President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the removal of Maryam Sanda, sentenced to death in 2020 for the culpable homicide of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, from the pardon list. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement disclosed […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu Removes Maryam Sanda, Others From Pardon List appeared first on Naija News.
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An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State, Abimbola Olawunmi, has claimed that the party is imposing the incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on the state. Olawunmi made the accusation on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television. He insisted that he would not support the candidacy of […] The post I Cannot Offer My Support – APC Aspirant Accuses Party Of Imposing Gov Oyebanji appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen following the striker’s outstanding hat-trick in Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over the Benin Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Osimhen was in unstoppable form at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, firing Nigeria into the playoff round and reigniting hopes of reaching […] The post Mikel Obi Hails Osimhen As Super Eagles’ “Big Boy” appeared first on Naija News.
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has instituted legal action against the State House of Assembly, its Speaker, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and several others over an alleged plot to impeach him. In a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2212025, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Ewhrudjakpo alleged that lawmakers were being pressured […] The post Bayelsa Deputy Governor Drags Assembly, IGP To Court Over Alleged Impeachment Plot appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of the newly nominated Service Chiefs forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirmation. Naija News reports that the nominees, accompanied by their family members and senior officers of the Armed Forces, were ushered into the chamber by the Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters […] The post Senate Begins Screening Of Newly Nominated Service Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Defence Staff, marking the beginning of the screening exercise for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly nominated service chiefs. Naija News reports that Oluyede’s confirmation came less than an hour after he and other nominees arrived at the National Assembly complex in Abuja under […] The post Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Defence Staff appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria is beginning to witness the tangible outcomes of a series of difficult but necessary reforms that are reshaping its economic landscape, and much of the credit for this progress belongs to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Under his stewardship, the nation has begun to move from years […] The post Why Wale Edun Must Stay The Course As Nigeria Enters Its Post-recovery Phase, By Taofeek Musa appeared first on Naija News.
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has described the claims of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that the federal government is neglecting ports outside Lagos as incorrect and misleading. Naija News reports that Peter Obi recently criticised the Federal Government’s approval of US$1 billion for the modernisation of the Apapa and […] The post ‘Peter Obi’s Claims On Neglect Of Ports Outside Lagos Is Incorrect’ – Ministry Of Marine appeared first on Naija News.
Tension is rising in Zamfara State following a fresh wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), deepening political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to The Nation Governor Dauda Lawal is billed to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House on Wednesday […] The post Defections Rock Zamfara As Governor Lawal Heads To Aso Rock appeared first on Naija News.
Pep Guardiola believes the Premier League is once again being shaped by the power of set-pieces, drawing comparisons with the rough-and-tumble days of Tony Pulis’ Stoke City. The Manchester City manager admitted that more teams are using long throws, corners, and physical duels to unsettle opponents, describing it as a growing tactical weapon across the […] The post Guardiola Says Set-Pieces Have Become Real Danger Again In Premier League appeared first on Naija News.
