of arms and ammunition to bandits operating in parts of the state. The deceased officer, Isah Abdullahi, also known as Kunkuri, was in charge of the MOPOL 12 […] The post Senior Police Officer Kills Self Amidst Link With Bandits appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enforcing the Supreme Court’s judgment on local government autonomy, insisting that the judgment must be translated into concrete action across the country. The President made the remarks on Thursday, December 18, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where […] The post Autonomy: Stop Hijacking LG Allocations, Tinubu Tells APC Governors appeared first on Naija News.
