Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met behind closed doors on Thursday night at the Council Chamber of the Kebbi State Government House, Birnin Kebbi. Naija News reports that the meeting, which was chaired by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, focused […] The post APC Governors Hold Closed-Door Meeting In Kebbi appeared first on Naija News.
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Super Eagles striker Akor Adams says he is living out a dream after marking his first senior appearance for Nigeria with a goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Sevilla forward came off the bench in the 63rd minute against Lesotho to replace Tolu Arokodare and announced his arrival with a cool finish […] The post Akor Adams Says He Is Living His Dream, Hails Osimhen appeared first on Naija News.
At least eight security operatives were killed on Thursday after bandits laid an ambush along the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara State. The victims, made up of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, were responding to a distress call at Tungawa village in Tsafe Local Government Area […] The post Bandits Kill Eight Security Personnel In Zamfara Ambush appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded another major success in its fight against cybercrime with the conviction of 59 foreign nationals involved in a large-scale internet fraud syndicate uncovered in Abuja. Nigeria Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the convictions in a statement issued on October 16, 2025, from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The […] The post Nigeria Police Convict 59 Foreign Nationals In Abuja Cybercrime Syndicate appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s national grid suffered a shortfall of 4,091 megawatt-hours per hour (MWh/h) in September, despite years of heavy investment in the power sector. This was contained in the September 2025 Operational Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Thursday. According to the report, plant availability remains alarmingly low. The commission said, […] The post National Grid Loses 4,091MWh/h Despite Huge Investments appeared first on Naija News.
A former House of Representatives member and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, Israel Sunny-Goli, has expressed optimism that Governor Douye Diri will join the ruling party following his shock resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. Naija News reports that Diri had on Wednesday announced his departure from the PDP during an […] The post Ex-Lawmaker Prays Diri Joins APC After Dumping PDP appeared first on Naija News.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that no amount of threats or plots to manipulate election results in the state ahead of 2027 will succeed, warning that anyone contemplating rigging should “write their will” first. Naija News reports that Otti gave the warning on Thursday during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to […] The post ‘If You Must Write Result, Write Your Will Before That Time’ – Otti Sends Warning To Those Planning To Rig appeared first on Naija News.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) has asked the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Gwagwalada Division, to extend an earlier ex-parte order restraining Sandra Duru (also known as Prof. Mgbeke) and Meta Platforms Inc., operators of Facebook and other social media platforms, from publishing further defamatory statements against her. Naija News recalls that […] The post Senator Natasha Asks Court To Extend Order Against Duru, Meta, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Benson Konbowei, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News gathered that his defection was formally announced on Thursday during plenary when Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Konbowei’s letter on the floor of the Senate. In the letter, Konbowei […] The post Bayelsa Senator Dumps PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
The camp of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed a remark by the the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike that he is a social media president. Naija News reports that Wike, on Thursday, accused the former Anambra governor of being more interested in gaining sympathy online than in […] The post How Will He Sell His Market If He Does Not Mention Peter Obi? – Obidient Movement Blasts Wike appeared first on Naija News.
