The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to grant presidential pardons to dozens of convicted murderers, drug traffickers and smugglers. Naija News recalls that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration released a list of all 175 beneficiaries of the President’s pardon and clemency. The list was released in a press statement on Saturday […] The post Mass Pardon For Drug Traffickers, Murderers A National Disgrace – ADC Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
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Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have taken away the two sisters who began fighting at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday after missing their flight. This development was made known by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, who gave an update on the matter. He narrated […] The post Update: Police Involved As Two Siblings Continue Fighting In Clinic After Missing Abuja Flight appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disagreed with the list of individuals included in the recent presidential pardon announced by President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, in a statement on Sunday, noted that while a presidential pardon is a moral and constitutional instrument designed to temper justice with mercy and to underscore the humanity of the state, […] The post Latest Pardon Issued By Tinubu Is A Reckless Use Of Presidential Pardon – Atiku appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, October 9 2025, extended mercy to 175 convicts and former convicts, granting pardons, commutations, and clemency in one of the most sweeping acts of presidential prerogative in recent years. Naija News understands that this move is based on recommendations from the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, […] The post Drug Dealers, Illegal Miners, Homicide Convicts: A Statistical Breakdown Of Nigerians Pardoned By President Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, has admitted that Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after their goalless draw with Zimbabwe in Durban on Friday night. The result means their qualification chances now rest on Nigeria’s performance against Benin Republic in Uyo. Naija News reports that the draw leaves South […] The post Hugo Broos: South Africa Now Banking On Nigeria To Keep World Cup Dream Alive appeared first on Naija News.
Tuesday’s high-stakes Group C clash between Nigeria and Benin Republic will see both sides missing crucial players after suspensions ruled them out of the decisive World Cup qualifying encounter. Benin head coach Gernot Rohr confirmed that midfielder Sessi d’Almeida and defender Yohan Roche will not feature in Uyo after picking up their second yellow cards […] The post Nigeria, Benin Hit By Key Suspensions Ahead Of Tuesday’s Decisive World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Naija News.
Lionel Messi once again proved why he remains the heartbeat of Inter Miami, netting twice in their 4-0 win over Atlanta United in the early hours of today, barely 24 hours after sitting out Argentina’s friendly win over Venezuela. The 38-year-old World Cup winner had been called up by Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni for the […] The post Mascherano Explains Why Messi Played For Inter Miami After Missing Argentina Match appeared first on Naija News.
House of Representatives member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has accused President Bola Tinubu of applying different standards of justice to the Igbo ethnic group compared to other regions of the country. Naija News reports that Aguocha made this known during an interview on Arise Television News. He spoke […] The post Tinubu Granted Clemency To ‘Drug Lords, Murderers’, Yet Nnamdi Kanu Has Endured Dehumanization – Obi appeared first on Naija News.
There was a drama at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, as two sisters got involved in a fight after missing a flight. It was gathered that the ladies in question were scheduled to travel via an NG Eagle flight, but they missed the flight after arriving at the airport late. The incident, […] The post Drama At Abuja Airport As Two Siblings Fight, One Faints Over Missed Flight appeared first on Naija News.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the National President of the Union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the latest development at an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Sunday at the University of Abuja. Piwuna stated […] The post Breaking: ASUU Declares Strike appeared first on Naija News.
