A total of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) have been promoted to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents (DSPs) following the approval by the Police Service Commission (PSC). However, the elevation of 176 ASPs was declined by the Commission for various reasons. According to a statement from the PSC on Wednesday, those whose promotions were declined were found to have retired from service, and another three were suspected to have died. Naija News reports that the decisions were taken at the first plenary meeting of the 6th Board of the commission, which was presided over by the PSC Chairman,…
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Former Governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, stated that late former President Muhammadu Buhari did not show any sign of being unwell during their last meeting. Naija News reports that Akande made this known on Wednesday in Kaduna State during a condolence visit to the family of the late president. The pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led a delegation of political associates to the Buhari residence, where he expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former president. The elder statesman described the late Buhari as “an angel in human flesh” and a patriotic leader whose…
The Benue State House of Assembly has turned down the nomination of Timothy Ornguga as a Commissioner for the state. Naija News understands that he was rejected after former students accused him of mistreating them during his time as a lecturer at Benue State University. Allegations included dehumanisation, academic victimisation, and psychological abuse. Ornguga and another nominee, James Dwen, failed the screening process because the assembly found their explanations to the petitions unsatisfactory. The lawmakers have requested Governor Hyacinth Alia to propose two new candidates to fill the vacant positions. Six other nominees were approved for commissioner roles. They are…
Fluminense’s veteran goalkeeper, Fabio, has written his name into football history after becoming the player with the most competitive appearances in men’s football. The 44-year-old set the milestone on Tuesday night at the iconic Maracanã, where he featured in Fluminense’s 2-0 Copa Sudamericana victory over Colombia’s América de Cali. The outing marked his 1,391st competitive match, moving him past England legend Peter Shilton’s long-standing record. Fabio had equalled Shilton’s tally of 1,390 on Saturday, but with Tuesday’s appearance, the Brazilian officially pulled clear. While neither FIFA nor CONMEBOL has yet confirmed the record, Fluminense and major Brazilian outlets hailed the…
The presidency has reacted to claims that the Nigerian delegation is not actively engaging at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9). This follows social media posts showing an empty and unmanned booth labelled ‘NIGERIA’ at the ongoing conference. However, a statement made available to Naija News on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the trending narrative about the empty booth is a total misrepresentation of Nigeria’s mission and activities at the conference. He said many people, particularly on social media, have been sharing the trending picture…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has mocked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying its incompetence has followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Japan. Naija News reports that President Tinubu is currently in Japan to attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). In a post on X, Idris Ayodeji Bello, had expressed concerns over unmanned booth meant for Nigeria at a trade expo in the conference. He wrote: “I hate to show negative things about Nigeria but it is sad that Nigeria is the only unmanned booth at TICAD9 in Japan. Upon all the folks who…
The Coalition for Justice and Democracy (CJD) has accused the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of orchestrating a campaign of calumny against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement on Wednesday and signed by its president, Comrade Raymond Aighona, the coalition alleged that Fubara was also behind the circulation of a document on social media which falsely accused the Sole Administrator of Rivers, Ibok-Eket Ibas, of mismanaging half a trillion naira and inflating contracts under the guise of funding President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. According to Daily Nigerian, the group dismissed the allegations as “baseless blackmail.” It insisted that…
Super Eagles B coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed that he was criticised for selecting midfielder Alex Young Oyowah in Nigeria’s squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in the Ivory Coast. Naija News reports that Eric Chelle and his Home-based Super Eagles players bowed out of the 2024 CHAN on Tuesday despite a 2-0 win over Congo in their final Group D fixture, with goals from Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi sealing the victory. Oyowah, who was named Man of the Match, emerged as one of the few bright sparks of the campaign. Speaking after the game, Chelle revealed…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised an alarm over the alleged emasculation of the Nigerian democratic space by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said this is currently playing out in the conduct of the bye-elections in various states of the country with particular reference to that of Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of in Zamfara State. The opposition party claimed that available reports reveal that the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency Bye Election held on Saturday, 16th August 2025 was marred by massive intimidation,…
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has stated that only God and Nigerians will decide the fate of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, in the 2027 presidential race and not political rivals. Naija News reports that Wike has said Amaechi’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Amaechi, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition, is determined to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 poll. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, Wike, a former Rivers State Governor, said Nigerians won’t give Amaechi a chance…