With the countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gathering momentum, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued clear guidance to supporters on items that will not be allowed inside stadiums throughout the tournament. AFCON 2025 is scheduled to begin on December 21 in Morocco, and organisers say the restrictions are designed to […] The post CAF Releases List Of Banned Items Ahead Of AFCON 2025 Kick-off In Morocco appeared first on Naija News.
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The chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, has opined that airlines do not benefit from airfare hikes. Naija News reports that Okonkwo’s remark comes amid rising airfare in the country. Okonkwo, during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, said that despite the hike, the airline‘s profit margin is below 5%. According to him, […] The post Airlines Hikes: ‘Our Profit Margin Is Less Than 5%’ – Okonkwo appeared first on Naija News.
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has demanded the immediate recusal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from his ongoing investigation, alleging bias, personal vendetta and political persecution linked to his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress. In a strongly worded press statement issued […] The post Malami Demands EFCC Chairman’s Recusal Over ‘Bias, Vendetta’ appeared first on Naija News.
A former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has rejected comments by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji alleging that he is among the forces fuelling terrorism and banditry in the Northern region. Turji, in a video posted on Facebook, accused Bafarawa and a former governor of Zamfara State of being the “oxygen” behind the worsening […] The post Ex‑Sokoto Governor Rejects Turji’s Allegations Of Fueling Terrorism appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that it has turned itself into a weapon used by the ruling class against opposition politicians. The EFCC, in a statement on Monday, released via its 𝕏 account, clarified that it is only faithful to its mandate of fighting corruption and nothing else. The anti-graft […] The post We Are Faithful Only To The Mandate – EFCC Replies Atiku, Peter Obi, Others appeared first on Naija News.
Brendan Rodgers is poised to return to management in the Saudi Pro League, with Al Qadsiah closing in on the appointment of the former Celtic, Liverpool and Leicester City boss. The Northern Irishman is in advanced talks with the Saudi club and an agreement is expected to be finalised before the end of the week. […] The post Brendan Rodgers Set For Saudi Switch appeared first on Naija News.
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Monday deferred ruling till Thursday on the bail application filed by a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who is standing trial over an alleged ₦2.2bn contract fraud. Trial Justice Maryam Hassan adjourned for ruling after listening to arguments […] The post [JUST IN] Alleged ₦2.2 Billion Fraud: Court Reserves Ruling On Ngige’s Bail appeared first on Naija News.
An airstrike carries out by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) targeting members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State have reportedly killed an unspecified number of civilians. Speaking to Premium Times, a security source disclosed that the airstrikes were launched between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Mararaba area […] The post JUST IN: NAF Airstrikes Against ISWAP Reportedly Claims Many Civilian Lives In Borno appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Benue State, Caleb Mutfwang, is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The political adviser to the governor, Istifanus Nwansat, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Monday. He explained that the governor’s planned defection to the APC would also align with President Bola Tinubu’s political and governance trajectory […] The post Why Mutfwang Has Decided To Move To APC – Gov Aide appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Bigiano, has claimed that he wrote the hit song Dami Duro for fellow artiste, Davido, saying he was responsible for the hook of the popular track. Naija News reports that the Shayo crooner made the claim during a recent interview with content creator, Akin Abolade, where he spoke about his career, his break […] The post Bigiano Claims Authorship Of Davido’s Hit Song Dami Duro appeared first on Naija News.
