The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, has stated that former governor, Godwin Obaseki cannot be forced to return to the state. Aziegbemi said this via a statement while reacting to calls by the Edo government for Obaseki to return to the state and face allegations of alleged financial […] The post Obaseki Is A Free Citizen, He Can Stay Wherever He Likes – PDP Fires Back At Edo Govt appeared first on Naija News.
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Halima Buhari, daughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that her late father was acutely aware that many Nigerians were disappointed with his administration. She spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the Yar’Adua Centre during the public presentation of a book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration, authored by former Minister […] The post Buhari Knew Nigerians Were Not Happy With His Leadership – Daughter Reveals appeared first on Naija News.
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the application for bail filed by a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Naija News reports that Justice Babangida Hassan delivered the ruling on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Malami, through his […] The post Just In: Court Dismisses Malami’s Bail Application appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, alongside Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Naija News reports that with a rich AFCON history, including three previous titles, Nigeria enters the tournament as one of the favourites to lift the coveted trophy. Nigeria came […] The post Super Eagles Group Stage Fixtures For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed that it authorised the provision of arms to vigilante groups as part of coordinated counter-terrorism operations across Nigeria, particularly in remote areas affected by insurgency and banditry. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr Abu Michael, Head of Strategic Communications at the National […] The post NSA Confirms Arming Vigilantes To Support Counter-Terrorism appeared first on Naija News.
The Inspector-General of Police has approved the demobilisation of officers attached to the No. 24 Police Mobile Force Presidential Escort, State House, Abuja, with immediate redeployment to various state commands across the country. The decision was conveyed in a police signal dated December 16, 2025, referenced CH:5660/WEL/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.96, and issued by the Department of Finance and […] The post Full List: IGP Redeploys Presidential Police Escort Officers Nationwide appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rolled out a major security operation across Abuja, deploying 2,202 police officers to safeguard residents and visitors during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The move follows a directive by the Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, who ordered heightened security at places of worship and other public locations […] The post FCT Police Deploy 2,202 Officers To Secure Worship Centres For Yuletide appeared first on Naija News.
One of the eleven Nigerian Air Force personnel currently detained in Burkina Faso has confirmed that their aircraft made an emergency landing in the West African country due to a technical fault. The personnel disclosed this during a meeting with a Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. According to him, […] The post VIDEO: Released Air Force Personnel Reveals Why Aircraft Made Emergency Landing In Burkina Faso appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court in Gwaripa, Abuja, has granted bail to the former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, in the ongoing alleged ₦2.2 billion contract fraud against him. Naija News reports that Justice Maryam Hassan, in granting Ngige bail, adopted the terms of administrative bail granted to him by the Economic and Financial […] The post Court Grants Ngige Bail In Alleged Fraud Case, Orders Ex-Minister To Submit Travel Documents appeared first on Naija News.
As Nigeria chase a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Morocco, the Super Eagles head into the 2025 edition of the tournament with a balanced blend of players at their peak and a handful of fresh faces eager to announce themselves on the continental stage. From the goalkeepers trusted to hold firm under […] The post AFCON 2025: Profiles Of 28 Super Eagles Of Nigeria Players appeared first on Naija News.
