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.
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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.
The Media Adviser to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting the fight against bandits and terrorists. Naija News reports that Ibe, in a post via 𝕏 handle on Wednesday, alleged that Tinubu was paying a lobbying firm in the United States (US) $9 million to launder the […] The post ‘Tinubu Is Paying US Lobby Firm $9 Million To Launder Image Of Its Govt’ – Atiku’s aide appeared first on Naija News.
A former Abia State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Don Ubani, has accused Governor Alex Otti of only developing his ancestral local government while abandoning others. He made the allegation during an appearance on Channels Television on Wednesday. Ubani stated that Otti failed to keep his promise to the Okwa west, which according to him […] The post He Hasn’t Done Anything – Former Commissioner Accuses Otti Of Developing Only His Ancestral LGA appeared first on Naija News.
Suspected terrorists, believed to be bandits, have released 17 additional worshippers abducted from the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu, Kogi State, following sustained negotiations and the payment of ransom. Naija News reports that the latest release came after weeks of engagement between the abductors, affected families and the Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Development […] The post BREAKING: Bandits Release 17 More Abducted Kogi Church Worshippers appeared first on Naija News.
A prediction from betting analytics platform PolyMarket has tipped hosts Morocco to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy as the tournament enters the semi-final stage. Only four countries remain in the hunt for continental glory, with Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and hosts Morocco left standing. In the semi-final fixtures, Senegal face Egypt at […] The post Supercomputer Reveals Potential Winners Of AFCON 2025 Final appeared first on Naija News.
Military authorities have arrested and detained a serving Brigadier General, allegedly over his association with a retired Nigerian Army officer, Maj. Gen. Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (retd.). Sources told Sahara Reporters that the arrest is believed to be linked to Ali-Keffi’s ongoing legal and public confrontation with a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur […] The post Nigeria Army Arrests General Over Alleged Links To Ali-Keffi appeared first on Naija News.
The Osun State Government has criticized the Police Command in the state over what it calls unprofessional handling of recent arrests. This was revealed in a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi. Naija News reports that the government expressed concern about a statement the Police initially issued, then deleted, […] The post Osun Govt Criticizes Police Over Unlawful Arrests appeared first on Naija News.
The Ondo State Government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of St Louis Primary School, Ondo, located in Ondo West Local Government Area, over alleged violations of education regulations. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, who said the school had persistently failed to comply with […] The post Ondo Govt Shut Down Primary School Indefinitely appeared first on Naija News.
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted that its indefinite national strike will continue, despite the Federal Government’s directive to enforce the ‘no work, no pay’ policy against its members. Naija News reports that the union stated this in a memo signed by its National Secretary, Martin Egbanubi, […] The post No Work, No Pay: Despite FG Threat, JOHESU Insists On Sustaining Nationwide Strike appeared first on Naija News.
