Former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has stated that he feels safe in Nigeria despite the negative reports he had read before his visit. Johnson made this remark during the Imo State Economic Summit 2025, held in Owerri, the state capital, on Thursday. The ex-Prime Minister also hailed Governor Hope Uzodimma for his efforts to […] The post I Feel Safe Here – Boris Johnson Speaks On Insecurity During Visit To Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigerian singer Davido has criticized Jubril A. Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following a social media post promoting Wizkid’s upcoming concert. Naija News reports that Gawat shared a poster for Wizkid’s December 28 show at TBS, describing the singer in a way that drew praise from fans. He […] The post Grow Up – Davido, Sanwo-Olu’s Aide Clash Over Wizkid Promotion appeared first on Naija News.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called on the Federal Government to immediately name and prosecute sponsors of terrorism in the country, warning that the rising wave of kidnappings and insecurity poses a serious threat to national development. Naija News reports that the union’s president, Festus Osifo, made the […] The post Insecurity: Why Haven’t You Named, Exposed Terror Sponsors? – PENGASSAN Tackles FG appeared first on Naija News.
Newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s renewed security strategies will deliver tangible results in the shortest possible time. Naija News reports that Musa gave the assurance on Thursday shortly after taking the oath of office administered by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […] The post ‘Nigerians Should Go Back And Sleep With Their Eyes Closed’ – Defence Minister, Musa appeared first on Naija News.
The family of Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged assault and financial misappropriation involving his wife, Natasha Osawuru. In a letter dated November 12, the Idibia family urged the police to launch an investigation into incidents they say have caused the singer emotional distress, […] The post 2Baba’s Family Petitions IGP Over Wife’s Alleged Assault, Financial Misconduct appeared first on Naija News.
Senator Isa Abonyi Obaro, a distinguished legal luminary and veteran politician who represented the Okehi/Okene district during Nigeria’s Second Republic (1979–1983), has reportedly passed away. Senator Obaro, who served under the banner of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), represented the area then known as Kwara South Senatorial District (which now constitutes Kogi Central). Governor […] The post Former Nigerian Senator Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped two Chinese nationals in Kwara State. According to Sahara Reporters, the two men were working at a BUA road construction site in the state. The Chinese were working on the Bode Saadu/Kaiama/Kosubosu road project during the week when they were forcefully whisked away by the gunmen. The gunmen reportedly whisked the Chinese men […] The post BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Two Chinese In Kwara appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed disapproval over the ambassadorial nomination of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), former chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. Naija News reports that the ex-INEC boss was among over 30 ambassadorial nominees recently forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu. In a post via his 𝕏 handle on Thursday, Atiku stated […] The post ‘Ambassadorial Nomination Of Ex-INEC Chairman, Mahmood Presents Terrible Optics’ – Atiku appeared first on Naija News.
The Defence Headquarters, on Thursday, said troops across various theatres of operation in the country rescued 318 kidnapped victims and arrested 74 suspects involved in terrorism, oil theft, and other crimes in the month of November. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in Abuja while briefing journalists on recent military […] The post Troops Rescue 318 Abductees, Arrest 74 In November — DHQ appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has berated President Bola Tinubu over the current state of the nation. Naija News reports that Nigerians, in recent times, have been living in fear following the spate of kidnappings in various parts of the country. In a post via his Facebook page, the movie star stated that bandits are gradually […] The post Is This The Renewed Hope You Promised Nigerians? – Yul Edochie Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
