The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has declared that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is fit to stand trial on alleged terrorism. Informing the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, the NMA said Kanu’s illness is not life-threatening. The medical panel set up by the NMA President said it […] The post Nnamdi Kanu Fit To Stand Trial – NMA appeared first on Naija News.
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Super Eagles of Nigeria’s planned international friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia may no longer hold following the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Naija News reports that the team booked their place in the playoffs after thrashing the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic 4-0 on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles were […] The post Super Eagles’ Friendly Games Against Venezuela, Colombia Likely To Be Cancelled appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has declared he is unbothered about the ₦1.5 billion lawsuit filed against him by 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. Naija News reports that Peter Obi accused Adeyanju of making false, baseless, unfounded, malicious, reckless, scandalous, and defamatory statements against him on social media. In the suit […] The post ‘I Will Prove In Court That Peter Obi Is Corrupt’ – Adeyanju Reacts To ₦1.5 Billion Lawsuit appeared first on Naija News.
Morocco will face Argentina in the final of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after both teams sealed hard-fought victories in their respective semi-final clashes. Morocco booked their place in the historic final after edging past France 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw that stretched through 120 tense minutes at the Elías Figueroa Brande […] The post Morocco Reach First-Ever FIFA U-20 World Cup Final, Set To Face Argentina appeared first on Naija News.
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has supported activist Omoyele Sowore’s call for the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra leader (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking on Wednesday during a visit to LEA Primary School, Kapwa, Abuja, Obi described the arrest as irrelevant. He reiterated his long-held position that dialogue, not detention, […] The post I Am Ready To Consult, Negotiate – Peter Obi Backs Sowore’s March For Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Naija News.
Burkina Faso defender Steve Yago has hit out at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA after his country narrowly missed a place in the 2026 World Cup playoffs, losing out to Nigeria on goal difference. Naija News reports that Nigeria sealed their qualification with a 4-0 win over Benin, while Burkina Faso believed […] The post Steve Yago Blasts CAF, FIFA After Nigeria Beat Burkina Faso To 2026 World Cup Playoff Spot appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor cum politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the governorship seat in Bayelsa State vacant. According to Okonkwo, Nigeria’s constitution does not allow any elected official to remain partyless, but in the case of Duoye Diri, the Bayelsa State Governor has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Diri: Why INEC Must Conduct Another Governorship Election In Bayelsa Within 90 Days – Okonkwo appeared first on Naija News.
Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, has stated that the political struggle ahead of the 2027 election is now between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigerians following the recent wave of defections from the party. Naija News reports that Abdullahi spoke on Wednesday while fielding questions on […] The post Defections: ‘2027 Is Now APC Against Nigerians’ – PDP Chieftain, Abdullahi appeared first on Naija News.
Deputy Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Ted Elemeforo, has called on President Bola Tinubu and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to publicly apologise to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, for implementing a policy they earlier criticised. Naija News reports that Elemeforo, in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time […] The post ‘Tinubu, Other APC Leaders Should Apologize To Jonathan’ – PDP Chieftain appeared first on Naija News.
A Customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been reportedly found dead in a hotel room in Katsina, north-west Nigeria. According to Zagazola Makama, the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, October 15th, at Murjani Hotel, Katsina, where the deceased had lodged. Hotel staff discovered the officer lying lifeless in his […] The post Customs Officer Dies After Lodging With Three Women In Hotel appeared first on Naija News.
