Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has denied reports suggesting that he is planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Badaru described the reports circulating on social media as false, unfounded and driven by political mischief. The former minister said […] The post Just In: ‘Absolute, Unwavering’ – Tinubu’s Ex-Minister Badaru Opens Up On Plan To Dump APC For ADC appeared first on Naija News.
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Road accidents remain a recurring danger on Nigerian highways, and many commuters, including several celebrities, have, over the years, narrowly escaped death in tragic car accidents. In this article, Naija News highlights five popular celebrities who have survived tragic accidents. 1. Anthony Joshua: On Monday, December 9, 2025, former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, […] The post Anthony Joshua, Burna Boy And Other Top Nigerian Celebrities Who Narrowly Escaped Death In Car Accident appeared first on Naija News.
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed the chances of former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, securing the ticket of either the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or LP ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on The Clarity Zone Podcast, Bwala said Obi has lost control of the […] The post ‘Their Master Has Been Changing Party Like Premier League Player – Tinubu’s Aide Mocks Obidients, Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Nigerians to join the party in its bid to reposition the country for good governance and credible leadership. The call was made on Monday in Abuja by the party’s Federal Capital Territory chairman, Yusuf Tijani, during the formal reception of rights activist Aisha Yesufu, who recently defected […] The post Aisha Yusuf Officially Joins ADC appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the tragic killing of a 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, allegedly shot by a soldier on guard duty in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2026, along Akongntekong Road, Ete, sparking outrage and tension within […] The post Army Probes Soldier Over Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old Boy appeared first on Naija News.
Terrorists, locally referred to as bandits, on Monday night kidnapped an elderly woman in Southern Kaduna, barely 48 hours after killing her son and another resident in Arak village, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victim, identified as Mrs Averik Arak, was abducted alongside her granddaughter. Her son, Habila Averik, the father of […] The post BREAKING: Fresh Kidnappings Hit Kaduna As Gunmen Abduct Over 30 Villagers appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian rapper Oladips has finally made peace with his former label boss, Reminisce, after years of public disputes, harsh lyrics and strained relations in the music industry. Naija News reports that the rapper used his new track, Iba Paris 26, to openly admit he was wrong and to express regret over how their journey ended. […] The post This Is Me Saying It Openly – Oladips Apologizes To Reminisce After Long Feud appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Tems has debunked rumours that she is working on a new song with rapper Odumodublvck after a video of both of them in a studio began to spread online. Naija News reports that the conversation started when a clip showed Odumodublvck recording in a studio while Tems and her manager were also present. […] The post Tems Clears Air On Rumoured Collaboration With Odumodublvck appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles forward, Akor Adams, has revealed that his mother was hospitalised just hours before Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the second round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday. Adams, who featured prominently in the match, scored Nigeria’s fourth goal with a stunning strike in the 75th minute, marking […] The post AFCON 2025: Akor Adams Dedicates First AFCON Goal To Hospitalised Mother appeared first on Naija News.
