The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has responded to an open letter by Amnesty International urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the long-running case of Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian who has spent more than 20 years on death row in Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued in Abuja, the commission said the Amnesty letter, […] The post NIDCOM Sets Record Straight On Nigerian Facing Death Row In Saudi Arabia appeared first on Naija News.
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Retired Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has officially received his Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) certificate from President Bola Tinubu, following the national honours conferred on members of Nigeria’s senior men’s football team. Naija News reports that Troost-Ekong confirmed the receipt of the certificate on Tuesday via his verified 𝕏 handle, […] The post AFCON: President Tinubu Formally Confers MFR On Troost-Ekong appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles of Nigeria have opened talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over bonus payments at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pressing for an improved package following the recent increase in tournament prize money. Sources familiar with the discussions told SCORENigeria that the federation has tabled a performance-based bonus structure, with payments […] The post Super Eagles Push For Improved AFCON Bonuses As Osimhen Faces Scrutiny Ahead Of Tanzania Clash appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has promised that his administration will not introduce new taxes. Speaking in a media chat with newsmen, Makinde asserted that the state has gone over six years without adding any tax. He explained that his government is focused on bringing more people into the existing tax net. He […] The post Why I Will Not Introduce New Taxes – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Naija News.
Two senators from Rivers State, who are believed to be loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting lawmakers are Sen. Onyesoh Alwell, representing Rivers East Senatorial District and Sen. Barry Mpigi, representing Rivers South East […] The post Two Rivers State Senators Dump PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
Christmas is traditionally a season of light, warmth, renewal, and collective hope. In Edo State, particularly in Benin City, this Christmas has arrived cloaked in darkness, both physical and moral. Streets that should glow with festive brilliance are subdued. Public buildings that ought to symbolise order and functionality stand in oppressive gloom. Offices that once […] The post Okpebholo’s Dark Christmas In Edo – By Daniel A. Noah Osa-Ogbegie, Esq. appeared first on Naija News.
Six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State on Tuesday, announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers who defected blamed the leadership challenges in the PDP for their decision. They argued that the instability in the PDP has made it difficult to represent their […] The post 6 House Of Reps Members From Rivers State Defect From PDP To APC (Full List) appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer cum filmmaker, Dare Fasasi, better known as ‘Baba Dee’, has frowned at the deep-rooted corruption and mismanagement in Nigeria’s public systems, citing his recent experience with the Lagos train service. Naija News reports that Dare, in a post on Instagram, said he had to abandon his car to use the train while in Lagos […] The post ‘This Is Daylight Robbery Dressed As Public Service’ – Baba Dee Fumes Over Corruption At Lagos Train System appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP, in violation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive withdrawing policemen from VIP protection duties. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest took place on December 17, at about 9:30 a.m., while the officers were reportedly on escort […] The post Military Arrests Policemen On VIP Escort Duty appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed not to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde took a swipe at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, stating that others should be allowed to freely […] The post Wike: Why I Won’t Support Tinubu In 2027 – Makinde (Video) appeared first on Naija News.
