The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, has dismissed reports on social media claiming that he is critically ill and bedridden. Naija News understands that a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and online commentator, Albert Obazee, had alleged that the commissioner was ill and receiving visits from prominent members of the All […] The post Liar, I Place A Curse On You – Afegbua Blasts Obazee Over Illness Rumour appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem, has declared the party’s unwavering commitment to secure a landslide re-election for Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 Osun State gubernatorial election. Naija News reports that the declaration was made Tuesday evening at the unveiling of Governor Adeleke as the party’s standard-bearer at the Osun […] The post ‘Accord Will Deliver Adeleke For 2nd Term’ – National Chairman Says Governor Already Party’s Candidate appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a nationwide directive to all commands to immediately reinforce security for the judiciary, including courts and judges, following explicit instructions from the Presidency. The order, communicated via a wireless message on December 8, 2025, from the Inspector-General of Police’s Secretariat in Abuja, highlights a new focus on protecting […] The post Presidency Orders Police To Reinforce Security For Courts, Judges Nationwide appeared first on Naija News.
The Government of Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force officers detained after their aircraft made an emergency landing in the West African country, following days of diplomatic tension and accusations of airspace violation. Territorial Administration Minister, Emile Zerbo, confirmed the development late Tuesday night, stating that the officers were allowed to return to […] The post Burkina Faso Official Confirms Releasing Detained Military Officers appeared first on Naija News.
Renowned Nigerian writer, Wole Soyinka has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s military intervention in the recently thwarted coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. Speaking in Lagos on Monday at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards, Soyinka warned that the intervention carried serious consequences for West Africa’s stability and Nigeria’s security […] The post Unnecessary Entanglement! – Wole Soyinka Faults Tinubu’s Military Deployment In Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that there was no elaborate celebration of his birthday except the cutting of the birthday cake presented to him by the Staff and Aides in the Office of the Senate President. He explained that he decided against a celebration due to the situation in the country. […] The post Akpabio Shuns Lavish Birthday Celebration, Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspected criminal, identified as Godspower Cletus, while attempting to withdraw a ₦1 million ransom allegedly collected from the husband of a woman he abducted in Akure. The arrest was made by detectives assigned to the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad after intelligence tracking. According to police sources […] The post Ondo Police Arrest Suspected Criminal At POS While Withdrawing ₦1 Million Ransom appeared first on Naija News.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is set to participate in the Accord Party governorship primary scheduled for today, Wednesday, where he is widely expected to emerge as the party’s flag bearer for the August 8, 2026, governorship election. Naija News reports that this comes after Adeleke, on Tuesday, officially declared his membership in the Accord […] The post Osun 2026: Adeleke May Emerge Accord Party’s Governorship Candidate Today appeared first on Naija News.
Veteran Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has appealed to Nigerians to forgive him and his family, days after his marital crisis with his wife, Natasha, made headlines. Naija News recalls that 2Baba and Natasha became the topic of discussion online after a video of the singer’s arrest in the United Kingdom emerged […] The post ‘Abeg Make Una Forgive Me And My Family’ – 2Baba Begs Nigerians After Marital Crisis With Wife, Natasha appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), following his failure to meet bail conditions earlier granted to him. A senior official at the anti-graft agency confirmed on Tuesday that the ex-minister, who is facing multiple allegations, will remain in custody […] The post Malami Remanded In EFCC Custody Over Bail Breach, Investigated For Terrorism Financing appeared first on Naija News.
