Fresh details emerging from diplomatic and military sources have revealed the real reasons behind the sudden detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel in Burkina Faso, despite the jet having received emergency clearance to land. Contrary to the narrative pushed out by Burkina Faso’s state news agency on Monday, PRNigeria […] The post NAF Aircraft Did Not Violate Burkina Faso Airspace, Geopolitics Behind Detention – Sources appeared first on Naija News.
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European football takes centre stage again this week as the last round of Champions League fixtures for the year gets underway. With so much on offer across three nights, attention will naturally fall on two heavyweight clashes that could shape the story of the season. On Tuesday night, the spotlight is firmly on the San Siro […] The post Champions League Returns With Inter V Liverpool, Real Madrid V Man City Headlining Final Group Games In 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Local contractors have besiege the entrance to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secretariat over government’s failure to pay them for work executed Naija News reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Tuesday morning are using tear gas to dispatch protesters in front of FCDA. Recall that last week, protesters had placed a coffin at […] The post BREAKING: Chaos As Police Fire Teargas At Protesting Local Contractors [VIDEO] appeared first on Naija News.
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has directed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, to respond to a suit seeking to compel the President to suspend Ojulari from office. The order, issued by Justice Mohammed Madugu in […] The post FCT High Court Issues Fresh Directive To Tinubu, NNPC Boss, EFCC appeared first on Naija News.
Controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has asserted that the mass abduction of children by bandits is a “lesser evil” when compared to the killing of military officers. Gumi made the assertion during an interview with BBC Pidgin, emphasizing that while all activities of bandits causing chaos are evil, there is a clear distinction in severity. […] The post Sheikh Gumi: Abducting Children Is ‘Lesser Evil’ Than Killing Soldiers appeared first on Naija News.
The founder of TAF Africa, Jake Epelle, has expressed displeasure over the fresh political tension rising in Rivers State. Naija News recalls that the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, alongside 15 other lawmakers, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The latest development […] The post ‘We’ve Had Too Much Of This Nonsense And It Cannot Continue’ – Jake Epelle Fumes Over Political Situation In Rivers appeared first on Naija News.
Security operatives of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Yagba Area Command, in collaboration with other security agencies in Isanlu, acting on credible intelligence from community hunters, intercepted a truck conveying 21 children aged between six and 17 years into Kogi State. Naija News reports that the latest development was contained in […] The post NSCDC Intercepts Underage Children Suspected To Be Recruitment Attempt For Bandits appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has said it is closely monitoring developments following reports that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft was forced to land in Burkina Faso over an alleged airspace violation. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said officials were still verifying the full […] The post FG Probes Alleged Seizure Of Military Aircraft In Burkina Faso appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday confirmed the release of 100 abducted students from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State, assuring that efforts are ongoing to free the remaining captives. Onanuga made the disclosure during an interview on Arise News, where he also addressed […] The post ‘It Is The Result That Matters’ – Tinubu’s Aide Decline To Speaks On Ranson For Niger Student appeared first on Naija News.
The Niger Republic has announced a new directive requiring that all goods, especially miscellaneous items originating from Nigeria, be unloaded and inspected at designated border entry points before being allowed further transit into the country. This was contained in an official memo signed by the Director General of Customs for the Republic of Niger, Colonel […] The post ‘For Security Reasons, Inspect Every Goods Coming From Nigeria’ – Niger Republic appeared first on Naija News.
