The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the release of six vigilante members who were earlier arrested by Nigerian Army personnel in Edo State for allegedly possessing firearms while patrolling in a government-branded vehicle. Naija News reports that the command, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said […] The post Kwara Govt, Police Deny Arming Suspects With AK-47 Rifles appeared first on Naija News.
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The Niger State Police Command has deployed bomb disposal experts to evacuate an explosive device discovered along a roadside in the state, the Commissioner of Police, Adamu Elleman, has confirmed. The device was found in the Ganaru community, Zugurma District of Mashegu Local Government Area, but the police dismissed initial reports by villagers that there […] The post Bomb Experts Deployed After Explosive Found In Niger appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 1. ‘PDP Is Alive, Strong’ – Jonathan Says After Meeting With Party Leaders Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has expressed satisfaction that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains alive, strong, and resilient, contrary to […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has asserted that some people misled the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, after signing the peace agreement before President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that Wike made the disclosure while addressing supporters during a political engagement in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, where […] The post ‘They Misled The Young Man’ – Wike Lists Top Political Figures That Witnessed Peace Deal With Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting unrest within the Super Eagles camp at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, insisting that the team remains united and focused on the task ahead. In an official statement released on January 6 by the NFF Communications Department, the federation described claims of […] The post AFCON 2025: No Unrest In Super Eagles’ Camp Despite Osimhen Vs Lookman Outburst – NFF appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian lawyer cum activist, Deji Adeyanju, has opined that the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has been reduced to nothing by karma. Naija News reports that this comes as Malami and his son are to remain in Kuje prison till January 7, when their bail applications would […] The post ‘Malami Reduced To Asolutely Nothing’ – Adeyanju appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday intensified efforts to resolve its festering leadership crisis by holding a closed-door meeting with former President, Goodluck Jonathan, in Abuja. The meeting, which took place at Jonathan’s Maitama office in the Federal Capital Territory, was attended by members of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC), state party chairmen, […] The post [Just In] Details Of Goodluck Jonathan Meeting With PDP Leaders Emerge appeared first on Naija News.
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has expressed satisfaction that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains alive, strong, and resilient, contrary to speculations in some sections of the media. Dr. Jonathan reaffirmed that the PDP remains a fundamental pillar of Nigeria’s democracy, noting that it is the only surviving original political party since 1998. Naija […] The post [Just In] Photos: ‘PDP Is Alive, Strong’ – Jonathan Says After Meeting With Party Leaders appeared first on Naija News.
Embattled General Overseer of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, on Tuesday reported to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, following his failure to honour an earlier police invitation on Monday. Naija News reports that the cleric’s appearance came after warnings from influential individuals who cautioned him on the […] The post Embattled Pastor Chris Okafor Honours Police Invitation appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the North Africans edged past DR Congo in a tense Round of 16 encounter settled deep into extra time. Algeria booked their place with a 1-0 win on Saturday, needing a late strike to finally break stubborn Congolese resistance. […] The post Super Eagles Set For AFCON 2025 Clash With Algeria After Late Drama Against DR Congo appeared first on Naija News.
