The Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement (North-Central) to President Bola Tinubu, Abiodun Essiet, has condemned the slow pace of work on the Abuja-Lokoja and the Lokoja-Benin Road projects. The presidential aide shared her reservations on Monday during the inspection of ongoing federal road projects in Kogi State. She said, “No, no, not at all, […] The post Mop Up Funds, Tinubu Will Pay – Presidential Aide Slams Slow Progress On Abuja-Lokoja Road appeared first on Naija News.
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Akor Adams insists Nigeria are thinking only about lifting the trophy as the Super Eagles prepare for a daunting Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday. Nigeria booked their place in the last four with a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria at the weekend, continuing a flawless run at […] The post Akor Adams Sets Sights On AFCON Glory As Super Eagles Prepare For Morocco Clash appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has condemned a statement by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, urging the party to offer its 2027 presidential ticket to erstwhile Anambra governor Peter Obi. Naija News recalls that Fayose had warned that the ADC may slide into political irrelevance if it fails to […] The post Outsider Weeping Louder Than The Bereaved – Dele Momodu Fault’s Fayose’s Call For Peter Obi Ticket appeared first on Naija News.
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has firmly rejected suggestions that his side is benefiting from favourable officiating at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the hosts have earned their place in the semi-finals on merit. The Atlas Lions face Nigeria in Rabat on Wednesday with a place in the final at stake, […] The post Walid Regragui Dismisses Referee Bias Claims Ahead Of Morocco Vs Nigeria AFCON Semi-Final appeared first on Naija News.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Segun Oni, has defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), formally registering as a member at his country home in Ifaki-Ekiti. The coordinator of the APC electronic registration exercise in Ekiti State, Adesola Adedayo, confirmed the development on Monday in Ado-Ekiti. Adedayo, who also serves […] The post Ex-Ekiti Gov, Segun Oni Dumps SDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
A total of 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ogun State have indicated interest in emerging as the next Awujale of Ijebuland. This figure was revealed on Monday by the Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa Ruling House who is also Otunba Jadiara, Lateef Owoyemi at the commencement of Nomination Meeting of the held at […] The post Full List Of All Candidates Nominated For Awujale Of Ijebuland’s Throne appeared first on Naija News.
A video circulating on social media has captured the moment the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, rejected the handshake of the Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. Naija News reports that the incident occurred at the 2026 interfaith gathering, held at the Grand Space, near the Oyo State House of Assembly. The video showed the Olubadan […] The post Video: Oba Ladoja Snubs Alaafin’s Handshake At Public Event appeared first on Naija News.
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is concluding plans to launch coordinated aerial attacks on Nigerian military positions in parts of Yobe and Borno states A confidential security assessment sighted by Premium Times indicated that the terrorist group intends to deploy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) against military […] The post Security Alert As ISWAP Plots Drone Attacks On Military Positions In Yobe, Borno appeared first on Naija News.
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has dismissed as false a report circulating on social media claiming that it plans to pass a bill criminalising sexual relationships with married men. The Assembly, in a statement issued on Monday, described the report as fabricated and misleading. Naija News reports that the statement was signed by Jerry […] The post Akwa Ibom Assembly Opens Up On Bill Criminalising Affairs With Married Men appeared first on Naija News.
Former Kano State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed displeasure over comments allegedly made about him by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the remarks as unnecessary and offensive. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, while speaking to journalists. […] The post ‘Enemy’ – Ganduje Faults Kwankwaso’s Offensive Remarks appeared first on Naija News.
