Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson has called for a total reform of Nigeria’s electoral framework to strengthen transparency and accountability in the conduct of elections. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television, Dickson stated that it is time to make the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accountable. Dickson, a member of the Senate […] The post Elections Should Not Be A Period Where People Kill, Maim – Dickson appeared first on Naija News.
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Police officers in Abuja on Friday re-arrested human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, moments after he was granted bail by the Kuje Magistrate Court. Naija News reports that the incident happened outside the court premises where Sowore and 13 others had just been released on bail. According to Sahara Reporters, the officers, […] The post Just In: Police Re-Arrest Sowore Outside Kuje Court Moments After Bail appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it receives millions of dollars in “free money” from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In a statement released on Friday, the federation said the funds it gets from the world and continental football bodies are never handouts but strictly […] The post NFF Denies Claims Of Receiving ‘Free Millions’ From FIFA, CAF appeared first on Naija News.
A Magistrate Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja, has granted bail to human rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore. Naija News reports that the court also granted bail to several protesters arrested during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in the Federal Capital Territory. Others are Aloy Ejimakor, counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People […] The post Just In: Court Grants Bail To Sowore, Ejimakor, Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining peace and securing vital federal oil infrastructure across the state. The governor stated this on Friday, October 24, while receiving the newly elected leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Edo State chapter, led by Michael Ogiamen, during […] The post Gov Okpebholo Brokers Peace In Edo IPMAN Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has urged the Flamingos to show character and keep fighting after their 1-0 loss to France left their qualification hopes at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup hanging by a thread. The Flamingos, who had already fallen to Canada in their opening match, produced a far more determined […] The post Flamingos Coach Urges Nigeria To Fight Back After Second Defeat In U-17 Women’s World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba, has called for public execution of convicted kidnappers in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the thespian made the call in the wake of kidnappings happening in the country, and many have expressed fear as the yuletide draws closer. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, Williams argued that […] The post Nollywood Actor, Williams Uchemba Demands Public Execution Of Kidnappers appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nollywood actress cum filmmaker, Ruth Kadiri, has spoken about why she separates her private lifestyle from her professional life. Naija News reports that, with over a decade in the movie industry, little is known about Ruth Kadiri’s private life. Aside from being married to an unknown husband and the couple welcoming two kids between […] The post Nollywood Actress, Ruth Kadiri Opens Up On Private Lifestyle appeared first on Naija News.
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday failed for the second time to open his defence in the ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Naija News reports that Kanu, who had earlier opted to represent himself, told Justice James Omotosho that he had not […] The post Just In: Kanu Fails To Open Defence Again, Court Adjourns Until Monday appeared first on Naija News.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 13 new degree programmes which universities in Nigeria can offer as courses of study to interested students. Naija News reports that the Commission announced the addition of the programmes to the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) in a circular addressed to all vice-chancellors. It noted that […] The post NUC Approves 13 New Courses For Universities In Nigeria (Full List) appeared first on Naija News.
