Mali’s former civilian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, has been charged with embezzling public funds and remanded in custody following a hearing at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Maiga’s lawyer, Cheick Oumar Konare, confirmed the development to AFP, noting that a trial date is yet to be set. “We believe in justice, we are calm while awaiting the trial,” Konare said, adding that Maiga would remain in prison until proceedings begin. The former prime minister is accused of “damage to public property, forgery, and the use of false documents,” according to a judicial source. Eight of Maiga’s former colleagues from…
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is preparing to trim his squad this summer, with at least six players expected to leave the Etihad Stadium. According to Goal, the players on Guardiola’s exit list include first-choice goalkeeper Ederson, defender Nathan Ake, youngster Joshua Wilson-Esbrand, Argentine prospect Claudio Echeverri, midfielder Kalvin Phillips, and winger Savinho. Despite opening their Premier League campaign with a convincing 4-0 win over Wolves, Guardiola admitted that his squad remains too large and in need of adjustments. “The squad is still bloated,” the City boss reportedly noted, signaling that departures are imminent. Ederson, who has been a key…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reacted to allegations from local contractors accusing him of owing them billions of naira. Naija News reports that the indigenous contractors had alleged that the minister awarded them contracts and refused to pay them. However, speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of the completely rehabilitated Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant at Lower Usuma Dam, in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Wike declared that he would not be intimidated or distracted from focusing on his duties. Wike blamed civil servants for the situation, accusing them of awarding some of the contracts…
Nigerian-born Beninese international, Razak Omotoyossi, has passed away at the age of 39. His death was confirmed on Tuesday morning, though the cause has not yet been disclosed. Naija News reports that Omotoyossi, who began his career in the Nigerian league, switched nationality to represent Benin and went on to establish himself as one of the country’s greatest-ever footballers. He scored 21 goals in 55 international appearances, cementing his place among Benin’s all-time top scorers. The late striker is best remembered for his exploits during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where he scored all four goals in Benin’s…
Security forces in Imo state have reportedly dislodged terrorist hideouts belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Njaba Local Government Area of the state. Naija News gathered that the operation followed the confessions of two arrested suspects – Uchenna Opara and Ozioma Ihedoro – who led operatives to various hideouts of IPOB/ESN commanders identified as Asari and Spare Key. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, ACP Odeyeyiwa Olademeji, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Department of Operations (DOPS), led operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to Ubaa, Umuaka, Njaba LGA,…
The Anambra State Government has sacked several members of the Udo Ga Chi vigilante group after they assaulted and stripped a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Edema Elohor. Naija News reports that the incident, captured in a viral video, showed the operatives pointing pump-action rifles while attacking her. Prince Emeakayi, Special Adviser on Homeland Security to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, confirmed the dismissals and condemned the operatives’ behaviour. He described their actions as unpatriotic and not reflective of the intended security duties of the Agunaechemba unit of Udo Ga Chi. The government stated that it is ready to…
Reality TV star, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has responded angrily to a critic who called her out for not joining a protest in Edo State over recent Dangote truck accidents. Naija News reports that activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, travelled to Edo to protest against Dangote trucks after they caused several accidents, leaving victims with unpaid medical bills. Phyna had called out Dangote when one of his trucks injured her sister, resulting in the loss of her leg. Apostle Johnson Suleman also criticized the company after another incident killed three people in Edo. A fan…
Nigerian comedian cum actor, Ijoba Lande, has claimed he is being blackmailed with a deepfake AI video falsely depicting him in a compromising situation with the wife of a senator. Naija News reports that Ijoba, in a post via Instagram, urged the Nigerian government to regulate artificial intelligence to prevent an impending wave of damage in the country. Lande said the fabricated video, which showed him naked in bed with a woman, was sent by an unknown individual who is demanding ₦5 million to prevent its release. According to him, the video is being circulated among his network of benefactors…
Youths of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) have vowed that the party will defeat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. The youths stated that they are ready to match any strategy or measure adopted by the APC to ensure victory for their party. Naija News reports that the youths spoke on Tuesday in Abuja under the aegis of the African Democratic Youth Congress (ADYC). Some of those who spoke included the National Coordinator of the group, Mrs Ruqayya Lamido Dodo; its Director General, Murtala Haliru Dantoro, Joshua Nweke Anioma, and others. They…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Ibom Air cabin crew member, Juliana Edward, and the embattled passenger, Comfort Emmanson, for further investigations into the controversy that erupted aboard an Ibom Air flight last week. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the development during a question-and-answer session at the Emergency National Civil Aviation Security Committee and Stakeholders’ Meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. “I have spoken with Ms. Emmanson this morning. We are also inviting the Ibom Air cabin crew for continued investigation on the incident. They will be here tomorrow,” Achimugu…
