The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has denied claims that he defrauded the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, in relation to the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project. Speaking in an interview monitored by The Nation, Obaseki clarified that he was neither a trustee of MOWAA nor involved in any fundraising […] The post Obaseki Addresses Allegation Of Defrauding Oba Of Benin appeared first on Naija News.
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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has urged Brentford to move Benjamin Fredrick straight into their first team after the youngster delivered a standout performance in Nigeria’s 4-1 win over Gabon on Thursday night. Benjamin Fredrick, 20, played with a level of confidence that was beyond his age, keeping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang unusually quiet throughout the match. […] The post Calvin Bassey Urges Brentford To Promote Super Eagles’ Benjamin Fredrick appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to suspend its national convention scheduled to hold this weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the convention must be put on hold until former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, is allowed to obtain a […] The post Just In: Court Stops PDP Convention, Orders Inclusion Of Lamido In Chairmanship Race appeared first on Naija News.
Prominent Nigerian gospel musicians have launched an urgent appeal for financial support to save their colleague, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, who is reportedly battling a severe leg ailment that has left her bankrupt. Their calls intensified weeks after the singer visited G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking healing. Leading the […] The post Gospel Stars Rally Support As Singer Omije Ojumi Battles Severe Leg Ailment appeared first on Naija News.
A tragic stampede at the residence of the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, in Gusau, Zamfara State, has left one person dead and six others injured. Security sources confirmed the unfortunate incident to Zagazola Makama on Friday. The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30 pm on Thursday, when a massive crowd reportedly converged […] The post One Dead, Six Injured In Matawalle’s Residence In Zamfara appeared first on Naija News.
Toulouse midfielder Abu Francis endured a harrowing injury on Friday during Ghana’s friendly against Japan, a moment that silenced the Toyota Stadium and left both sets of players visibly shaken. The 24-year-old collapsed after attempting to block a shot early in the second half. His ankle twisted sharply as he stretched toward the ball. Several […] The post Ghana’s Abu Francis Suffers Horrific Broken Leg In Defeat To Japan appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football, alongside the AFCON Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee, has announced that football fans travelling to the tournament will now be eligible for free electronic visas. In a statement posted on its official website on Friday, November 14, 2025, CAF said the policy applies to citizens of countries that ordinarily need […] The post AFCON 2025: CAF Announces Free Electronic Visas For Fans [See How To Apply] appeared first on Naija News.
Banners projecting Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the 2027 presidential race flooded the Ibadan venue of the Peoples Democratic Party’s national convention on Friday. At the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan, the designated venue for the PDP’s November 15–16 national convention, large campaign posters bearing Makinde’s photograph were mounted prominently at the entrance and around the […] The post Makinde 2027 Presidency Banners Flood PDP Convention Venue In Ibadan appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian journalist, Reuben Abati, has urged President Bola Tinubu to call Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to order. Naija News reports that Abati’s comments follow the recent altercation between Wike and a naval officer, Lt. Ahmad Yerima, over a disputed land in Abuja, which sparked national discussions about respect for uniformed […] The post ‘The Time Has Come For Tinubu To Call Wike To Order’ – Reuben Abati appeared first on Naija News.
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has demanded a thorough investigation into the confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, Lieutenant A. M. Yerima, over a disputed plot of land in Abuja. Agbakoba, in a post on 𝕏 on Friday, said the incident raises […] The post Agbakoba Seeks Full Probe Into Wike–Naval Officer Clash appeared first on Naija News.
