The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that he was cheated during the 2019 election. Akpabio made the claim on Thursday during the confirmation hearing of Joash Amupitan as the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to him, his votes were burnt in his local government. The lawmaker, while expressing his […] The post I Was Cheated In 2019 Elections, My Votes Were Burnt – Akpabio appeared first on Naija News.
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to comments by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu claiming that pilots and cabin crew members in Nigeria are involved in substance abuse. In a statement by his media aide, Tunde Moshood, titled “Leadership, Responsibility, and the Recklessness of Words, Setting the Record Straight on Senator […] The post You Are Desperate For Media Attention – Keyamo Fires Back At Orji Kalu Over ‘Pilots On Drugs’ Claim appeared first on Naija News.
The federal government has affirmed that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) remains the statutory body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This assertion was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, on behalf of […] The post FG Speaks On Abolishing JAMB For Admissions In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has raised alarm over an alleged assault by some uniformed men while she was preparing free meals for homeless people on the streets of Lagos. The actress, who shared her ordeal on Instagram, said she was cooking for the less privileged when the officers believed to be members of the Kick […] The post My Only Offence Was Serving Healthy Meals – Sarah Martins Cries Out As Uniformed Men Assaults Her appeared first on Naija News.
The Premier League returns this weekend with some mouthwatering clashes as teams battle to gain momentum in the early stages of the season. Arsenal legend Paul Merson has shared his predictions ahead of Matchday 8, offering his insight on what to expect across the fixtures. Saturday’s action kicks off with Nottingham Forest hosting Chelsea at […] The post English Premier League Matchday 8 Preview, Full Fixtures, Merson’s Predictions appeared first on Naija News.
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has asserted that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who supported former Vice President Atiku Abubakar‘s presidential bid and ignored zoning should be blamed for the wave of defection in the party. Naija News reports that Okechukwu, while addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, urged […] The post Defections: ‘PDP Leaders Who Supported Atiku To Bury PDP Should Be Blamed’ – Osita Okechukwu appeared first on Naija News.
Hull City centre-back Semi Ajayi will sit out Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon after picking up a suspension in the last qualifying match. Semi Ajayi received his second yellow card of the campaign during Tuesday’s 4-0 win over the Benin Republic. He was booked in the 55th minute for a foul on […] The post Semi Ajayi Suspended For Gabon Clash, Ideye Warns Super Eagles Against ‘Osimhen Problem’ appeared first on Naija News.
The contract awarded for the reconstruction of the ageing State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt has been cancelled by the Rivers State Executive Council. The ₦134 billion, which was awarded by Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (rtd) during his time in charge as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, was cancelled during the State Executive […] The post Gov. Fubara Cancels ₦134 Billion Contract Awarded By Ibas In Rivers State appeared first on Naija News.
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the latest exercise has been released from custody, saying that the process was subject change. Naija News reports that this is following the backlash that trailed the exercise of power of prerogative of mercy […] The post BREAKING: FG Reviewing Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon appeared first on Naija News.
Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo is leading Forbes’ 2025 ranking of the world’s highest-earning football players with a massive $280 million. Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, who continues to shine for Al Nassr, pulled in $230 million from football activities and another $50 million through sponsorships and endorsements. Lionel Messi follows in second place with total earnings […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes 2025 Highest-Earning Footballers List [Top Ten] appeared first on Naija News.
