President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu as the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, with the role effective from December 1, 2025. Naija News reports that the appointment is part of the government’s plan to improve the management of pensions for retired military personnel and ensure timely delivery of […] The post Tinubu Appoints New Military Pensions Board Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
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The number of fatalities in Monday’s violent incident in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State has climbed to nine, with 51 others currently receiving treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during a protest allegedly disrupted by soldiers escorting a senior army officer. Community sources confirmed to Sahara Reporter on Tuesday that the victims, mostly women, […] The post Death Toll Hits Nine, Over 50 Injured In Adamawa Protest Clash appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Aliero/Gwandu/Jega Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Mansur Musa, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing deep internal divisions and the need for effective representation. Naija News reports that his defection was announced on Tuesday on the floor of the House of Representatives […] The post PDP Lawmaker Defects To APC, Cites Internal Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, alongside major players in the aviation sector, for an urgent interface following widespread public outrage over the sharp rise in domestic airfares across the country. The decision followed a motion raised on Tuesday by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, who warned that the sudden spike in ticket […] The post Senate Summons Keyamo Over Soaring Airfares appeared first on Naija News.
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that the victim of a gun attack along Port Harcourt Road in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area has been identified as retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Kingsley Woke, aged 56. DCP Woke, who last served as DC Courses at the Police Staff College, Jos, was travelling from […] The post Gunmen Kill Retired Deputy Commissioner Police In Imo appeared first on Naija News.
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Tuesday cleared the way for a hearing in a ₦40 billion defamation suit instituted by former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Justice M. A. Hassan fixed March 25, 2026, […] The post Tonye Cole: Court Clears ₦40 Billion Defamation Suit Against Wike For Hearing appeared first on Naija News.
The US Air Force has reportedly resumed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Nigeria. According to Brant Philip, a security expert for West and East Africa, the US Air Force ISR mission is targeting ISWAP zones of influence in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, on the fringes of Lake Chad. The security expert disclosed that […] The post US Air Force Resumes Surveillance Of ISWAP/Boko Haram Fighters In Borno appeared first on Naija News.
A 64-year-old man who frequently portrayed Santa Claus, also referred to as ‘Father Christmas‘ at holiday events in New Jersey, United States, has been arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials, sparking widespread concern about his repeated interactions with children. Naija News understands that the suspect, identified as Mark Paulino of Hamilton […] The post ‘Father Christmas’ Arrested Over Alleged Pornography Uploads [Photo] appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen could carve out another chapter in his career tonight when Galatasaray travel to face Monaco in the UEFA Champions League at 9 p.m. later tonight. Osimhen has been in ruthless form on Europe’s biggest stage, scoring six goals from just three appearances this season. His finishing has been the difference […] The post Osimhen Eyes New Champions League Milestone As Galatasaray Face Monaco appeared first on Naija News.
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), under the leadership of its Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Ezekiel Gomos as Director-General of the Forum’s Secretariat. Naija News reports that his appointment is in line with the Forum’s renewed commitment to strengthening its institutional capacity and improving coordination among […] The post Northern States Governors’ Forum Appoints New Director-General appeared first on Naija News.
