The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has raised fresh concerns about his deteriorating health while being held in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a letter made available to journalists on Wednesday, October 1, Nnamdi Kanu appealed directly to President Bola Tinubu and the Medical and […] The post Nnamdi Kanu Cries Out Over Failing Health In DSS Custody, Writes Tinubu, Medical Council appeared first on Naija News.
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Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has used his Independence Day message to launch a blistering critique of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the government of plunging Nigerians deeper into poverty while indulging in wasteful spending. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, […] The post Peter Obi Slams APC Over Debt, Poverty, Extravagance In Independence Day Message appeared first on Naija News.
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has highlighted two Chelsea players who he felt were below their best during Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge. Naija News reports that the game ended 1-0 in favour of the Blues thanks to a first-half own goal from Richard Rios, but Mourinho suggested his team had managed […] The post Benfica Coach, Mourinho Points Out Two Chelsea Stars Who Struggled In UCL Tie appeared first on Naija News.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 convicts serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service centres in Ilesa and Ile-Ife to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Naija News reports that Adeleke, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo, said the gesture was in line with the powers conferred […] The post Full List Of Convicts Gov Adeleke Granted Amnesty On Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day appeared first on Naija News.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike, which it initiated as a result of a dispute with Dangote Refinery. The suspension of the strike was announced on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja by the PENGASSAN president, Festus Osifo. He explained that the union’s National […] The post Just In: PENGASSAN Suspends Nationwide Strike, Issues Warning To Dangote appeared first on Naija News.
A lawyer and governance expert, Joe Abah, has submitted that democracy has not delivered the full expected benefits in Nigeria and many other African countries. He warned that many young Nigerians who have never experienced a properly functioning system may find military coups appealing, particularly given that they have witnessed recent coups in some West […] The post Some Nigerian Youths Are Seduced By The Idea Of A Coup – Joe Abah appeared first on Naija News.
Former aide to the late Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has stated that the absence of official celebrations marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary is a sign that those responsible have “cut short their own tenure, two years before it expires.” Naija News reports that Onochie, in a statement via 𝕏 on Tuesday, congratulated Nigerians at home […] The post ‘Arrogance Of Those Who Cancelled 65th Independence Celebration Has Ended Their Tenure’ – Lauretta Onochie appeared first on Naija News.
A lawyer, Joe Abah, has described the 1996 military coup as the greatest tragedy that ever befell Nigeria as a nation. He lamented that the coup led to the collapse of a functioning and thriving regional system of government in the country. Speaking on Wednesday on the theme, “Rebuilding Our Nation”, at The Platform Nigeria, […] The post 1966 Coup Was The Greatest Tragedy That Ever Befell Nigeria – Joe Abah appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Lukman, has warned the opposition coalition that it may fail to present a strong challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if it does not address its internal struggles. Speaking via a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Lukman […] The post Stop Encouraging The Madness Of Aspiring Candidates – Lukman Warns El-Rufai, Others appeared first on Naija News.
Victor Osimhen may have been the match-winner for Galatasaray on Tuesday night, but Thierry Henry believes the Nigerian striker’s decision-making kept his side from running up a bigger score against Liverpool. Naija News reports that Osimhen’s calmly struck penalty was enough to seal a 1-0 victory at Rams Park in the Champions League, handing Arne […] The post Thierry Henry: Osimhen’s Selfishness Denied Galatasaray More Goals Against Liverpool appeared first on Naija News.
