Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has expressed sadness over the death of a loved one. Naija News reports that the thespian in a post via Instagram revealed that last Sunday evening turned black for her after losing someone close to her heart. Rita Edochie also expressed appreciation to everyone who had reached out and condoled with her over the loss. She wrote, “Last Sunday evening turned black for me. I lost a dear one so close to my heart. Even in pain, I whisper it is well with my soul. “This wasn’t seen coming. I can’t thank you all enough who…
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Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has conceded that the Super Eagles have not done enough in their campaign to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. Naija News reports that the match result leaves Nigeria’s path to the most anticipated tournament unsure. After the draw in South Africa, Nigeria remain in third place in Group C with 11 points from their eight matches played so far. To stand a chance of qualification, the Eagles must win their last two matches, against Lesotho and the Benin Republic, and also hope for favourable outcomes…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s government of Kano State has declared tomorrow, Friday, September 12, 2025, equivalent to the 19th of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH, a public holiday to mark this year’s Maulud Nabiyy. Naija News reports that the holiday is meant for Muslims to commemorate the birth of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, called on residents to celebrate peacefully and uphold the Prophet’s teachings. “The State Government urges residents to take advantage of this blessed occasion to offer special prayers for peace, prosperity, and the…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, has lost an elder brother, Aminu Pate. Naija News learnt that a statement issued by the Media and Publicity Officer of the Zazzau Emirate Council, Malam Abdullahi Kwarbai, disclosed that Pate died in the late hours of Wednesday. Kwarbai said that Abbas’ brother died after a protracted illness at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital(ABUTH), Zaria. He said that the deceased is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Kwarbai said the deceased was also a retired civil servant who had risen to the rank of Director of Personnel Management and…
The Benue State House of Assembly has announced a significant shake-up in its leadership, dissolving its former principal officers and appointing new lawmakers to strategic positions. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 11, 2025, by the Press Secretary to the Speaker, Zape Michael Upaa, the Assembly confirmed that Thomas Dugeri has emerged as the new Majority Leader, while Abraham Jabi takes over as Deputy Majority Leader. Other appointments include Cyril Ikong as Majority Chief Whip and Simon Gabo as Deputy Majority Whip. On the minority bench, the Assembly named Abu Umoro as the new Minority Leader, with Cephase Dyako…
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed speculations linking him to the chairmanship of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA). Speaking via a post shared on 𝕏 on Thursday, Fani-Kayode stated that he has no interest in football or leading the NFA. He described the report as fake news, adding that any report suggesting he was in the race or had withdrawn in support of another candidate was false and should be disregarded. The former minister asserted that he is not a footballer and has no interest in the NFA chairman’s identity. He said, “It has been brought to my attention…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has slammed the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his comment on President Bola Tinubu‘s borrowings. Naija News reports that Peter Obi had recently urged accountants to confront the Tinubu-led Federal Government over what he called “reckless borrowings”. However, Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Thursday titled ‘Peter Obi’s Borrowing Hypocrisy: Physician, Heal Thyself’, berated the former Governor of Anambra state’s criticism of Tinubu’s borrowings. Oladejo maintained that borrowing under the administration of President Tinubu is intended to fund development through the building of critical infrastructure.…
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has revealed why she is uncomfortable with being tagged as the “Queen of Afrobeats”. Naija News reports that the musician, during an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro, opined that there are a lot of other female artists who also deserve the title. The ’eminado’ crooner emphasised that while she appreciates fans dubbing her the “Queen of Afrobeats,” she does not like the tag because it comes with a lot of responsibilities. She said, “Yeah, they call me the Queen of Afrobeats, but there are a lot of us that are Queens. “Personally, I don’t like that…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of the 2025 June/July National Business Certificate and National Technical Certificate (NBC/NTC) examinations. Naija News reports that the release of the results was confirmed on Thursday by the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed. Speaking at the ceremony at NABTEB’s Annex Office in Abuja, Mohammed noted that a total of 92,875 candidates registered for the examinations across 1,892 centres nationwide, marking a 37.08% increase in enrolment and a 10.77% rise in the number of centres compared to 2024. He said 61,104 (68.18%) of the…
One of the arrested commanders of the Ansaru terrorist organisation, Mahmud Usman, has been sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment. Naija News reports that Usman was sentenced to jail on Thursday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, however, ordered the defendant to be remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) pending his trial for thirty-one other charges preferred against him by the service. The Ansaru commander had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal mining activities which enabled him to acquire arms for terrorism and kidnapping purposes. In…
