The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to prosecute a self-proclaimed journalist, Alkazim Kabir, also known as ‘Abbati Kabiru Abuwa’, over alleged involvement in multiple fraudulent activities amounting to about ₦14 million. The ICPC’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the decision […] The post ICPC To Prosecute Kano-Based ‘Journalist’ For Alleged ₦14 Million Fraud appeared first on Naija News.
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The Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 13 additional suspects in connection with the vandalisation and theft of navigation lock metals and beams valued at ₦4.8 billion from the Kainji Power Plant. Naija News reports that the new arrests bring the total number of suspects in the multi-billion-naira scandal to 25, […] The post Police Arrest 13 More Over ₦4.8 Billion Theft At Kainji Power Plant appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed disapproval of online business owners, individuals, and groups using his identity for personal and financial gain. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, in a statement via his 𝕏 on Thursday, titled “False use of my name for online promotions,” stated categorically that he […] The post ‘Stop Exploiting My Identity For Commercial Gains’ – Peter Obi Fumes At Business Owners appeared first on Naija News.
Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed the insinuation of deceiving President Bola Tinubu about winning the Southeast in the 2027 election. Naija News reports that Kalu, while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday night, vowed to campaign for Tinubu day and night in his senatorial district and the Southeast. While admitting […] The post 2027: ‘I Don’t Need Anything From Tinubu To Deceive Him’ – Orji Kalu appeared first on Naija News.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted that the Three Lions will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as “underdogs,” warning that they have “no chance” of success unless they play with unity and purpose. Thomas Tuchel, who took charge of the national team in January, believes England’s long wait for a World Cup trophy […] The post Thomas Tuchel Tells England What They Must Do To Succeed At 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The stage is now set for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unveil a new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who formally ended his 10-year tenure on Tuesday. Aso Rock insiders told Vanguard that the President is determined to appoint a successor who will strengthen Nigerians’ […] The post INEC: ‘Powerful Politicians Presented Names To Tinubu As Yakubu’s Replacement’ appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will have their work cut out after being drawn in a tricky group for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. The D’Tigress are paired alongside hosts France, Germany, Korea, Colombia, and the Philippines. The qualifiers are scheduled to run from March 11 to 17, […] The post D’Tigress Land Tough 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Group With France, Germany appeared first on Naija News.
The longest-serving National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche-Mbu, took over the leadership of the commission in an acting capacity on Tuesday. Naija News understands that Agbamuche-Mbu was appointed as the acting chairman after Professor Mahmood Yakubu officially handed over the leadership of INEC. The brief handover took place at the INEC […] The post ‘Why Yakubu Handed Over As INEC Chairman Before End Of Tenure’ appeared first on Naija News.
The University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has been ranked as Nigeria’s best university in the newly released Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026. The latest ranking, published on Thursday, placed the premier university between 801 and 1,000 in the global table, restoring it to the top position in Nigeria which it last held […] The post Full List Of Nigeria’s Best University appeared first on Naija News.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has received a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. According to a statement to Naija News on Thursday, Force Spokesperson David Hundeyin said the visit, which centred on issues surrounding the enforcement of the […] The post Tainted Glass Permit: NBA Meets Police IG appeared first on Naija News.
