The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations that it is protecting former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, from prosecution following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, speaking through the agency’s Director of Legal and Prosecution, Sylvanus Tahir (SAN), stressed that no suspect enjoys immunity from investigation […] The post ‘Justice Will Be Served’ – EFCC Insists On Okowa’s Corruption Probe appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigerian singer Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, better known as Bella Shmurda, has refuted claims that Nigerian artistes are skyrocketing their performance fees. Naija News reports that Bella Shmurda, in a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, said he and his colleagues charge high fees because of their high expenditures as musicians. The ‘Eye Clear’ crooner explained that […] The post ‘Nigerian Artistes Are Not Overcharging’ – Bella Shmurda Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
Spanish La Liga giants, FC Barcelona are battling to have Hansi Flick available for Sunday’s blockbuster clash with Real Madrid after the club appealed the one-match suspension handed to the German manager. Naija News reports that the Catalans filed their appeal on Thursday morning, urging the Appeals Committee to overturn the decision made by the […] The post Barcelona Fight To Clear Hansi Flick’s Ban Before El Clásico Showdown appeared first on Naija News.
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has called off the 10-day planned power outage earlier scheduled to affect parts of Enugu State. Naija News reports that the outage, billed to run from Wednesday, October 22, to Friday, October 31, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, was suspended due to unforeseen technical constraints, the […] The post EEDC Cancels Planned 10-Day Power Outage In Enugu appeared first on Naija News.
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that his party is open to alliances with other political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso, who recently marked his 69th birthday, described the 2027 contest as one that would be “tough” and said […] The post Kwankwaso Announces Plan To Work With Jonathan, Peter Obi Or Others appeared first on Naija News.
Suspected fighters of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have launched coordinated attacks on five communities in Borno and Yobe states, looting arms, food items and burning vehicles. Naija News learnt that the affected communities are Mafa, Dikwa, Marte and Ajiri in Borno State, and Katarko in Yobe State. Security sources […] The post Breaking: Boko Haram, ISWAP Raid Five Communities In Borno, Yobe appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, was arrested to ensure fairness in the prosecution of those involved in the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja on Monday. Naija News reports that Sowore was arrested on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, shortly […] The post Why We Arrested Sowore In Court – Police appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan’s swearing-in by Tinubu comes a week after the Senate confirmed his appointment as INEC Chairman following a rigorous screening session on October 16. Naija News reports that Amupitan took the oath of office […] The post Breaking: Tinubu Swears In Amupitan As New INEC Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
The newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), on Thursday morning arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for his official swearing-in ceremony by President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that Amupitan, dressed in a flowing white agbada and gold cap, exchanged pleasantries with dignitaries and officials ahead of the […] The post Just In: Amupitan Arrives Aso Rock For Swearing-In As INEC Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, disclosed that states now receive ₦2 trillion monthly from federal allocations. He made the disclosure while speaking at the 2025 Innovate Africa Conference in Abuja. The Minister asserted that states are now able to share ₦2 trillion per month because of the removal […] The post FG Now Gives States ₦2 Trillion Per Month Because Of Fuel Subsidy Removal – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
