A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device on Sunday morning at a military checkpoint in Pulka town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing five soldiers and residents. The explosion, which occurred as troops were manning the checkpoint, has stirred fresh concerns about the lingering threat posed by extremist groups in the region. According […] The post Suicide Bomber Kills Five Soldiers At Military Checkpoint In Borno appeared first on Naija News.
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Jake Paul has questioned Anthony Joshua’s decision to accept a weight restriction for their heavyweight bout, arguing it could blunt the former champion’s biggest weapon when they meet on Friday night, December 19, in Miami. Joshua, a naturally larger man, has agreed to come in at 245 pounds, marking the first time in his professional […] The post Anthony Joshua’s Weight Limit Gamble Could Backfire – Jake Paul Says appeared first on Naija News.
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, on Tuesday announced the discovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition following a decisive joint security operation in the state. Items recovered from criminal hideouts include 24 AK‑47 rifles, 23 pump‑action rifles, one Tavor rifle, one FN rifle, four Barrett pistols, four Browning rifles, 42 magazines, 520 rounds […] The post Arm Discovery: ‘The President Did Not Commend Me, He Told Me To Go Back And Do More’ – Gov Ododo appeared first on Naija News.
Egypt secured a narrow 2-1 win over the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday night in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night, December 16. The hosts opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Ahmed Saber finished calmly from close range. The move stemmed from slick work […] The post Egypt Beat Super Eagles Of Nigeria In Cairo Ahead Of AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force, ahead of nationwide protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has mobilised special forces and tactical teams to ensure a violence‑free demonstration, state commands said on Tuesday. In separate interviews with Punch, police spokespersons confirmed their preparedness to tackle miscreants and political hirelings who may seek to disrupt the rallies. The […] The post Police Deploy Special Forces Ahead Of NLC Nationwide Protest appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State Police Command has detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, after a video of him driving dangerously while live on social media resulted in a serious motor accident. Naija News reports that the police said the incident occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and described the suspect’s actions as “suicidal” […] The post Just In: Lagos Police Arrest Popular TikToker Peller appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, was the target of a near-violent mob attack on Tuesday while visiting the palace of the District Head of Dutsi in his home state of Katsina. The intervention of aides and security operatives was reportedly crucial in preventing the situation from escalating into a full-blown assault on the former […] The post Chaos As Buhari’s Former Minister Narrowly Escapes Mob Attack In Katsina appeared first on Naija News.
A Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, has crashed. Naija News reports that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement signed by the bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Bimbo Oladeji, all […] The post Pictures: Four Rushed To The Hospital As Aircraft Somersaults In Owerri Airport appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 16th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, December 17th, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has described the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on presidential emergency powers as a major boost to Nigeria’s constitutional law and democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Kamarudeen Ogundele, the Senior Assistant to the President, Communication and Publicity office of the AGF […] The post ‘Another Ingredient To Democracy’ – FG Reacts To Supreme Court’s Decision On Rivers’ Emergency Rule appeared first on Naija News.
