The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the use of courier and delivery services by traffickers to bring illicit drugs into the country. Speaking via his 𝕏 account on Tuesday, he lamented that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has now become a laughing stock in the […] The post Illicit Drugs: NDLEA Now A Joke – Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
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Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi has described the late Diego Maradona as the greatest footballer the world has ever seen, saying the Argentine legend’s influence went far beyond his time on the pitch. In an interview with NBC Sports, the Inter Miami star spoke with deep admiration for Maradona, calling him “the greatest idol” and […] The post Lionel Messi Names His Greatest Footballer Of All Time appeared first on Naija News.
The Greater Akpabio family has formally disowned and excommunicated Mrs Patience Ibanga Akpabio, following what it described as her persistent uncomplimentary comments and allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and his wife. The decision, according to the family, came after Mrs Patience allegedly ignored several warnings to desist from her public outbursts on social […] The post Akpabio Family Disowns In-law Over Attacks on Senate President appeared first on Naija News.
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has issued a stern warning to politicians and stakeholders ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election. Speaking on Tuesday at the meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) held at INEC Headquarters, Abuja, the NSA warned that violence will not be tolerated. Represented […] The post Violence Will Not Be Tolerated – NSA Sends Warning Ahead Of Anambra Gubernatorial appeared first on Naija News.
The Premier League is gearing up for a challenging winter as dozens of African stars prepare to leave their clubs for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The timing of the competition means many teams will be without some of their most influential […] The post Names Of Top English Premier League Players Set For 2025 AFCON appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has dismissed speculations that former Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is on the run, insisting he remains available to answer any invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or other panels. Naija News reports that the party maintained that Obaseki, who governed the state for eight years, […] The post ‘Obaseki Is Not On The Run, Whosoever Wants Him, EFCC, DSS Should Write To Him’ – Nehikhare appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to former deputy governor, Godwin Omobayo, to return all government property still in his possession. Omobayo, who was sworn in on April 8, 2024, by then Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa following his nomination by former Governor, Godwin Obaseki, assumed office after the impeachment of Phillip Shaibu. […] The post Edo Govt Gives Ex-Deputy Gov One-Week Ultimatum To Return State Assets appeared first on Naija News.
A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Maharazu Salisu Faru, representing Maradun II Constituency, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside more than 1,000 supporters. Naija News reports that Faru, who formally announced his defection at the APC state secretariat in Gusau on Tuesday, […] The post Zamfara Lawmaker Dumps PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking the dismissal of the six-count charge filed against her by the Federal Government. Naija News reports that she described the charges as “an abuse of prosecutorial power, a violation of due process, and an attempt to shield the […] The post Akpoti-Uduaghan Asks Court To Dismiss FG’s Six-Count Charge appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has announced plans to scale up its direct cash transfer programme to include more poor and vulnerable Nigerians. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the development while speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch in Abuja on Tuesday. He explained […] The post FG Announces Plan To Expand Cash Transfer Scheme To Reach More Poor Nigerians appeared first on Naija News.
