The former southeast spokesman of President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has declared that there is no court ruling barring former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential race. He argued that the certified true copy of the court judgment, declared Jonathan eligible to contest the presidency in Nigeria again and had set aside […] The post “Listen To Your Wife, Many Will Betray You” – Onoh Warns Tinubu Over Eligibility Of Jonathan For 2027 Presidency appeared first on Naija News.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 27, 2025, for the arraignment of Human Rights Activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the case on Tuesday after the scheduled arraignment was stalled due to the non-service of the charge sheet on Sowore. […] The post Court Fixes New Date For Sowore’s Arraignment Over Alleged Cybercrime appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of ₦799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, representing an increase of about ₦125 billion from the previously approved ₦675.220 billion. The new budget marks an 18 per cent upward adjustment. The approval came after an emergency executive meeting held on Monday, September 29, […] The post Edo State Government Approves ₦799 Billion Revised Supplementary Budget For 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the Federal Government’s decision to cancel the 65th Independence Anniversary parade, describing it as another example of the disconnect between the presidency and ordinary Nigerians. Naija News reported earlier that the Federal Government, on Monday, announced the cancellation of the parade, earlier scheduled for October 1 in Abuja, […] The post ‘It Diminishes Nigeria’ – ADC Slams FG Over Cancellation Of Independence Day Parade appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, the management and staff of Arise News Television, and the entire Nigerian media fraternity over the death of the journalist in Abuja. President Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […] The post President Tinubu Reacts To Killing Of Somtochukwu Maduagwu In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has confirmed that electricity generation on the national grid has dropped to 3,200 megawatts (MW) following disruptions caused by the ongoing industrial action of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). NISO said the strike action triggered widespread gas shortages across power plants, cutting down […] The post Electricity: National Grid Output Falls As PENGASSAN Strike Hits Gas Supply appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed sorrow over the death of a news anchor at Arise News Channel, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. Naija News reports that in a statement signed by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, on Tuesday, Wike described her death as painful and tragic for both her colleagues and the nation. The […] The post I Feel Pained That Her Life Was Cut Short In Its Prime – Wike Mourns Arise TV Anchor, Somtochukwu appeared first on Naija News.
Netizens enraged with the death of Arise News TV presenter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, fondly called Sommie, have taken to 𝕏 to share their worry over the insecurity situation in the Federal Capital Territory. Naija News reports that the 29-year-old news anchor died in the early hours of Monday during an armed robbery attack at her residence […] The post #WikeSecureAbujaNow: Anger Trails Death Of Arise News Presenter appeared first on Naija News.
Arsenal defender William Saliba has pledged his long-term future to the club after signing a new five-year contract, saying he believes Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff can help him reach the very top of world football. William Saliba, 24, whose previous deal was due to run until June 2027, had been linked with a […] The post William Saliba Reacts After Committing Future To Arsenal appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay, has faulted the narrative that men are not essential, describing it as bullshit. Naija News reports that Seyi, in a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, emphasised the importance of a father figure in the upbringing of the girl child. The music star claimed that many women who had […] The post ‘All These Narratives Of Men Are Not Important Is Bullshit’ – Seyi Shay appeared first on Naija News.
