The reported military coup in the Republic of Benin appears to be rapidly collapsing, according to an official statement from the Presidency. President Patrice Talon is confirmed to be safe, and his office insists that the regular army is regaining control of the situation. Speaking to AFP on Sunday, the presidency downplayed the attempt led […] The post BREAKING: Benin Presidency Claims Coup Attempt Foiled: Talon Safe, Army Regaining Control appeared first on Naija News.
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly account for the missing or diverted ₦55.9 billion meant for the purchase of smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election materials for the 2019 general elections. SERAP said the grave […] The post INEC Told To Account For Missing ₦55.9 Billion appeared first on Naija News.
Media personality and actress, Bisola Aiyeola, has shared her experience on sex for roles in the movie industry. Speaking at a recent event, a clip of which was shared on YouTube, Bisola stated that she has never been asked for sex to feature in any movie project. The mother of one spoke against the backdrop […] The post I Have Never Been Asked For S€x For Roles – Bisola Aiyeola appeared first on Naija News.
Military officers in the Benin Republic have taken control of the federal government. Naija News learnt that a group of soldiers on Sunday Morning, December 7, 2025, announced the dissolution of the current government during a national broadcast. More details to come… The post Breaking: Military Officers Overthrow Federal Government In Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
The Senior Political Assistant to the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarenwaju, has blamed the ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, for the action of his principal against him in 2015. Naija News reports that Olarenwaju made this known while responding to questions on 𝕏 Space tagged “APC Must Go” on Saturday night. According to Olarenwaju, Atiku […] The post ‘Atiku Moved Against Goodluck Jonathan Over Betrayal Of Agreement’ – Olarenwaju appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has shared a story about a question a Harvard classmate asked him that haunted him for a long time. The governor stated that his classmate, Samvit Raina, an American of Indian descent, had asked him why many Nigerians he had met were successful, brilliant, and hardworking, yet the […] The post How A Classmate’s Question At Harvard Forced Me To Dump Banking For Politics – Alex Otti appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian music executive, Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has issued a warning to 𝕏 user impersonating him. Naija News reports that the fake account recently posted a message inviting users to join a supposed giveaway, using his name and image, which misled many followers. The real Don Jazzy addressed the impersonation from his […] The post Don’t Say They’re Bullying You If You Get Arrested – Don Jazzy Warns Impersonator appeared first on Naija News.
Former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the directives ordering the withdrawal of police officers from Very Important Persons (VIPs). Naija News recalls that Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of all police personnel attached to VIPs and their redeployment to core policing duties. According to a statement by the Special Adviser […] The post ‘We’ve Tried To Do It, Let’s See How This One Will Work’ – Ex-IGP Speaks On Tinubu’s Order Withdrawing Policemen From VIPs appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi, has come under fire after a video of her dancing at the grave of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti went viral on social media. Naija News reports that she visited the gravesite and shared the moment on her Instagram page, showing herself performing a lively tribute dance. Korra explained that the performance […] The post ‘You Crossed The Line With This One’ – Korra Obidi Under Attack For Twerking On Fela’s Grave (VIDEO) appeared first on Naija News.
The Delta State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, confirming the arrest of two key suspects. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the arrests were made by operatives of the Homicide Section of […] The post Suspected Killers Of Retired Delta State Judge Arrested appeared first on Naija News.
