Proceedings in the trial of suspects linked to the 2025 Yelwata killings were on Tuesday stalled after one of the defendants slumped in court. The nine defendants, Ardo Lawal Mohammed Dono, Ardo Muhammadu Saidu, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, Yakubu Adamu, Musa Mohammed, Abubakar Adamu, Shaibu Ibrahim, Sale Mohammed and Bako Jibrin, are facing a 57-count charge […] The post Trial Of Yelwata Killings Suspects Halted As Defendant Collapses In Court appeared first on Naija News.
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The Palestinian Football Association has urged world football to sanction Israel after a FIFA report found “multiple breaches” of anti-discrimination rules by the Israeli Football Association. Speaking in Al-Bireh earlier today, March 24, PFA president Jibril Rajoub said efforts to push for Israel’s exclusion from international football bodies would continue. “We maintain our right and […] The post Palestinian FA Calls For Israel Ban After FIFA Finds ‘Multiple Breaches’ appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday arraigned a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged severance pay fraud and suspicious foreign currency deposits. El-Rufai was docked alongside his co-defendant, Joel Adoga, on 10 counts bordering on alleged violations of Nigeria’s […] The post Full List Of Charges Filed By ICPC Against Ex-Gov, El-Rufai appeared first on Naija News.
Arsenal are bracing for a significant setback as Eberechi Eze looks set to miss around a month of action due to a calf injury. Eberechi Eze, 27, sustained the injury during last week’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen. He has already missed Sunday’s Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City and withdrawn from the latest England squad. […] The post Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze Faces Month-Long Absence appeared first on Naija News.
Liverpool FC manager Arne Slot has conceded that an early injury to Victor Osimhen played a key role in his side’s dominant win over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool swept to a 4-0 win on the night, sealing a 4-1 aggregate triumph to book their place in the quarter-finals. Osimhen picked up an […] The post UCL: Arne Slot Admits Osimhen Injury Shifted Momentum In Favour Of Liverpool appeared first on Naija News.
Argentine football icon, Lionel Messi has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in football’s exclusive 900-goal club, though the milestone arrived on a night that ended in disappointment for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi reached the landmark during Wednesday’s CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with Nashville SC at Chase Stadium. He needed just seven minutes to make his mark in […] The post Lionel Messi Joins Ronaldo In 900-Goal Club But Inter Miami Bow Out appeared first on Naija News.
Former Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency lawmaker, Danjuma Usman Shiddi, has officially quit the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that the former lawmaker cited doubts about the political climate and its impact on his career and constituents. Shiddi submitted a resignation letter on March 18, 2026, to the chairman of Puje Ward in Wukari Local […] The post Former Federal Lawmaker Dumps ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Two of the three foreign laboratories authorised by the Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State have declined to conduct the paternity tests on late singer Mohbad’s son, Liam. Naija News recalls that the Magistrate Court had approved three laboratories in the United States and the United Kingdom for DNA tests on […] The post UK Laboratories Reject Paternity Test On Mohbad’s Son, Liam appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to make the nation’s capital look like other major capital cities around the world. Wike made the promise while speaking at the European Union Complex in Abuja during the Saint Patrick’s Day Reception and the official opening of the new Ireland Embassy on […] The post My Face Might Not Be Liked By People, But I Don’t Mind – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has stated that he will continue to defend himself against allegations of financial misconduct. Naija News reports that the former minister of Justice said he remains confident in his actions during his time in office. Malami made the remarks in an interview conducted shortly after regaining his freedom. […] The post My Rights Were Violated, I’ll Defend Myself – Malami appeared first on Naija News.
