Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward David Onoja has denied receiving a new appointment as Managing Director of Maritime Services from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Naija News gathered that some individuals had taken to social media to congratulate Onoja over a purported new appointment. In a post on Facebook, Onoja, who was recently appointed by […] The post ‘I Am Grateful To Tinubu’ – Former Kogi Deputy Governor Denies Latest Appointment appeared first on Naija News.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the expansion of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, beginning with the 2026 edition scheduled to be held in Morocco between March 17 and April 3, 2026. Naija News reports that CAF announced the development in a statement published on […] The post CAF Approves 16-Team Format For 2026 Women’s AFCON, Names Four Additional Countries appeared first on Naija News.
A UPS cargo aircraft has crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky killing at least seven people and injuring many others. Naija News understands that the incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. local time (10:15 p.m. GMT) when the MD-11F cargo plane caught fire moments after takeoff, sending massive plumes of […] The post Seven Killed, Many Injured As Cargo Plane Crashes appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, a final opportunity to enter his defence in the ongoing terrorism trial. Naija News reports that the presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, issued the warning on Wednesday, stressing that the court had already extended multiple […] The post Just In: Court Gives Nnamdi Kanu Final Chance To Defend Himself appeared first on Naija News.
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has alleged that officials working around President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa demand bribes before granting access to the President. Naija News reports that Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, made the claim during an interview on Arise Television while reacting to the growing diplomatic […] The post ‘They Ask You How Much If You Want To See The President’ – Ndume Alleges appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has defended his decision to declare activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, wanted, insisting the move was lawful and necessary to avert a planned violent protest in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Jimoh maintained that he acted within his constitutional […] The post ‘I Have Right To Declare Him Wanted’ – Lagos CP Speaks On Plan To Arrest Sowore appeared first on Naija News.
Former Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger believes Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain pose the biggest danger to his old club’s dream of winning the Champions League this season. Arsène Wenger shared his thoughts after watching Arsenal brush aside Slavia Prague 3-0 on Tuesday night, with Bukayo Saka opening the scoring from the penalty spot and Mikel […] The post Arsène Wenger Names Contenders For 2025/26 Champions League Title Aside Arsenal appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has vowed to take custody of her kids from her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko. The mother of two made the vow in a video she shared on her Instagram page. She stated that she would take her children and raise them with or without the support of Nwoko. Regina also […] The post I Will Fight For My Children, I Will Take Them – Regina Daniels Challenges Ned Nwoko appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chief of Staff to ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (retd.), is dead. Naija News reports that Mohammed, who hailed from Ilorin, Kwara State, reportedly died around 1 a.m. on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 86. Family sources confirmed his passing to Punch, describing it as “a […] The post Obasanjo, Yar’Adua Ex-Chief Of Staff, Gen. Abdullahi Mohammed Dies appeared first on Naija News.
A member of the House of Representatives, Jafar Aliyu Damisa, narrowly escaped death on Tuesday when suspected terrorists ambushed his convoy along the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Naija News learnt that the attack occurred in the afternoon while the lawmaker, who represents Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency, was on […] The post Lawmaker Escapes Death As Terrorists Ambush Convoy In Niger appeared first on Naija News.
