A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande, has debunked claims that the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, instigated ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest the 2023 presidential election against the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that Osinbajo is widely believed to be a political protege of Tinubu, having served […] The post Why Osinbajo Contested Against Tinubu – Bisi Akande appeared first on Naija News.
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Leicester City forward, Patson Daka, scored a dramatic injury-time header to rescue a 1-1 draw for Zambia against Mali in their opening Group A match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday. Daka, who has struggled for form at club level with just one goal for Leicester City in the English Championship this […] The post AFCON Opener: Zambia Snatch Point As Mali Rue Missed Penalty appeared first on Naija News.
A former presidential candidate and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, held separate high-level meetings with ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo and former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.). Naija News learnt that the closed-door meetings held on Monday are part of Hashim’s ongoing nationwide engagements with elder politicians and key national figures to […] The post 2027: Details Of Obasanjo, Babangida’s Meeting With Former Presidential Candidate Emerge appeared first on Naija News.
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has dismissed reports of a terrorist group in his domain and warned against the spread of false information about the town. Naija News reports that the Oluwo, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, on Monday, responded to a report that claimed a religious terrorist […] The post Oluwo Reacts To Purported Terrorists Group In His Community appeared first on Naija News.
The festive season is here, and this year comes with an added layer of excitement as Africa comes together for its premier football tournament. TECNO is joining the celebration by turning Christmas into a season that blends football passion, national pride, and rewarding experiences. As anticipation builds across the continent for the Africa Cup of […] The post TECNO Brings AFCON Festive Fever To Christmas With Rewards That Celebrate Every Wow Moment appeared first on Naija News.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has introduced mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking positions in the public service. Naija News reports that this is part of the government’s efforts to combat rising drug abuse and its impacts on national security and productivity. A service-wide circular issued on Monday by the Office of […] The post FG Mandates Drug Test For Civil Service Job Seekers appeared first on Naija News.
Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has acknowledged the strength of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C opener, admitting that only an exceptional display will give his side a fighting chance. Speaking at the official pre-match press conference earlier today, the Argentina-born tactician praised the depth and […] The post AFCON 2025: Tanzania Coach Gamondi Warns Taifa Stars Must Be Near Perfect Against Super Eagles appeared first on Naija News.
Anthony Joshua may have walked away from Miami with a crushing knockout victory over Jake Paul, but when the financial dust settles, it is the American who is set to pocket more money from the night despite losing emphatically. Both fighters reportedly earned $92 million each from their heavyweight exhibition bout in Miami, sharing a […] The post Why Jake Paul Might Earn More Than Anthony Joshua Despite Losing Miami Bout appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu is said to have handled the removal of Farouk Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) with great caution to avoid upsetting his northern political base. The exercise that saw Ahmed exit his position was unlike that of Gbenga Komalafe, who also vacated office […] The post Dangote: ‘Farouk Ahmed Was Called By Tinubu To Resign’ – Source appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has stated that the recent diplomatic spat with the United States has been largely resolved. Recall that the US President, Donald Trump had threatened military intervention over alleged mass killings of Christians in Nigeria. However, speaking on Monday at a year-end news conference in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, […] The post Trump: Diplomatic Spat With US Has Been Largely Resolved – FG appeared first on Naija News.
