Lawmakers have condemned the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police orderlies from Very Important Personalities (VIPs). Naija News reports that Tinubu had ordered the withdrawal of about 11,000 police personnel attached to VIPs nationwide as part of efforts to tackle insecurity, redeploy officers to core policing duties, and address manpower shortages at […] The post Chinese Companies, Politicians’ Children Still Guarded – Ningi Cries Out Over Loss Of His Police Orderly appeared first on Naija News.
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The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly executed two individuals accused of being spies loyal to the Nigerian Army. Naija News reports that this brings the total number of executions carried out by the terror group in recent days to nine. The spike in executions is suspected to be a preemptive measure to […] The post ISWAP Executes Two Nigerian Army Spies, Raids Police Operative Houses appeared first on Naija News.
Two Bayelsa lawmakers in the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that the lawmakers are Rodney Ambaiowei, representing the Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, and Oboku Oforji, representing the Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency. The lawmakers’ defection was announced by House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen […] The post Two Lawmakers Dump PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
Suspected armed bandits have killed two persons and injured three others in separate attacks on Adabka and Mashayar Zaki communities in Zamfara State. The incidents, which occurred on Tuesday, December 10, have reignited concerns over the persistent insecurity plaguing parts of the North-Western state. In Adabka Village, located in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, about 43 […] The post Bandits Kill Two, Injure Three In Fresh Zamfara Attacks appeared first on Naija News.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed as “baseless, misleading, and pure fiction” allegations that he is actively preventing Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke from joining the party. Professor Yilwatda’s reaction follows a statement by a group called the Youths Political Movement […] The post ‘I’m Not Blocking Anyone’ – Yilwatda Denies Stopping Mutfwang, Adeleke From Joining APC appeared first on Naija News.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the residence of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mohammed Modu, who is the Officer-in-Charge of Tattaba Out Station under the Bara Division in Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State. Naija News reports that the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, left a trail […] The post Boko Haram Raid Yobe Police Officer’s Home, Set Houses, Cars Ablaze appeared first on Naija News.
Marseille icon and former Senegal forward Mamadou Niang has backed Calvin Bassey to take charge of Nigeria’s defence following William Troost-Ekong’s shock retirement from international football. Troost-Ekong, who was named 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Player of the Tournament, announced last week that he was drawing the curtain on a ten-year Super Eagles career. […] The post Marseille Icon Tips Calvin Bassey To Step Into Troost-Ekong’s Shoes For Super Eagles appeared first on Naija News.
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has dared the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive by withdrawing police escorts attached to the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu. Oseni issued the challenge during the Morning Show on Arise TV, in response to a viral video in which Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, […] The post ‘Them No Born Anybody Well To Remove Police Protection From Seyi Tinubu’ – Rufai appeared first on Naija News.
The head of the Dantokpa Market project in Akassato, Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhounde, has been arrested by security operatives in the Benin Republic for alleged high treason, following inflammatory statements made against the government. Kindjanhounde, a second-class police commissioner appointed in June 2023 by President Patrice Talon, was taken into custody on Wednesday, December 10, […] The post Man Who Called For Coup In Benin Republic Arrested appeared first on Naija News.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has demanded dialogue as a key tool for restoring peace amid rising insecurity across Nigeria. Naija News reports that the Sultan’s call comes amid the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demands for decisive action against those sponsoring violence. However, while speaking at the second triennial meeting of the […] The post ‘We Must Be Very Blunt’ – Sultan Reacts As CAN Demands Action Against Sponsors Of Violence appeared first on Naija News.
