The United States Department of State has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including thousands issued to students and specialised professionals, citing encounters with law enforcement for criminal activity. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, the department said over 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised visas were among those withdrawn. “The […] The post US Revokes 100,000 Visas, 8,000 Students Affected appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has turned the clock back to one of the Super Eagles’ most stubborn nights on foreign soil as the team prepares for another meeting with Morocco in Rabat. In a press release issued by the NFF Media Department on January 12, 2026, the federation recalled the only occasion Nigeria’s senior […] The post NFF Revives Rabat Memory As Super Eagles Chase History Against Morocco appeared first on Naija News.
The Akran of Badagry, Oba De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, the paramount ruler of the historic Badagry Kingdom in Lagos State, has passed away at the age of 89. Naija News reports that the respected monarch died on Sunday, January 12, 2026, after a brief illness. His death has brought deep sorrow to residents of […] The post Oba Akran Of Badagry Dies At 89 appeared first on Naija News.
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), George Agbakahi, has stated that the Igbo will support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Naija News reports that Agbakahi, Southeast Leader of the Tinubu Support Organisation, made the declaration on Monday during an interview on Arise Television. Agbakahi said Igbos have learnt their lessons […] The post 2027: Why Igbos Will Support Tinubu’s Re-election – George Agbakahi appeared first on Naija News.
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has condemned calls for the resignation of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that the Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, recently asked Wike to resign from his position as minister and concentrate on his obsession with the politics of […] The post Those Calling For Wike’s Sack Do Not Mean Well For Tinubu – North Central APC appeared first on Naija News.
Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn from the process to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The two lawmakers are the Minority Leader of the Assembly, Sylvanus Nwankwo, representing Omuma State Constituency and Peter Abbey from Degema State Constituency. They also urged other legislators to pursue […] The post Two Rivers Assembly Members Withdraw From Impeachment Process Against Fubara (Video) appeared first on Naija News.
The Impeachment proceedings initiated on the floor of the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara are gradually losing momentum, as the Governor is yet to receive any notice. Recall that 26 lawmakers, reportedly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recently initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara […] The post Fubara’s Impeachment Proceedings Losing Momentum appeared first on Naija News.
Popular highlife and Afrobeats singer Flavour has reacted to an online accusation that he neglects upcoming Igbo musicians. Naija News reports that issue started after a social media user identified as Charles accused the singer of focusing only on his personal projects while ignoring struggling talents from the South-East. He claimed many gifted Igbo artistes […] The post Go Start Your Own Label And Help Them – Flavour Fires Back At Critic Over Support For Igbo Artistes appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force, through its Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has invited a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Wenike Danagogo, for questioning over a leaked phone conversation allegedly linked to a plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. An invitation letter dated January 9 and issued by […] The post Just In: Police Invite Former Rivers SSG Over Alleged Plot To Assassinate Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Michael Carrick has emerged as the leading candidate to take charge of Manchester United on a caretaker basis, with sources close to the process indicating that discussions have advanced in recent days. The Old Trafford hierarchy is eager to have an appointment confirmed before players report back for training on Wednesday. While a final call […] The post Michael Carrick Front-Runner For Manchester United Caretaker Role appeared first on Naija News.
