The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of over ₦6 billion as intervention funds to 271 tertiary institutions across the country in the 2026 intervention cycle. The funds, approved through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), will be disbursed to universities, polytechnics and colleges of education nationwide. Naija News reports that the Executive Secretary of […] The post FG Approves ₦6 Billion Education Intervention Fund For Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate promotion of over 2,000 workers of the Federal Capital Development Authority and the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Naija News reports that the promotions followed the promotion examinations conducted between Tuesday, November 25 and Saturday, November 29, 2025. The Chairman of the […] The post Wike Approves Promotion Of Over 2,000 FCT Civil Servants appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Paul Ikonne, has said Governor Alex Otti is no longer a factor in the 2027 election because he has no political party to run on. Naija News reports that Ikonne made this known during an interview on TVC’s ‘Politics Tonight’ programme on Tuesday. Ikonne […] The post 2027: ‘Alex Otti Has Abandoned Peter Obi, He Has No Party’ – APC Chieftain, Ikonne appeared first on Naija News.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly asserted that the conviction of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was based on what it described as “engineered insecurity” in the South-East region. In a statement issued on Wednesday, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, pointed out that Kanu could not have been responsible for the unrest in the region, […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction Based On ‘Engineered Insecurity’ – IPOB appeared first on Naija News.
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the arrest and remand of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, for protesting against the rising insecurity in their community. The students had staged a protest demanding an end to the rampant kidnappings and banditry plaguing the region. In a statement released on Tuesday, Obi described […] The post Peter Obi Condemns Arrest Of 52 Students In Edo appeared first on Naija News.
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has denied reports suggesting that he claimed there was no persecution of Christians in Nigeria, describing such claims as a misrepresentation of his comments. Naija News reports that Kukah made the clarification on Sunday while speaking on Boiling Point, a radio programme. His reaction followed reports linking […] The post I Never Denied Christian Persecution In Nigeria – Bishop Kukah appeared first on Naija News.
Former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Abia State, Don Ubani, has claimed that the state’s local governments have been hijacked. Naija News reports that Ubani made this known on Tuesday, during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ programme. Speaking on governance issues in Abia State, Ubani said local government funds do not […] The post ‘Local Govts Have Been Hijacked In Abia’ – Former Commissioner, Don Ubani appeared first on Naija News.
A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Enugu State, Dr SKC Ogbonnia, has officially resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction with the current administration and the state of affairs in Nigeria. In a resignation letter addressed to the APC chairman of his ward, Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu Ward in Awgu Local Government Area of […] The post APC Ex-Presidential Candidate Dumps Party appeared first on Naija News.
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has urged players, journalists and supporters to move past refereeing controversies ahead of his side’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against Nigeria, insisting that constant debate over officiating only harms the game. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Regragui said the focus should remain on football rather […] The post Walid Regragui Defends African Referees, Lays Out Morocco’s Game Plan For Nigeria Showdow appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has disclosed how a carefully crafted two-pronged communication strategy helped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu secure victory in the 2023 general elections. Mohammed revealed this in his newly inaugurated book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, which documents his […] The post How I Helped Tinubu, APC Win 2023 Polls Without Rallies – Lai Mohammed appeared first on Naija News.
