The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has dismissed rumours of fued with ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the formation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) state executive committee in Adamawa. Naija News reports that Lawal’s clarification comes amid growing confusion and leadership tussles within the Adamawa chapter of the […] The post Former SGF, Babachir Lawal Speaks On Rift With Atiku Amid Internal Crisis In ADC appeared first on Naija News.
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Kano Pillars Football Club have suspended their Technical Adviser, Evans Ogenyi, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba, following what the management described as an underwhelming start to the 2025-2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. In a statement released on Monday by Kano Pillars’ Media and Communications Directorate, the management said the suspension takes immediate effect […] The post Kano Pillars Suspend Coaches After Poor Start To NPFL Season appeared first on Naija News.
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has asserted that nobody doubts the stands of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on any issue. Naija News reports that Fagbemi made this known at the flagging off ceremony of the construction of 300 capacity Male and 300 capacity Female hostels at the Nigerian […] The post ‘Wike Is Like CBT When You Ask Him For Favour’ – AGF Fagbemi appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government four weeks to conclude all negotiations with unions in tertiary institutions or face a nationwide industrial action. The president of NLC, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this on Monday during an interactive session with labour correspondents in Abuja. Ajaero stated, “We have decided to give the Federal […] The post Just In: NLC Issues Four-Week Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU Strike appeared first on Naija News.
The federal government of Nigeria has again rejected the claims that christians in the country are targets of a genocidal attack, describing the reports of such as nothing but pure lies. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made the fresh denial in a sttement on Monday, submitted that the claims of […] The post “This Is External Propaganda” – FG Denounces Claims Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has introduced a contactless biometric capture system aimed at making the process of obtaining a driver’s licence in Nigeria faster and more seamless, ending the era of temporary licences and prolonged waiting periods. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, announced the development on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of […] The post FRSC Unveils Contactless Biometric System For Instant Drivers Licence In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore has warned that the peaceful #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest may soon get out of hand. Addressing newsmen during the protest in Abuja, the former presidential candidate warned that the situation might escalate if the Nigerian government refuses to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. He recounted how […] The post #FreeNnamdiKanu: Protest Will Get Out Of Hand If You Don’t Do Something – Sowore Sends Warning To FG appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Falcons have settled into camp in Lomé, Togo, as preparations begin for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against the Benin Republic on Friday. Six-time African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, was one of the first players to arrive at the Super Falcons’ camp, setting the tone for […] The post Oshoala, Omewa Among Early Arrivals As Super Falcons Begin Training In Lomé Ahead Of 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is currently in a crucial meeting with leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), and other tertiary institution unions over the ongoing nationwide strike. Naija News reports that […] The post Just In: NLC Meets ASUU, Other Unions Over Ongoing Strike appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s democracy came under severe test in April 2004 when security agencies uncovered a plot to overthrow then-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, just five years after the country returned to civilian rule. Naija News learnt that nearly 30 mid-ranking military officers were implicated in the plan. At the time, presidential spokesperson, Remi Oyo, confirmed that “serious […] The post Flashback: How Coup Plotters Planned To Shutdown Ex-President Obasanjo’s Helicopter appeared first on Naija News.
