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.
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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.
Winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 10, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has secured the fifth position in the reality TV show history by winning with 42.80 per cent of the finale votes. Naija News reports that Imisi topped past winners of the show, including Mercy Eke, Phyna, and Ilebaye. Based on official […] The post Imisi Floors Mercy Eke, Phyna In List Of BBNaija Winners appeared first on Naija News.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over renewed debates on faith, violence, and insecurity across the country, warning that Christian communities remain vulnerable to relentless attacks. In a statement signed by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association urged the federal government and security agencies to act swiftly and equitably to […] The post CAN Raises Alarm Over Renewed Attacks On Christians appeared first on Naija News.
The Cross River State Government has commenced a major crackdown on illegal and non-compliant online lottery and sports betting operators, in a move aimed at sanitising the state’s gaming sector and safeguarding players from exploitation. Naija News reports that the initiative follows a new partnership between the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency and […] The post Cross River Govt Launches Clampdown On Illegal Online Betting Operators appeared first on Naija News.
