Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has vehemently denied recent allegations that he is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for terrorism financing and operating 46 bank accounts. In a statement issued by his Media Assistant, Mohammed Doka, Malami described the allegations, which were […] The post ‘Political Witch-hunt, Intimidation’ – Malami Addresses Reports Claiming He Operates 46 Bank Accounts appeared first on Naija News.
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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has revealed that his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party was motivated by the deepening internal crisis in the PDP and the urgent need to safeguard his political future and maintain stability in Osun State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday night, […] The post ‘I Love PDP, But Things Are Falling Apart Everyday’ – Adeleke Gives Reason For Dumping Party appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate, on Wednesday, commenced the screening of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South) following his nomination by President Bola Tinubu as a non-career ambassador. The billionaire businessman and lawmaker appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger), where he was warmly received in line with Senate tradition. […] The post Senate Screens Jimoh Ibrahim As Non-Career Ambassador appeared first on Naija News.
The United States House Appropriations Committee has restated its commitment to tackling religious persecution in Nigeria, vowing that “America will not look away as innocent lives are stolen.” The committee announced this on Wednesday via its official 𝕏 account, following an investigative mission to Nigeria led by congressional appropriators acting on President Donald Trump’s directive. […] The post ‘America Will Not Look Away As Innocent Lives Are Stolen’ – US Sends Warning To Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has set up a high-level committee to resolve the issues around the federal government debt of about ₦4 trillion owed to federal contractors. This is as the President declared that he is not happy about the situation. The position of President Tinubu was made known on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, […] The post President Tinubu Upset, Takes Action On ₦4 Trillion Debt To Federal Contractors appeared first on Naija News.
Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, the leader of the recent failed coup d’état in the Benin Republic, is reportedly hiding in neighboring Togo, according to a senior Beninese government official speaking anonymously. According to BBC, the official confirmed that the Beninese government intends to formally request Tigri’s extradition, though Togo, which is also a member of ECOWAS, […] The post Benin Republic Seeks Extradition Of Coup Leader Hiding In Togo appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and governorship aspirants in Osun state and appealed for unity and consensus-building ahead of the party’s primary on December 13. The President met with the aspirants at the State House, Abuja, on Monday night. Naija News reports that Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information […] The post Details Of Tinubu’s Meeting With Oyetola, Uzodinma, Akume, Osun APC Governorship Aspirants appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and several independent marketers have once again reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at retail outlets across Abuja. According to Daily Post, NNPCL’s filling stations in the nation’s capital have reduced petrol prices to ₦915 per litre, down from ₦920, marking a ₦5 reduction. Independent […] The post Fuel Price Drops As NNPCL, Others Slash Petrol Rates appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominee, Emmanuel Adeyemi, stirred a drama in the Senate on Wednesday after struggling to name all three senators from his home state of Ekiti. Naija News reports that Adeyemi, one of Tinubu’s three nominees from Ekiti, alongside Erelu Angela Adebayo and Olumilua Oluwayemika, stumbled over the basic question many senators considered fundamental. […] The post Drama As Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominee Stumbles Over Basic Question appeared first on Naija News.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has acknowledged that the arrival of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has placed a heavy strain on the club’s finances, admitting the record-breaking deal has affected their transfer plans and overall budget. Osimhen completed his switch from Napoli in the summer after months of negotiations, and the move instantly became the most […] The post Coach Okan Buruk Reveals Why Osimhen Is Burden On Galatasaray appeared first on Naija News.
