Civil rights activist and journalist, Agba Jalingo, has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of engaging in corrupt practices by selling cell spaces to wealthy inmates for as much as ₦300,000. Jalingo made the allegation during a two-day Investigative and Accountability Journalism Masterclass organised by the Agba Jalingo Foundation in Calabar, Cross River State. […] The post ‘Some Prison Officials Sell Cell Spaces To Richer Inmates’ – Jalingo appeared first on Naija News.
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the embarrassment caused by the pardon list does not recur. Naija News reports that Falana, during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, described the presidential pardon controversy as embarrassing and poorly handled. According to him, the pardon list exposed the country […] The post Pardon List: ‘Ensure Such Colossal Embarrassment Does Not Occur Again’ – Falana Tells Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
A major certificate forgery scandal has hit the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, as the institution announced the suspension of five staff members, including a Deputy Registrar, Dominic Egwuda, over their alleged involvement in a document forgery syndicate. Naija News reports that the Rector of the Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, who disclosed this during a […] The post Deputy Registrar Suspended As Certificate Forgery Scandal Rocks Kogi Poly appeared first on Naija News.
No fewer than 700 demonstrators have reportedly lost their lives in three days of election-related protests in Tanzania. Naija News reports that the protest erupted on Wednesday, following the country’s presidential election results, disqualification and detention of key opposition candidates. The outcome of the Tanzania general election, held on Wednesday, which favoured the incumbent, President […] The post 700 People Die In Tanzania As Protests Enter Third Day appeared first on Naija News.
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is once again under the spotlight for reasons unrelated to football, after being linked to a controversial trip to Milan shortly after the club’s El Clásico loss to Real Madrid. According to well-known Spanish paparazzo Jordi Martín, the 18-year-old winger was spotted flying to Italy with friends early last week, […] The post Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal Faces Fresh Controversy After Milan Trip With Italian Model appeared first on Naija News.
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its planned national convention. Naija News understands that the convention, slated for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, is expected to produce new national officers for the opposition party. However, three PDP members, Austin Nwachukwu (Imo […] The post Court Stops PDP 2025 National Convention appeared first on Naija News.
Anointed gospel music minister and songwriter, Bola Ayanfe, has officially released her much-anticipated single titled “Mayowo”, featuring the powerful gospel voices of Adeyinka Alaseyori and Shola Adeshina. “Mayowo”, a Yoruba phrase meaning “Lord, don’t take Your hand away from my life,” is a heartfelt cry of surrender and gratitude. The song beautifully expresses the essence of divine mercy and the believer’s continuous yearning for God’s unfailing presence in every season of life. With passionate vocals, rich instrumentation, and deep spiritual expression, Bola Ayanfe, alongside Adeyinka Alaseyori and Shola Adeshina, delivers a sound that transcends music, creating a worship atmosphere filled…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians and heaping more pain on the citizens with the policies being rolled out by his government. The ADC made the submission in a statement on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in which the […] The post 15% Fuel Tax: Tinubu Insensitive, Running Trial And Error Government – ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Liam Delap apologised to his teammates after his red card in Wednesday’s 4-3 League Cup victory over Wolves. Naija News reports that Liam Delap, 22, who made his first appearance since August, was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in just seven minutes. His dismissal drew sharp […] The post Maresca Says Liam Delap Has Apologised After Costly Red Card In Chelsea’s Cup Win appeared first on Naija News.
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena, has stated that the planned defection of the governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, would not yield the impact he might be anticipating. Speaking with newsmen on Friday, he claimed that Diri is expected to formally defect to the APC […] The post Diri Trying To Destroy APC Before Decamping – Nabena appeared first on Naija News.
