The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has publicly backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to deploy military assets to the Benin Republic to foil the recent coup attempt, insisting the action was taken in Nigeria’s best security interest. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, issued a statement on Monday arguing that a successful coup […] The post Benin Intervention Was In Nigeria’s Best Interest – Governors’ Forum Backs Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
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Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has been elected the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria after the guild concluded its national election in Benin City, Edo State. Naija News reports that the development was confirmed in a statement released by her media office on Monday, December 8, 2025. The statement said that her […] The post Dayo Amusa Elected AGN National Vice President appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to increase its number of governors to 26, following the imminent defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move comes as Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas is already considered to be in the APC fold, pending his official reception ceremony. […] The post Governor Mutfwang Meets Tinubu, Finalises Defection To APC appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has fingered the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the crisis rocking the opposition party. Naija News reports that the PDP has been grappling with an internal crisis that has led to members resigning in droves and joining the APC. Recently, the former spokesman of […] The post Crisis: ‘PDP Is Fighting A System Trying To Destroy Democracy’ – Party chieftain, Ogidi appeared first on Naija News.
Many Nigerians are reportedly shunning Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) supplied from the Dangote Refinery at several filling stations due to higher pump prices. This has led to a noticeable drop in patronage at MRS filling stations, particularly in Abuja, Daily Post reports. MRS, a retail outlet owned by Alhaji Sayyu Idris Dantata, the half-brother of […] The post Higher Pump Price: Nigerians Shun Dangote For NNPCL Cheaper Fuel appeared first on Naija News.
The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Monica Dongban-Memsem, has challenged those accusing judges of corruption to make their evidence public. Dongban-Memsem spoke on Monday in Abuja at a special court session marking the official commencement of the Court of Appeal’s 2025/2026 legal year. She expressed displeasure that people criticise the Judiciary when […] The post Provide Evidence To Show Judges Are Corrupt – Appeal Court President Dares Critics appeared first on Naija News.
Former Presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has berated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for openly disgracing, insulting and bullying Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at a public event. Naija News reports that a mild drama played out in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Sunday during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye […] The post ‘It Is Totally Unacceptable To Openly Disgrace And Insult Gov. Adeleke’ – Dele Momodu Blasts Remi Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Paramount has gone hostile in its bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, directly challenging Netflix’s recently announced $72 billion takeover deal. Naija News learned that the US entertainment group said on Monday that it will go directly to Warner Bros Discovery after shareholders offered $30 per share in cash for the entire company, including its […] The post Paramount Moves To Take Over Warner Bros Discovery, Confronts Netflix $72 Billion Offer appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has stated that genuine reconciliation is essential for enhancing development, growth, and progress in the state. Eno, while speaking at the 24th Eket Field Annual Convention of The Apostolic Church on Sunday, urged the electorates to eschew hatred and put the past behind them. Naija News understands […] The post Defection: Forgive And Move On – Gov Eno Urges Akwa Ibom Residents appeared first on Naija News.
The 100 schoolchildren rescued from abduction at St Mary Catholic School, Papiri in Agwara, Niger State, have shared chilling details of their captors’ brutality, saying they were kept near a river and threatened with death if they made noise. According to reports from Naija News, the children were released on Sunday evening in a handover coordinated […] The post ‘They Said If We Make Noise, We Would Be Beaten And Killed’ – Rescued Niger Student appeared first on Naija News.
