The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent of allegations of ₦110 billion fraud until proven guilty by the court of law. Naija News recalls that Bello, alongside two officials of the Kogi State government, Abdulsalami Hudu and Umar Oricha, is facing a 16-count […] The post ‘Yahaya Bello Is Innocent Until Proven Guilty’ – EFCC Clarifies Stance On ₦110 Billion Fraud appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has condemned what he described as suffocating taxation policies under President Bola Tinubu, arguing that revenue generation must not come at the expense of citizens’ well‑being. George also criticised contributions solicited for the private library of the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, calling the […] The post Bode George Condemns ‘Suffocating’ Tax Regime appeared first on Naija News.
The Director-General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Phillip Shaibu, has accused the Federal Government of consistently sidelining the institute from national sports funding, despite what he described as the highest budgetary allocations the sports sector has ever received. Naija News reports that Shaibu made the allegation on Monday, January 5, while speaking on […] The post ‘NIS Abandoned For Decades’ – Shaibu Asks FG To Probe Ex-Sports Ministers appeared first on Naija News.
The newly appointed Commandant of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG), AIG Muhammad Dalijan (retd.), has declared that he has “no excuse” to fail in tackling banditry and other criminal activities in the state, following the provision of modern security equipment by Governor Dauda Lawal. Naija News reports that Dalijan made the pledge while receiving […] The post ‘No Excuse To Fail’- Zamfara CPG Commandant Vows To Crush Banditry appeared first on Naija News.
One of the Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram explosives in Borno State has been identified as Lance Corporal Alhaji Mal Idris Alkali Musa, a Special Forces infantry soldier who was married just eight months ago, SaharaReporters has learned. A tribute circulated by a colleague and obtained by SaharaReporters described the late soldier as “a […] The post Soldier Who Married Eight Months Ago Killed By Boko Haram Explosives appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian TikToker and online streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, Peller, has expressed regret over his inability to speak fluent English, revealing plans to return to school to improve himself academically. Naija News reports that Peller made the disclosure during a recent live-stream session with fellow content creator, Enzo, in a conversation that has since gone viral […] The post ‘I Dey Go University Soon’ – Tiktoker Peller Plans School Return, Reveals ‘Course Of Choice’ appeared first on Naija News.
Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Barrister Ibrahim Kashim, has dismissed allegations that he was involved in fraudulent acts. He also denied claims that he was tried by any institution of government, audit report or penal inquiry while in office as the SSG before his resignation. He challenged the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala […] The post I Was Never Indicted For Fraud – Ex-Bauchi SSG Fires Back At Gov Bala Mohammed appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), has strongly condemned the recent attacks that claimed the lives of 42 innocent citizens, burned down the Kasuwan‑Daji market, and razed the Catholic Mission House in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas of Niger State. In a statement personally signed by him and […] The post Senate Finance Committee Chairman Condemns Niger Attacks appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has urged Nigeria to approach their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 meeting with Mozambique with caution, insisting that the knockout stage leaves no room for complacency. Nigeria will face Mozambique on Monday night with a place in the quarter-finals of the AFCON at stake. While the […] The post AFCON 2025: Sunday Oliseh Tells Super Eagles What To Do Against Mozambique appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Jamiu Azeez has spoken out after facing criticism over reports that he converted from Islam to Christianity. Naija News reports that the controversy begun after a video showing him at a church service in a white outfit circulated online. The video quickly spread, prompting questions from some members of the Muslim […] The post I Can Practise Any Religion I Want – Jamiu Azeez Reacts To Backlash Over Alleged Conversion From Islam To Christianity appeared first on Naija News.
