Raphael Onyedika has been confirmed in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Club Brugge publicly announced his inclusion on Monday. Raphael Onyedika’s selection comes at a time when Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is yet to release his official squad list, keeping the public waiting as preparations continue for the […] The post Raphael Onyedika Named In Nigeria Squad For AFCON 2025 As Eric Chelle Delays Final List appeared first on Naija News.
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The Chairman of the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State, Emmanuel Otti, has accused the factional National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and his supporters of violating the April 2025 ruling of the Supreme Court. He lamented that despite securing a court order stopping the conduct of the LP […] The post The Gods Will Hit You – LP Chairman, Otti Blasts Abure Faction appeared first on Naija News.
The government of the Benin Republic confirmed in a detailed account on Monday that Nigerian fighter jets carried out airstrikes that helped thwart the recent coup bid, which saw mutinying soldiers get dangerously close to President Patrice Talon’s residence and kidnap two senior military officers. The summary, published after a cabinet meeting, provides the most […] The post How Nigerian Airstrikes Foiled Coup Bid – Benin Govt Reveals appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has already received more than $185m and N14.9bn from the Frontier Exploration Fund. Naija News reports that the statement was issued on Monday while the regulator reacted to claims that it was holding back funds meant for NNPC […] The post All Approved Frontier Funds Already Paid To NNPC – NUPRC appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has publicly backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to deploy military assets to the Benin Republic to foil the recent coup attempt, insisting the action was taken in Nigeria’s best security interest. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, issued a statement on Monday arguing that a successful coup […] The post Benin Intervention Was In Nigeria’s Best Interest – Governors’ Forum Backs Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has been elected the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria after the guild concluded its national election in Benin City, Edo State. Naija News reports that the development was confirmed in a statement released by her media office on Monday, December 8, 2025. The statement said that her […] The post Dayo Amusa Elected AGN National Vice President appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to increase its number of governors to 26, following the imminent defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move comes as Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas is already considered to be in the APC fold, pending his official reception ceremony. […] The post Governor Mutfwang Meets Tinubu, Finalises Defection To APC appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has fingered the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the crisis rocking the opposition party. Naija News reports that the PDP has been grappling with an internal crisis that has led to members resigning in droves and joining the APC. Recently, the former spokesman of […] The post Crisis: ‘PDP Is Fighting A System Trying To Destroy Democracy’ – Party chieftain, Ogidi appeared first on Naija News.
Many Nigerians are reportedly shunning Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) supplied from the Dangote Refinery at several filling stations due to higher pump prices. This has led to a noticeable drop in patronage at MRS filling stations, particularly in Abuja, Daily Post reports. MRS, a retail outlet owned by Alhaji Sayyu Idris Dantata, the half-brother of […] The post Higher Pump Price: Nigerians Shun Dangote For NNPCL Cheaper Fuel appeared first on Naija News.
The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Monica Dongban-Memsem, has challenged those accusing judges of corruption to make their evidence public. Dongban-Memsem spoke on Monday in Abuja at a special court session marking the official commencement of the Court of Appeal’s 2025/2026 legal year. She expressed displeasure that people criticise the Judiciary when […] The post Provide Evidence To Show Judges Are Corrupt – Appeal Court President Dares Critics appeared first on Naija News.
