Football fans around the world will turn their attention to North America on Friday, December 5, as FIFA conducts the draw for the first-ever 48-team World Cup. The expanded FIFA World Cup, scheduled from 11 June to 19 July in 2026 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, marks a major shift in the competition’s […] The post All You Need To Know About The 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw appeared first on Naija News.
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A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly representing former Governor Abdulaziz Yari’s constituency, Shamsuddeen Hassan Basko, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His defection was formally announced on Thursday by the Speaker during the presentation of the 2026 proposed budget by Governor Dauda Lawal. Naija […] The post Zamfara Lawmaker Dumps APC For PDP appeared first on Naija News.
A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, on Thursday, dismissed concerns that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) emerging coalition poses any challenge to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that the political group’s submission comes as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially registered as a […] The post Atiku’s Move To ADC Pointless, Tinubu Will Still Win In 2027 – APC Faction appeared first on Naija News.
An ally of Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Aminu Shehu, has debunked social media reports claiming that the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water Resources said President Bola Tinubu is “caged” inside the Presidential Villa. Shehu, in a statement issued on Thursday, described the viral claim as false and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public […] The post Yari Didn’t Say Tinubu Is Caged — Ally Debunks Viral Claim appeared first on Naija News.
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has stated that he was shocked by the remarks some ambassadorial nominees made against President Bola Tinubu in the past. Speaking via his 𝕏 account on Thursday, he wondered how the individuals in question could use such intense language against Tinubu and later […] The post Stay In Your Lane – Moghalu Blasts Ambassadorial Nominees For ‘Eating Their Vomit’ appeared first on Naija News.
Controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has prayed for divine intervention to expose and punish all individuals profiting from or supporting terrorism in Nigeria. Gumi, in a prayer shared via his Facebook page on Thursday, called on Allah to direct His wrath at those behind the country’s insecurity and bloodshed, whether directly or indirectly involved. “My […] The post ‘May Allah Pour His Anger On Those Behind Nigeria’s Bloodbath’ — Gumi appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has hinted that Victor Osimhen could be on Real Madrid’s transfer list ahead of the summer window, with the Spanish champions said to be tracking the Nigerian striker closely. Oliseh believes Madrid may look to Osimhen as a long-term replacement for Vinicius Junior, whose future at the […] The post Sunday Oliseh Claims Real Madrid Eyeing Osimhen As Possible Vinicius Replacement appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem says lifting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy next year would help ease the pain of Nigeria’s failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria missed out on a place at the tournament after a dramatic African playoff defeat, losing […] The post Awaziem Targets AFCON Glory After World Cup Heartbreak appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has made some fresh nominations for appointment as non-career ambassadors. Those on the list include the immediate past sole administrator of Rivers state and former naval chief, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. Others are former senator Ita Enang; former Imo state first lady, Chioma Ohakim; and former Minister of Interior and former chief of army […] The post Breaking: President Tinubu Nominates Ibas, Dambazau, Others As Ambassadors (See List) appeared first on Naija News.
Two members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have announced their resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing persistent internal wrangling and leadership issues within the party. The lawmakers, Shamsudeen Hassan Basko, representing Talata-Mafara North Constituency, and Nura Dahiru, representing Birnin-Magaji Constituency, conveyed their decisions in separate letters dated December 3. Naija News […] The post Two Zamfara Lawmakers Dump APC Over Internal Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
