The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of reversing Nigeria’s economic progress, claiming that the country was Africa’s largest economy and the continent’s leading investment destination when the PDP left power in 2015. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the assertion on Wednesday during an interactive session with […] The post Nigeria Was Africa’s Top Economy In 2015 – PDP Knocks APC For Economic Decline appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has backed calls for the immediate release of pro-Biafra activist and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Naija News reports that Kanu had been in the custody of the Department of State Security (DSS) since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya in 2021 under the Muhammadu […] The post Just In: Atiku Backs Sowore, Asks Tinubu Govt To Release Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Naija News.
Promoter Frank Warren has poured cold water on speculation that rising British-Nigerian heavyweight Moses Itauma could face veteran Derek Chisora when both men feature on the same card in Manchester on December 13. Itauma and Chisora are each expected to appear in separate bouts on the Queensberry Promotions show, though neither fighter has confirmed an […] The post No Plans For Moses Itauma Vs Derek Chisora Fight In Manchester – Promoter appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to prosecute a self-proclaimed journalist, Alkazim Kabir, also known as ‘Abbati Kabiru Abuwa’, over alleged involvement in multiple fraudulent activities amounting to about ₦14 million. The ICPC’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the decision […] The post ICPC To Prosecute Kano-Based ‘Journalist’ For Alleged ₦14 Million Fraud appeared first on Naija News.
The Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 13 additional suspects in connection with the vandalisation and theft of navigation lock metals and beams valued at ₦4.8 billion from the Kainji Power Plant. Naija News reports that the new arrests bring the total number of suspects in the multi-billion-naira scandal to 25, […] The post Police Arrest 13 More Over ₦4.8 Billion Theft At Kainji Power Plant appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed disapproval of online business owners, individuals, and groups using his identity for personal and financial gain. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, in a statement via his 𝕏 on Thursday, titled “False use of my name for online promotions,” stated categorically that he […] The post ‘Stop Exploiting My Identity For Commercial Gains’ – Peter Obi Fumes At Business Owners appeared first on Naija News.
Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed the insinuation of deceiving President Bola Tinubu about winning the Southeast in the 2027 election. Naija News reports that Kalu, while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday night, vowed to campaign for Tinubu day and night in his senatorial district and the Southeast. While admitting […] The post 2027: ‘I Don’t Need Anything From Tinubu To Deceive Him’ – Orji Kalu appeared first on Naija News.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted that the Three Lions will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as “underdogs,” warning that they have “no chance” of success unless they play with unity and purpose. Thomas Tuchel, who took charge of the national team in January, believes England’s long wait for a World Cup trophy […] The post Thomas Tuchel Tells England What They Must Do To Succeed At 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The stage is now set for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unveil a new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who formally ended his 10-year tenure on Tuesday. Aso Rock insiders told Vanguard that the President is determined to appoint a successor who will strengthen Nigerians’ […] The post INEC: ‘Powerful Politicians Presented Names To Tinubu As Yakubu’s Replacement’ appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will have their work cut out after being drawn in a tricky group for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. The D’Tigress are paired alongside hosts France, Germany, Korea, Colombia, and the Philippines. The qualifiers are scheduled to run from March 11 to 17, […] The post D’Tigress Land Tough 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Group With France, Germany appeared first on Naija News.
