The Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned the reduction of prison sentences for capital offences. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, Oshiomhole argued that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. He asserted that it was unacceptable for judges to substitute […] The post It Is Unacceptable – Oshiomhole Blows Hot, Blasts Judges For Reducing Death Sentences Of Capital Offenders appeared first on Naija News.
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The Edo State Government has stepped up its campaign against illegal drugs, arresting seven individuals in a series of coordinated raids across Uromi, Ubiaja, and Auchi in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts. The suspects, three men, four women, including a breastfeeding mother, were presented to the public in Benin City by the Edo […] The post Edo State Cracks Down On Drug Dealers, Arrests Suspects Including Breastfeeding Mother appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government on Thursday confirmed that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is safe and has departed Guinea-Bissau, hours after the country’s government was toppled in a military coup. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Abuja. “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe […] The post ‘Goodluck Jonathan Is Very Safe And Out Of Guinea-Bissau’ – FG appeared first on Naija News.
Former Anambra State Governor, Dr Chris Ngige’s convoy came under heavy attack on the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area. Naija News reports that the incident was made known by his media aide through a statement shared with reporters. According to the report, Ngige was not travelling with the convoy when the gunmen […] The post Three Shot As Gunmen Attack Former Anambra Governor’s Convoy appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to leave Guinea-Bissau soon as political instability worsens. This is following the coup attempt that has plunged the West African nation into renewed uncertainty. According to SaharaReporters, Jonathan, who was in the country as part of a joint election observer mission, is currently under the protection of the […] The post Goodluck Jonathan Under Military Protection, Set To Depart Guinea-Bissau appeared first on Naija News.
The Kebbi State Government on Wednesday disclosed how Governor Nasir Idris swung into action to secure the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted from Maga. Naija News recalls that students of Government Girls Community Secondary School, Maga, were kidnapped on November 17, 2025. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Yakubu, said the abduction “sent shockwaves […] The post Kebbi Govt Narrates Governor Idris’ Role In Schoolgirls’ Rescue appeared first on Naija News.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has confirmed that a total of 11,566 Police officers attached to private citizens across the country have been recalled. The IGP gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police officers in Abuja. Egbetokun added that the withdrawn personnel would be redeployed to various […] The post IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Policemen From VIPs appeared first on Naija News.
Guinea-Bissau’s military has appointed the army chief of staff, General Horta N’Tam, to lead the country for one year. Naija News reports that this comes after soldiers took control of the government, arrested the president, and stopped the release of election results. The takeover followed a tense day marked by heavy gunfire around the presidential […] The post Military Appoints New Leader In Guinea-Bissau After Arresting President appeared first on Naija News.
Bandit terrorists have abducted 24 people, including a pregnant woman in yet another deadly attack on Niger State. It was gathered that the gunmen also mutilated a blind resident in separate attacks within the same local government area. According to Vanguard, the latest incident occurred on Wednesday in Palaita community, Erena Local Government Area, where armed men […] The post BREAKING: Bandits Abduct 24 In Fresh Niger State Attack appeared first on Naija News.
Paris Saint-Germain appear to be warming again to the idea of signing Victor Osimhen after manager Luis Enrique quietly shifted from his earlier hardline stance on the Nigerian striker. For much of the year, Enrique was believed to be unconvinced about bringing Osimhen into the dressing room, with worries over his temperament said to be […] The post Enrique Reopens Osimhen Talks As PSG Plot Major Summer Move appeared first on Naija News.
