A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Orkeghen Philip Aondofa, has made an urgent public appeal for help, alleging that armed Fulani herders launched a deadly attack on his village, New-Gboko (Nyugoko) in Peva–Chanchanji Ward, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing his father and four other family members. Philip, who […] The post VIDEO: How Fulani Herdsmen Killed My Father, Four Relatives In Taraba — NYSC Member Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
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A former spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sani Usman (retd.), has defended the Federal Government’s decision to deploy troops to the Benin Republic following the failed coup attempt in the Francophone West African nation. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Wednesday, Usman said Nigeria was duty-bound to respond swiftly, particularly […] The post Ex-Army Spokesman Backs Troop Deployment to Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
The Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, has affirmed that despite joining the Accord Party, Governor Ademola Adeleke remains fully in support of the 2027 re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. Alimi said his principal’s support for President Tinubu’s second term bid remains unwavering. “That is no longer news for anybody. Even when we […] The post 2027: Adeleke Reveals Position On Tinubu After Dumping PDP For Accord Party appeared first on Naija News.
Uchechi, the wife of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has stated that her husband is not a terrorist but the greatest freedom fighter in Africa. Speaking via a post on 𝕏, Kanu lamented that her husband is fighting forces darker than those Nelson Mandela faced in South Africa. She […] The post Many People Are Ready To Protect My Husband With Their Last Breath – Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife appeared first on Naija News.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the continued wave of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks in different parts of the country, describing Nigeria as a nation of unending tragedy. Obi, in a statement on Monday, said recent incidents in Adamawa State, Anambra State and Sokoto State have once again […] The post ‘This Level of Violence Cannot Be Normal’ – Peter Obi Laments Rising Killings, Kidnappings Across Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has been named among the Premier League’s most inventive players this season, securing fifth place in a new creativity ranking released by statistics platform WhoScored. Alex Iwobi has created 23 chances for Fulham so far, making him the club’s most productive player in the final third. Only four players across the […] The post Alex Iwobi Ranked Fifth Most Creative Player In Premier League This Season appeared first on Naija News.
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has apologised to Mohamed Salah after criticising the forward during the build up to Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan. Carragher caused a stir earlier in the week when he described Salah as a “disgrace” and hinted that the 33-year-old wanted manager Arne Slot removed. The remarks sparked strong reaction […] The post Jamie Carragher Apologises To Mohamed Salah appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has been cleared as the sole governorship candidate for the Accord Party, just hours after his high-profile defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). No fewer than 150 delegates from the party, five from each local government council area of the state, are seated at the venue to pick […] The post Adeleke Declared Sole Accord Party Candidate Osun Election appeared first on Naija News.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will on Friday preside over the elevation of Governor Seyi Makinde’s elder brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde, and eight other chiefs in the Otun Olubadan line. The ceremony, according to a statement by the Olubadan’s media aide, Adeola Oloko, will take place at the Oke-Aremo Palace, Ibadan North Local Government […] The post Makinde’s Brother, Eight Others To Be Elevated In Ibadan Chieftaincy Line appeared first on Naija News.
The Accord Party in Osun State will today (Wednesday) formally declare Governor Ademola Adeleke as its governorship candidate for the 2026 election. Naija News reports that the party’s state chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, confirmed this while speaking with journalists in Osogbo, noting that the governor remains the sole aspirant for the ticket. “Governor Ademola Adeleke […] The post Breaking: ‘Adeleke Is Our Sole Candidate For 2026 Governorship Election’ – Accord Party Declares appeared first on Naija News.
