The Kaduna State command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested four suspected bandits in Chikun Local Government Area of the state, recovering 65 cows believed to have been rustled from different communities. Naija News reports that the arrests were carried out by operatives of the police Anti-Kidnapping Unit following credible intelligence on the activities […] The post Police Bust Bandits Gang In Kaduna, Make Arrests appeared first on Naija News.
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The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has yet to perfect the bail conditions granted him by a Federal High Court, as a fresh investigation into arms and ammunition allegedly found in his residence in Kebbi State complicates his legal troubles. Naija News reports that Malami, who was granted […] The post Arms Discovered In Malami’s Kebbi House Amid Fresh Probe appeared first on Naija News.
There was no official confirmation on Monday over when Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, will formally defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. Earlier reports indicated that Monday, January 12, 2026, would mark Yusuf’s exit from the NNPP, with plans to register as an APC member at Ɗiso […] The post Uncertainty Trails Abba Yusuf’s Reported Defection To APC appeared first on Naija News.
Everton are weighing up a transfer move for 28-year-old England and Arsenal defender Ben White as they look to address ongoing issues at right-back, according to Football Insider. Borussia Dortmund are keeping tabs on Manchester City midfielder Oscar Bobb in this January transfer window. According to Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga side are monitoring the 22-year-old […] The post Transfer Updates: Ben White, Gallagher, Osula, Upamecano, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has slammed Senator representing Abia North at the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu, over claims that the state Governor, Alex Otti, is only repainting the roads he (Kalu) built. Naija News recalls that Kalu had, in a series of political gatherings, vowed to […] The post Do You Want To Take Us Back To Days Of Owing Salaries, Infrastuctural Decay? – Abia Monarch Hits Kalu Over Attack On Gov. Otti appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that it has every right to forcefully enter the premises of individuals suspected of committing financial crimes. The chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, made the declaration during an appearance on Channels Television. He defended the Agency’s operational tactics, insisting that they are in line with […] The post I Can Make Arrest Anytime Any Day, My Warrant Is My Badge – EFCC Boss, Olukoyede Defends Forceful Operations appeared first on Naija News.
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed on Sunday night when suspected terrorists attacked a police position at Obajana, Kogi State, where security operatives are stationed at the Dangote Cement Factory. Security sources told SaharaReporters on Monday that the attackers stormed the area late Sunday night in large numbers. According to […] The post BREAKING: One Killed As Terrorists Attack Security Operatives At Dangote Cement Factory appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and varying cloud conditions across the country from Sunday to Tuesday, warning residents to take health and safety precautions. The agency made the prediction in its weather outlook released on Sunday, January 11, in Abuja. According to NiMet, moderate dust haze is expected to prevail across […] The post NiMet Releases Three Days Weather Forecast Across Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian lawyer cum human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has questioned why frontline supporters of President Bola Tinubu are backing former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to emerge as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Adeyanju, in a post via his 𝕏 handle, claimed that major Tinubu’s supporters like the Minister of […] The post ‘Their Fear Is Too Obvious’ – Adeyanju Queries Major Tinubu’s Supporters For Backing Peter Obi’s Presidential Ambition appeared first on Naija News.
The 2026 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has crowned Nigerian music star, Rema, as its biggest winner, following a glittering ceremony held in Lagos. The 24-year-old ‘Calm Down’ crooner carted away three major awards at the prestigious event, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s leading music exports. Rema won Best […] The post AFRIMA 2026: Rema Sweeps Three Awards, Beats Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid appeared first on Naija News.
