The lawmaker representing Gombe Central senatorial district, Senator Danjuma Goje, on Wednesday, clarified that there was no rift between him and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday’s rowdy session. Naija News reports that Goje clarified the situation during plenary, a day after he called out Akpabio over “unparliamentary act” during proceedings. According to Goje, members […] The post ‘There Is Nothing Personal Against Akpabio’ – Senator Goje appeared first on Naija News.
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Super Eagles of Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has thrown up several fresh names, one of such is Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu. Ryan Alebiosu, 23, has been enjoying a bright spell in the Championship, and his recent form has now put him in the frame for a place in […] The post Ryan Alebiosu: Interesting Facts About New Super Eagles Prospect appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has dismissed claims from an online publication that he resigned from the Federal Executive Council because he could not “stand and watch the U.S. and President Bola Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest.” Naija News reports that Badaru, in his resignation letter, had cited health reasons for […] The post Badaru Addresses Claim Of Resigning Over US, Tinubu Military Actions appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, has asked the President Bola Tinubu-led government to reveal the financiers of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the green chamber passed the resolution during Wednesday’s plenary after adopting a report of its security debate, which took place last week. The report reads, […] The post Just In: House Of Reps Charges Tinubu’s Govt To Name Sponsors Of Terrorism, Banditry appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of Defence designated, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Wednesday, promised to investigate the withdrawal of military officers before an attack on the Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State. Naija News understands that there have been claims that the school was attacked and twenty-five schoolgirls abducted […] The post Ex-Defence Chief, Musa Promise To Probe Withdrawal Of Military Officers From Kebbi School appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday administered the oath of office to the new Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf, alongside two commissioners and five permanent secretaries. The ceremony, held during the first segment of the Federal Executive Council meeting, was witnessed by the cabinet. Yusuf’s ascension followed statutory approvals, beginning with confirmation […] The post Tinubu Swear-in Aminu Yusuf As NPC Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate screening of the Minister of Defence nominee, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, was momentarily stalled on Wednesday after it descended into a rowdy session. The disruption was triggered by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa (APC, Niger), who argued that the remainder of the screening should be held behind closed doors. Trouble began shortly after the […] The post Senate Screening Of Defence Minister Nominee Turns Rowdy appeared first on Naija News.
The founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has promised to push for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom, but on the condition that the Biafra radio broadcasts are halted and the sit-at-home order is suspended. Speaking in an interview on his temple’s in-house radio on Wednesday, Maharaj Ji said the incarcerated leader of the proscribed Indigenous People […] The post Maharaj Ji Gives Conditions To Help Secure Nnamdi Kanu’s Release appeared first on Naija News.
Public affairs analyst, Mahdi Shehu, has criticised the rising number of Nigerian public officials resigning from office and attributing their exit to ill health, insisting that such explanations are usually not true. Shehu, in a post shared on 𝕏 on Tuesday, argued that the sickness narrative is often a cover-up for more serious political undercurrents […] The post Badaru: ‘There Is Always Something Beneath That Sickness Excuse’ – Shehu appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian street singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, known as Portable, has publicly criticised Tanzanian musician Juma Jux for failing to include him in a recent song. Naija News reports that Portable took to Instagram after learning about Juma Jux’s collaboration with his colleague, Ekunrawo, claiming he was not informed about the project. The singer demanded that […] The post Portable Calls Out Juma Jux Over Missed Music Collaboration appeared first on Naija News.
