The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has denied reports suggesting that he claimed there was no persecution of Christians in Nigeria, describing such claims as a misrepresentation of his comments. Naija News reports that Kukah made the clarification on Sunday while speaking on Boiling Point, a radio programme. His reaction followed reports linking […] The post I Never Denied Christian Persecution In Nigeria – Bishop Kukah appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Abia State, Don Ubani, has claimed that the state’s local governments have been hijacked. Naija News reports that Ubani made this known on Tuesday, during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ programme. Speaking on governance issues in Abia State, Ubani said local government funds do not […] The post ‘Local Govts Have Been Hijacked In Abia’ – Former Commissioner, Don Ubani appeared first on Naija News.
A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Enugu State, Dr SKC Ogbonnia, has officially resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction with the current administration and the state of affairs in Nigeria. In a resignation letter addressed to the APC chairman of his ward, Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu Ward in Awgu Local Government Area of […] The post APC Ex-Presidential Candidate Dumps Party appeared first on Naija News.
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has urged players, journalists and supporters to move past refereeing controversies ahead of his side’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against Nigeria, insisting that constant debate over officiating only harms the game. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Regragui said the focus should remain on football rather […] The post Walid Regragui Defends African Referees, Lays Out Morocco’s Game Plan For Nigeria Showdow appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has disclosed how a carefully crafted two-pronged communication strategy helped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu secure victory in the 2023 general elections. Mohammed revealed this in his newly inaugurated book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, which documents his […] The post How I Helped Tinubu, APC Win 2023 Polls Without Rallies – Lai Mohammed appeared first on Naija News.
The Media Adviser to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting the fight against bandits and terrorists. Naija News reports that Ibe, in a post via 𝕏 handle on Wednesday, alleged that Tinubu was paying a lobbying firm in the United States (US) $9 million to launder the […] The post ‘Tinubu Is Paying US Lobby Firm $9 Million To Launder Image Of Its Govt’ – Atiku’s aide appeared first on Naija News.
A former Abia State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Don Ubani, has accused Governor Alex Otti of only developing his ancestral local government while abandoning others. He made the allegation during an appearance on Channels Television on Wednesday. Ubani stated that Otti failed to keep his promise to the Okwa west, which according to him […] The post He Hasn’t Done Anything – Former Commissioner Accuses Otti Of Developing Only His Ancestral LGA appeared first on Naija News.
Suspected terrorists, believed to be bandits, have released 17 additional worshippers abducted from the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu, Kogi State, following sustained negotiations and the payment of ransom. Naija News reports that the latest release came after weeks of engagement between the abductors, affected families and the Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Development […] The post BREAKING: Bandits Release 17 More Abducted Kogi Church Worshippers appeared first on Naija News.
A prediction from betting analytics platform PolyMarket has tipped hosts Morocco to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy as the tournament enters the semi-final stage. Only four countries remain in the hunt for continental glory, with Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and hosts Morocco left standing. In the semi-final fixtures, Senegal face Egypt at […] The post Supercomputer Reveals Potential Winners Of AFCON 2025 Final appeared first on Naija News.
Military authorities have arrested and detained a serving Brigadier General, allegedly over his association with a retired Nigerian Army officer, Maj. Gen. Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (retd.). Sources told Sahara Reporters that the arrest is believed to be linked to Ali-Keffi’s ongoing legal and public confrontation with a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur […] The post Nigeria Army Arrests General Over Alleged Links To Ali-Keffi appeared first on Naija News.
