The immediate-past Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has denied knowing James Okwete, a contractor who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly laundering N37bn. She described the allegation of complicity as a malicious attack on her person. …
Read More »Tell President Tinubu the truth, not what he hears in the villa – Kayode Fayemi tells APC chairman, Umar Ganduje
Former governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, has asked APC National Chairman, Umar Ganduje to tell President Bola Tinubu the true state of the country. Fayemi said this when he spoke at a function in Abuja on Tuesday, December 19. The former Ekiti governor said the party …
Read More »NNPP’s Mukhtar Umar Yarima reinstated as lawmaker by appeal court
New Nigeria Peoples Party’s Mukhtar Umar Yarima has been reinstated as the lawmaker representing Tarauni Federal Constituency of Kano state by a court of appeal. Yerima had earlier been sacked by a National and State Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal in Kano for allegedly presenting a forged copy of his …
Read More »Umar Sadiq: Super Eagles star blasted as daughter Aisha does not wear Hijab
No Hijab for Aisha! Super Eagles star Umar Sadiq shows off daughter as injury recovery continues. Super Eagles of Nigeria star Umar Sadiq is back among the trends on social media. The 26-year-old forward took to his official social media platforms to share his recovery process ahead of the new …
Read More »INEC declares APC?s Umar Namadi as Jigawa gov-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Umar Namadi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Jigawa state governorship election held on Saturday, March 18. Namadi who is the deputy governor and former commissioner of finance in the North-West state polled a total of 618,449 …
Read More »Ex-Deputy Senate President’s Son, Umar Mantu Dumps PDP For APC
Umar Mantu, son of former Deputy Senate President Ibrahim Mantu, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News understands that the Plateau State indigene confirmed his withdrawal from the PDP in a statement on Sunday where he also pledged his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), his new …
Read More »Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq suffers long-term injury, ruled out for the season after joining new club
Super Eagles and Real Sociedad striker, Umar Sadiq, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining an ACL injury against Getafe on Sunday, September 11. The striker was taken off the field after he suffered the injury. A statement on the club’s official website read; “Sadiq Umar …
Read More »Bad news for Super Eagles star Umar Sadiq
The Nigerian international picked up an injury in Real Sociedad’s loss to Getafe on Sunday. Sadiq, who joined Sociedad in the summer, walked off in the 38th minute after landing awkwardly following a dribble from a Getafe player. Initially, the injury was thought to be nothing serious, but tests showed …
Read More »Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar joins Real Sociedad for ?20m
Real Sociedad have completed the signing of Nigerian forward, Umar Sadiq from UD Almeria. The 25-year-old Nigerian penned a six-year contract that will see him play at the Anoeta Stadium until 2028. He reportedly joined Sociedad for €20m plus €6m add-ons. Umar will also be wearing jersey number …
Read More »Nigerians React As 11 Private Jets Arrive Maiduguri, For Late Umar Musa Yar’Adua Son’s Wedding
Advertisement Eleven private jets have reportedly arrived in Maiduguri, Borno state for the wedding of Shehu, the son of former Nigerian president, Late Umar Musa Yar’Adua Shehu and his beautiful bride, Yacine, daughter of Hon. Mohammed-Nur Sheriff is walking down the aisle today, 23rd July. Shehu, who is 29 years …
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