South Africa Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has openly declared that he does not want the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following recent controversy involving both nations during the qualifying campaign. McKenzie made the comments while speaking in an interview shared on 𝕏 by South […] The post South Africa Sports Minister Insists He Doesn’t Want Nigeria At 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has removed its National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), over accusations of compromising the ongoing legal battle regarding the party’s forthcoming national convention set for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a letter dated October 13, addressed to the Deputy Registrar of […] The post PDP Drops Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, Appoints Chris Uche For Convention Legal Battle appeared first on Naija News.
Seattle Storm forward, Nneka Ogwumike, has come to terms with the reality that she will never play for Nigeria at the Olympics. Nneka Ogwumike’s latest attempt to switch allegiance from the United States to her parents’ homeland, Nigeria, has been turned down once again by FIBA, marking the third and final rejection. The 35-year-old WNBA […] The post Nneka Ogwumike’s Hopes Of Representing Nigeria At Olympics End After FIBA’s Final Rejection appeared first on Naija News.
The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has opened up on the reason for the recent reorganisation in the company’s internal structure. Naija News reports that the company came under heavy scrutiny after Labour groups raised concerns over the alleged sacking of over 800 workers. However, speaking on Friday […] The post We Were Facing Sabotage – Dangote Opens Up On Workers Layoff appeared first on Naija News.
The Osun State Government has withdrawn its suit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, which sought to prevent the release of withheld local government funds to council chairmen and councillors sacked by the courts during the tenure of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. Naija News reports that […] The post Osun State Government Withdraws Suit Against CBN Over Withheld LG Funds appeared first on Naija News.
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, SAN, has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lacks the constitutional authority to declare the seat of any governor vacant over defection from one political party to another. Naija News reports that Osigwe’s statement came in response to a public call by Kenneth […] The post NBA President Speaks On INEC Declaring Governors’ Seats Vacant For Defecting appeared first on Naija News.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday declared that the political crisis in the state is officially over and that all parties involved have now reconciled. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025/2026 Legal Year at a special Court Session held at the State High Court Complex in Port Harcourt, the governor emphasised that […] The post Rivers: ‘The Political Crisis Is Now Over’ – Fubara Declares appeared first on Naija News.
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has vehemently denied circulating rumours that he is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Friday, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, the Governor’s Senior Special Adviser on Media, addressed the misinformation via the Facebook page of the Governor’s […] The post Governor Lawal Speaks On Dumping PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
Former Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Fegho Umunubo, has opened up on the reason he signed several project agreements without formal approval. The former aide was dismissed over alleged unauthorised agreements and misuse of office. He was accused of signing deals without official approval and interfering with agencies […] The post I Signed Agreements Without Approval From My Boss – Ex Aide To VP Shettima Breaks Silence appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has praised Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to US President, Donald Trump, for countering allegations that Christians are being specifically targeted by terrorists in Nigeria. Boulos, who served as Trump’s Senior Adviser on Arab and African Affairs, addressed the issue in a recent video shared by the Nigerian Television Authority […] The post Ex-Presidential Aide Commends Trump’s Adviser For Refuting Claims Of Religious Persecution In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
