The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Minority Leader, Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), engaged in a heated exchange on Wednesday over the growing wave of defections of opposition lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The confrontation followed the formal defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu (Enugu East) from the Labour Party (LP) […] The post Akpabio, Moro Clash Over Rising Defections Of Senators appeared first on Naija News.
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Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Orji Kalu, has warned former President, Goodluck Jonathan, against contesting the 2027 election, stating that he is constitutionally banned. Naija News reports that the former Governor of Abia State made this known on Wednesday, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Kalu expressed confidence about President […] The post 2027: Orji Kalu Warns Goodluck Jonathan Against Contesting Presidential Election appeared first on Naija News.
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that could allow users to connect using unique usernames instead of their phone numbers, in what may become the most significant privacy update in the app’s history. Naija News learnt that the feature is currently being trialled in WhatsApp’s beta testing programme and will enable users to chat […] The post WhatsApp Tests Username Feature To Replace Phone Numbers appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its Security Sub-Committee ahead of the party’s 2025 elective national convention slated for Ibadan, Oyo State. Naija News reports that the committee was inaugurated on Wednesday in Abuja, with a charge to ensure a hitch-free and credible exercise. The Director-General of the Convention, the Taraba State Governor, Agbu […] The post PDP Moves To Tighten Security Ahead Of 2025 Convention appeared first on Naija News.
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has appointed Defence Minister, Angie Motshekga as the country’s acting president. Naija News learnt that the announcement, made on Wednesday by the South African presidency, explained that the decision was taken in line with Section 90(1) of the 1996 Constitution, which allows for the delegation of presidential powers when both […] The post Ramaphosa Names Defence Minister Motshekga Acting President appeared first on Naija News.
Senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Garba Musa Maidoki, has raised alarm over renewed bandit attacks in his constituency. Naija News reports that Maidoki, while speaking on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, said residents are currently living in fear. According to him, several communities in Kebbi South have been overrun by armed groups, leaving many […] The post ‘Please Save Us, Our People’s Lives Are In Danger’ – Nigerian Senator Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah delivered a stellar performance on Wednesday, scoring twice as Egypt defeated Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca to book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 33-year-old captain, who has now netted nine goals in the qualifiers, was instrumental in helping Egypt clinch an unassailable five-point lead in Group A with […] The post Liverpool’s Salah Fires Egypt To 2026 World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over alleged contempt of court. The fresh order came just hours after Yakubu’s exit from office as INEC chairman. The ruling followed a […] The post Court Orders Arrest Of Former INEC Chairman Yakubu appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P, has urged Nigerians to pursue opportunities without fear or shame. Naija News reports that the singer made this known in a post via 𝕏, alongside a throwback photo of him and billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote. Mr P explained that rich people pursue opportunities without worrying […] The post ‘Be Shameless And Go Get It’ – Peter Okoye Tells Nigerians appeared first on Naija News.
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, says he is confident his team can overcome Argentina and book a spot at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter-finals as both sides clash tonight in Santiago. Nigeria, seven-time African champions, face the South Americans in a Round of 16 showdown that promises to test their tactical discipline […] The post Flying Eagles Coach Zubairu Confident Of Beating Argentina Tonight appeared first on Naija News.
