The three siblings who died in a fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, were on Wednesday buried in their hometown of Uzoakwa community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The victims, Steve Omatu (40), Casmir Omatu (39), and Collins Omatu (37), lost their lives on December […] The post Three Siblings Killed In Lagos Fire Laid To Rest In Anambra appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has raised the alarm that bandits are relocating in large numbers from Sokoto State to Benue State following the Christmas Day airstrikes reportedly carried out with support from the United States. Aondoakaa made the disclosure on Thursday during an interview on Arise […] The post Bandits Flee Sokoto, Overrun Benue Communities After US Airstrikes — Aondoakaa appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for improved welfare packages for the nation’s security forces. Naija News reports that the call was made in a statement on Thursday by the PDP National Chairman, Kabiru Taminu Turaki, on the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. According to him, several members of the Armed […] The post PDP Demands Better Pay For Security Forces appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria and Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo believes the Super Eagles will respond positively to their semi-final heartbreak by defeating Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place match on Saturday. Nigeria were sent crashing out of the tournament on Wednesday night after losing 4-2 on penalties to hosts Morocco following a goalless […] The post Odion Ighalo Backs Super Eagles To Beat Egypt As Fredericks Tips Morocco For AFCON Title appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has reiterated that it does not pay ransom to secure the release of abducted persons, insisting that victims are freed through military pressure and intelligence-led operations. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, made the clarification in an interview with BBC Hausa, amid persistent public belief that ransom payments are often made to […] The post FG Insists It Does Not Pay Ransom To Free Kidnap Victims appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared her decision not to remove the tattoos on her body, even after committing herself again to her Christian faith. Naija News reports that since reconnecting with her faith, Tonto has been open about her spiritual journey, sharing videos of her prayers and speaking in tongues, showing the changes in […] The post Why I Won’t Be Removing My Tattoos Despite Giving My Life To Christ – Tonto Dikeh appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed February 16 to hear a suit seeking the deregistration of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over alleged constitutional and electoral violations. Naija News reports that the suit was instituted by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), a body comprising former […] The post Court To Hear Suit Seeking Deregistration Of ADC, Four Other Parties February 16 appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Momodu made the declaration on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing his supporters. The Ovation magazine publisher said his decision to join the ADC was driven by the desire to promote the interests of […] The post Just In: Dele Momodu Officially Joins ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Edo State Governor, Senator Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were recently released following their arrest over the Ekpoma protest. In a statement to Naija News on Thursday, Chief Press Secretary to Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, disclosed that the governor warned against violence while reaffirming his administration’s […] The post Ekpoma Crisis: Okpebholo Meets Freed AAU Students, Warns Against Violence appeared first on Naija News.
West Ham United have intensified their pursuit of Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi as the 20-year-old continues his international duties with the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The Premier League side have been monitoring the progress of the SV Zulte Waregem midfielder for several months, impressed by his composure […] The post West Ham Step Up Chase For Super Eagles Midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi appeared first on Naija News.
