Mensah Omolola, widely known on social media as AuntieEsther, has sparked a nationwide debate after refusing a recommended blood transfusion as part of her cancer treatment, citing her faith as a Jehovah’s Witness. AuntieEsther’s decision has raised concerns among Nigerians, particularly after more than ₦30 million was raised in public donations for her medical care, […] The post Cancer Patient Rejects Blood Transfusion, Sparks Debate Over Faith And Medical Care appeared first on Naija News.
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The legal battle over the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the faction led by Kabiru Turaki (SAN), filed a motion asking Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to recuse herself from the case. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2501/2025, seeks to nullify the outcome of the National […] The post Wike’s Vs Turaki: Hands Off, You’re Bias – PDP Tells Judge appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of consistently turning grave national matters into political weapons. Dickson said this was evident in the past prosecution of a former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), […] The post Bayelsa Ex-Gov, Dickson Accuses APC Of Politicizing Corruption, Terrorism appeared first on Naija News.
A 22-year-old Nigerian track and field athlete residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Godson Oghenebrume, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by an alien admitted to the United States under a non-immigrant visa. The plea was made before U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Kurt L. […] The post Nigerian Athlete Oghenebrume Faces 15 Years Jail Time Over Firearm Possession In U.S. appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, Ibrahim Maigandi Dan Malikin, has vigorously defended his principal against recent allegations that he is unqualified for his ministerial portfolio. Dan Malikin described the criticisms as “politically motivated” and “a glaring fabrication,” insisting that the Minister has the competence, experience, […] The post Stop Politicising Security, I Am Qualified To Be Defence Minister – Matawalle appeared first on Naija News.
Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the former medical director at Optimal Cancer Care Foundation in Lagos, has been remanded in custody in the United Kingdom following his arrest at Gatwick Airport on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The British citizen, who previously worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Darent Valley Hospital (2005-2008), was arrested upon his arrival from […] The post Controversial Lagos Doctor Arrested, Remanded In UK For Recording Sexual Acts appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has expressed concerns about the creation of new security agencies, stating that such measures will not address the root causes of insecurity in Nigeria. Irabor stressed the need for the Federal Government to thoroughly investigate the country’s security situation before considering the establishment of additional agencies. […] The post New Security Agencies Won’t End Insecurity In Nigeria – Ex-CDS Irabor Warns FG appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 5th December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, December 6th, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has expressed strong confidence in the Nigerian military’s capacity to decisively defeat the bandits and terrorists currently destabilizing parts of the country. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Nwanyanwu claimed that tackling the current insecurity challenges would be a […] The post Nigerian Military Can Easily Crush Terrorists – ZLP Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
Details have emerged surrounding the sudden resignation of former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, after just two years in office. While Badaru cited health concerns as the reason for stepping down, sources indicate that a protracted cold war between him and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, played a significant role in his […] The post Details Emerge On Why Ex-Defence Minister, Badaru Resigned appeared first on Naija News.
