Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has maintained that President Bola Tinubu would win the 2027 presidential election in the state despite criticism from opposition politicians. Naija News reports that Okpebholo made this known when the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, joined him to inspect some legacy projects of his administration. Okpebholo said projects are […] The post ‘You Can Criticize Me But Edo Is For Tinubu’ – Okpebholo Tells Critics appeared first on Naija News.
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The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has reacted to reports linking a Nigerian living in Russia to the alleged funding of student protests in Ekpoma, Edo State. Naija News reports that the reaction followed comments made on January 13 by Patrick Ebojele, the press secretary to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, who spoke on student protests […] The post Russia Speaks On Alleged Funding Of Ekpoma Protest appeared first on Naija News.
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to withdraw its “No Work, No Pay” circular and restore the salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). Naija News reports that the TUC has warned that failure to comply will […] The post TUC Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum To Ministry Of Health Over “No Work, No Pay” Circular appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Nigerian military to uphold the core values of discipline, loyalty, and unity, describing the Armed Forces as the enduring symbol of Nigeria’s strength and the guardians of the nation’s democracy. Speaking through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and […] The post Tinubu Charges Military To Uphold Discipline, Loyalty And Unity appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said he does not represent Benue State in the National Assembly and has no obligation to intervene in the state’s internal political affairs. Naija News reports that Akpabio made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, following […] The post ‘I Have No Obligation To Intervene In Benue Political Matters’ – Akpabio appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State Government has sealed 244 premises across the state in 2025 over breaches of environmental rules, with noise pollution ranking as the most reported problem during the year. Naija News reports that the enforcement actions were carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency between January and December 2025 as part of […] The post Lagos Shuts 244 Hotels, Churches Over Environmental Infractions appeared first on Naija News.
Attention in Rabat tonight is firmly fixed on the names selected to start as the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Morocco prepare for a high-stakes African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final at 9 p.m. (WAT). Both coaches have resisted the temptation to experiment, opting instead for trusted combinations. Nigeria line up in a familiar 4-3-1-2 shape, […] The post AFCON 2025 Semi-final: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Vs Morocco Starting Line-ups appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aspirant and media entrepreneur, Dele Momodu, is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Naija News reports that Momodu, who has been a close political associate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, was one of the opposition figures backing efforts to form a broad coalition aimed at […] The post Dele Momodu Set To Officially Join ADC appeared first on Naija News.
An All Progressives congress (APC) chieftain, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has urged the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) to present a formidable front in order to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu. Speaking via a statement on Wednesday, he urged the major political blocs in the ADC to be undiluted and united in one vision. The APC […] The post ADC Ticket: Avoid Desperation, Blackmail – Eze Warns Peter Obi, Obidient Movement appeared first on Naija News.
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has described the planned defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a political betrayal. Naija News reports that plans are underway for Yusuf to join the APC despite warnings from Kwankwaso and other NNPP chieftains. However, Governor […] The post ‘This Is Nothing Short Of Betrayal And A Grave Sin’ – Kwankwaso Speaks On Gov. Yusuf’s Defection appeared first on Naija News.
