There was mild tension on Tuesday in Abuja after supporters of embattled Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, were dispersed with tear gas at the gate of the National Assembly (NASS). Naija News reports that the incident occurred shortly after the expiration of Senator Natasha’s six-month suspension from the Senate, raising hopes among her constituents […] The post JUST IN: Security Agents Fire Tear-Gas At Senator Natasha’s Supporters At NASS Gate [Photos] appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has disclosed that the sum of ₦20 billion has been raised towards the completion of the National Library project. Tinubu, while speaking at a lunch with State House correspondents to mark her 65th birthday on Tuesday at the presidential Villa, said the library project was her chosen legacy gift […] The post Remi Tinubu Discloses ₦20 Billion Raised From Her Birthday For National Library appeared first on Naija News.
Argentina and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has expressed his delight after Ousmane Dembele was crowned winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, edging out Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal. Lionel Messi, who once shared the dressing room with Dembele at Barcelona, was quick to celebrate the Frenchman’s achievement. “Great Ous!!! Congratulations, I’m very happy for […] The post Lionel Messi Reacts To Ousmane Dembele’s Ballon d’Or Win appeared first on Naija News.
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the benchmark interest rate to 27 per cent, down from 27.5 per cent in July, in its latest effort to stabilise the economy. Naija News reports that the Committee also announced fresh adjustments to banks’ cash reserve obligations. Commercial banks will now operate […] The post BREAKING: CBN Cuts Interest Rate To 27%, Adjusts Banks’ Cash Reserve appeared first on Naija News.
Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, made a return to her office in the National Assembly complex. The lawmaker was accompanied by some of her supporters, who battled to accompany her all the way into the National Assembly building, even as security operatives tried to restrict the surge of supporters attempting to follow her. […] The post Video: Senator Natasha Enters Her Office After National Assembly Unsealed It appeared first on Naija News.
The son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Jordan, has been called to the Nigerian bar. Naija News reports that Jordan is among the latest batch of legal practitioners called to the bar in Abuja on Tuesday. Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, in a post on social media, said the […] The post Photos: Wike’s Son Called To Nigerian Bar appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has recounted how the late ex-President, Muhammadu Buhari, was misled to stop the initial plan to appoint Chief Audu Ogbeh as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Naija News reports that El-Rufai made this known on Monday while speaking at Ogbeh’s Night of Tribute, held at […] The post El-Rufai Reveals How Buhari Was Misled, Stopped From Appointing Audu Ogbeh As SGF appeared first on Naija News.
Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has hinted that the North may be supporting President Bola Tinubu to win a second term in 2027. Yakasai said he personally supports continuity in government, and the North doesn’t want a government’s tenure cut short. He, however, acknowledged that it may be difficult for the North to speak with one […] The post 2027: “We Don’t Want A Government’s Tenure Cut Short” – Yakasai appeared first on Naija News.
Former Liverpool defender and now Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher, has cast doubt on Chelsea’s chances of lifting the Premier League title anytime soon. Carragher argues that the club’s current squad lacks the quality and balance needed to challenge at the very top. The former player made it clear that his criticism was not aimed […] The post ‘Impossible For Chelsea To Win Title With The Current Team’ – Carragher appeared first on Naija News.
Santos forward, Neymar has taken aim at the Ballon d’Or organisers after Barcelona winger Raphinha was ranked only fifth in the 2025 edition of the award. Neymar, now 33, made his feelings clear on Instagram shortly after Monday night’s ceremony. In a blunt post, the Brazilian star described his compatriot’s final position as “a huge […] The post Neymar Slams Ballon d’Or Organisers Over Raphinha’s Fifth-Place Finish appeared first on Naija News.
