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.
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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.
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has stepped away from international football in a move that has stunned many supporters, coming less than a month before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco. William Troost-Ekong, 32, announced his retirement on 𝕏 earlier today, posting a short message to confirm his decision. He wrote […] The post Super Eagles Captain, Troost-Ekong Retires From International Football Weeks Before AFCON appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the global community that Nigeria remains fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity across borders by strengthening partnerships to resolve emerging challenges. The President gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the Council Chamber in the State House. Naija […] The post Full List: Tinubu Receives 17 Ambassadors, Four High Commissioners appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allegedly kick-starting his 2027 re-election bid while the country remains under a state of emergency. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC called it a cynically insensitive action that makes nonsense of the emergency declaration […] The post You Behave More Like A Political Candidate Than A President, Step Aside! – ADC Fires Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
