Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has demanded the resignation of President Bola Tinubu following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Borno State. In a post on 𝕏 on Wednesday, Falz referenced a 2014 tweet in which Tinubu, then an […] The post Insecurity: ‘Resign Now’ – Falz Charges Tinubu, Reminds Him Of Message To Jonathan appeared first on Naija News.
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The Edo State Special Security Squad, operating under the code name “Operation Flush Out Kidnapping and Cultism”, has arrested 31 suspects and issued a seven-day ultimatum to fleeing suspects following coordinated raids across Uromi in Esan North-East Local Government Area. Naija News reports that the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Fred Itua, in […] The post Edo Security Squad Arrests 31 Cultists In Uromi, Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To Fleeing Suspects appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of her colleague, Senator Okey Ezea of Enugu North Senatorial District, who died on Tuesday night in the United Kingdom while receiving medical treatment. Confirming the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday morning, Akpoti described the late lawmaker […] The post Kogi Senator, Natasha Mourns Colleague Okey Ezea appeared first on Naija News.
United States Senator, Jim Risch, has strongly criticised the Nigerian government over what he described as its longstanding inability to shield schoolchildren from jihadist and criminal abductions. Risch, who chairs the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said in a post on 𝕏 that Nigerian students, particularly schoolgirls, remain dangerously exposed to kidnapping, forced conversion, ransom […] The post ‘Nigeria Has Long Failed To Protect Its Schoolchildren’ – US Lawmaker appeared first on Naija News.
Uche Azikiwe, widow of Nigeria’s first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe, has described her husband as a selfless leader and a good listener. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News, Azikiwe stated that her husband championed the interests of a united Nigeria. She revealed how the late politician refused to use his influence to help her gain […] The post How Nnamdi Azikiwe Refused To Use His Influence To Secure My Admission – Wife appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s athletes continued to impress at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Ogochukwu Ogili claimed silver in the women’s shot put and Patience Okon-George advanced to the final of the women’s 400m. Ogili produced a best throw of 7.35m, narrowly missing out on gold to Bahrain’s Rooba Alomari, who recorded 7.39m […] The post Nigeria Shines At Islamic Solidarity Games: Ogili Wins Silver, Okon-George Reaches 400m Final appeared first on Naija News.
Lawmaker representing Enugu North senatorial District in Enugu State, Senator Okey Ezea, is reportedly dead. Naija News reports that Ezeah was elected under the Labour Party (LP), and was the only remaining member in the National Assembly from Enugu State. According to Daily Post, findings indicate that Ezeah, who was earlier treated in Germany, passed […] The post Labour Party Senator Reportedly Dies In London appeared first on Naija News.
Curacao has stunned the football world by becoming the smallest country ever to reach the FIFA World Cup after holding Steve McClaren’s Jamaica to a goalless draw in Kingston. The Caribbean island, home to just over 150,000 people, now surpasses Iceland’s 2018 record. For perspective, Curacao is seven times smaller than Lagos state by land […] The post Curacao Make History As Smallest Country Ever To Qualify For FIFA World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The presidency has stated that President Bola Tinubu failed to cancel his scheduled trips to South Africa and Angola due to several reasons. Naija News reports that there have been criticisms of the president for going ahead with his trip, despite the number of killings and kidnappings in recent days. However, the Special Assistant to […] The post Presidency Gives Reasons For Tinubu’s Trip To South Africa, Angola Despite Killings In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the government of President Bola Tinubu of being responsible for the crisis rocking many opposition parties in Nigeria. Obi, in a personally signed statement on Wednesday, stated that the actions of the Tinubu government is giving credence to the recent description of President Donald Trump of […] The post Tinubu Govt Focused On Weakening Opposition Parties While Nigeria Faces Terror Attacks – Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
