The 2023 presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has asserted that the police attacked them during the protest demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, because they were peaceful protesters. Naija News reports that Sowore, the convener of the #FreeNnamdi Kanu’s protest, alongside […] The post #FreeNnamdiKanu: ‘If We Were Bandits Police Will Not Attack Us’ – Sowore appeared first on Naija News.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo community in Lagos State has announced its support for the second term of President Bola Tinubu. The Lagos president of the group, Sunday Udeh, described Tinubu as an experienced leader who understands governance and deserves another term in 2027. He made the declaration during a reconciliation parley convened by Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (popularly […] The post Lagos Ohanaeze Ndigbo Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid appeared first on Naija News.
Nottingham Forest have turned to Sean Dyche in a bid to rescue their faltering Premier League campaign, appointing the former Everton and Burnley boss as their third manager this season. The 54-year-old Englishman replaces Ange Postecoglou, whose turbulent 40-day reign ended after a 3–0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Dyche’s arrival follows the earlier sacking […] The post JUST IN: Nottingham Forest Appoints Sean Dyche As New Manager After Postecoglou Exit appeared first on Naija News.
Head coach of the Benin Republic women’s national team, Abdoulaye Ouzerou, says his players are not afraid of facing the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Amazons of Benin will take on the reigning African champions in the second qualifying round, with the first leg set for […] The post Benin Coach Ouzerou Confident Ahead Of Super Falcons Showdown appeared first on Naija News.
Prominent public commentator and activist, Mahdi Shehu, has challenged the Nigerian government and military authorities to speak openly on the alleged coup plot said to have been uncovered in recent weeks. In a post on 𝕏 on Monday night, Shehu described the development as “a coup shrouded in darkness,” questioning why the identities of those […] The post ‘Parade Coup Plotters Publicly, Reveal Their Ranks, State Of Origin’ – Shehu appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said that the Nigerian government behaved like a terrorist by killing its own citizens during the 2020 #EndSars Protest. Naija News recalls that some Nigerians lost their lives during the #EndSars protest at the Lekki toll gate when military personnel opened fire at the protesters. As Nigerians mark the […] The post EndSars: ‘It’s Really Sad Nigerian Govt Behaved Like Terrorists’ – Aisha Yesufu appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor Kelechi Udegbe has spoken about how a near-death experience changed his spiritual life and brought him closer to God. Naija News reports that the actor in an interview with Chude Jideonwo recounted that in November 2023, he was involved in a car accident that left him unconscious and hospitalized. Udegbe explained that he […] The post I Became Closer To God After Surviving An Accident That Would Have Taken My Life – Kelechi Udegbe appeared first on Naija News.
Controversial actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday narrowly escaped unhurt after the Plaster of Paris (POP) in her home in Lekki, Lagos, collapsed for the second time within two months. Naija News reports that the incident happened on Monday, prompting the actress to share a video of the damage on her Instagram page, expressing her frustration over […] The post Time To Pack My Bags And Leave – Nkechi Blessing Says As Pop Ceiling Collapses Second Time In Her Home appeared first on Naija News.
Reality TV star Tuoyo Ideh has faulted actress Rita Daniels for allowing her daughter, Regina Daniels, to marry while still in her teenage years. Naija News reports that in a post shared on Instagram, Tuoyo expressed disappointment over what he described as poor parenting among many families today. He questioned how parents permit their children […] The post Parents Need To Do Better – Tuoyo Knocks Regina Daniels’ Mum For Allowing Her Get Married In Her Teenage Years appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Ikpeba, has urged Nigeria’s senior men’s team to take full advantage of their second opportunity to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that the playoffs present “a lifeline” that must not be wasted. The Super Eagles missed out on automatic qualification despite a commanding 4–0 win over Benin […] The post 2026 World Cup Playoffs: ‘We Can Still Qualify’ – Ikpeba Tells Super Eagles Ahead Of Gabon Clash appeared first on Naija News.
