Operatives of the FCT Police Command have eliminated a notorious bandit, Salisu Mohammed, also known as Dogo Saleh, following an intense counter-kidnapping operation aimed at dismantling a criminal syndicate responsible for violent crimes. According to the Police, “The killing of the notorious kidnapper, whose gang primarily operates along the Kaduna–Lokoja–Enugu ...

The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has clarified recent reports suggesting that there has been interference in the squad selection process for the Super Eagles’ upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Head coach Eric Chelle recently narrowed down his extensive provisional squad to a finalized ...

The Chairman of Canadian Senate Committee on Human Rights, Salma Ataullahjan, has demanded justice for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged sexual harassment. Naija News reported that the Kogi Central Senator, on Tuesday, reported the Nigerian Senate and its President, Godswill Akpabio, to the United Nations’ Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Senator Natasha ...

The National Industrial Court has criticized Olalekan Onafeko, the suspended Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, for resorting to self-help in an attempt to reclaim his position. Naija News gathered that the industrial court clarified that it never issued an order reinstating Onafeko, contrary to reports circulating in ...

A Federal Character Commissioner from Oyo State, Adeniyi Olowofela, has stated that the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the All Progressives Congress will not hinder President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Speaking during a telephone interview with Noble FM in Ibadan, Olwofela described El-Rufai’s defection to the ...

The Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP) Caretaker Committee, Nenadi Usman, has said that Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is commendable. Naija News reports that Senator Usman, whose committee was constituted by the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and other ...

The Libyan Football Federation has announced the appointment of Senegalese tactician, Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the Libyan national football team. Aliou Cisse, who is widely respected as one of the top coaches in African football, led the Senegalese national team to victory in the Africa Cup ...

An early morning fire has engulfed the well-known Alesinloye Market in Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area, resulting in the loss of goods worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses described the scene as devastating, leaving traders and residents in shock. Reports indicate that the timely intervention of the Oyo State Fire Service, ...

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has escalated her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reporting her suspension to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and seeking international attention over what she describes as an unjust decision. Naija News reports that the Senate recently suspended the Kogi Central lawmaker, accusing her of violating parliamentary rules. ...

A former Arsenal star and France football icon, Thierry Henry, has expressed his belief that Barcelona’s Raphinha is worth mentioning as a top contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. Naija News understands that Raphinha netted two goals against Benfica on Tuesday evening, contributing to their victory in the second ...