Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has lifted the lid on what could be a huge year ahead for Anthony Joshua, revealing that talks are underway for major fights and new partnerships following a high-level meeting in Saudi Arabia. Hearn disclosed that he recently met with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh in Riyadh, where discussions centred on […] The post Eddie Hearn Hints At Major Plans For Anthony Joshua In 2026 After Saudi Talks appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Delta State governorship aspirant Fidelis Oditah has stated that simply being a professor should not be the qualification for an individual to become Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His remarks follow the bowing out of Prof Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman of the electoral body. Speaking during an appearance on Channels […] The post Being A Professor Not Enough Qualification To Become INEC Chairman – Oditah appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the violent attack that led to the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartments, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. Naija News reports that the incident, which occurred around 3:30 […] The post Police Arrest 12 Over Murder Of Arise TV Anchor, Security Guard In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
Tension gripped the Lagos State High Court premises on Tuesday when a lawyer, Obinna Okereke, Principal Partner of High Refuge Attorneys, allegedly assaulted a judicial officer, Temilola Ossai, after his vehicle brushed her near the court’s entrance. Okereke, who drove a champagne gold-coloured Toyota Sienna, was said to have hit Ossai, a staff member of […] The post Panic In Lagos Court As Lawyer Allegedly Assaults Judicial Officer appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has dismissed reports that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is battling deteriorating health in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Igbokwe, in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, insisted that contrary to […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: ‘Claims About His Health Is A Lie From The Pit Of Hell’ – Igbokwe appeared first on Naija News.
The mother of ace Nigerian stand-up comedian, Julius Agwu, has passed away. Naija News reports that Agwu announced his mother’s demise in a post via his 𝕏 handle on Thursday. The entertainer said his mother will be dearly missed and prayed that her soul will rest in peace. He wrote, “My dearest mother has gone […] The post Comedian Julius Agwu’s Mother Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
A former governorship aspirant in Delta State, Fidelis Oditah, has condemned the erstwhile Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, for refusing to explain the glitches that prevented the transmission of election results in the 2023 presidential election. He lamented that it was regrettable that the former INEC boss bowed out from […] The post He Was Unaccountable To Anyone – Oditah Knocks Mahmood Yakubu Over Glitches In 2023 Election appeared first on Naija News.
Vigilante officers in Kogi State have arrested two men allegedly supplying food items to bandits operating in the Itedo-Ijowa area of Isanlu, in Yagba East Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Abayo David and David Bori, both residents of Itedo-Ijowa, were reportedly apprehended around 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday during a routine […] The post Bandits’ Food Suppliers Arrested In Kogi appeared first on Naija News.
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has claimed that the judiciary is the last hope of the elite and bourgeoisie, not the common man. Naija News reports that Falana made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists after visiting Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. According to him, while political cases were fast-tracked due to legal […] The post ‘Judiciary Is Last Hope Of Elite, Not Common Man’ – Falana appeared first on Naija News.
The Kano State Government has directed the State Hisba Board to begin preparations for the wedding of no fewer than 2,000 couples under its mass wedding programme aimed at promoting social welfare and curbing immoral practices in the state. The directive, according to the board’s Deputy Commander-General, Sheikh Mujahid Aminudeen, was issued by Governor Abba […] The post Kano Govt Set To Marry Off 2,000 Couples Under Mass Wedding Scheme appeared first on Naija News.
