The Nigerian Army has carried out a large-scale reshuffle affecting over 2,200 officers across the country. Naija News reports that the redeployments and new appointments were approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and cover formations and units nationwide. According to Western Post, the exercise was communicated through a restricted signal […] The post COAS Shakes Up Army Command, Redeploys Officers Nationwide appeared first on Naija News.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its independence following allegations by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, that the anti-graft agency was harassing him for political reasons. Governor Mohammed had suggested that he was being targeted for refusing to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and also questioned the arrest of his […] The post EFCC Dismisses Bala Mohammed’s Claims, Insists It Operates Without Political Bias appeared first on Naija News.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has signalled a political separation from Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying he will back a candidate he can trust to succeed the governor in the 2027 general elections. Wike stated this while addressing his supporters over the weekend in the Ahoada Local Government Area of Rivers […] The post Fubara: Wike Speaks On The Candidate He Will Support In Rivers appeared first on Naija News.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has sounded the alarm over a growing injury crisis at the back after his side were held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. City looked set to secure another vital home victory until a stoppage-time equaliser turned the mood inside the stadium on […] The post Pep Guardiola Warns Of Injury Crisis As Late Chelsea Equaliser Hurts Man City Title Push appeared first on Naija News.
A 13‑year‑old boy, Timothy Daniel, has been reportedly shot dead by a soldier attached to Sterling Petrochemical and Fertiliser Company Ltd while returning from church on New Year’s Day in Ette, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. An eyewitness who spoke with The Sun said the fatal incident occurred shortly after midnight […] The post Teen Shot Dead By Soldier In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Naija News.
Venezuela’s interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, on Sunday, announced the creation of a high-powered commission to negotiate the release of ousted former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following their capture by United States forces in Caracas. The development comes less than 48 hours after Maduro’s arrest and transfer to New York, where he […] The post Venezuela Sets Up Panel To Secure Maduro’s Release appeared first on Naija News.
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has denied the bail request of Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu; Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah; Aminu Mohammed Bose and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed. Naija News understands that the judge gave the ruling on Monday, January 5th, 2026. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the […] The post [Just In] Alleged Terrorism Financing: Court Denies Bauchi Commissioner, Three Others Bail appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian skitmaker, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has defended TikTok sensation, Peller, following his breakup with fellow influencer, Jarvis, in December 2025. Naija News recalls that Peller was involved in a deliberate car accident to end his life over breakup threats from Jarvis. He was hospitalised and later arrested by the authority “in […] The post ‘Jarvis Has Finished Peller’ – Sabinus Recounts Heartbreak Experience appeared first on Naija News.
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Monday, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Senator John Kojo-Brambaifa, describing him as an illustrious son of the state and a distinguished figure in Nigerian politics. Naija News reports that Brambaifa, who represented Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the 5th National Assembly, died on Saturday at an Abuja […] The post ‘Elder Statesman Gone’ – Gov Diri Mourns Brambaifa appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied any involvement in the alleged disappearance of ₦128 billion in the power sector, insisting that the funds in question predate his appointment as minister. Naija News reports that Adelabu made the clarification on Monday, January 5, following calls by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for […] The post ₦128 Billion Power Sector Scandal Not Under My Watch – Adelabu Replies SERAP appeared first on Naija News.
