A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has denied claims that he discouraged support for former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who recently defected to the party. The denial followed a post by an X user, @judeski007, who said he had been supportive of the ADC coalition but expressed reservations about […] The post Dele Momodu Denies Telling Supporters To Abandon Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the North-East, Mustapha Salihu, has dismissed claims that politicians defecting to the ruling party are shielded from corruption investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Naija News reports that Salihu made the assertion on Saturday night while addressing journalists at his private residence […] The post Your EFCC Cases Won’t Disappear, You Will Face Prosecution – APC Tells New Members appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal defamation case filed against the senator representing Kogi Central in the 10th National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. A notice of discontinuance, filed on December 12, 2025, by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, formally informed the Federal High Court of the decision to terminate the proceedings. […] The post Breaking: FG Withdraws Criminal Defamation Case Against Senator Natasha appeared first on Naija News.
The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has directed the reopening of schools across the state on Monday, January 5, 2026, with the exception of communities currently placed under special security measures. Naija News reports that the directive was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Press Secretary of the […] The post Kwara Orders Schools To Reopen Monday, Excludes Insecure Areas appeared first on Naija News.
Barely days after regaining their freedom, students of St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have again fallen into the hands of terrorists. In a brutal Saturday attack, no fewer than 42 people, including women and children, were killed by the gunmen who invaded Kasuwan […] The post Terrorists Kill 42, Reportedly Abduct Students Of Niger School Again appeared first on Naija News.
At least 25 persons have been confirmed dead, while 14 others are still missing following a boat accident in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. Naija News learnt that the tragic incident occurred at about 7:48 p.m. on Saturday when a canoe conveying dozens of passengers capsized mid-journey. It was gathered that the canoe […] The post Just In: Boat Mishap Claims 25 Lives In Yobe appeared first on Naija News.
Not less than seven persons have been killed following an attack by gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits on Bong village in Doemak District of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which threw the agrarian community into mourning, was confirmed on Sunday by the Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan LGA, Christopher Audu Manship. […] The post Seven Feared Dead As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community appeared first on Naija News.
A fire outbreak has destroyed the office and armoury of Mopol 13, a unit of the Nigeria Police Force, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026. A video obtained by SaharaReporters showed the Mopol 13 facilities engulfed in flames, with the office buildings and […] The post Fire Razes Mopol 13 Office, Armoury In Benue appeared first on Naija News.
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has made his first public statement since a fatal road accident in Nigeria claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members. Naija News reports that Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash, which occurred on Monday, December 29, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway and resulted […] The post Anthony Joshua Makes First Public Post After Fatal Crash, Pays Tribute To Deceased Friends appeared first on Naija News.
No fewer than 30 people, including women, were killed when armed bandits invaded Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday. The attackers also looted shops, made away with food items and valuables worth millions of naira, and set the entire market ablaze during the coordinated assault. According […] The post Over 30 Killed, Market Burnt As Bandits Sack Niger State Community appeared first on Naija News.
