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.
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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.
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial Zone, Victor Umeh, has called for the arrest of vote buyers. The Minister made the call during a press interview with journalists immediately after voting at Polling Unit 019, Aguluzoigbo Town Hall, Ward Three, in Anaocha Local Government Area. He fumed that vote buyers cannot continue to undermine democracy […] The post Vote Buyers In Anambra Election Should Be Arrested – Victor Umeh appeared first on Naija News.
The incumbent governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has won his polling unit in the ongoing governorship election, securing an overwhelming margin over his opponents. Naija News reports that Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), cast his vote at PU 002, Ofiyi Square, Isuofia Ward, in Aguata Local Government Area. At the […] The post #AnambraDecides: Soludo Defeats Other Candidates In His Polling Unit appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 75.86 per cent of results from the Anambra State governorship election on its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). A check by Naija News on the portal at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday showed that 4,339 polling unit results had been uploaded out of the expected 5,720. The rapid upload […] The post Anambra Decides: INEC Nears Full Result Upload With 75.86% On IReV appeared first on Naija News.
