A member of the House of Representatives, Sadiq Abdullahi, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal wrangling within the party. Naija News reports that Abdullahi, who represents Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, announced his resignation in a letter dated October 13 and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in […] The post Kaduna Lawmaker, Sadiq Abdullahi Quits PDP Over Internal Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Assembly, ahead of the 2027 general elections, has proposed shifting the dates of the presidential and governorship polls from the usual February or March to November 2026. Naija News reports that the proposal is contained in draft amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, which currently stipulates that elections into both offices must be […] The post National Assembly Proposes November 2026 For Presidential, Governorship Elections appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to despair over the recent gale of defections that have hit the party. Makinde submitted that despite the defections, the PDP still has members in every ward of Nigeria, adding that the party remains relevant. Speaking on Monday […] The post “It Will Usually Get Worse Before It Gets Better” – Makinde Reacts To Governors Defecting From PDP appeared first on Naija News.
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, says his team will stay calm and focused when they take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Rohr, who previously managed Nigeria, is no stranger to the city. He led the Super Eagles to several victories at […] The post Gernot Rohr Reveals Benin Republic’s Game Plan Ahead Of Clash With Super Eagles appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has cut short a medical trip abroad to pay a condolence visit to the royal father of Akinlalu, the families of the victims and the people of Akinlalu town over the killing of three members of the town by operatives of the Amotekun security service. In a statement […] The post Adeleke Cuts Short Medical Trip, Visits Akinlalu Over Amotekun Killing appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has alleged that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) withheld a $1 million payment from FIFA meant to reward the national team for qualifying for the 2002 World Cup. Speaking on the Home Turf podcast, Oliseh claimed there was a clear agreement to divide the money equally between […] The post Sunday Oliseh Accuses NFF Of Pocketing $1 Million FIFA Bonus From 2002 World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has boasted to judges in the FCT that President Bola Tinubu will never make a promise and fail to keep it. He gave the assurance on Monday while speaking at the flagging off of the Design and Construction of Residences for the Heads of Courts […] The post I Give You My Assurance As Tinubu’s Agent, He Will Not Fail You – Wike Tells FCT Judges appeared first on Naija News.
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, cannot influence its affairs. Naija News reports that factional Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Bassey Eko Ewa, stated this in Calabar while reacting to recent controversies over the conduct of […] The post ‘Wike No Longer Part Of PDP, Cannot Dictate For Us’ – Cross River PDP Faction appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has slammed heavy sanctions on Kano Pillars Football Club following the violence perpetrated by their fans. Naija News reports that the sanctions include a ₦9.5million fine, deduction of 3 points and 3 goals, and an indefinite closure of the Sani Abacha Stadium. Recall that violent had ruined their Match […] The post Kano Pillars Slammed With Heavy Sanctions appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay, has opened up about the reasons she could not marry the father of her daughter. Naija News recalls that Seyi Shay welcomed her first child, a baby girl, in 2022, barely a year after revealing she was engaged but chose not to disclose her partner’s identity. In an interview with media […] The post ‘He Is A Nigerian In The Music Industry’ – Seyi Shay Opens Up About Baby Daddy appeared first on Naija News.
