In a startling revelation from the new book From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari by Dr. Charles Omole, former First Lady Aisha Buhari has accused a powerful “cabal” of aides, relatives and elites of turning the presidential villa into a surveillance state, undermining her husband’s health and legacy. Chapter 22 of the […] The post Aisha Buhari Blames Aides, Relatives For Surveillance, Disruption At Aso Villa appeared first on Naija News.
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The feud between Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has escalated, with Dangote releasing specific figures and schools allegedly attended by Ahmed’s children. The allegations were contained in a circular sighted by SaharaReporters, signed by Dangote, under the heading […] The post ‘Facts Don’t Lie’: How NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Spent $5 Million On Children’s Education – Dangote appeared first on Naija News.
Some gunmen have reportedly abducted a retired customs officer, Prince Emmanuel Owolabi, from his residence in Osun State. Naija News learnt that the assailants on Monday night stormed Ora Igbomina, a border community in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, and whisked away Owolabi. The gunmen are said to have also killed the leader […] The post Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Customs Officer In Osun appeared first on Naija News.
Legal practitioner and Nollywood veteran, Kenneth Okonkwo, has faulted the position of the Supreme Court on the state of emergency earlier declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. According to him, the Supreme Court only gave an opinion on the matter after acknowledging that it lacked jurisdiction on the matter. He, however, lamented that […] The post State Of Emergency: Supreme Court Should Have Kept Quiet Instead Of Throwing Nigeria Into Confusion – Okonkwo appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved to quell confusion and stamp out a widely circulated report claiming the party was set to conduct state and local government congresses to elect new members. The party, through a joint statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the ADC Chairmen’s Forum, Hon. Kingsley Temitope Ogga (Kogi […] The post ADC Disowns ‘Fake’ Congress Notice appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has denied reports circulating online that he collapsed and was flown to London for urgent medical attention. Speaking on Monday, Kenny Okolugbo, a Consultant on Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, described the report as “fake news.” When contacted by Daily Post over the health claims, Okolugbo said, “It’s […] The post Akpabio Did Not Collapse, Not Hospitalised In London – Aide appeared first on Naija News.
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has urged leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to prepare to ally with other political parties if the national leadership fails to resolve its deepening crisis. Lamido said he would lead the PDP in Jigawa into such alliances to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress […] The post 2027: PDP Must Be Ready To Form Alliances – Lamido appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles of Nigeria continued to build momentum towards the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday morning, heading to the Cairo International Stadium for their second training session with 24 players now in camp. Defenders Salim Fago and Chidozie Awaziem are the latest arrivals, boosting head coach Eric Chelle’s options as preparations intensify […] The post AFCON 2025: 24 Players Land In Super Eagles’ Cairo Camp As Salah, Osimhen Miss Egypt Friendly appeared first on Naija News.
Abia South Senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has turned into a ‘Kabiyesi’ government. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, the lawmaker lamented that Tinubu is regarded as an individual that can do no wrong and everything he says is agreed with. He accused Tinubu of being incompetent in running the […] The post Tinubu’s Govt Has Been Turned To ‘Kabiyesi’, The President Can Do No Wrong – Abaribe Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has acknowledged that the pain of consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage exits continues to linger, as the Desert Foxes head to Morocco determined to restore their standing during the tournament. The 2019 champions arrive at the tournament carrying the scars of disastrous campaigns in 2022 and 2024, where […] The post AFCON 2025: Riyad Mahrez Admits Past Failures Still Haunt Algeria As They Seek Redemption appeared first on Naija News.
