The Presidency has expressed delight over the smooth screening and confirmation of the newly appointed Service Chiefs by the Senate. Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, described the exercise as a demonstration of the strong partnership between the Executive and Legislature in safeguarding Nigeria’s security and sovereignty. In […] The post Presidency Lauds Senate Over Confirmation Of Service Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu, describing the review of the presidential pardon list as an act of shame rather than wisdom. Naija News reports that the presidency on Wednesday released a fresh list of inmates whose earlier granted presidential clemency has been revoked. The list released by the Special Adviser […] The post ‘It Is An Act Of Shame Not Wisdom’ – Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Review Of Presidential Pardon List appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has released the sum of ₦2.3 billion to clear salary and promotion arrears owed to lecturers in public universities. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday while giving updates on ongoing engagements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary unions. According to him, President Bola […] The post Breaking: FG Releases ₦2.3 Billion For Varsity Lecturers’ Arrears appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 recovered from former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sokoto State, Nura Ali, during the 2023 general elections. Naija News reports that Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following a motion filed by the Independent Corrupt […] The post Court Orders Forfeiture of $49,700 Seized From Ex-INEC Commissioner appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the selection of the new service chiefs after confirming their nominations. Naija News reports that the Service Chiefs on Wednesday underwent a rigorous two-hour closed-door screening session at the National Assembly, as lawmakers from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) questioned […] The post Akpabio Commends Tinubu Over Choice Of New Service Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has accused some United States lawmakers of relying on misleading data to allege that there is a Christian genocide in the country. Idris was responding to calls by some US legislators urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take diplomatic action against the Nigerian government over […] The post Christian Genocide: Claims Made By US Lawmakers Are Based On Faulty Data – Information Minister appeared first on Naija News.
Confusion erupted on Wednesday over reports that Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, was prevented from entering the Senate chamber during the confirmation of the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waheedi Shaibu. Ododo, who had arrived at the National Assembly in solidarity with Shaibu, a Kogi indigene, was allegedly turned back by officials. Sources, […] The post Gov Ododo Reportedly Barred From Senate During Service Chiefs Confirmation appeared first on Naija News.
Chelsea and Belgian legend, Eden Hazard was inducted into the English Premier League Hall of Fame earlier today, October 29, 2025. Eden Hazard, known for his dazzling dribbles and effortless creativity, joins a select list of football icons recognised for shaping the league’s history since its inception in 1992. He becomes the 26th player to […] The post Eden Hazard Becomes English Premier League Hall Of Famer appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, reviewed his list of persons to be pardoned and granted clemency following outcry. Below is a list of those dropped: Those Earlier Considered For Pardon 1. Nweke Francis Chibueze, 44. Serving a life sentence at Kirikiri for cocaine. 2. Nwogu Peters, 67, serving a 17-year jail term for fraud. He […] The post Full List Of People Excluded From Tinubu’s Pardon, Clemency appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, professionally known as Oladips, has opened up on the reason he was apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Naija News recalls that in November 2024, the singer, along with others, was apprehended. Speaking about the ordeal during his interview on Hip TV, Oladips disclosed that he […] The post EFCC Locked Me Up For Not Paying Tax – Oladips appeared first on Naija News.
