Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have reportedly lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. According to Arise News, the 21-month-old passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. Naija News reports that in February 2025, the author told The Guardian UK she kept the birth […] The post Chimamanda Adichie Loses 21-Month-Old Son appeared first on Naija News.
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The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, accusing them of gross misconduct and a series of constitutional breaches. Naija News reports that the tension gripped the River State legislature as lawmakers read out formal allegations against both the governor and his deputy […] The post [Just In] Impeachment: Allegations Leveled Against Fubara, Deputy By Rivers Assembly Emerge appeared first on Naija News.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has authenticated the Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) result of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo. According to The Cable, the development comes amid lingering public scrutiny of the minister’s academic records, which have been repeatedly questioned on social media and in press statements. In December 2025, the Centre […] The post WAEC Authenticates Interior Minister Tunji‑Ojo’s WASSCE Result appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of trying to upstage President Bola Tinubu through his recent political activities in Rivers State. Naija News reports that Abati, during Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, slammed Wike over claims of leading a rainbow coalition in Rivers State, […] The post ‘Wike’s Embarrassment To Tinubu Does Not Amount To Help, He Is Trying To Upstage Him’ – Abati appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian TikToker Amadou Elizabeth, known online as Jarvis, has spoken about her mother’s worsening health and her fear of how social media users may react if the situation becomes public. Naija News reports that the content creator shared her concerns in an emotional video posted on Instagram on Wednesday. She said she has been […] The post My Mum Is Battling An Ailment Money Can’t Solve – Tiktoker Jarvis Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has brought forward its resumption date and will reconvene plenary today, earlier than the previously scheduled date of January 26. The sudden return comes amid a deepening political struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Naija News understands […] The post Rivers Lawmakers Return Early As Tensions Escalate Between Fubara, Wike appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. More to come… The post BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Moves Against Governor Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has voided the sale of staff quarters belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to private individuals. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the decision to exclude all FAAN properties located within and […] The post Tinubu Government Revokes Sale Of FAAN Staff Quarters appeared first on Naija News.
United States President Donald Trump has invited his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, to the White House, just days after issuing threats of military action against him over alleged drug trafficking activities. Naija News understands that the invitation followed the first phone conversation between both leaders since Trump assumed office in January. Tensions between Washington and […] The post Trump Invites Colombia’s President Petro To White House Days After Military Threat appeared first on Naija News.
Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has reaffirmed his strong personal and political ties with the party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, despite the latter’s recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an interview with Trust TV, Baba-Ahmed dismissed speculations of a rift between the two, revealing that […] The post Datti Baba-Ahmed Speaks On Relationship With Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
