Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has claimed that the recent surge in abductions across the country is a deliberate plot aimed at weakening the resolve of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an engagement with Igbo leaders at the Government House in Benin City, the governor alleged that the kidnappings were politically motivated and designed to […] The post ‘Kidnappings Political Strategy To Stop Tinubu’s Re-Election, They Tried It With Jonathan’ – Okpebholo appeared first on Naija News.
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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, responded to allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to provide evidence to support her claims. In a statement issued through his media aide, Jackson Udom, Akpabio called on Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her accusations, emphasising the need for clear and verifiable evidence. He […] The post Akpabio Demands Proof From Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Sexual Harassment Allegation appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the decision of some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party, in a statement on Saturday, said the defected lawmakers are simply political puppets doing the bidding of their paymaster. Naija News earlier reported on Friday that […] The post ‘Political Puppets’ – PDP Slams Rivers House Of Assembly Members For Defecting To APC appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s planned friendly against Egypt has been put on hold, with both federations now searching for a new date that suits their squads ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The match had been arranged for Sunday, 14 December at the Cairo International Stadium, but plans changed once FIFA moved the […] The post Nigeria, Egypt Work On New Date After AFCON Schedule Disrupts Planned Friendly appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has dismissed suggestions that his retirement from international football was engineered behind the scenes, saying his exit was guided purely by personal choice. Naija News reports that, Troost-Ekong, 32, confirmed his decision on Thursday, bringing an end to a decade in green and white after earning 83 caps and […] The post I Wasn’t Forced Out Of Super Eagles – Troost-Ekong Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the list of ambassadorial nominees recently sent to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Naija News reports that Ndume made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja, citing concerns that the list violates the Federal Character principle enshrined in Nigeria’s Constitution. Ndume, representing […] The post Ambassadorial Nominees: ‘President Tinubu Should Withdraw This List’ – Ndume appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has revealed the reason behind her strong and unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that a personal experience with an opposition supporter influenced her decision to amplify her backing for the now-president. During a recent appearance on With Chude, Akintola explained that her initial support for Tinubu during the […] The post Bimbo Akintola Reveals Why She Increased Support For Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chief of Army Staff and Ambassador to the Benin Republic, Lt. General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has strongly denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing, describing them as entirely fabricated and inconsistent with his values. Buratai made this statement on Saturday, through a release signed by former Army spokesperson, Brig. General Sani Kukasheka Usman, in […] The post Ex-Army Chief, Buratai Speaks On Been Linked To Terrorism Financing appeared first on Naija News.
The former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has officially resigned from the party, citing personal reasons for his departure. In a statement posted on 𝕏 on Saturday, Ologbondiyan shared a letter dated December 5, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of Okekoko Ward (09), Kabba/Bunu Local Government, Kogi State, in […] The post Kola Ologbondiyan Resigns From PDP, Cites Personal Reasons appeared first on Naija News.
The Oyo State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the kidnapping of the President-elect of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ibadan Elite for 2025, Ibukun Otesile. Naija News learnt that Otesile was abducted on Thursday evening in front of her home located in the General Gas area of Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Confirming the […] The post JCI President-Elect, Ibukun Otesile Kidnapped In Ibadan appeared first on Naija News.
