A Deputy Assistant Secretary at the United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, Jacob McGee, has applauded President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Speaking on Thursday at the public hearing of the US Congress on Nigeria’s CPC status, McGee stated that the United States will always […] The post United States Listened To Nigeria And Will Continue To Listen – US Official appeared first on Naija News.
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against seven suspected commanders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), allegedly linked to Finland-based separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa. The charges were entered on November 19 in three separate suits, FHC/ABJ/CR/632/2025, FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2025, and FHC/ABJ/CR/634/2025, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement […] The post DSS Arraigns Seven Alleged IPOB Commanders Over Terror Financing Linked To Simon Ekpa appeared first on Naija News.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied advising corps members to pay ransom in the event that they get kidnapped. The denial was issued in a statement via the official 𝕏 account of the NYSC on Thursday in response to a circulation on social media which claimed the NYSC had advised corps members to […] The post NYSC Speaks On Advising Corps Members To Pay Ransom For Kidnap appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has recalled how music executives often harassed her during meetings and studio sessions in the early days of her career. Naija News reports that the ‘Johnny’ crooner made this known while speaking in a recent episode of the Swift Conversations podcast. Yemi Alade stated that sexual harassment was the major challenge […] The post ‘My Grandpa Is Rubbing My Thighs During Business Meeting’ – Yemi Alade Opens Up On Sexual Harassment appeared first on Naija News.
Security presence around the Abia State Government House, Umuahia, was significantly reinforced on Thursday following widespread public reaction to the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The heightened deployment is believed to be precautionary, given that […] The post Heavy Security Presence In Abia Govt House Following Nnamdi Kanu Judgment appeared first on Naija News.
A member of the United States Congress, Sara Jacobs, has criticised former President Donald Trump over his threat of military action against Nigeria on the grounds of alleged “Christian genocide.” Jacobs, a Democrat representing California’s 51st Congressional District, described the threat as “reckless” during a congressional hearing on Thursday convened to examine Nigeria’s redesignation as […] The post US Lawmaker Slams Trump Over ‘Reckless’ Military Threat to Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Katsina United have been ordered to play the rest of their home matches in Ilorin after the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) issued a fresh directive to the club on Thursday. The new instruction means the Rashidi Yekini Stadium in Ilorin will now serve as their temporary base for the season. The development comes weeks […] The post NPFL Moves Katsina United Home Games To Ilorin, Remo Stars Coach Hails Hard-Fought Win appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on all seven counts of terrorism-related charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho, who delivered the judgment on Thursday, found Kanu guilty of engaging in terrorism, leading a proscribed organisation, […] The post Full List Of Charges That Saw Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced To Life Imprisonment appeared first on Naija News.
The long-serving former Manchester City captain, Fernandinho, has brought his 23-year playing career to an end, confirming his retirement in an interview earlier today, November 20. Fernandinho, 40, admitted that the demands of the sport have finally caught up with him. “I’m already very tired. I’ve run for over thirty minutes today, and I’m completely […] The post Ex-Man City Captain, Fernandinho Retires From Football After 23-Year Career appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer cum hypeman, Oluwafemi Oladapo, better known as Slimcase, has openly expressed admiration for Wizkid’s lifestyle. Naija News reports that Slimcase, in a post via his 𝕏 handle on Thursday, said he will be content for life if he can get a fraction of Wizkid’s extravagant lifestyle. According to him, nobody comes close to […] The post ‘Nobody In Music Industry Comes Close To Wizkid’s Extravagant Lifestyle’ – Slimcase appeared first on Naija News.