Popular Nollywood actor cum filmmaker, Ajemba Stanley, better known as Stanley Ontop, has claimed that his colleague, Rita Daniels, would have won the just concluded Guild of Nigeria (AGN) national election held in Edo State on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Naija News reports that Rita, the mother of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, lost the Guild presidential […] The post ‘Regina’s Mom Would Have Won, But Powers In Abuja Hijacked AGN Presidential Election’ – Stanley Ontop appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is facing renewed scrutiny after reports emerged that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has not been paid for at least three months. The revelation was made public by BBC Sport journalist Oluwashina Okeleji on Tuesday, sparking fresh concerns over the federation’s financial management ahead of a major international tournament. […] The post NFF Faces Fresh Salary Row As Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Awaits Three Months Pay appeared first on Naija News.
The strategic military relationship between Nigeria and India received fresh momentum on Tuesday following a high-level visit by the Indian Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Colonel Singh, during the courtesy visit, commended the Nigerian Army’s relentless efforts […] The post Nigeria, India Strengthen Defence Ties As Indian Adviser Visits Army Chief appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Ahmed Abubakar, over an alleged attempt to procure ammunition intended for bandits operating in Zamfara State. According to intelligence obtained by a security analyst, Zagazola Makama, Abubakar, a native of Gusau and resident of Anguwan Dodo in Gwagwalada, Abuja, was apprehended on December 7 […] The post FCT Police Arrest Man For Alleged Attempt To Procure Ammunition For Zamfara Bandits appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu as the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, with the role effective from December 1, 2025. Naija News reports that the appointment is part of the government’s plan to improve the management of pensions for retired military personnel and ensure timely delivery of […] The post Tinubu Appoints New Military Pensions Board Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
The number of fatalities in Monday’s violent incident in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State has climbed to nine, with 51 others currently receiving treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during a protest allegedly disrupted by soldiers escorting a senior army officer. Community sources confirmed to Sahara Reporter on Tuesday that the victims, mostly women, […] The post Death Toll Hits Nine, Over 50 Injured In Adamawa Protest Clash appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Aliero/Gwandu/Jega Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Mansur Musa, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing deep internal divisions and the need for effective representation. Naija News reports that his defection was announced on Tuesday on the floor of the House of Representatives […] The post PDP Lawmaker Defects To APC, Cites Internal Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, alongside major players in the aviation sector, for an urgent interface following widespread public outrage over the sharp rise in domestic airfares across the country. The decision followed a motion raised on Tuesday by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, who warned that the sudden spike in ticket […] The post Senate Summons Keyamo Over Soaring Airfares appeared first on Naija News.
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that the victim of a gun attack along Port Harcourt Road in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area has been identified as retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Kingsley Woke, aged 56. DCP Woke, who last served as DC Courses at the Police Staff College, Jos, was travelling from […] The post Gunmen Kill Retired Deputy Commissioner Police In Imo appeared first on Naija News.
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Tuesday cleared the way for a hearing in a ₦40 billion defamation suit instituted by former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Justice M. A. Hassan fixed March 25, 2026, […] The post Tonye Cole: Court Clears ₦40 Billion Defamation Suit Against Wike For Hearing appeared first on Naija News.
