Counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has berated the Katsina State Government over its plan to release 70 suspected bandits. In a statement issued in Abuja, Ejiofor described the move as an inversion of justice, morality and sovereignty, warning that it could worsen insecurity and fuel […] The post Ifeanyi Ejiofor Knocks Katsina Govt Over Plan To Release 70 Suspected Bandits appeared first on Naija News.
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Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has stirred fresh relationship talk after posting a video from what appeared to be a recent date on his Instagram page. Naija News reports that the 45-year-old actor, who is a divorced father of two, shared the clip with a caption that showed he may be ready to welcome love back […] The post I Will Spoil Her Silly – Bolanle Ninalowo Hints At New Love 3 Years After Divorce appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has praised the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of fallen soldiers and serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, towards the country’s unity and security. Naija News reports that Atiku, in a post on Thursday via his 𝕏 handle, said he and his family joined millions of Nigerians in solemn remembrance of military […] The post Atiku Pays Tribute To Fallen And Serving Soldiers On Armed Forces Remembrance Day appeared first on Naija News.
The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, has been suspended for four matches and fined $20,000 following incidents linked to Cameroon’s quarter-final loss to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Cameroon’s federation, FECAFOOT, confirmed on Wednesday that it had received the ruling from the disciplinary committee of CAF. While acknowledging the […] The post AFCON 2025: CAF Bans Samuel Eto’o, Fines Him $20,000 appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that his side lacked the movement and power needed to get over the line in their semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Naija News reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria bowed out on Wednesday night after a tense goalless […] The post AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle Admits Super Eagles Fell Short Against Morocco, Plays Down Future Talk appeared first on Naija News.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver its judgment on Friday, January 16, 2026, in the ongoing ₦1.35 billion fraud case involving a former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, and his son, Mustapha Lamido. Naija News reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed the development on Thursday, stating that the apex […] The post Supreme Court Set To Rule On Sule Lamido’s ₦1.35 Billion Fraud Case appeared first on Naija News.
Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has reacted after reality TV star Phyna blamed him for the breakdown of her relationship with actress Iyabo Ojo and referred to him with an insulting name, ‘Very Dirty Boy’ Naija News reports that Phyna had earlier claimed that her closeness to VeryDarkMan led to Iyabo […] The post This Is Someone I Genuinely Supported – VDM Reacts As Phyna Calls Him ‘Very Dirty Boy’ appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has directed all commercial banks, microfinance institutions and fintech platforms to begin the collection and remittance of a 7.5 per cent Value-Added Tax (VAT)on selected electronic banking service fees. The directive, which takes effect on Monday, January 19, 2026, applies to charges incurred on electronic transactions rather than the actual amount being […] The post Banks, Fintechs To Start Deduction Of 7.5% VAT Charges On Cash Transfers, USSD From Monday appeared first on Naija News.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has recalled his frequent conversations about marriage with his son, Gbolahan, saying they have the same spec for women. Naija News reports that Adeleke’s son and his wife, Damilola Adio, had their traditional wedding ceremony in Lagos State last weekend. In a video from the event that is making the […] The post ‘This Is Not Your Spec’ – Adeleke Talks About Son’s Choice Of Wife appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, Mustapha Inuwa, has alleged that one of the local government councils in the state earmarked ₦300 million in its 2026 budget to pay suspected bandits. According to the Guardian, Inuwa, who made the allegation during an interview, claimed that several councils grappling with insecurity […] The post ADC Chieftain Alleges Katsina LG Budgeted ₦300 Million To Pay Bandits appeared first on Naija News.
