The Anambra State Police Command has arrested members of a criminal gang involved in a recent attack on the convoy of the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige. In the ensuing gun battle, two suspects were killed, and several others escaped with injuries. The police described the operation as a significant breakthrough […] The post Police Arrest Members Of Criminal Gang Linked To Attack On Ngige’s Convoy appeared first on Naija News.
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The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has returned to school and is set to study Law (Common Law and Sharia). According to the admission letter trending on social media, the former Central Bank Governor is set to study at the Northwest University, Kano. Naija News reports that Sanusi was granted special consideration and would […] The post Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Returns To School (Photo) appeared first on Naija News.
Atletico Madrid have turned their attention to Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes following their decision to sell Conor Gallagher to Tottenham in the January transfer window. Marca reports the Spanish side have identified the 24-year-old Brazilian international as a key transfer target as they reshape their midfield. Wolves could also be set to lose another senior […] The post Transfer Updates: Joao Gomes, En-Nesyri, Paquetá, Souza, Malen, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, has failed to resume plenary on Thursday, January 15, 2026, a week after adjourning its last sitting. In its first sitting of 2026, held on January 8, the House initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, […] The post Rivers Assembly Fails To Resume Plenary After Impeachment Proceedings appeared first on Naija News.
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Oyegun, has warned that Nigeria’s very existence is under threat, declaring that urgent collective action is required to rescue the country. Oyegun spoke on Thursday in Benin City, Edo State, at an event where veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, formally joined the African Democratic Congress […] The post Nigeria’s Existence Under Threat — Oyegun Says As Dele Momodu Joins ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits reportedly killed an Islamic cleric in Layin Danauta, Kuyello Ward, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Wednesday, plunging the community into mourning. Residents identified the victim as Bello Abubakar, an assistant Imam at the Jama’atul Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (IZALA) mosque in the area. According to […] The post Tension As Bandits Kill Islamic Cleric In Kaduna appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw criminal defamation charges levelled against her. Naija News reports that the High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has struck out the case on Thursday. Speaking to newsmen, the senator said the development vindicated her position and reaffirmed […] The post Akpoti-Uduaghan Reacts As FG Withdraws Suit Against Her appeared first on Naija News.
An Abuja High Court on Thursday, January 15, struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal Government against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively bringing to an end a high-profile legal battle that generated nationwide controversy. Court documents revealed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed […] The post JUST IN: Court Strikes Out FG’s Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha appeared first on Naija News.
The Instagram account of Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has gone offline following a fierce backlash from Nigerian fans after the Super Eagles’ dramatic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final loss to Morocco. Laryea was at the centre of attention after officiating the high-stakes clash, which ended 0-0 after extra time before Morocco edged Nigeria […] The post AFCON Fallout: Ghanaian Referee Daniel Nii Laryea’s Instagram Page Disappears Amid Attacks From Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Anu Adeleke, the alleged daughter of singer Davido, has formally asked for a DNA test to confirm her identity. Naija News reports that she made the request public on her Instagram page on Thursday, sharing a photo of herself along with a message about starting school after the holidays and entering her teenage years. In […] The post Davido’s Alleged Daughter, Anu Adeleke Requests DNA Test To Establish Identity appeared first on Naija News.
