The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has officially suspended its candidate in the just-concluded governorship election, Jude Ezenwafor, following what it described as uncooperative and destructive conduct during the campaign period. Ezenwafor was seen at the Light House in Awka, the seat of the Anambra State government, congratulating Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the victorious […] The post PDP Suspends Anambra Governorship Candidate, Jude Ezenwafor appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has revealed that a planned U.S.-assisted operation to rescue the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014 was called off due to suspected leaks within the Nigerian military. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday, Akinyemi explained how the operation, initiated by the Jonathan administration, was a joint […] The post US-Assisted Rescue Plan For Chibok Girls Aborted Due To Military Leak – Akinyemi appeared first on Naija News.
A Nigerian cleric, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has declared his full support for United States intervention in what he described as the ongoing “Christian genocide” in Northern Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, Rev Dachomo accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration and government officials of complicity in the killings. He alleged that members of […] The post ‘Repentant Boko Haram Members Have Been Recruited Into Nigerian Army’ – Rev Dachomo Alleges appeared first on Naija News.
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has finally arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Morocco as Nigeria prepares for a crucial semi-final showdown against Gabon in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Osimhen is one of the latest Super Eagles players to join the camp earlier today, November 11, two days before the […] The post Victor Osimhen Finally Hits Super Eagles Camp As Nigeria Prepares To Take On Gabon appeared first on Naija News.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has named Alhaji Bilaal Oseni Akinola as the new Chief Imam of Oyo land. Naija News reports the appointment was officially announced through a statement from the monarch’s media office. The letter of appointment, personally signed by the Alaafin, was handed over to Akinola, confirming his selection […] The post Alaafin Of Oyo Appoints New Chief Imam Of Oyo appeared first on Naija News.
Senegalese-American singer Akon has shared a vision of a Nigeria that could have changed the global economic landscape if it kept full control of its oil wealth. Naija News reports that the Grammy-nominated artiste imagined how the country might have looked today if it had retained 100% of its oil revenues since independence in 1960, […] The post Lagos Would Be Better Than London, New York If Nigeria Kept Oil Proceeds – Akon appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Judy Austin has urged young women to avoid rushing into marriage until they are fully prepared mentally and emotionally. Speaking from her own life experiences, she pointed out the risks of early marriage, including divorce and the challenges of raising children alone. Naija News reports that Austin in a video on her Instagram […] The post Early Marriage Damaged Some Of Us – Judy Austin appeared first on Naija News.
The English Premier League has shifted two key December fixtures to help Arsenal and Crystal Palace manage an unusually tight schedule. Arsenal’s trip to Everton and Crystal Palace’s Premier League game against Leeds United, originally set for 14:00 GMT on Sunday, 21 December, will now kick off at 20:00 on Saturday, 20 December. The adjustment […] The post Arsenal, Crystal Palace Fixtures Moved To Ease December Congestion appeared first on Naija News.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has lamented that many nations are now dependent on the United States for market demands. She made this disclosure at the CNN Global Perspectives conference. The ex-Managing-Director of the World Bank lamented that the ripple effect of the US President Donald Trump’s administration tariffs is […] The post Okonjo-Iweala Lambasts Global Dependence On U.S Market appeared first on Naija News.
Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City’s James Trafford have been drafted into the England squad after Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope were ruled out due to injury. The Football Association confirmed the update on Tuesday, saying Gordon withdrew with a hip issue while Pope was sidelined following a concussion. “Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and […] The post England Call Up Trevoh Chalobah, James Trafford After Injuries To Gordon, Pope appeared first on Naija News.
