Nigeria, the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday swiftly condemned an attempted military takeover in the Benin Republic, which saw soldiers briefly seize control of the national television station in Cotonou. The condemnation came amid reports of confusion and gunfire after a group of soldiers, calling themselves […] The post Top Ten African Countries With Strongest Military [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
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A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Austin Okai, has officially dumped the party and pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Okai’s defection, confirmed on Monday (today), adds to the growing list of political realignments in Kogi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Confirming his […] The post PDP Chieftain, Austin Okai Joins ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Security analyst, Brant Philip, has shared a video showing a Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano A29 attack aircraft flying over Cotonou, Benin Republic, amid heavy gunfire sounds, during Sunday’s attempted coup in the West African nation. The footage, which surfaced on Monday, on Philip’s 𝕏 account captured the aircraft in action as part of Nigeria’s swift […] The post Video Shows Nigerian Jet Over Cotonou Amid Gunfire appeared first on Naija News.
The Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of the National Guard of the Benin Republic, who were taken hostage during Sunday’s failed coup attempt, have been released, according to a security analyst. Brant Philip, in a statement posted on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Monday, confirmed their freedom. “The Beninese Chief of Army Staff and […] The post Benin Army Chief, National Guard Head Freed After Failed Coup appeared first on Naija News.
Sokoto State has been thrown into mourning following the passing of elder statesman and former federal lawmaker, Muhammad Mai Lato. Until his death, he was the District Head of Wajake in Wamakko Local Government Area and a revered figure in Sokoto’s political and traditional circles. Naija News understands that the late Mai Lato died last […] The post Former Lawmaker Mai Lato Dies appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has confirmed the new date for the pre-tournament friendly between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt. The friendly was pushed back by two days following FIFA’s decision allowing clubs to keep their players until Monday, 15 December, before releasing them for the Africa Cup of Nations […] The post Nigeria, Egypt Shift AFCON Warm-Up After New FIFA Ruling appeared first on Naija News.
Ambassador-designate and former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has revealed a list of when Nigeria had to intervene to ‘save democracy’ in other African countries. Fani-Kayode made the list in reaction to Nigeria’s intervention in Sunday’s attempted coup in Benin Republic. Naija News reports that the Nigerian Air Force fighter jets bombarded military camps where soldiers […] The post Fani-Kayode Lists African Countries, Date Nigeria Saved Democracy appeared first on Naija News.
Neymar was in tears on Sunday night after playing through a painful knee injury to help Santos avoid relegation with a 3-0 win over Cruzeiro on the final day of the Brazilian Serie A season. Neymar, 33, who returned to the club in January, has struggled throughout the year with a meniscus and knee problem, […] The post Neymar Breaks Down In Tears After Playing With Knee Injury To Save Santos appeared first on Naija News.
An attack carried out by suspected Fulani Herdsmen have left a man injured and a house destroyed in Yelwan Ariri, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State. According to Zagazola Makama, the suspected herders were from Guri LGA, Jigawa State. The incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday when the attackers reportedly shot Garba […] The post Fulani Herdsmen Attack Man, Destroy Property In Bauchi appeared first on Naija News.
The father of Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, has dismissed claims being pushed by the legal counsel of the late singer’s widow, Cynthia Wunmi Adebanjo, that he tried to manipulate the DNA process of her son, Liam Aloba. Aloba stated that, contrary to the allegations, he never attempted to delay the DNA process, but rather initiated the […] The post DNA Saga: Mohbad’s Father Accuses Wunmi Of Secret Test, Questions Her Silence On Results appeared first on Naija News.
