The Obidient Movement has declared that the Labour Party (LP), 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president in 2027. Naija News reports that the group made this known in response to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ultimatum to Peter Obi and other members of the opposition coalition to resign from […] The post Obidient Movement Reacts To ADC’s Ultimatum To Peter Obi, Other Coalition Members appeared first on Naija News.
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved the Rivers State Pensions Board with immediate effect. Naija News reports that this was communicated in a Government Special Announcement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday evening by the State Head of Service, Mrs Inyingi Brown. According to the Special Announcement, the office of the State Accountant General […] The post BREAKING: Fubara Dissolves Rivers Pension Board appeared first on Naija News.
In an effort to enhance the welfare of residents and promote sustainable development, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, through the State Executive Council (EXCO), has approved a range of impactful initiatives across key sectors, including transportation, security, agriculture, and infrastructure. Naija News reports that the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohombamu, made this […] The post Gov Okpebholo Approves Major Investments In Transport, Security, Agriculture, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Benue State command of the Nigeria Police Force has denied reports that its operatives killed a suspected armed robber, Philip Kpentuman, who died while in custody. In a statement issued on Friday in Makurdi, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, said the Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi, had ordered an autopsy to establish the […] The post Benue Police Deny Killing Suspected Armed Robber In Custody appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian dancer cum singer, Yeni Kuti, has revealed details about the personal life of her late mother, Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti, who was once married to Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti. Speaking during a live programme on TVC, Yeni explained that her mother chose not to remarry or pursue another relationship after her union with Fela ended. Naija […] The post Why My Mother Remained Celibate For 20 Years After Divorcing Fela – Yeni Kuti appeared first on Naija News.
World football governing body, FIFA, has suspended seven Malaysia national team players for 12 months and fined the country’s football association 350,000 Swiss francs ($440,000) over forged documents used in an Asia Cup qualifier. The disciplinary committee announced the sanctions on Friday after confirming that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) doctored documentation to field […] The post FIFA Suspends Seven Football Players Over Fake Documents appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Georgina Ibeh has spoken about the challenges she is facing since becoming a mother. Naija News reports that the movie producer in an Instagram post explained that her sleeping pattern has been badly affected as she tries to adjust to the demands of caring for her baby. She revealed that motherhood has brought […] The post How Childbirth Changed My Sleep Routine – Georgina Ibeh appeared first on Naija News.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the United Nations to support Nigeria’s aspiration for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Shettima made the call during a meeting with the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the UN headquarters in New York, United States. “We are aspiring to become a permanent member of […] The post Over 8 Million Nigerians Have Received Cash Transfers – FG Insists As Shettima Meets UN Chief appeared first on Naija News.
There was palpable tension at the Bilyaminu Usman Polytechnic (BUPOLY), Hadejia, along Malam Madori road in Jigawa State, on Thursday night, after armed bandits invaded the students’ quarters of the institution. Naija News understands that the assailants injured students and carted away several mobile phones. According to The PUNCH, witnesses revealed that the armed men […] The post Tension As Bandits Attack Jigawa Polytechnic Students’ Hostel appeared first on Naija News.
Lagosians residing in the Ikota and the Lekki axis have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over flooding in the area. Naija News reports that the residents described Tuesday’s downpour as yet another nightmare that left homes and roads completely submerged. According to residents, the floods swallowed streets, destroyed businesses, and forced families to scramble to […] The post Flood: Lagos Residents Cry Out For Help, Demand Govt Intervention appeared first on Naija News.
