Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche has offered an encouraging update on Ola Aina’s fitness, confirming the defender is making steady strides towards a return after months on the sidelines. Ola Aina has been out since September after suffering a hamstring injury while representing Nigeria. The setback proved significant enough to rule the 29-year-old out […] The post Dyche Gives Update On Ola Aina’s Fitness, Crystal Palace Coach Applauds Uche appeared first on Naija News.
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President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic has called on neighbouring countries to cooperate with his government in apprehending and extraditing suspects linked to a foiled coup attempt. The Beninese government has issued arrest warrants for those allegedly involved in the plot, with the prime suspect identified as Col. Pascal Tigri. Speaking at a press briefing […] The post Benin Republic Coup Leader Flees To Niger, Talon Seeks Extradition appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that politicians who enrich themselves after gaining power have failed God and the people. Speaking via a video shared on 𝕏, he warned that God will punish political leaders who use their power to enrich themselves and their family members. He argued that, in his view, […] The post People Trying To Destroy What I Did In Office Are Not Hurting Me – Obaseki appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to repeal and re-enact the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, while also seeking an extension of the implementation of the 2025 budget to March 31, 2026. Naija News reports that the request was contained in a letter dated December 18, 2025, addressed to the Speaker of […] The post Tinubu Asks National Assembly To Repeal, Re-enact 2024, 2025 Budgets appeared first on Naija News.
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed as lacking in merit the appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) challenging the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The apex court also upheld earlier judgments that compelled the electoral body to recognise and include SDP candidates in the by-elections conducted across 12 states of […] The post By-elections: Supreme Court Upholds SDP Victory, Slams INEC With ₦2 Million Cost appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly for the presentation of the 2026 budget figures to a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives. It would be recalled that the President had earlier written to the lawmakers, seeking their approval to present the 2026 budget proposal on Friday, 19th December. Key […] The post Video: President Tinubu Arrives National Assembly For 2026 Budget Presentation appeared first on Naija News.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has played down growing speculation linking him with a future move to Manchester City, insisting reports that he could replace Pep Guardiola are untrue. The Italian, who previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant at City, has been mentioned in recent discussions as the club begins planning for the long term amid […] The post Enzo Maresca Debunks Guardiola Successor Talk, Reaffirms Commitment To Chelsea appeared first on Naija News.
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the 2026 Tax Reform Act, scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026, citing concerns over content integrity, tax sovereignty and fiscal governance. The group also urged the Federal Government to withhold the presentation of the 2026 Budget until […] The post Suspend 2026 Tax Reform – Afenifere Tells Tinubu Govt, Calls For National Economic Audit appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the National Assembly, requesting an extension of the lifespan of the 2025 Appropriation Act from its original timeline to March 2026. The request was contained in a letter dated December 18, 2025, and read during Friday’s plenary session by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas […] The post Tinubu Seeks National Assembly Nod To Extend 2025 Budget To March 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Saidu Mohammed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by a joint committee […] The post Senate Confirms Appointment Of Eyesan, Mohammed As New NUPRC, NMDPRA Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
