The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the proposed ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill delivers tangible and measurable benefits to ordinary Nigerians, warning that headline figures alone cannot solve the country’s development challenges. The lawmaker spoke on Friday while reacting to President Tinubu’s budget presentation to a […] The post 2026 Budget: ‘Not The Size But Impact Matters’ – Senator Natasha Tells Tinubu, Calls For Accountability appeared first on Naija News.
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Jake Paul was rushed to the hospital after suffering a suspected fractured jaw following his six-round defeat to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami. The bout, which attracted global attention, saw the 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional boxer show grit and determination but struggle against Joshua’s superior size, power and experience. Paul held his own in […] The post ‘I Will Return’ – Jake Paul Speaks After Defeat To Anthony Joshua appeared first on Naija News.
Liverpool midfielder, Curtis Jones, has revealed that Mohamed Salah apologised to his teammates following the controversy that trailed his explosive interview in which he criticised the club and its manager. Jones disclosed this while speaking on the aftermath of the Egyptian forward’s comments, which sparked widespread debate among fans and pundits. Salah had earlier accused […] The post Jones: Salah Apologizes To Liverpool Squad After Outburst appeared first on Naija News.
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, through the Justice Department has begun releasing long-awaited records linked to the investigation into disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents, made public on Friday, are expected to provide further insight into Epstein’s network of powerful associates, spanning business, politics and entertainment. Among those […] The post Donald Trump Releases First Batch Of Epstein Files After Months Of Political Tension appeared first on Naija News.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the conversion of 654 officers across various cadres in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the state, in a move described as a major boost to workers’ morale and career progression. Naija News reports that the approval was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner […] The post Gov Makinde Approves Conversion Of 654 Oyo Civil Servants appeared first on Naija News.
Gunmen wielding high-calibre weapons reportedly struck in the early hours of Friday, December 19, abducting no fewer than nine residents in Inele-Ugoh ward, Igah Ikeje, located in the Olomaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. Naija News learnt that among the victims were a woman and her three children who were travelling to a nearby […] The post At Least Nine Missing In Fresh Kogi Gunmen Attack appeared first on Naija News.
The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately halt all engagements with suspended and expelled members of the party and remove the name of the former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, from its official records. Abubakar made the appeal […] The post SDP Acting Chairman Urges INEC To Drop Gabam’s Name Following Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on Naija News.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that anyone seeking to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election would be either “hell-bent on a suicidal path” or “an outright imposter.” Naija News reports that Shettima made the remark on Friday during the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress held […] The post Only A Fool Hell-bent On Suicidal Path Can Challenge Tinubu In 2027 – VP Shettima appeared first on Naija News.
Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, delivered a commanding performance on Saturday morning, stopping YouTuber‑turned‑boxer Jake Paul with a sixth‑round knockout in their heavyweight bout in Miami. Although Paul exceeded expectations by lasting beyond the early rounds, Joshua’s superior power and experience eventually proved decisive, according to The Athletic. The British boxer floored Paul twice during […] The post Anthony Joshua Stops Jake Paul In Sixth‑Round KO In Miami appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted two pick‑up vans suspected of conveying logistics supplies to fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, the military has announced. In a statement on Friday, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt. Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed details of the successful […] The post Troops Intercept Vans Bearing Supplies Allegedly Meant For ISWAP In Borno appeared first on Naija News.
