The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), have both stressed Nigeria’s vital role in West African security, with the Defence Minister specifically commending the Armed Forces for their “swift response” that thwarted the recent coup attempt in the Benin Republic. The pronouncements were […] The post Service Chief Reaffirms West African Security Commitment appeared first on Naija News.
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The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has firmly rejected speculations that Governor Bala Mohammad may be eyeing defection to its platform, describing the rumour as “unfounded and unacceptable.” In a statement on Wednesday, the PRP’s State Secretary, Wada Abdullahi, said the party had drawn a “clear line” and would not accept […] The post Bala Mohammed Not Welcome In PRP – Bauchi Chapter appeared first on Naija News.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and top government officials were present on Wednesday as the Accord Party began its governorship primary in Osogbo ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The exercise, held under tight security, saw armed policemen and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stationed at strategic […] The post Tight Security As Adeleke, Appointees Attend Accord Governorship Primary In Osun appeared first on Naija News.
Sevilla striker Akor Adams has picked up an unexpected statistic this season after emerging as the player with the most offside calls across Europe’s major leagues. Akor Adams, 24, has been flagged offside 19 times in La Liga, coming from 757 minutes of action in 13 appearances, seven of which were starts. The figure places […] The post Super Eagles’ Akor Adams Tops Europe’s Offside Chart Amid Mixed Return At Sevilla appeared first on Naija News.
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Orkeghen Philip Aondofa, has made an urgent public appeal for help, alleging that armed Fulani herders launched a deadly attack on his village, New-Gboko (Nyugoko) in Peva–Chanchanji Ward, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing his father and four other family members. Philip, who […] The post VIDEO: How Fulani Herdsmen Killed My Father, Four Relatives In Taraba — NYSC Member Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
A former spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sani Usman (retd.), has defended the Federal Government’s decision to deploy troops to the Benin Republic following the failed coup attempt in the Francophone West African nation. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Wednesday, Usman said Nigeria was duty-bound to respond swiftly, particularly […] The post Ex-Army Spokesman Backs Troop Deployment to Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
The Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, has affirmed that despite joining the Accord Party, Governor Ademola Adeleke remains fully in support of the 2027 re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. Alimi said his principal’s support for President Tinubu’s second term bid remains unwavering. “That is no longer news for anybody. Even when we […] The post 2027: Adeleke Reveals Position On Tinubu After Dumping PDP For Accord Party appeared first on Naija News.
Uchechi, the wife of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has stated that her husband is not a terrorist but the greatest freedom fighter in Africa. Speaking via a post on 𝕏, Kanu lamented that her husband is fighting forces darker than those Nelson Mandela faced in South Africa. She […] The post Many People Are Ready To Protect My Husband With Their Last Breath – Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife appeared first on Naija News.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the continued wave of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks in different parts of the country, describing Nigeria as a nation of unending tragedy. Obi, in a statement on Monday, said recent incidents in Adamawa State, Anambra State and Sokoto State have once again […] The post ‘This Level of Violence Cannot Be Normal’ – Peter Obi Laments Rising Killings, Kidnappings Across Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has been named among the Premier League’s most inventive players this season, securing fifth place in a new creativity ranking released by statistics platform WhoScored. Alex Iwobi has created 23 chances for Fulham so far, making him the club’s most productive player in the final third. Only four players across the […] The post Alex Iwobi Ranked Fifth Most Creative Player In Premier League This Season appeared first on Naija News.
