Former United Nations Human Rights Adviser Uche Emelonye has advised the National Assembly to focus on eradicating crimes rather than introducing stiffer punishments. Emelonye stated this on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise News while reacting to the proposed death penalty for kidnappers by the Senate. Naija News reports that the Nigerian Senate adopted a […] The post Focus On Preventing Crime – Ex-UN Adviser Blasts Senate Over Death Penalty Proposal appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigeria has the highest number of unenforced judgments issued by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, according to new data presented by the Court’s Deputy Chief Registrar, Gaye Sowe, during the commemoration of World Human Rights Day. The figures reveal a persistent pattern of non-compliance across the region, with Nigeria leading the backlog. He said: “Nigeria […] The post Full List Of Countries Ignoring ECOWAS Court Judgments appeared first on Naija News.
Christy Akingboye, the widow of the late governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye, has demanded the immediate release of her husband’s autopsy report. She condemned what she described as “wicked, malicious and pre-emptive claims” surrounding the circumstances of his death. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Akingboye said it was […] The post Late SDP Candidate’s Widow Demands Autopsy Report appeared first on Naija News.
Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, is facing renewed calls to step down following allegations that he tampered with academic records belonging to former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji. The controversy surrounds Nnaji’s UNN degree certificate, which came under scrutiny despite earlier confirmation of its authenticity […] The post UNN VC Under Fire Over Alleged Tampering Of Ex-Minister’s Records appeared first on Naija News.
Former federal lawmakers have denied asking a federal high court in Abuja to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for allegedly failing to meet the minimum constitutional requirements for political parties. Naija News recalls that the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) had filed a suit against the ADC at the federal high court in […] The post ‘We Fully Dissociate Ourselves’ – Former Federal Lawmakers Disown Suit Against ADC appeared first on Naija News.
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has spent his third night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Naija News reports that the senior lawyer has failed to meet the bail conditions imposed by the anti-corruption agency. Malami, who is also being investigated over […] The post ‘Investigation Ongoing’ – Abubakar Malami Spends Third Day In EFCC Custody appeared first on Naija News.
Politician and publisher, Dele Momodu, has reacted to a directive by President Bola Tinubu ordering ministers and senior officials to seek approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Naija News reports that the President had stated that security lapses often occur when officers are reassigned without adequate replacement planning and expressed his desire to […] The post Did I Not Say It Was Politically Motivated? – Momodu Laments As Tinubu Issues Fresh Directive On Police Escorts appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 10th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, December 11th, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Fuji music star Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM1) has formally submitted the required genealogical data form to the Fusengbuwa ruling house, the lineage next in line to produce the Awujale of Ijebu Ode. Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, confirmed the submission to The PUNCH on Wednesday, stating that the family has […] The post Awujale: Emergency Meeting Summoned As KWAM 1 Submits Lineage Form appeared first on Naija News.
Pioneer Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Isiah Osifo, has said there is no justification for the ongoing conflict between Philip Shaibu and Marvellous Omobayo, both of whom served as deputy governors under former Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu served as Obaseki’s deputy but was impeached by the […] The post Deputy Governor: No Basis For Shaibu, Omobayo Clash — Ex-Edo ALGON Chair appeared first on Naija News.
