Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday showered praises on Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery Coordination Unit. Naija News reports that they described […] The post Video: Hadiza Usman Did Not Tell Me She Was Getting Married – Tinubu CoS, Femi Gbajabiamila appeared first on Naija News.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria face their biggest challenge yet at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with head coach Éric Chelle insisting his players must give everything to beat hosts Morocco in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The three-time African champions have impressed throughout the tournament, defeating Tunisia 3-2 in […] The post Eric Chelle Urges Super Eagles To Dig Deep Ahead Of Morocco AFCON 2025 Semi-Final appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Government has initiated steps to ensure the release of bona fide students from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), who were remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre following a protest against rising kidnappings in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The students were among 52 individuals arrested and detained in connection with the unrest […] The post Ekpoma Protest: Edo Govt Moves To Secure Release Of AAU Students appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Federal Government and Edo State authorities following the arrest and remand of 52 individuals in Ekpoma, calling the response to insecurity protests an “intolerant and heavy-handed” assault on constitutional rights. Naija News reports that the arrests stemmed from a protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, which began […] The post APC Govt Negotiating With Terrorists – Atiku Slams Edo, FG Over Arrests In Ekpoma appeared first on Naija News.
FC Barcelona have confirmed the return of Portuguese full-back João Cancelo on a loan deal until the end of the season. The club announced that Cancelo will wear the number 2 shirt for the remainder of the campaign after finalising terms with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal Riyadh. According to reports from football journalist Fabrizio Romano, […] The post João Cancelo Returns To FC Barcelona On Loan From Al-Hilal appeared first on Naija News.
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026, ordered the return of the case file of Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment to a substantive judge for further handling. Naija News reports that Justice […] The post Terrorism Financing: Court Returns Bauchi Commissioner’s Case To Chief Judge appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has reacted after her close friend, Ann, was arrested in Lagos. Naija News reports that in a series of Instagram story posts shared on Tuesday, Regina questioned the reason behind Ann’s arrest and linked it to her personal issues with her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. She expressed worry about Ann’s […] The post You Have Lived The Best Part Of Your Life Why Do You Want Mine To Revolve Around Chaos – Regina Daniels To Ned Nwoko appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea as the match official for the highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. The Ghanaian referee, 39, is regarded as one of Africa’s top referees and will take charge of his second game at this year’s […] The post CAF Appoints Ghanaian Referee Daniel Nii Laryea For Nigeria Vs Morocco AFCON Semi-Final appeared first on Naija News.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has exercised his constitutional prerogative of mercy by granting an outright pardon to seven convicts serving various sentences in correctional facilities across the state. The pardon, according to the state government, was approved to mark the governor’s 61st birthday and to further build on the clemency earlier granted during the […] The post Gov Aiyedatiwa Frees Seven Prisoners To Mark 61st Birthday appeared first on Naija News.
The Nafiu Bala Gombe-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and former President, Goodluck Jonathan, to join the party. The faction made the call while inaugurating its North-East Zonal Congress Committee. The inauguration ceremony, organised by the party’s national leadership, took place in Gombe State […] The post ADC Woos Jonathan, Saraki As It Inaugurates North-East Congress Committee appeared first on Naija News.
