Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has revealed how a fellow cabinet member once criticised his performance behind his back during a Federal Executive Council meeting, only for late President Muhammadu Buhari to come to his defence. Naija News reports that Mohammed disclosed this in his newly unveiled book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media […] The post Lai Mohammed Reveals How Buhari Defended Him During Cabinet Meeting appeared first on Naija News.
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appealed to residents of the state to remain calm amid the fresh impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the State House of Assembly. Naija News reports that Fubara made the call on Sunday during a church service to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, assuring the congregation that […] The post Rivers: Fubara Speaks Amidst Impeachment Process appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian passport holders can now travel to 45 countries worldwide without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest update from Visaindex. The development significantly eases international travel for Nigerians, providing broader options for tourism, business, education and family visits. Of the 45 destinations, 27 countries allow visa-free entry for Nigerian citizens, while the […] The post Full List Of Countries Nigerians Travel To Without Visa appeared first on Naija News.
Former Plateau State Governor and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Jonah David Jang, has warned against Nigeria drifting towards a one-party system, saying such a development would pose a serious threat to the country’s democracy. Jang raised the alarm while addressing stakeholders at a meeting of the PDP in Plateau […] The post God Forbid Nigeria Becomes One-Party State – Ex-Plateau Gov, Jang Warns appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has instituted a three-count criminal charge against a former Nigerian Ambassador to Zambia, Nwannebuike Ominyi Eze, and others before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged cybercrime-related offences. The amended charges, filed in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/654/, are hinged on alleged false and damaging publications circulated on Top Trends Nigeria Online Newspaper, Facebook […] The post FG Charges Ex-Envoy, Others With Cybercrime Over Alleged Defamatory Publications appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State Government has ordered a full-scale investigation into the alleged medical negligence that reportedly led to the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, at a private hospital in Lagos. The toddler, one of the celebrated writer’s twin sons, died last Thursday after a brief illness. […] The post Sanwo-Olu Orders Immediate Investigation Into Chimamanda Adichie Son’s Death appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Fuji musician and Olori Omooba of Ijebu land, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1, has written to Dapo Abiodun, alleging that he is being sidelined in the ongoing process to select the next Awujale of Ijebu land. Ayinde claimed that the Fusengbuwa ruling house, next in line to produce the monarch, was issuing directives […] The post Awujale Stool: KWAM1 Accuses Ogun Govt, Ruling House Of Exclusion appeared first on Naija News.
The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Samuel Anyanwu, has dismissed reports that he plans to leave the party, calling the claims false, baseless, and unwarranted. Anyanwu assured party members that he remains firmly in the PDP and would not leave the party under any circumstances, even if others did. He made the […] The post Wike’s Ally, Anyanwu Speaks On Dumping PDP appeared first on Naija News.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday attended a church service to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt. The governor was accompanied by his deputy, Ngozi Odu, alongside other senior government officials. The service marked the first public appearance of Governor Fubara and his deputy since the […] The post Impeachment: Fubara, Deputy Makes First Public Appearance appeared first on Naija News.
A former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that his appointment by former President, Muhammadu Buhari, in 2015 was not by chance but the culmination of years of trust, shared convictions, loyalty, and service. Naija News reports that Mohammed, who served in Buhari’s cabinet for almost eight years, made the revelation in […] The post Why Buhari Appointed Me As Minister – Lai Mohammed appeared first on Naija News.
