The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has foiled an attempt to smuggle cannabis and other illicit substances into the Kuje custodial centre in the Federal Capital Territory. According to a statement on Monday by the FCT command spokesperson, Samson Duza, the incident occurred around 12:45 pm on Saturday during a routine search. He identified […] The post Kuje Prison Officials Foil Attempt To Smuggle Drugs To Inmate appeared first on Naija News.
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Political activist and civil society leader, Usman Bugaje, has faulted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s denial of seeking a third term in office, insisting that the ex-leader “did everything within his power” to extend his stay. Obasanjo, speaking at a democracy dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Ghana last week, dismissed the long-standing controversy. […] The post ‘I Can Confirm That Obasanjo Looked For Third Term’ – Bugaje appeared first on Naija News.
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has stated that people are angry with him for associating with those who have previously fought against him. The governor disclosed this at Sunday’s Thanksgiving in Uyo, while kick-starting activities to mark the 38th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State’s creation. He urged those who were displeased with […] The post People Are Angry Because I Associate With Those Who Fought Me – Gov Eno appeared first on Naija News.
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ejeh Udeh, in Otukpo, Benue State. Naija News learnt that the gunmen stormed Udeh’s residence in Ugboju area of Otupo around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family. According to Daily Post, eyewitnesses confirmed […] The post Breaking: APC Chieftain Shot Dead appeared first on Naija News.
Veteran Nollywood actor cum politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has suggested that President Bola Tinubu should extend the tenure of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Naija News reports that Okonkwo said this on Monday while responding to questions in an interview on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television. Speaking on the suspension of the state of […] The post Rivers: ‘Tinubu Should Extend Fubara’s Tenure’ – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has stirred reactions online after speaking against women who agree to become second wives. Naija News reports that on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the actress used her Instagram page to share a video of a cleric delivering a sermon on marriage. The preacher in the video condemned women who go into […] The post If You Accept To Be A Second Wife, You’re A Witch – Rita Edochie appeared first on Naija News.
Football’s biggest individual prize will be handed out tonight, September 22, in Paris as the Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place at the Théâtre du Châtelet. From 7 p.m. Nigerian time, the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or winners will be revealed, with the world watching to see who takes home the coveted golden ball. The shortlist […] The post Stats Of Top Contenders For Men, Women 2025 Ballon d’Or As Award Holds Tonight appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the explosion that rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna on Saturday, leaving at least one person dead and sparking fresh concerns about safety at the nation’s premier arms production facility. Naija News recalls that the blast occurred at the Ordnance Factory Disposal Pit […] The post FG Sets Up Panel To Probe Kaduna Weapons Factory Explosion appeared first on Naija News.
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, to foster unity among Yoruba traditional rulers. Naija News reports that Oba Ladoja, while hosting the Ooni on Sunday at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, emphasised that collective harmony between the traditional rulers remains vital for the […] The post ‘If We Are United, Political Class Will Not Be Able To Manipulate Us’ – Ladoja Tells Ooni appeared first on Naija News.
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has claimed that fraudulent fuel subsidy activities occurred during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking via a statement on recent issues in the oil and gas sector, Otedola disclosed that he warned the ex-President about fraudulent oil marketers at the time. He asserted that the fraudulent subsidy claims were tied […] The post Fuel Subsidy: I Personally Warned Goodluck Jonathan That He Was Being Misled – Otedola appeared first on Naija News.
