The funeral service for Segun Awolowo, grandson of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), was attended by a distinguished array of dignitaries on Friday, December 6. Naija News reports that the solemn service took place at Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos State, […] The post Osinbajo, Akpabio, Saraki, Other Dignitaries At Segun Awolowo’s Funeral Service (Photos) appeared first on Naija News.
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Public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has strongly criticised the Federal Government following the inclusion of the late Senator Adamu Talba, who passed away in July 2025, in President Bola Tinubu’s recent list of ambassadorial nominees. In a post shared on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Shehu described the blunder as “sad, scandalous, and avoidable,” questioning the […] The post Mahdi Shehu Blasts Tinubu’s Govt For Naming Dead Person In Ambassadorial List appeared first on Naija News.
The overnight sack of the Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, is yet another confirmation that the Okpebholo administration functions like a nocturnal council, issuing sacks, redeployments and curious appointments only when decent societies are asleep. In Edo today, governance has been reduced to after-midnight memos. Itua will not be remembered for strategic communication or responsible […] The post Critique: The Nocturnal Government And Its Latest Casualty By Chris Osa Nehikhare appeared first on Naija News.
Carlo Ancelotti says Brazil will have to be at their sharpest at the 2026 World Cup after being drawn alongside Morocco, Scotland and Haiti in Group C. The draw, held on Friday, paired the five-time champions with Morocco, who stunned the football world by reaching the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022. Scotland are returning to […] The post Carlo Ancelotti Wary Of ‘Difficult’ Morocco As Brazil Learn 2026 World Cup Fate appeared first on Naija News.
A serious public controversy has erupted between self-proclaimed security mediator and activist Harrison Gwamnishu and the family of a kidnapped couple in Edo State, following allegations that the activist stole a portion of the crowdfunded ransom money. The dispute centers on the ransom raised to secure the release of Mr. and Mrs. Segiru, who were […] The post Controversy As Activist Harrison Gwamnishu Accused Of Stealing From Kidnapping Ransom appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has shown he is already on the mark for his high-profile fight with Jake Paul, stepping on the scales at 110.6kg (17st 7lb) ahead of their meeting in Miami on December 19. Joshua, a two-time heavyweight world champion, cannot weigh more than 111kg for the six-round contest. It is an […] The post Anthony Joshua Makes Weight For Miami Clash With Jake Paul appeared first on Naija News.
Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi have led a wave of tributes to Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong after the defender announced his retirement from international football following a ten-year service. Naija News reports that Troost-Ekong, 32, confirmed his decision on Thursday, ending a career that produced 83 caps and eight goals, along with two Africa […] The post Osimhen, Iwobi Pay Tributes To Retired Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong appeared first on Naija News.
A looming statewide industrial action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) is now imminent in Kwara State, following the state government’s continued failure to meet demands concerning the welfare of teachers. The NUT has condemned the government for what it describes as a long-standing neglect of the issues affecting educators across the state. In […] The post Kwara Teachers Threaten Industrial Action Over Unmet Welfare Demands appeared first on Naija News.
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has stated that Nigeria’s colonial masters left behind tribalism and religious bigotry. He stated this on Friday during an appearance on Arise Television, while reacting to the state of the nation. He lamented that almost every national challenge has been shaped by the […] The post The British Left Two Evils In Nigeria – Bode George appeared first on Naija News.
Head of Media and Strategic Communications of the Obidient Movement, Nana Kazaure, has expressed disappointment over some of the names on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed ambassadorial list. Kazaure claimed that some of the names on the list should be in jail, stating that corruption cases are pending against them, while others have called Tinubu unprintable […] The post Are We Rewarding People Who Called The President A Drug Dealer? – Obidient’s Kazaure Carpets Tinubu Over Ambassadorial Nominees appeared first on Naija News.
