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.
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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.
The three siblings who died in a fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, were on Wednesday buried in their hometown of Uzoakwa community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The victims, Steve Omatu (40), Casmir Omatu (39), and Collins Omatu (37), lost their lives on December […] The post Three Siblings Killed In Lagos Fire Laid To Rest In Anambra appeared first on Naija News.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has raised the alarm that bandits are relocating in large numbers from Sokoto State to Benue State following the Christmas Day airstrikes reportedly carried out with support from the United States. Aondoakaa made the disclosure on Thursday during an interview on Arise […] The post Bandits Flee Sokoto, Overrun Benue Communities After US Airstrikes — Aondoakaa appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for improved welfare packages for the nation’s security forces. Naija News reports that the call was made in a statement on Thursday by the PDP National Chairman, Kabiru Taminu Turaki, on the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. According to him, several members of the Armed […] The post PDP Demands Better Pay For Security Forces appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria and Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo believes the Super Eagles will respond positively to their semi-final heartbreak by defeating Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place match on Saturday. Nigeria were sent crashing out of the tournament on Wednesday night after losing 4-2 on penalties to hosts Morocco following a goalless […] The post Odion Ighalo Backs Super Eagles To Beat Egypt As Fredericks Tips Morocco For AFCON Title appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has reiterated that it does not pay ransom to secure the release of abducted persons, insisting that victims are freed through military pressure and intelligence-led operations. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, made the clarification in an interview with BBC Hausa, amid persistent public belief that ransom payments are often made to […] The post FG Insists It Does Not Pay Ransom To Free Kidnap Victims appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared her decision not to remove the tattoos on her body, even after committing herself again to her Christian faith. Naija News reports that since reconnecting with her faith, Tonto has been open about her spiritual journey, sharing videos of her prayers and speaking in tongues, showing the changes in […] The post Why I Won’t Be Removing My Tattoos Despite Giving My Life To Christ – Tonto Dikeh appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed February 16 to hear a suit seeking the deregistration of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over alleged constitutional and electoral violations. Naija News reports that the suit was instituted by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), a body comprising former […] The post Court To Hear Suit Seeking Deregistration Of ADC, Four Other Parties February 16 appeared first on Naija News.
