Renowned activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the alleged plan by the Department of State Services (DSS) to screen lawyers recently shortlisted for elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Naija News reports that the controversy follows concerns raised on Monday by senior lawyer, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro (SAN), who described the planned DSS involvement as illegal and a threat to the independence of the legal profession. Akinboro warned that allowing the secret police to screen SAN designates could amount to undermining the sanctity of the judiciary and professional…
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Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, will look to continue their perfect run at the 2025 AfroBasket when they lock horns with Senegal’s Teranga Lions in a quarter-final clash at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda, Angola at 7 p.m. later today. The West Africans, led by coach Mohammed Abdulrahman, stormed through the group stage with three straight wins to top Group B on maximum points. They opened their campaign with a 77-59 victory over Madagascar, stunned defending champions Tunisia 87-66, and wrapped up with a thrilling 99-90 triumph over Cameroon. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, Abdulrahman explained that…
The Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF), amid the political gearing up for the 2027 general election, cautioned President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) against repeating the Muslim-Muslim ticket, insisting that inclusivity is vital for Nigeria’s stability and unity. The group made the call in a statement on Tuesday signed by its leader, Dominic Alancha, where it argued that a balanced presidential ticket would strengthen national cohesion and electoral viability. Naija News recalls that Tinubu, as the APC’s candidate in 2023, chose former Borno State governor Kashim Shettima as his running mate despite nationwide criticism. Both men went…
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles ended their African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign on a high with a 2-0 victory over Congo in Dar es Salaam. After back-to-back losses to Sudan and Senegal, Eric Chelle’s side went into their final Group D clash already eliminated. Still, the Home-based Super Eagles produced their most convincing performance of the competition, with second-half goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi ensuring they left Tanzania with some pride. The intent was clear from the onset. Inside the first minute, Yusuf found space after a swift break but fired over the bar. Taiwo Abdulrafiu’s blistering runs on…
English Premier League (EPL) side, Newcastle United, has dismissed claims by striker Alexander Isak that the club reneged on promises regarding his future, insisting no agreement was ever made to let him leave this summer. Naija News reports that the Swede had taken to Instagram on Tuesday night to voice his frustration, alleging that the Magpies broke their word amid Liverpool’s failed attempt to lure him to Anfield. Isak stressed that trust has been lost due to the broken promises and hence his relationship with the club cannot continue. “I’ve kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken.…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, alongside one of his loyalists, Kunle Folarin, over allegations of anti-party misconduct. Naija News reports that the party’s Director of Publicity, Nuberu Olufemi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists after the State Working Committee (SWC) meeting held in Abeokuta. The meeting was presided over by the state chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi. According to Olufemi, the suspension of Daniel and Folarin, both members of the APC from Ward 4 and Ward 6 in…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected its inclusion in the Federal Government’s newly launched Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund, describing the move as an attempt to “conscript the union as guarantor of loans it knows nothing about.” This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive Council meeting held at Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, and signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, on Tuesday. ASUU maintained that rather than introduce loan schemes, the government should pay its members’ withheld salaries, which it described as more valuable to workers than loans. The communiqué read,…
The Olubadan-elect of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has promised members of the Olubadan-in-Council that his reign would be built on inclusivity and collective decision-making. Naija News reports that Ladoja gave this assurance on Tuesday while hosting the council at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, marking their first meeting with him in over two months. Appreciating the council for unanimously ratifying his candidacy as the next Olubadan, the former governor pledged to carry the chiefs along in the running of the traditional institution. He said, “I want to promise you that as Olubadan, I will run a collective and all-inclusive administration…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed that five suspects standing trial over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, terror attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, have ties to foreign terrorist fighters linked to the Al-Shabab group The DSS stated this while urging a Federal High Court in Abuja to deny bail to the five men. They warned that the suspects could abscond and their release would endanger the lives of witnesses. The defendants are Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Otuho Abubakar…
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Sagamu has directed former governor of the state and senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, to present property documents demanded by the state government in respect of his private residence, Asoludero Court, located in Sagamu GRA, as well as Conference Hotels and its annexe, also owned by him. Justice O.S. Oloyede gave the directive on Tuesday during the resumed hearing of suit No. HCS/371/2025, Otunba Justus Gbenga Daniel and Anor vs The Governor of Ogun State and Others. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on…
