Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has vowed to lead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the South-West. Ambode made the pledge in Badagry, Lagos, during a sensitisation programme on Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration. Speaking through the Director-General of the Tinubu-Ambo Support Group, Seyi Bamigbade, he urged residents to register and collect their PVCs ahead of the general elections. The former governor said President Tinubu had laid a strong foundation for Nigeria’s growth and deserved a second term to consolidate on the achievements recorded so far. “President Bola Tinubu has proven his capacity to lead this country with…
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The race for Africa’s spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering a decisive stage, and while some traditional heavyweights are cruising, others are staring at the possibility of heartbreak. Egypt and Morocco look almost certain to be on the plane to the United States, Mexico, and Canada, but Nigeria’s Super Eagles find themselves in a perilous position with just four rounds of the World Cup qualifiers left. Group A Egypt have taken firm control of Group A, holding a five-point lead over Burkina Faso. With upcoming clashes against Ethiopia and Djibouti, two victories could all but confirm their…
The death of Raji Samad Adetola, popularly known as Sanku, has continued to stir reactions on social media amid rumours on his lifestyle before his passing. The skit maker lost his life in a car accident on Monday, September 1, a development that shocked fans and colleagues across the country. Soon after the news broke, rumours began to circulate that the entertainer was involved in ritual practices to grow his career. In response, his mother released a video where she dismissed the allegations. She explained that her late son relied only on her prayers and never turned to any form…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abdulmumin Jibrin, has refused to rule out the possibility that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, may still join the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Wednesday during a Channels Television interview, Jibrin stated that Kwankwaso has always maintained that his doors are always open to political discussions. Naija News reports that the Kano lawmaker hinted that the possibility of the former NNPP presidential candidate teaming up with President Bola Tinubu in the APC is very much open. “As far as that [joining APC] is concerned,…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 5,936 suspects linked to different crimes and the recovery of 360 prohibited firearms along with 5,952 rounds of live ammunition in recent operations across the country. Naija News reports that the arrests cut across offences such as armed robbery, kidnapping, homicide, unlawful possession of firearms, sexual crimes, cultism, and other criminal activities. According to details shared at a press briefing in Abuja on August 3, 2025, detectives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) carried out coordinated operations that led to several breakthroughs. One of the cases involved the arrest of a…
The Federal Government has introduced a new secondary school curriculum that integrates modern skills such as journalism, programming, artificial intelligence (AI), and fact-checking into core learning for Nigerian students. Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, disclosed the details on Tuesday while sharing excerpts from the yet-to-be-released document. According to him, the new curriculum is designed to equip Nigerian students with “practical skills in communication, technology, and critical thinking that meet the demands of the 21st century.” Journalism, Coding, AI In Classrooms Under the plan, journalism will now be taught as part of English Language…
A 21-year-old mother of two, identified simply as Lilian, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for stabbing her 34-year-old partner to death during a domestic dispute at Ijanpa Road axis of the state. Naija News reports that the state police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest in a post via his 𝕏 handle on Wednesday. Edafe said Lilian had been cohabiting with the deceased since the relationship began when she was 17. According to him, the suspect, during interrogation, admitted to stabbing her partner in the chest during an argument that turned violent. He said, “She claimed…
At least 29 people have been confirmed dead in a boat accident that occurred on Tuesday in Gausawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Naija News learnt that the tragic incident happened around 11:30 a.m. when a boat conveying 90 passengers, including women and children, capsized while heading to Dugga community for a condolence visit. The boat reportedly collided with a tree stump after being overloaded. A source in the Ministry of Transport, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told journalists that none of the passengers was wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident. “The…
Former France international Wissam Ben Yedder has been found guilty of psychological violence against his estranged wife and ordered to pay a fine of €90,000. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday in France, though, Wissam Ben Yedder, 35, who once starred for Monaco and Sevilla, was not present in court. His lawyer, Marie Roumiantseva, confirmed that Ben Yedder intends to appeal the ruling. According to the judgment, the fine includes €60,000 to be split evenly between damages to his wife and legal costs. Note that the couple, who are currently in the process of divorcing, have been locked in a…
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has publicly rebuked a fan account on 𝕏 for mocking two of his former teammates, insisting that new signings should be celebrated without belittling those who have left. The incident unfolded after @AnfieldEdition, a popular independent fan account with over 500,000 followers, posted a black-and-white collage of Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz alongside coloured photos of Liverpool’s record-breaking summer signings, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. The caption read: “Name a bigger upgrade in footballing history.” Salah took to the comment section and wrote, “How about we celebrate the great signings without disrespecting the PL champions?” Liverpool’s…
