The Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, Ibrahim Maigandi Dan Malikin, has vigorously defended his principal against recent allegations that he is unqualified for his ministerial portfolio. Dan Malikin described the criticisms as “politically motivated” and “a glaring fabrication,” insisting that the Minister has the competence, experience, […] The post Stop Politicising Security, I Am Qualified To Be Defence Minister – Matawalle appeared first on Naija News.
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Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the former medical director at Optimal Cancer Care Foundation in Lagos, has been remanded in custody in the United Kingdom following his arrest at Gatwick Airport on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The British citizen, who previously worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Darent Valley Hospital (2005-2008), was arrested upon his arrival from […] The post Controversial Lagos Doctor Arrested, Remanded In UK For Recording Sexual Acts appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has expressed concerns about the creation of new security agencies, stating that such measures will not address the root causes of insecurity in Nigeria. Irabor stressed the need for the Federal Government to thoroughly investigate the country’s security situation before considering the establishment of additional agencies. […] The post New Security Agencies Won’t End Insecurity In Nigeria – Ex-CDS Irabor Warns FG appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 5th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, December 6th, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has expressed strong confidence in the Nigerian military’s capacity to decisively defeat the bandits and terrorists currently destabilizing parts of the country. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Nwanyanwu claimed that tackling the current insecurity challenges would be a […] The post Nigerian Military Can Easily Crush Terrorists – ZLP Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
Details have emerged surrounding the sudden resignation of former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, after just two years in office. While Badaru cited health concerns as the reason for stepping down, sources indicate that a protracted cold war between him and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, played a significant role in his […] The post Details Emerge On Why Ex-Defence Minister, Badaru Resigned appeared first on Naija News.
The Sokoto State Government has firmly denied reports circulating in some media outlets suggesting that Governor Ahmed Aliyu accompanied Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, during his visit to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, the government […] The post Sokoto Govt Denies Governor Aliyu Accompanied Alex Otti To See Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police have reportedly arrested the former chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado. Police arrested Rimingado at his law firm located at Zaria Road in Kano on Friday. According to Leadership, a close associate of the former anti-graft chief confirmed the development to journalists on Friday. He noted […] The post Former Kano Anti-Corruption Chairman Arrested appeared first on Naija News.
The founder and president/chief executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed that his refinery will continue to reduce petrol prices to ensure competitiveness with importers. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock on Monday, Dangote disclosed that the refinery’s ongoing price adjustments were part of efforts […] The post Dangote Speaks On Reducing Price Of Petrol After Meeting Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
The remaining members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Rivers State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their loyalty to the party, vowing to continue legislative duties in line with constitutional provisions despite the recent mass defection of several colleagues to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a resolution passed by the minority lawmakers, […] The post Full List Of Lawmakers Who Refused To Dump PDP For APC In Rivers And Their Constituencies appeared first on Naija News.
