Two United Nations food agencies have raised alarm over a worsening global hunger crisis, warning that millions more people could face famine in the coming months due to escalating conflicts and dwindling humanitarian funding. In a joint report released on Wednesday, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said conflict […] The post UN Agencies Warn Of Looming Global Famine As Funding Shortfall Deepens appeared first on Naija News.
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The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has dismissed reports suggesting that some lawmakers are plotting to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing the claims as false, misleading, and an attempt to cause unnecessary tension within the National Assembly. Speaking during Wednesday’s plenary, Bamidele assured that there had been no discussions, plans, or moves among senators […] The post Senate Leader Denies Alleged Move To Impeach Akpabio appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to fund the deficit in the 2025 national budget. Naija News reports that the approval was granted on Wednesday following the consideration and adoption of the report presented by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired […] The post Just In: Senate Approves Tinubu’s ₦1.15 Trillion Domestic Borrowing Request appeared first on Naija News.
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has condemned the confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a group of military officers over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja. Naija News reports that the altercation, which went viral earlier this week, showed Wike in a heated exchange with a […] The post ‘That Fellow Ought To Be Court Marshalled’ – Asari Dokubo Speaks On Wike’s Clash With Naval Officer appeared first on Naija News.
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed claims that his principal is trying to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Olayinka insisted […] The post Wike Remains In The PDP – Lere Olayinka appeared first on Naija News.
The government of the United Arab Emirates has pledged full support and partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against drug abuse and trafficking. Naija News reports that the assurance was made during a courtesy visit by the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Musabbeh Alshamsi, to the NDLEA […] The post UAE Pledges Closer Ties With NDLEA In Drug War appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on House Services, Daniel Amos, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Amos, who represents Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, announced his defection during a rally held at the Kafanchan Township Stadium on Wednesday, where he was […] The post Kaduna Lawmaker, Daniel Amos Dumps PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
Argentine football icon, Lionel Messi may yet wear the Barcelona shirt again, thanks to a little-known rule in Major League Soccer known as the “Beckham Clause.” The regulation allows MLS players to take short-term loans abroad during the league’s offseason, as long as they return before the new campaign begins. The rule’s nickname dates back […] The post Beckham Clause Could Bring Lionel Messi Back To FC Barcelona appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has shared what he believes Nigeria must do to beat Gabon in Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff in Morocco. Mikel Obi told the Obi One Podcast Channel that the team must play with confidence, bravery, and passion, while embracing the honour of wearing the green and […] The post John Mikel Obi Sends Message To Super Eagles Ahead Of Clash With Gabon appeared first on Naija News.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has debunked reports on plans to investigate the brother of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, Samuel Ojeogwu, better known as Sammy, over drug-related allegations. Naija News reports that the speculation arose amid the escalating feud between Regina and her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko. Recall that Regina Daniels had recently […] The post NDLEA Speaks On Plan To Probe Regina Daniels’ Brother Over Drug Allegations appeared first on Naija News.
