Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the recent presidential pardon granted to convicts of various crimes in the country. Naija News recalls that Tinubu recently granted clemency to several inmates, including Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for killing her husband. Featuring on Channels Television’s […] The post ‘Act Of Incompetence’ – Kenneth Okonkwo Knocks Tinubu Over Clemency To Inmates appeared first on Naija News.
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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says his team’s 5-1 demolition of Nigerian champions Remo Stars in Abeokuta doesn’t mean he and his team won’t respect Nigerian football. Naija News reports that the South African giants were in a class of their own on Sunday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, handing Remo Stars what is […] The post We Respect Nigerian Football, Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Says After Humiliating Remo Stars appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Imo West in the Senate, Osita Izunaso, has urged the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to warn airport officials against demanding money from travellers. Speaking at an event themed “Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World”, the lawmaker lamented that the situation has become a national embarrassment. He applauded […] The post Tell Them No ‘Your Boys Are Here’ – Lawmaker Urges Keyamo To Stop Airport Officials From Begging For Money appeared first on Naija News.
Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has brushed aside rumours linking him to a fight with British prodigy Moses Itauma, saying the young boxer is not ready for such a contest. Oleksandr Usyk, who currently holds all five major world titles, said in an interview with Ready To Fight that while he respects Itauma’s talent, […] The post Oleksandr Usyk Rejects Itauma Fight, Says He Will Keep Boxing Until 41 appeared first on Naija News.
The 2023 presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has asserted that the police attacked them during the protest demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, because they were peaceful protesters. Naija News reports that Sowore, the convener of the #FreeNnamdi Kanu’s protest, alongside […] The post #FreeNnamdiKanu: ‘If We Were Bandits Police Will Not Attack Us’ – Sowore appeared first on Naija News.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo community in Lagos State has announced its support for the second term of President Bola Tinubu. The Lagos president of the group, Sunday Udeh, described Tinubu as an experienced leader who understands governance and deserves another term in 2027. He made the declaration during a reconciliation parley convened by Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (popularly […] The post Lagos Ohanaeze Ndigbo Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid appeared first on Naija News.
Nottingham Forest have turned to Sean Dyche in a bid to rescue their faltering Premier League campaign, appointing the former Everton and Burnley boss as their third manager this season. The 54-year-old Englishman replaces Ange Postecoglou, whose turbulent 40-day reign ended after a 3–0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Dyche’s arrival follows the earlier sacking […] The post JUST IN: Nottingham Forest Appoints Sean Dyche As New Manager After Postecoglou Exit appeared first on Naija News.
Head coach of the Benin Republic women’s national team, Abdoulaye Ouzerou, says his players are not afraid of facing the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Amazons of Benin will take on the reigning African champions in the second qualifying round, with the first leg set for […] The post Benin Coach Ouzerou Confident Ahead Of Super Falcons Showdown appeared first on Naija News.
Prominent public commentator and activist, Mahdi Shehu, has challenged the Nigerian government and military authorities to speak openly on the alleged coup plot said to have been uncovered in recent weeks. In a post on 𝕏 on Monday night, Shehu described the development as “a coup shrouded in darkness,” questioning why the identities of those […] The post ‘Parade Coup Plotters Publicly, Reveal Their Ranks, State Of Origin’ – Shehu appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said that the Nigerian government behaved like a terrorist by killing its own citizens during the 2020 #EndSars Protest. Naija News recalls that some Nigerians lost their lives during the #EndSars protest at the Lekki toll gate when military personnel opened fire at the protesters. As Nigerians mark the […] The post EndSars: ‘It’s Really Sad Nigerian Govt Behaved Like Terrorists’ – Aisha Yesufu appeared first on Naija News.
