Match officials in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have confirmed the receipt of outstanding indemnities for games handled earlier in the 2025-2026 campaign, easing concerns ahead of the resumption of the second stanza of the season. Referees, match commissioners and referee assessors had been owed allowances covering about 11 matchdays before the league paused […] The post NPFL Officials Receive Long-Awaited Payments Ahead Of Season Restart appeared first on Naija News.
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The Katsina State Government has defended its controversial plan to facilitate the release of 70 persons facing trial for alleged involvement in banditry, insisting the move is aimed at consolidating peace agreements reached with armed groups terrorising communities across the state. Naija News reports that the decision has sparked widespread outrage following the emergence of […] The post Katsina Govt Plans Release Of 70 Terrorists, Classifies Them As ‘Repentant Bandits’ appeared first on Naija News.
No fewer than 11 terrorist fighters have reportedly surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, as soldiers killed eight others and arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to insurgents during sustained military offensives across the state. Naija News reports that the development was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Media Information […] The post 11 Terrorists Surrender As Troops Neutralise Eight In Borno Offensive [Photos] appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) base in Fez to begin preparations for Wednesday’s semi-final showdown against hosts Morocco. The team arrived back in the ancient Moroccan city on Sunday, barely 24 hours after their quarter-final success in Marrakesh, and wasted no time settling back into routine. […] The post Super Eagles Return To Fez Ahead Of AFCON Semi-Final Against Morocco appeared first on Naija News.
Former Presidential Candidate Dumebi Kachikwu has slammed the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his inability to manage his former political godfather, Nyesom Wike. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News, Kachikwu argued that Fubara cannot complain about Wike after letting the Minister sponsor him into office. He argued that if Fubara insists that he […] The post Wike: You Already Know Who The Devil Is, You Can’t Complain – Kachikwu Dumebi Knocks Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
Emmanuella, the mother of Carter Efe’s child, has spoken out after the popular streamer claimed he had been single for over a year. Naija News reports that she shared a video on Instagram saying she never planned to discuss her private life in public but felt pushed to respond because of the way the situation […] The post Carter Efe Barred Me From Working, Communicating With My Family – Babymama Breaks Silence appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has stated that the primary cause of gridlock on Nigerian roads is the poorly positioned security checkpoints across Nigeria. Speaking via his 𝕏 account on Sunday, Obi lamented that he experienced appalling levels of traffic congestion during the festive season. He noted that the gridlock was so extreme that travellers had to abandon […] The post Police Checkpoints Primary Reason For Traffick On Nigerian Roads – Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
The Abia State Government has accused opposition politicians of trying to create a rift between Governor Alex Otti and President Bola Tinubu for political gain. In a statement on Sunday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions, Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru, the government alleged that former governors and past political office holders were […] The post Why Your Forced Enmity Between Tinubu And Otti Will Not Work – Abia Govt Warns Opposition appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained that the perceived delay in prosecuting some high-profile corruption cases is due to the time required to gather credible and admissible evidence. The Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, said arraigning politically exposed persons and suspects in major public corruption cases demands thorough investigations, especially where […] The post EFCC Explains Delay In Prosecuting High-Profile Corruption Cases appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a ₦40 billion closed-circuit television (CCTV) control centre for the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, as part of efforts to strengthen security, curb excessive speeding and prevent suicide attempts on the iconic bridge. Naija News reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, had in 2025 announced the installation of surveillance […] The post FG Inaugurates ₦40 Billion CCTV Control Centre On Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Naija News.
