The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has stated that it’s submission on the exportation of cannabis oil is not an announcement of the Federal Government’s position on the issue yet. Recall that the chairman of the Agency, Mohammed Marwa had stated that while it is against local consumption of cannabis oil, it is not […] The post Our Stance On Cannabis Oil Not FG’s Position – NDLEA Makes Clarification appeared first on Naija News.
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The Council of State on Thursday approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across various categories, following a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Naija News reports that the meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, considered President Bola Tinubu’s recommendations […] The post Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon To Mamman Vatsa, Herbert Macaulay, Others appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, chaired the second meeting of the National Council of State since assuming office. Still, the session was marked by the absence of some of Nigeria’s most prominent former leaders. Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, alongside ex-Head of State General, Yakubu Gowon (retd.), were notably missing from the hybrid […] The post Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan Absent As Tinubu Chairs Council Of State Meeting appeared first on Naija News.
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has admitted more documents as exhibits and overruled the arguments of defence counsels in the trial of former Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Naija News reports that Justice Oshodi overruled the objections of the defence an admitted the documents as exhibits G. Prosecuting counsel, […] The post $4.5b Fraud: Court Admits More Documents As Exhibits In Emefiele’s Trial appeared first on Naija News.
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can still secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Arise News, Pinnick urged the Super Eagles players to show commitment and unity ahead of their crucial matches against Lesotho and the Benin Republic. He said […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Pinnick Insists Super Eagles Can Still Qualify, Zimbabwe Coach Promises Fair Play appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will officially begin preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on December 10. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and his players will regroup ahead of Africa’s biggest football competition, which kicks off on December 21 in Morocco, according to SCORENigeria. Nigeria has been drawn in Group D […] The post Super Eagles To Open AFCON 2025 Camp On December 10, Adams Akor Eyes Debut appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian music video director Praise Onyeagwalam, popularly known as Director Pink, has disclosed how her desire to pursue acting was thwarted. Speaking in a recent interview on Hip TV, the award-winning cinematographer explained that she had to give up her career because of the sexual exploitation of aspiring actors. She stated that the humiliation of […] The post I Wanted To Be An Actress, But The Humiliation Was Too Much – Director Pink appeared first on Naija News.
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has strongly denied reports linking him with the position of Super Eagles head coach, describing the claims as “baseless” and “hurtful.” The reports, which circulated in some sections of the media on Wednesday, suggested that Eguavoen and Ladan Bosso were being considered to replace current […] The post Eguavoen Dismisses Rumours Of Interest in Super Eagles Job appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Dr Christopher Kolade as a painful development. The President, in his tribute via a statement on Thursday, said he received the news of Dr Kolade’s death with profound sadness. As earlier reported by Naija News, Kolade, a veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, died at the age […] The post “His Death Is Agonizing” – Tinubu Mourns Christopher Kolade appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives on Thursday took a significant step towards altering Nigeria’s political map, as lawmakers passed, for a second reading, a bill seeking the creation of Ibadan State from the present Oyo State. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Abass Adigun, who represents Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East Federal Constituency, scaled through after a heated debate […] The post Reps Pass Bill For Creation Of Ibadan State For Second Reading appeared first on Naija News.
