The presidency has slammed the African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over the proposed protest at Aso Rock to demand the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Naija News reports that Kanu had been in the custody of the […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: ‘You Are Nothing More Than An Anarchist’ – Presidency Blasts Sowore, Atiku appeared first on Naija News.
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the choice of who succeeds him in 2026 will be made solely by the people of the state, not by political godfathers or campaign slogans. Makinde stated this on Thursday during a stakeholders’ consultative and engagement meeting on the 2026 budget, held in Ibadan, the state capital. […] The post Makinde Speaks On Next Governor Of Oyo State appeared first on Naija News.
Algeria have become the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday in Oran. Goals from Mohamed Amoura and captain Riyad Mahrez ensured the Desert Foxes joined Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt as confirmed African representatives at next year’s global showpiece in the United […] The post Amoura Hits Brace As Algeria Seal 2026 World Cup Spot appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia has announced that the country’s next presidential election will be held on December 5, 2026, even as President Adama Barrow’s plan to seek a third term continues to stir political tension and public criticism. IEC Chairman Joseph Colley, who disclosed the schedule at a press briefing on […] The post Gambia Sets 2026 Presidential Election Date As Barrow’s Third-Term Bid Stirs Outrage appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified its position on the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, stating that there is no clear court order stopping the implementation of the law. However, the Force said it has decided to temporarily suspend enforcement of the Act in deference to the Nigerian Bar […] The post Police Clarify Position On Tinted Glass Ban After Meeting With NBA appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has disclosed that his family is the most important aspect of his life. Speaking during an appearance on a recent episode of the NotJustOk podcast, he explained that he wants to give his daughter a better life than he was given. The ‘Orente’ hitmaker emphasised that he can afford to be […] The post I Can Afford To Be A Failed Musician – Adekunle Gold appeared first on Naija News.
South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has downplayed the impact of FIFA’s three-point deduction on Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualifying hopes, insisting his players remain mentally strong and focused on finishing the job. Naija News reports that FIFA confirmed that South Africa lost three points for fielding an ineligible player in one of their previous […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa Coach Hugo Broos Mocks Super Eagles, Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, has cited the negativity and toxicity in online spaces as the reason for her recent break from social media. Naija News reports that the award-winning thespian, who had been away from Instagram for over a month, made a quiet return on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The film star shared a […] The post Why I Ran Away From Social Media – Ireti Doyle Opens Up appeared first on Naija News.
A mild drama unfolded aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, when a passenger was caught allegedly stealing ₦290,000 from a foreign traveller. The incident, which occurred around 7:00 a.m., happened moments after boarding had been completed, eyewitnesses told Vanguard. According to passengers, a foreign national raised the […] The post Passenger Allegedly Caught Stealing ₦290,000 On Ibom Air Flight appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified one of its aspirants, Kayode Ojo, from participating in the party’s governorship primary in Ekiti State, scheduled for October 27, 2025. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, confirmed the development while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday. Meseko said that the screening committee cleared the state […] The post APC Disqualifies Kayode Ojo Ahead Of Ekiti Governorship Primary appeared first on Naija News.
