Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has terminated the appointment of Collins Aigbogun as Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation after he was arrested and held by police. Naija News reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, confirmed the dismissal in a statement released on Friday. Aigbogun’s removal comes as authorities continue investigating […] The post Okpebholo Sacks Youth Aide Over Ekpoma Violence appeared first on Naija News.
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Former governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has disclosed that officials of the Lagos State Task Force threatened to beat him up. He made the allegation while reacting to the recent demolition of buildings at Jakande Estate by the Lagos State Government. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News, he lamented that about 80 percent of Lagos […] The post Lagos State Task Force Threatened To Beat Me – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour appeared first on Naija News.
Media personality Daddy Freeze has reacted to the ongoing paternity controversy involving Afrobeats singer Davido and Anu Adeleke, who has repeatedly claimed to be the singer’s daughter. Naija News reports issue resurfaced after Anu shared a post on social media asking Davido to undergo a DNA test to confirm her identity. In her message, she […] The post I Saw One Of The DNA Results, Anu Isn’t Davido’s Daughter – Daddy Freeze appeared first on Naija News.
The Spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu will be removed from power in 2027. Naija News reports that Abullahi made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Friday. Abdullahi clarified that the ADC is not desperate, but that it is […] The post ‘We Want To Get Tinubu Out Of Power’ – ADC Spokesperson, Abdullahi appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nollywood special effects artist, James Akaie, is dead. Naija News reports that movie director cum producer, James Abinibi, announced the tragic incident in a statement shared on the RockBottom Flix Instagram page on Friday. Abinibi said Akaie died following injuries sustained in an explosion that occurred at a movie location in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According […] The post Film Set Explosion Kills Popular Nollywood Special Effects Artist, James Akaie appeared first on Naija News.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 9, 2026, to deliver judgment in a suit questioning the powers of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove elected state officials under a state of emergency. Naija News reports that the case comes after arguments were taken on January 16, 2026, during the adoption of court […] The post Court Sets March 9 To Deliver Judgement On Rivers Emergency Rule Case appeared first on Naija News.
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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to retain head coach Éric Chelle after Nigeria’s hard-fought campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Eric Chelle’s future with the team remains uncertain following Nigeria’s narrow semi-final defeat to Morocco in Rabat. The NFF had set clear objectives for […] The post Wilfred Ndidi Urges NFF To Keep Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle appeared first on Naija News.
Lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly have disclosed what they described as the real reason behind the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, citing alleged attempts by the governor to undermine the legislature. The lawmakers alleged that while efforts were being made by stakeholders and some members […] The post Rivers Lawmakers Explain Move To Impeach Fubara, Deputy appeared first on Naija News.
A team of lawyers and loyalists of the embattled former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on Friday returned to the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking the understanding of the trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, to facilitate his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre. Naija News reports that the move followed reports that a surety […] The post Malami’s Lawyers Return To Court Over Exit From Kuje Prison appeared first on Naija News.
