Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine, was forcibly removed from his residence on Friday and flown away in a military helicopter, his political party has said. Naija News understands that this is coming less than 24 hours after a general election marred by violence, repression and a nationwide internet shutdown. Wine, whose real name is Robert […] The post Soldiers Storm Uganda’s Presidential Candidate’s Home, Forcibly Whisk Him Away In Helicopter appeared first on Naija News.
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The Welfare Officer of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State, Saddam Sani Umar, has dismissed claims that the movement and its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, would be weakened by reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may defect to the All Progressives Congress. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Umar described the speculation as exaggerated, […] The post Gov Yusuf: ‘Betraying Kwankwaso Does Not End Well’ – Umar appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has recalled how his team mobilised Nigerians to resist electoral manipulation during the 2015 campaign. Speaking during a public lecture, he boasted that the whole world knew there would be fire if they were rigged out. Amaechi also criticised voter apathy, stressing that citizens, not the government, hold the […] The post The Whole World Knew There Would Be Fire – Amaechi Recounts 2015 Anti-Rigging Strategy appeared first on Naija News.
The Senegal national football team has raised serious concerns about security arrangements, accommodation, training facilities, and ticketing ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco. In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Saturday, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said it was compelled to speak out “for the sake of transparency and defence […] The post AFCON Final: Senegal Raise Alarm Over Security, Hotel, Training, Ticketing appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Assistant to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Political Matters, Darlington Orji, described the impeachment proceeding against his principal as a battle for the soul of the state. Naija News reports that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday vowed to see through the ongoing move to impeach Fubara and his […] The post Fabara Impeachment: ‘It Is A Fight For The Soul Of Rivers State’ – Orji appeared first on Naija News.
There is growing concern over administrative paralysis in Kano State following a directive by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ordering all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to suspend the submission of official files to his office until further notice. The directive, which has effectively stalled governance activities at the Kano Government House, comes amid intense political […] The post Kano Governor Immersed In Defection Plot, Reportedly ‘Suspends’ Receiving Files From MDAs appeared first on Naija News.
Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, had condemned the ability of past administrations to deliver meaningful electoral reforms. Speaking during a public lecture, Amaechi explained that the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari attempted to implement the reforms but failed. He alleged that fears of foreign interference, including claims that “Russia will rig the […] The post Why Buhari Failed To Sign Electoral Reforms Bill After NASS Dropped It On His Table – Amaechi appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government would have spent no less than ₦38.188 billion on the welfare and upkeep of former presidents, vice presidents and their families by the end of 2026. Checks by Saturday Vanguard showed that the expenditure, spread over 22 years, amounts to about $144.722 million at prevailing exchange rates. From an allocation of ₦140 […] The post FG Spends ₦38.1 Billion On Welfare Of Obasanjo, Buhari, Jonathan, Others In 22 Years appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has said the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, has acknowledged receipt of the impeachment notice issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Naija News understands that the House commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy last week over allegations of gross misconduct. […] The post Rivers CJ Acknowledges Impeachment Notice Against Fubara, Deputy – Assembly appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, has again petitioned Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, over his alleged exclusion from the ongoing process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland. In a fresh letter dated January 14, 2026, sighted on Friday, the musician urged the governor to nullify the January 12 nomination […] The post Awujale Stool: KWAM 1 Writes Abiodun Again, Seeks Nullification Of Nomination Exercise appeared first on Naija News.
