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.
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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.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, on Thursday, faulted recent calls by some United States lawmakers urging Nigeria to abolish Sharia law, describing the move as an infringement on the country’s sovereignty and constitutional integrity. Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television, Bwala said any such foreign interference […] The post ‘We Are Not Venezuela’ – Tinubu’s Adviser Fires US Over Call For Constitution Review appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a Notice of Appeal challenging a judgment of Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which ordered the release of 27 houses to James Ikechukwu Okwete and his company, Jamec West Africa Limited. Naija News learnt that Justice Abdulmalik, in her October 31, 2025, […] The post EFCC Appeals Court Judgment Ordering Release Of 27 Properties appeared first on Naija News.
A former governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Sani Shinkafi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and scrap the Ministry. Shinkafi stated this while reacting to an old video of Matawalle expressing sympathy for bandits. The video, recorded by Channels TV in 2021, captured Matawalle, who was […] The post Matawalle Must Voluntarily Resign Or Be Sacked – Shinkafi appeared first on Naija News.
