The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and subsequently deployed as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Delta State Command. Naija News learnt that Adejobi’s redeployment is a strategic posting that places him at the helm of operations in one of the most operationally sensitive commands in the country. Police authorities dismissed reports suggesting that Adejobi was “controversially removed” as Force PRO but was decorated with a new rank following the approval of the Police Service Commission. Sources also clarified that Adejobi’s transition is neither punitive…
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu does not interfere in the work of anti-graft institutions. He dismissed allegations that the incumbent government was weaponising anti-corruption agencies against the political opposition. Speaking at the opening of the ICPC Roundtable Engagement on Agenda Setting for Strategic Integration of State Commissioners of Information in the Fight Against Corruption, held in Abuja on Wednesday, Idris maintained that anti-corruption agencies are not instruments of political witch-hunt. He said, “Fighting corruption is indeed one of the 8-Point priorities of the Tinubu administration, and that…
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has revealed that UEFA altered its handball rules following a controversial incident involving him during Euro 2024. Marc Cucurella was at the centre of a heated debate in Spain’s quarter-final clash against hosts Germany when the ball struck his arm inside the penalty area. Despite loud protests from the German players and fans, the referee chose not to award a penalty. Spain went on to win the match 2-1, courtesy of Mikel Merino’s dramatic stoppage-time header, but the decision sparked global discussions about the interpretation of handball. Reflecting on the moment, Cucurella told Spanish outlet AS:…
The former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, is dead. Akingboye reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos. Naija News reports that Akingboye contested against the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and 12 other candidates in last year’s election. Confirming his passing, his spokesman, Oyeniyi Iwakun, issued a statement to journalists in Akure, describing the late politician as a man of integrity. “With…
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is refusing to sign a new contract after his proposed £35m transfer to Liverpool collapsed this summer. According to The Guardian, Guehi was furious after Palace blocked his switch to Anfield, with manager Oliver Glasner even threatening to resign if the 25-year-old was sold. Palace had reportedly set their sights on a much higher valuation, with The Telegraph noting that Liverpool would have been successful had they offered closer to £55m. Now entering the final year of his contract, Guehi is preparing to walk away as a free agent next summer and could become a…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately take responsibility for completing the long-abandoned National Library of Nigeria project in Abuja. In a statement on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, warned that a national monument of such importance should not be left to private charity. Reacting to recent comments by First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, who announced her intention to support the library’s completion as part of her birthday celebrations, the ADC expressed appreciation for her gesture, but stressed that the National Library cannot be reduced to a personal pet project.…
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has blamed the failure of the proposed Nigeria Air on the activities of some domestic operators, under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). The former Minister insisted that the process for setting up the airline was transparent and passed through the Federal Executive Council (FEC), and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). He, however, added that Air Peace, Azman, and United Nigeria Airlines hindered the establishment due to the limited stake Nigeria would have had. Naija News reports that Sirika made the submission on Wednesday during a Channels Television interview. He…
Former Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Victor Attah, has asserted that Nigeria is in a dire situation. Naija News reports that Attah made this statement on Wednesday, while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television. The ex-governor described the emergency rule in Rivers State as an affront, stressing that Nigeria is operating as if there is no constitution in the land. According to him, the leaders have strayed from the vision they once agreed upon, and essential components of federalism have been dismantled and replaced with something entirely different. He said, “The situation in Nigeria is dire. By all indications,…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in the Northern region. The call was made in a statement on Wednesday, which was signed by the spokesperson of NEF, Professor Abubakar Jiddere. According to the Forum, the North is plagued by protracted insecurity that has devastated the socio-economic life and development of the region and if urgent steps are not taken to curb the insecurity, anarchy looms in the region. The Northern elders, therefore, appealed to the President to declare a state of emergency and deploy additional security forces to…
Warri Wolves have been slammed with a ₦1 million fine by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for failing to provide adequate security during their home clash with Enugu Rangers on Sunday. In a statement released on Tuesday, the NPFL board said the Seasiders breached its Framework and Rules after the Matchday Two fixture at the Ozoro Stadium was delayed because of “a failure to provide prompt, adequate and effective security arrangements.” “The Warri club have been fined N1 million for failing to provide prompt, adequate & effective security for the Matchday 2 fixture,” the NPFL announced. “The club is…
