Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has advised the Olubadan-designate, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Ladoja, to avoid conflicting traditional rulership with politics. Naija News reports that Obasanjo, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi and made available to journalists on Wednesday, congratulated the monarch on his formal ascension to the throne. Obasanjo emphasised […] The post ‘Traditional Rulership Does Not Compete With Political Rulership’ – Obasanjo Tells Ladoja appeared first on Naija News.
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick says teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will only grow stronger after missing out on the Ballon d’Or to Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele. Lamine Yamal, 18, came second in the vote for world football’s most prestigious individual prize at Monday’s Paris gala. He didn’t leave empty-handed though, claiming the Kopa Trophy as […] The post Hansi Flick Backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal To Bounce Back After Ballon d’Or Setback appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the scheduled congresses for Plateau and Cross River States. The PDP, in a statement on Wednesday, by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said new dates would be fixed for the congresses, which were previously scheduled for Saturday, 27th September. Naija News reports that the party added that […] The post PDP Postpones Plateau And Cross River State Congresses appeared first on Naija News.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has unveiled the official theme for the 2025 Independence Anniversary. Naija News reports that the anniversary is tagged: Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to […] The post Tinubu Govt Unveils Official Theme For 2025 Independence Anniversary appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian business mogul cum chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oskar Ibru, has passed away. Naija News learnt that Oscar died at the age of 67 after a brief illness. Confirming the demise to Arise News on Wednesday, a family source failed to comment on further details on the circumstances of Oskah’s death. His passing […] The post Popular Nigerian Billionaire Industrialist, Oskar Ibru Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has expressed concerns regarding the upcoming AGN National elections. Naija News reports that Rollas, who has served as president since August 2017, took to Instagram to share a photo of himself posing in front of another picture taken with the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. […] The post Emeka Rollas Raises Concerns Over Conspiracy Surrounding Upcoming AGN National Elections appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria has taken a bold step toward making history as the first African nation to host the Commonwealth Games, after presenting its official bid in London on Wednesday. A delegation led by National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade delivered the pitch to the Commonwealth Games Federation, highlighting Abuja […] The post Nigeria Defends Bid To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
Media personality and daughter of popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, Priscilla Ojo and her newborn son, Rakeem Mkambala, received a grand reception in Tanzania from her husband, singer Juma Jux, after the birth of their first child. Naija News reports that the Tanzanian star welcomed his wife and son with fresh flowers and gifts at […] The post Videos: Iyabo Ojo Reacts As Priscilla, Baby Receive Royal-Like Reception In Tanzania appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday conferred posthumous National Honours on four “Ogoni heroes.” Naija News reports that President Tinubu conferred the honours at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja when he received the report on the Ogoni Consultations from the Dialogue Committee, which is comprised of key stakeholders of Ogoniland, led by Rivers State Governor, […] The post Breaking: President Tinubu Confers Posthumous National Honours On Four “Ogoni Heroes” (Full List) appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, as a “genius” in political recruitment, despite his personal dislike for him. Naija News reports that Farotimi, in a post on his 𝕏 handle on Wednesday, argued that Wike displayed rare political […] The post Fubara: Wike Is A Genius Even Though I Do Not Like Him – Farotimi appeared first on Naija News.
