Grief has enveloped the Ivianokpodi community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State following the death of one of the three seminarians abducted by gunmen in July. The Catholic Diocese of Auchi confirmed on Wednesday that seminarian Emmanuel Alabi died in captivity, while another abducted student, Joshua Aleobua, regained his freedom on November […] The post Tragedy As Kidnapped Seminarian Dies In Captivity In Edo appeared first on Naija News.
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The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, narrowly escaped a bench warrant for his arrest on Wednesday after failing to appear before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for his arraignment on alleged defamation charges. Sowore, alongside “𝕏” Meta Corp (Facebook), is being prosecuted by the Department of State […] The post Sowore Escapes Arrest Warrant Over Absence In Court appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Umo Eno’s government of Akwa Ibom State has suspended the Village Head of Ikot Umo Essien, Chief Monday Esu, over alleged acts of terrorism and breaches of public peace. Naija News reports that the decision was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday in Uyo by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, […] The post Akwa Ibom Suspends Village Head Over Alleged Acts Of Terrorism appeared first on Naija News.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe after guiding his team to a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night at Anfield. Naija News reports that a superb second-half strike from Alexis Mac Allister proved to be the difference as Liverpool edged past Xabi Alonso’s […] The post Arne Slot Praises Mbappe, Vinicius After Liverpool’s Win Over Real Madrid appeared first on Naija News.
As the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season kicks off this Saturday, November 8, a wave of change is sweeping through Nigeria’s second-tier football league. With a ₦494 million sponsorship deal from betPawa, a new competition format, and clear reforms in place, the NNL looks set to deliver its most professional and rewarding campaign yet. […] The post Exclusive: Godwin Enakhena Gives Insight Into 2025/2026 NNL Season, Sporting Lagos’ Dream appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie, has called for the release of Sammy West, the brother of her colleague, Regina Daniels. Recall that Sammy was arrested on Monday amid the marital woes between Regina and her billionaire husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Naija News reports that Regina’s brother, in a post via Instagram, accused Senator Ned Nwoko of […] The post Mercy Johnson Fumes Over Arrest Of Regina Daniels Brother appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has slammed a ₦500 million lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force, Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh. Naija News reports that Sowore sued them for allegedly violating his fundamental rights by […] The post BREAKING: Sowore Drags IGP Egbetokun, Lagos CP To Court, Demands ₦500 Million appeared first on Naija News.
Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward David Onoja has denied receiving a new appointment as Managing Director of Maritime Services from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Naija News gathered that some individuals had taken to social media to congratulate Onoja over a purported new appointment. In a post on Facebook, Onoja, who was recently appointed by […] The post ‘I Am Grateful To Tinubu’ – Former Kogi Deputy Governor Denies Latest Appointment appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the expansion of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, beginning with the 2026 edition scheduled to be held in Morocco between March 17 and April 3, 2026. Naija News reports that CAF announced the development in a statement published on […] The post CAF Approves 16-Team Format For 2026 Women’s AFCON, Names Four Additional Countries appeared first on Naija News.
A UPS cargo aircraft has crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky killing at least seven people and injuring many others. Naija News understands that the incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. local time (10:15 p.m. GMT) when the MD-11F cargo plane caught fire moments after takeoff, sending massive plumes of […] The post Seven Killed, Many Injured As Cargo Plane Crashes appeared first on Naija News.
