Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested eight suspects in connection with the December 24 suicide bombing at a mosque in Gamborun Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, which claimed the lives of at least five worshippers and left 35 others injured. The arrest, according to the military, is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle suicide bombing […] The post Borno Mosque Bombing: Troops Arrest Eight Suspects, Nab Key IED Suppliers appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has welcomed the decision of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to commit his international future to Nigeria, describing the move as a timely boost to the country’s goalkeeping options. Okonkwo, 24, was born in London to Nigerian parents and had previously represented England across several youth levels. In December 2025, however, […] The post NFF Happy Over Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s Switch From England To Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Several communities in Katsina State have been invaded by terrorists suspected to be bandits, killing and abducting residents during coordinated midnight attacks. Naija News learnt that on Monday night, the bandits attacked Unguwar Alhaji Barau, Gidan Dan Mai-gizo, and Gidan Hazo communities, all located in Na’alma Ward of Malumfashi Local Government Area. According to SaharaReporters, […] The post Breaking: Bandits Invade Katsina Communities, Abduct Several Residents appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Army has invited interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for its Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026. According to a statement on Tuesday released via its official 𝕏 handle, the recruitment is open to both civilians and serving military personnel with the required qualifications. The statement added that successful applicants will be commissioned […] The post Nigerian Army Begins 2026 DSSC Recruitment appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Bala Mohammed‘s government of Bauchi State has appointed no fewer than 142 district heads across the state’s 20 emirates and one chiefdom, in a move aimed at strengthening traditional governance and improving administration at the grassroots. All the appointees have since been issued their letters of appointment, a development that will enable them to assume […] The post Bauchi Appoints 142 District Heads Across 20 Emirates, One Chiefdom appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and prominent socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has declared her strong opposition to any political arrangement that makes former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, a running mate in the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that Yesufu made the statement in a viral video currently circulating on social […] The post ‘I Will Work Against Peter Obi If He Emerges Running Mate’ – Aisha Yesufu appeared first on Naija News.
Six countries have now booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following the end of Monday night’s Round of 16 fixtures. The Super Eagles of Nigeria joined the list of qualified teams after a dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique in Fez. Goals from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams, along […] The post AFCON 2025: Six Countries Secure Quarter-Final Places As Knockout Race Intensifies appeared first on Naija News.
Chapel Hill Denham Securities Ltd and CardinalStone Securities Ltd emerged as the most dominant stockbroking firms on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in the fourth quarter of 2025, commanding a sizeable share of market activity by both trading volume and transaction value. Naija News reports that according to the latest Broker Performance Report covering the […] The post Chapel Hill Denham, CardinalStone Lead As Brokerage Giants Tighten Grip On NGX Trading appeared first on Naija News.
Tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have escalated as senior party leaders have issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu over the conduct of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Rivers State. Amid renewed hostilities between Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, APC leaders say Wike’s political manoeuvres […] The post ‘We May Ask The President To Choose Between Us And Wike’ – APC NWC Member appeared first on Naija News.
Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has celebrated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his birthday, offering heartfelt prayers and reflecting on their long-standing political partnership. Kwankwaso shared the birthday message in a post on his official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. In the post, Kwankwaso praised […] The post ‘I Pray This New Year Grants Him Clarity Of Purpose’ – Kwankwaso Wishes Gov Yusuf Amid Defection appeared first on Naija News.
