The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will on Friday elevate six High and Senior Chiefs on the Otun Olubadan line in line with the Ibadan Chieftaincy Law. The promotions come following vacancies created by the enthronement of Oba Ladoja, who previously held the position of Otun Olubadan before ascending the throne as the 44th […] The post Olubadan To Promote Ibadan Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, accusing him of turning the recent United States designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” into what it described as political theatre. In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 4, by […] The post ‘Stop Gloating Over Nigeria’s Troubles, Tinubu Fixing Insecurity You Politicized’ – APC Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s Rivers United will face a formidable challenge in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League, after being drawn in a tough Group A alongside Egypt’s Pyramids FC, Morocco’s RS Berkane, and Zambia’s Power Dynamos. The draw, held on Monday, November 3, at the SuperSport Studios in Johannesburg, produced several heavyweight clashes featuring seven former African champions, […] The post Full List: 2025/26 CAF Champions League Group Stage Draw, Match Schedules appeared first on Naija News.
A member of the United States Congress representing West Virginia’s Second District, Rep Riley M. Moore has reacted to the submission of the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso on the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Kwankwaso, while reacting to the designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concerns by President […] The post You Signed The Law – US Lawmaker Slams Kwankwaso Over Alleged Role In Death Of Christians appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has concluded plans to appoint new ambassadors for Nigeria, two years after the country recalled its envoys. According to Arise News, the new ambassadors for critical, strategic nations may be announced as early as next week. Naija News understands that security services have been directed to conclude vetting of the ambassadorial nominees […] The post President Tinubu Set To Announce New Ambassadors appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has reportedly told Galatasaray that any move to Turkey in January will only happen if his financial terms are met, with the Atalanta star said to be asking for a total package of €12 million. Turkish outlet Aksam Spor reports that Galatasaray are preparing to reopen talks for the Super Eagles […] The post Ademola Lookman Sets €12 Million Demand As Galatasaray Plan January Bid appeared first on Naija News.
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has described former US President Donald Trump’s allegation of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria as further proof of a failure in United States intelligence. Naija News reports that Issa-Onilu made the remark at the monthly National Joint Security press briefing in Abuja, on Monday, November […] The post ‘Another Intelligence Error’ – NOA Fires Back At Trump, Condemns Genocide Claims appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, has yet to make any official statement on the growing diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United States following President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and his threat of possible military intervention. […] The post ECOWAS Silent As U.S.-Nigeria Tensions Escalate Over Trump’s Military Threat appeared first on Naija News.
Naira has recorded its strongest performance in 10 months, rising to ₦1,444.42 against the United States Dollar ($) at the official market. Naija News reports that the development comes following Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a decision analysts say has triggered renewed investor confidence and stronger market inflows. Data […] The post Grey List: ‘Naira Returns Stronger Against US Dollar’ appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said that the fear of political persecution prevented many of her colleagues in the Senate from publicly identifying with her during her suspension. Naija News reports that the lawmaker stated this on Sunday in Okene, during the inauguration of a new market in her constituency. Akpoti-Uduaghan, […] The post ‘Fear Of Persecution Kept Senators From Standing By Me’ – Natasha appeared first on Naija News.
