A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has warned former presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, against underestimating the ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that Sowunmi, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, said Amaechi possesses strong political […] The post ‘Underrate Rotimi Amaechi At Your Own Peril’ – Segun Sowunmi Warns Atiku, Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has cleared Proxy Night Club, owned by Lagos socialite Mike Nwogu, widely known as Pretty Mike, to resume operations. Naija News reports that this comes after the court rejected a fresh move by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to keep the venue shut. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa turned […] The post Court Throws Out NDLEA Suit, Clears Pretty Mike’s Club To Reopen appeared first on Naija News.
Afrobeats singer Davido has reacted to the renewed paternity claim made by his alleged daughter, Anu Adeleke. Naija News reports that Anu, who asked for a DNA test to confirm her identity, explained that she was returning to school after the holidays and stepping into her teenage years. She spoke about lessons taught by her […] The post Go Look For Your Biological Father Elsewhere – Davido Fires Back At Alleged Daughter’s DNA Test Request appeared first on Naija News.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday revealed that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.15 percent in December 2025. The disclosure was made in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report by the bureau. According to the NBS, CPI, which measures the changes in prices of goods and services, rose to “131.2 in December […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Jumps To 15.15% appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Ekene Clinton Egbuna, popularly known as KlintonCOD, has stirred fresh controversy on social media after sharing a video clip of himself with Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea, who officiated the contentious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco on Wednesday night. The video, posted on […] The post Video: Drama As Nigerian Comedian Link Up With Ghanaian Referee After AFCON Semi-final appeared first on Naija News.
Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that the defection of the younger Atiku, who is popularly called Abba, was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly. Upon defection, […] The post Atiku’s Son Dumps PDP For APC, Pledges Loyalty To Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the appointment of caretaker committees to oversee the party’s affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun states. Naija News reports that the appointments were made on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC), in line with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP […] The post PDP Appoints Caretaker Committees For Five States appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions, a development expected to significantly ease trade, payment transactions and investment flows between the country and Europe. According to a report by Business Insider on Wednesday, the European Commission confirmed that Nigeria, alongside South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique and Tanzania, had strengthened […] The post EU Removes Nigeria From High-Risk Financial List appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has warned Ndigbos to desist from agitation over the Nigerian Civil War. Speaking on Thursday during the wreath-laying and parade ceremony marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at Ekwueme Square, Awka, the governor stated that the war ended 56 years ago. He urged the Igbos to redirect […] The post We Cannot Continue To Fight A War That Ended 56 Years Ago – Soludo Warns Ndigbo appeared first on Naija News.
Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following Thursday’s final draw in Rabat. The draw marked a historic moment for African women’s football, with the tournament featuring 16 teams for the first time. Morocco will host the expanded […] The post Super Falcons Of Nigeria Drawn In Group C For 2026 WAFCON In Morocco appeared first on Naija News.
