Egypt brought the curtain down on Ivory Coast’s title defence at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a gripping 3-2 quarter-final win on Friday night, January 10, setting up a mouth-watering semi-final against Senegal. The seven-time champions wasted no time in stamping their authority on the game, striking inside four minutes through Omar […] The post AFCON 2025: Egypt Knock Out Defending Champions Ivory Coast To Book Senegal Semi-Final Clash appeared first on Naija News.
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The Edo State Government has urged the citizenry of Edo State to desist from violence and unruly behaviour. The government, in a statement from its Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, said this in response to issues arising from the recent protest that disrupted vehicular movement in Ekpoma on Saturday. Afegbua acknowledged citizens’ constitutional […] The post Edo Govt Warns Against Violent Protests After Ekpoma Road Blockade appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria produced a commanding display earlier today, January 10, to brush aside Algeria 2-0 and seal a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Goals early in the second half from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams settled the quarter-final contest, as Nigeria outclassed their North African opponents […] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Humble Algeria To Book Semi-Final Clash With Morocco appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has said it is closely monitoring allegations of medical negligence surrounding the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu. The National President of the society, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. An official statement from the […] The post NSA Monitoring Alleged Negligence In Death Of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has boasted that he led the war that delivered victory to President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State during the 2023 presidential election. Wike stated this in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State while tackling supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who are […] The post We Led The War To Deliver Tinubu In Rivers State – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Armed bandits operating in parts of Kano and Katsina States have reportedly formed a parallel system of governance within key forest reserves in the region. Naija News learnt that a conflict and crisis journalist covering insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest, Bakatsine, disclosed the development, citing an investigative outlet, MA’ASUMAH. According to Bakatsine, the armed groups have taken control […] The post Tension As Bandits Reportedly Form Parallel Govt In Kano, Katsina Forests appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said no leader remains in power forever, stressing that everyone will have an opportunity to serve in their own time. Wike made the remarks during a thank-you visit to the Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he addressed party leaders, traditional […] The post ‘No Man Can Be Leader For Ever’ – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has alleged medical negligence in the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Arise News reported on Saturday that Adichie’s media team confirmed she authored a detailed statement on the incident. The statement, according to her representatives, was initially […] The post Chimamanda Adichie Alleges Medical Negligence Over Son’s Death appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang, has stated that despite Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), he remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to party stakeholders at a press conference in Jos on Friday, he argued that Mutfwang remains the PDP governor until the APC […] The post Why Mutfwang Remains PDP Governor Despite Defection To APC – Jang appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has dismissed reports that he is planning to marry former First Lady, Aisha Buhari. There have been speculations that the duo were set to tie the knot. The rumour gained traction after a supposed wedding invitation card began circulating on social media. The wedding invitation […] The post Why It Is Impossible For Me To Marry Aisha Buhari – Pantami appeared first on Naija News.
