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Barely two days after a deadly attack on Kasuwar Daji market in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, where over 40 people were killed and several others abducted, gunmen have launched another assault in the area. Reports obtained by Naija News on Monday (today) revealed that the latest attack targeted a Mobile Police (MOPOL) […] The post JUST IN: Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint In Niger State appeared first on Naija News.

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Bashiru, to stay away from Rivers politics. Naija News reports that his comments comes after Bashiru had knocked the APC South‑South National Vice Chairman, Hon. Victor Giadom, after Giadom described Fubara as a […] The post VIDEO: ‘Be Very Careful, Don’t Say Na Me Burn Your Hand’ – Wike Threatens APC National Secretary appeared first on Naija News.

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Real Madrid have entered the transfer race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, with the Spanish giants set to rival Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United for the 21-year-old England international, according to AS. Crystal Palace have identified Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes and Auxerre youngster Kevin Danois as potential […] The post Transfer Updates: Wharton, Vinicius Jr, Aké, Castellanos, Sterling, Others appeared first on Naija News.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Monday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New NUPRC, NMDPRA Board Chairmen, 19 Others [Ful List] appeared first on Naija News.

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Manchester United’s decision to part ways with Ruben Amorim was the culmination of mounting internal concerns over leadership, communication and tactical rigidity rather than a single poor result or disagreement in the transfer market. Naija News reports that Manchester United confirmed Ruben Amorim’s exit less than 24 hours after Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with […] The post Why Manchester United Sacked Ruben Amorim appeared first on Naija News.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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