Amid claims of the United States (US) dominance over Venezuela after a dramatic military operation, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has forcefully rejected assertions that her country has been ‘subjugated’ by foreign power. Standing at a sombre ceremony on Thursday, January 8, honouring the 100 Venezuelans her government says were killed during the January 3 US […] The post ‘Venezuela Won’t Bow To Washington’ – Interim President Rodriguez Rejects US Control Narrative appeared first on Naija News.
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Hip‑hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid for a presidential pardon has hit a wall. Naija News learnt that the 56‑year‑old music executive, currently serving a multi‑year prison sentence on prostitution‑related convictions, reportedly wrote to US President Donald Trump seeking clemency, but the president has made it clear he has no plans to grant the request. […] The post ‘No Mercy For Diddy’s Clemency Bid’ – President Trump Declines Pardon Request For Hip-hop Star appeared first on Naija News.
The Kano State House of Assembly has openly endorsed the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warning that the party’s deepening leadership crisis and multiple court cases could endanger his mandate. The lawmakers said remaining on the NNPP platform had become a political risk not only for […] The post Kano Assembly Backs Yusuf’s Planned Defection, Says NNPP Crisis Dangerous To Govs’ Mandate appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected claims that the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is being influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, vehemently denied any political interference, emphasising that the […] The post Rivers Lawmaker Speaks On Wike’s Involvement In Planned Fubara’s Impeachment appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly addressed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as “madam” in an official letter amid ongoing impeachment proceedings against him. On Thursday, the Rivers State lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara, following a motion moved by Major Jack, the leader of the House. The motion, which was based on charges of gross […] The post Rivers Assembly Addresses Governor Fubara As “Madam” In Impeachment Notice appeared first on Naija News.
The fuel supply arrangement between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and 20 major petroleum marketers, under which the parties had agreed to offtake 600 million litres of petrol monthly, has collapsed due to pricing disagreements. The deal, which was initially seen as a strategy to stabilise domestic fuel supply, was reached in October 2025 but lasted only […] The post Dangote Refinery’s Petrol Deal Collapses Over Price Dispute appeared first on Naija News.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Delta State during the 2023 elections, Deacon Kawhariebie Pela, has led a significant mass defection of key party figures and supporters from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The event, held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Orchid […] The post Delta LP Governorship Candidate, Pela Leads Mass Defection To ADC appeared first on Naija News.
The political crisis in Rivers State intensified on Thursday as the Rivers State House of Assembly commenced fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, issuing them a seven-day notice to respond to allegations of gross misconduct. At a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the House stated […] The post ‘Let Them Have Their Field Day’ – Rivers Govt Official React To Impeachment Move Against Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
The spokesperson for the Rivers State House of Assembly, Enemi George, has reiterated that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu will continue, dismissing suggestions for a political solution. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, George clarified that the ongoing process was based on legal grounds and […] The post ‘Tinubu Was Insulted’ – Rivers Assembly Rejects Political Solution For Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, has responded to speculation about Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s potential defection from the party, describing the NNPP as one of the most legally structured and legitimate political parties in the country. Naija News reports that Dungurawa warned the governor against leaving the […] The post Gov Yusuf: ‘If He Is Defecting Because Of Huge Money Sent To Govs, Then Its A Shame’ – Dungurawa appeared first on Naija News.
