The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, on Tuesday, claimed that the federal government does not negotiate with terrorists. Bwala, in an interview on Channels TV, however, stated that the complexity of Nigeria’s security situation sometimes forces governments to make difficult decisions. He said, “There was a time the federal […] The post Presidency Speaks On Paying For Release Of Kebbi Schoolgirls appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus or Mr Funny, has confirmed rumours of his crashed marriage. Naija News recalls that Sabinus and his UK-based lover, Ciana Chapman, got married in a private ceremony in 2023. However, in 2024, the marriage became a topic of discussion following rumours of their marital issues as […] The post ‘My Marriage Ended Peacefully’ – Sabinus Confirms Breakup From His Wife, Ciana appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian stars, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze produced a pair of standout performances in Fulham’s breathless 5-4 defeat to Manchester City at Craven Cottage. City arrived in west London chasing another step in their title push and looked set for a comfortable night when Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Tijjani Reijnders […] The post Iwobi, Chukwueze Light Up Craven Cottage Against Manchester City In 9 Goals Thriller appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, nominated a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence. Naija News understands that Musa’s nomination comes a day after the ex-Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, tendered his resignation. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed Musa’s nomination […] The post List Of Military Officers Who Have Served As Minister Of Defence Since 1999 appeared first on Naija News.
Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of engaging in “trial and error” with Nigeria’s security apparatus. Naija News reports that Ibe claims that the persistent insecurity in the country is a direct result of the President prioritizing political patronage over competence in his security-related appointments. […] The post You Appointed Accountant, Teacher To Lead Defence Ministry – Atiku’s Aide Fires Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has described the exit of the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, as a desperate move for survival. George said this while addressing newsmen on the state of the nation in Lagos on Tuesday in a statement titled: ‘State of the Nation, […] The post Bode George Reacts To Adeleke’s Exit From PDP appeared first on Naija News.
US Congressmen, on Tuesday, held a joint briefing with the House Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss the escalating violence and targeted persecution of Christians in Nigeria with religious freedom and foreign relations experts. Naija News reports that the briefing comes after President Donald Trump’s October 31st directive to the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the […] The post Full Statement Of US Joint Hearing On Nigeria Insecurity appeared first on Naija News.
Yoruba Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola, has declared that the decision to apologise to her senior colleague, Afeez Owo, was because she is a true ambassador of culture. Naija News recalls that Wumi publicly criticised Afeez in September for discussing her character during an interview on the African A-List podcast. Afeez had said the actress’s roles in films were “similar […] The post Why I Apologised To Afeez Owo – Wunmi Toriola Opens Up appeared first on Naija News.
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced schedule for its upcoming National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Naija News reports that the notice of the meetings was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday signed by its National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru. He stated that: “NOTICE OF APC NATIONAL CAUCUS & NATIONAL EXECUTIVE […] The post Just In: APC Fixes Date For National Caucus, NEC Meetings appeared first on Naija News.
A predawn fire on Monday engulfed a family residence in the Kofar Sauri area of Katsina metropolis, killing a couple and their three children and destroying property worth millions of naira. Naija News learnt that the victims, a 35-year-old Muhammad Habibu, his wife Fatima Muhammad, and their children Khadija, Abubakar, and Aliyu, were trapped as […] The post Horror In Katsina As Family Of Five Die In Midnight House Fire appeared first on Naija News.
