Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Abia residents to contact security agencies or call him directly whenever they notice suspicious movements that may pose a threat to the State’s security. Naija News reports that Otti stated this on Wednesday during the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence at the Government House in Umuahia. The Governor […] The post ‘We Don’t Sleep So That You Can Sleep’ – Gov Otti Tells Residents appeared first on Naija News.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day military parade gave him the rare opportunity to rest and enjoy a “nice breakfast.” Recall that the Federal Government had on Monday announced the suspension of the annual parade, saying the decision was not to diminish the significance of the October […] The post ‘I Had Nice Breakfast, Slept Well After Cancelling Independence Day Parade’ – Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has wasted no time in announcing herself in Saudi Arabia, scooping the Women’s Premier League Player of the Month award for September following a blistering debut spell with Al Hilal. Asisat Oshoala, 30, who joined the Riyadh giants from Bay FC in the United States last month, topped a fan […] The post Asisat Oshoala Named Saudi Women’s Premier League Player Of The Month appeared first on Naija News.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits launched a daring attack on Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, on Independence Day, October 1, abducting two serving local government councillors and another resident. The gunmen, said to be heavily armed, reportedly struck around 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the Tsauni area of Gusau and whisked their victims into the […] The post Bandits Storm Zamfara, Kidnap Two Councillors On Independence Day appeared first on Naija News.
Leader of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is a businessman and not a true national leader. Naija News reports that the cleric made the remarks in a viral video where he argued that leadership is measured by dedication […] The post Tinubu Is Not President, He’s A Businessman Busy Acquiring Wealth For His Children – Odumeje appeared first on Naija News.
FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has insisted that United States President Donald Trump has no authority over which cities will stage matches in the 2026 World Cup. Montagliani, who also serves as president of CONCACAF, made the clarification while speaking at a football conference in London. Naija News reports that Montagliani’s comments came in response to […] The post FIFA Reminds Trump He Has No Say In 2026 World Cup Host Cities appeared first on Naija News.
Security operatives have taken over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Akwa Ibom. This development comes after claims of dissolution of the State Working Committee (SWC) by the National Working Committee of the Party (NWC). The National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Debo Ologunagba, dissolved the state exco and appointed a 31-member caretaker committee. However, […] The post Security Operatives Take Over PDP Secretariat Amid Leadership Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be aiming to keep their FIFA U-20 World Cup hopes alive when they face Saudi Arabia in their second Group F encounter in Chile at midnight (WAT) tonight, October 2. Naija News reports that the seven-time African champions began their campaign on a disappointing note, falling 1-0 to Norway despite dominating […] The post Flying Eagles Face Must-Win Battle Against Saudi Arabia at U-20 World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025. The emergency rule, declared by Tinubu, had led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly […] The post BREAKING: Court Dismisses Suit Against Tinubu Over Rivers Emergency Rule appeared first on Naija News.
Approximately 750,000 federal employees are expected to be placed on furlough, a form of leave without pay, until operations resume as efforts to end the United States government shutdown collapsed on Wednesday after Senate Democrats adjourned without striking a deal with President Donald Trump. Naija News reports that the development has left hundreds of thousands […] The post 750,000 Workers Face Layoff Amid US Shutdown Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
