Thousands of residents across several local government areas in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday took to the streets to protest alleged plans by Governor Seyi Makinde’s government to expand the land earmarked for the Ibadan circular road corridor. The protesters, who accused the government of attempting to acquire more lands beyond the original design, blocked […] The post BREAKING: Gridlock In Ibadan As Residents Protest Circular Road, Ask Makinde To Return To Original Plan appeared first on Naija News.
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The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, on Monday, again adjourned the hearing of the case challenging the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) planned National Convention, as security operatives tightened access and barred journalists from covering the proceedings. Naija News reports that Justice Ladiran Akintola adjourned the hearing of the Motion on Notice filed by Folahan […] The post Breaking: Court Adjourns Hearing On PDP Convention Suit appeared first on Naija News.
Fresh clashes between rival jihadist factions in the Lake Chad basin have left more than 200 fighters dead in one of the deadliest confrontations between Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in recent years. Intelligence officials, militia leaders and jihadist sources confirmed the figures to AFP on Monday, describing the fighting […] The post Clash Between Boko Haram, ISWAP Claims 200 Lives appeared first on Naija News.
Gabon’s head coach Thierry Mouyouma says he is ready to tweak his tactics as his side gears up to face Nigeria in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. The crucial match will take place on Thursday at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, where both teams will battle […] The post Gabon Coach Mouyouma Plans Tactical Overhaul For Super Eagles Showdown appeared first on Naija News.
Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has stated that the ‘African Queen’ song turned out to be a problem for him despite the spark it gave to his career. Naija News reports that ‘African Queen’ is one of 2Face’s top songs that resonates with many of his fans. However, 2Face, in a […] The post ‘African Queen’ Turn To Problem For Me – 2Face Opens Up appeared first on Naija News.
Terrorists on Monday launched fresh attacks on travellers in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, forcing motorists to abandon their vehicles along the busy Eruku–Egbe road. According to SaharaReporters, videos obtained showed long trucks and smaller vehicles parked by the roadside as commuters fled into surrounding bushes to escape the gunmen. An eyewitness […] The post Panic As Terrorists Attack Travellers On Kwara Road, One Killed In Kogi Ambush appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has insisted that Nigerian lawmaker, Ned Nwoko, married her colleague, Regina Daniels, when she was 17. Naija News reports that Doris made this known amid controversy regarding Regina’s age. In a post shared on Instagram, Doris stated that she has seen Regina Daniels‘ birth certificate, adding that only a mother can […] The post Ned Nwoko: ‘I’ve Seen Her Birth Certificate’ – Doris Ogala ‘Confirms’ Regina Daniels’ Age appeared first on Naija News.
Controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has said that United States President, Donald Trump’s claim of a Christian massacre in Nigeria has exposed citizens he described as unpatriotic and hateful. Naija News understands that Trump recently designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged persecution of Christians and even threatened military action to eliminate […] The post ‘Trump’s Lies About Christian Genocide Has Exposed Hateful Citizens’ – Gumi appeared first on Naija News.
Brazilian football star Vinicius Junior is reportedly considering his future at Real Madrid after reports emerged that his contract renewal talks with the Spanish La Liga giants have completely collapsed. According to Swiss Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the breakdown in negotiations has reached a point of no return, with Real Madrid now open to selling […] The post Vinicius Set For Shock Real Madrid Exit As Contract Talks Collapse appeared first on Naija News.
The Director-General of the BBC, Tim Davie, has reportedly announced his resignation following a major controversy over the editing of a documentary on U.S. President Donald Trump. The broadcaster’s head of news, Deborah Turness, also stepped down. Naija News reports that the resignations come after accusations that the BBC’s flagship Panorama programme misleadingly edited Trump’s […] The post BBC Boss, Head Of News, Tim Davie Quit Over Donald Trump Documentary Scandal appeared first on Naija News.
