The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored an additional 450 megawatts of electricity generation capacity to the national grid following the completion of scheduled maintenance on the Geregu National Integrated Power Project plant. The four-week extended minor inspection, handled by Siemens Energy, was aimed at improving the plant’s reliability, performance and efficiency while […] The post National Grid Gets 450MW Injection After Geregu Maintenance appeared first on Naija News.
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In the early hours of Sunday, 7th December, 2025, some elements within the Armed Forces of Benin Republic commanded by Lt. Colonel Pascal Tigri attempted to topple the democratically elected government of the Republic of Benin led by President Patrice Talon. The soldiers attacked the residence of the Beninese President and later appeared on Benin […] The post Why Nigeria’s Intervention In Benin Republic Matters By Dada Olusegun appeared first on Naija News.
Raphael Onyedika has been confirmed in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Club Brugge publicly announced his inclusion on Monday. Raphael Onyedika’s selection comes at a time when Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is yet to release his official squad list, keeping the public waiting as preparations continue for the […] The post Raphael Onyedika Named In Nigeria Squad For AFCON 2025 As Eric Chelle Delays Final List appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State, Emmanuel Otti, has accused the factional National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and his supporters of violating the April 2025 ruling of the Supreme Court. He lamented that despite securing a court order stopping the conduct of the LP […] The post The Gods Will Hit You – LP Chairman, Otti Blasts Abure Faction appeared first on Naija News.
The government of the Benin Republic confirmed in a detailed account on Monday that Nigerian fighter jets carried out airstrikes that helped thwart the recent coup bid, which saw mutinying soldiers get dangerously close to President Patrice Talon’s residence and kidnap two senior military officers. The summary, published after a cabinet meeting, provides the most […] The post How Nigerian Airstrikes Foiled Coup Bid – Benin Govt Reveals appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has already received more than $185m and N14.9bn from the Frontier Exploration Fund. Naija News reports that the statement was issued on Monday while the regulator reacted to claims that it was holding back funds meant for NNPC […] The post All Approved Frontier Funds Already Paid To NNPC – NUPRC appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has publicly backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to deploy military assets to the Benin Republic to foil the recent coup attempt, insisting the action was taken in Nigeria’s best security interest. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, issued a statement on Monday arguing that a successful coup […] The post Benin Intervention Was In Nigeria’s Best Interest – Governors’ Forum Backs Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has been elected the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria after the guild concluded its national election in Benin City, Edo State. Naija News reports that the development was confirmed in a statement released by her media office on Monday, December 8, 2025. The statement said that her […] The post Dayo Amusa Elected AGN National Vice President appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to increase its number of governors to 26, following the imminent defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move comes as Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas is already considered to be in the APC fold, pending his official reception ceremony. […] The post Governor Mutfwang Meets Tinubu, Finalises Defection To APC appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has fingered the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the crisis rocking the opposition party. Naija News reports that the PDP has been grappling with an internal crisis that has led to members resigning in droves and joining the APC. Recently, the former spokesman of […] The post Crisis: ‘PDP Is Fighting A System Trying To Destroy Democracy’ – Party chieftain, Ogidi appeared first on Naija News.
