The Governor of Adamawa State and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Convention Planning Committee, Ahmadu Fintiri, has declared that the party will proceed to Ibadan for its national elective convention scheduled to hold this weekend. Naija News reports that Fintiri spoke with journalists on Thursday night after a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. […] The post ‘We Are Going To Ibadan For Our Convention’ – Fintiri Affirms appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigeria will have to face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday without Wilfred Ndidi, who is suspended for the crucial 2026 World Cup playoff final after picking up an early booking in the 4-1 win over Gabon. Wilfred Ndidi‘s yellow card on Thursday means he will sit out the match that will decide which […] The post Wilfred Ndidi Suspended For Nigeria’s Playoff Final, Ikpeba Urges Lookman To Step Up appeared first on Naija News.
Lawmakers of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the House of Representatives have debunked reports suggesting they are preparing to defect to other political parties, insisting they remain firmly committed to the NNPP and the Kwankwasiya Movement. The 13 lawmakers, all from Kano State, stated this during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, […] The post No Plan To Dump NNPP – Kano Reps Deny Defection Rumours appeared first on Naija News.
The United States Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has announced a new military offensive aimed at tackling drug-linked armed groups in Latin America. Naija News reports that the action comes amid mounting concerns that Washington’s expanding naval presence in the region could precede land strikes and escalate into a broader conflict. Hegseth made the announcement […] The post Tension Rises As US Announces New Military Operation To Deal With Armed Groups appeared first on Naija News.
Stripe-owned Nigerian fintech giant Paystack has suspended its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. Naija News reports that the allegation, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, intensified after a Nigerian tech publication published a compilation of Olubi’s decade-old tweets containing sexually suggestive and inappropriate […] The post BREAKING: Paystack Suspends Ezra Olubi appeared first on Naija News.
The brother of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, Sweezy, has accused his sister’s estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, of releasing fake documents and peddling lies. Naija News reports that this comes after Nwoko dismissed claims that he married Regina at 17 and shared an image of his estranged wife’s old voter card, which contains her date of […] The post ‘You’re Too Old For These Lies’ – Regina Daniels’ Brother Accuses Ned Nwoko Of Releasing Sister’s Fake Documents appeared first on Naija News.
Stakeholders across the South East have reacted sharply to the National Assembly’s (NASS) recommendation for the creation of six additional states across Nigeria. The South East stakeholders warn that the proposal fails to address long-standing structural and political marginalisation of the region. Naija News understands that the Joint Constitution Review Committee of the Senate and […] The post South East Stakeholders Kick As NASS Proposes Six New States appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to keep giving his political opponents sleepless nights. The Minister stated this on Thursday at a media briefing shortly after the FCT Executive Committee meeting. He vowed that his opponents in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), or in the […] The post I Will Continue Making My Opponents In PDP, APC, ADC Have Sleepless Nights – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian naira held steady at ₦1,441.33 to the United States dollar (US Dollar) in the Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) fixing on Friday, November 14, 2025. Naija News reports that the rate remained unchanged from the opening level, reflecting a relatively calm session in the official market. However, on the parallel market, the […] The post US Dollar Sells For ₦1,460 On Streets As Naira Maintains Steady Rate appeared first on Naija News.
Cristiano Ronaldo may miss the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after receiving the first red card of his international career in Portugal’s 2–0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. The Al Nassr striker was initially cautioned in the 61st minute for elbowing Irish defender, Dara O’Shea, during an aerial duel. […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Risks Missing World Cup Opener After First-Ever Portugal Red Card appeared first on Naija News.
