The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a stern warning to the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, over his continued refusal to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial. Justice James Omotosho warned on Tuesday that if Kanu fails to begin his defence on November 5, […] The post Court Threatens Kanu Over Failure To Open Defence appeared first on Naija News.
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has dismissed allegations by U.S. President Donald Trump that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s biggest challenge remains terrorism, not religion-based attacks. Speaking with journalists on Monday in Abuja, General Oluyede described Trump’s statement as misleading, noting that insecurity in the country […] The post Defence Chief, Oluyede Speaks On Trump’s Military Threat appeared first on Naija News.
The race for this year’s Nigeria Premier Basketball League title is down to four teams after an intense Final Eight series wrapped up on Sunday. Defending champions Rivers Hoopers, Lagos Legends, Gboko City Chiefs, and Nigeria Customs all booked their tickets to the Final Four. Rivers Hoopers and Lagos Legends ended the group stage with […] The post Rivers Hoopers, Three Others Seal NPBL Final Four Spots appeared first on Naija News.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is worried about Viktor Gyokeres’ muscle injury after the Swedish striker was forced off during the club’s 2-0 win at Burnley on Saturday. Viktor Gyokeres, a £64 million summer signing, had given Arsenal the lead before being substituted at half-time. Since then, the 27-year-old has not returned to training […] The post Mikel Arteta Expresses Concern Over Viktor Gyokeres’ Injury appeared first on Naija News.
Former Anambra State governorship aspirant Valentine Ozigbo has opened up on the reason he left the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking via a statement on 𝕏, he explained that his defection was a difficult decision driven by his love for Anambra State. Ozigbo acknowledged the disappointment, and anger that followed his defection […] The post I Witnessed Betrayal And Sabotage – Valentine Ozigbo Opens Up On Reason For Dumping LP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has opened up about her preferences when it comes to choosing a life partner. Naija News reports that the 45-year-old singer, while featuring in a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch ‘ podcast, said she cannot date or marry a man who is struggling financially. Giving a […] The post ‘I Can’t Marry Who Is Not Successful’ – Singer, Waje Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to seize her international passport, thereby preventing her from travelling abroad. In a video obtained by Naija News on Tuesday, the visibly upset lawmaker was seen confronting immigration officers at the airport, accusing […] The post Akpabio Instructured Immigration Officers To Seize My Passport – Natasha (Video) appeared first on Naija News.
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.
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.
