The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the collation of results from local government councils, hours after the Anambra governorship election was conducted. Naija News reports that officials of the electoral body, observers, journalists and other stakeholders gathered at the commission’s headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, around 2:10 am on Sunday. The commencement of […] The post Anambra: INEC Begin Collation Of Results (See Results From LGA) appeared first on Naija News.
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New facts have emerged regarding the dismissal of 115 officers from the Department of State Services (DSS), following internal investigations that found them guilty of offences deemed capable of undermining the integrity of the secret police. Multiple security sources who spoke to Sunday Punch revealed that the dismissed officers were implicated in offences ranging from […] The post Fresh Details Emerge On Dismissal Of 115 DSS Officers appeared first on Naija News.
Two American lawmakers, Riley Moore and Ted Cruz, have issued stern warnings to Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to cooperate with the United States over allegations of widespread killing of Christians in the country. The warning comes after US President, Donald Trump, claimed that Christianity in Nigeria faces an “existential threat”, blaming radical Islamist groups […] The post US Lawmakers Warn Nigeria Not To Test Trump’s Resolve appeared first on Naija News.
The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Samaila Bagudo, who was abducted by gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists, has regained his freedom. The development was confirmed late Saturday night by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, in a telephone interview with Punch. Idris said the lawmaker had […] The post Kebbi Deputy Speaker Regains Freedom After Abduction appeared first on Naija News.
Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Chukwuma Soludo, is leading other contenders as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues uploading results from Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State. As of 10 p.m., INEC had uploaded 99.14 per cent of polling unit results on its Result Viewing Portal (IReV), despite widespread allegations […] The post Soludo Takes Early Lead As INEC Uploads 99% Of Results appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture between Katsina United and Barau FC turned violent on Saturday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. The violence left Barau forward Nana Abraham with a deep cut on his neck. The incident occurred moments after Barau’s Orji Kalu struck a 69th-minute equaliser to level the score at 1-1. Confirming the […] The post NPFL Match Turns Violent As Katsina United Fans Slit Neck Of Rival Team Player appeared first on Naija News.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has berated the United States of America (USA) over a move to impose sanctions on the group over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the US House of Representatives called on the Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions […] The post It Is Dangerous To Take Such Actions – Miyetti Allah Sends Warning To U.S Over Proposed Sanctions appeared first on Naija News.
Former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed as fake news a viral publication alleging that he accused Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, of creating Boko Haram. The report, which circulated widely online, had quoted Sheriff as saying, “It’s not me; it’s Shettima who created Boko Haram.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, the […] The post Ali Modu Sheriff Speaks On Accusing VP Shettima Of Creating Boko Haram appeared first on Naija News.
Bayern Munich’s perfect start to the Bundesliga season came to an abrupt halt on Saturday after a 2-2 draw with Union Berlin at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Union’s Danilho Doekhi scored twice in a pulsating encounter, while Luis Díaz and Harry Kane found the net for Bayern Munich, who had gone into the […] The post Union Berlin Stun Bayern Munich In 4-goal Thriller To End Perfect Bundesliga Run appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Prince Ukachukwu, has secured victory in his polling unit in Nnewi South Local Government Area. The result, announced by the Presiding Officer, IfeanyiChukwu Chikams Peace, at about 4:01 p.m. on Saturday, showed that Ukachukwu scored 108 votes in Booth 1, while the […] The post #AnambraDecides2025: APC Governorship Candidate Prince Ukachukwu Wins Polling Unit appeared first on Naija News.
