The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Tuesday that it will revise its cash withdrawal rules, effective January 2026. Naija News reports that the new rule issued by the apex bank ends a previous special authorisation that permitted individuals to withdraw ₦5 million and corporates to withdraw ₦10 million monthly. According to CBN, the […] The post CBN Revises Cash Withdrawal Rules appeared first on Naija News.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has again denied reports that it has chosen a candidate for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. According to a statement made available to Naija News on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, reports claiming the ADC has chosen a candidate for the Osun polls are […] The post Osun 2026: ADC Has Not Picked A Governorship Candidate – Abdullahi appeared first on Naija News.
Samuel Chukwueze says Fulham must shake off Tuesday night’s dramatic 5-4 defeat to Manchester City and take confidence from the spirit they showed at Craven Cottage. The Nigerian winger came off the bench to spark a late surge, scoring twice and helping to haul Fulham back into a contest that had threatened to slip away […] The post Chukwueze, Iwobi Urge Fulham To Stay Positive After Nine-Goal Thriller Against Manchester City appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian Singer Femi Kuti has opened up about his childhood with his father, the late Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, saying he grew up without direct teaching and had to find his way through observation. Naija News reports that he spoke at the Ake Arts and Books Festival in Lagos, where he described his upbringing as […] The post I Never Learnt Anything From My Father Fela – Femi Kuti appeared first on Naija News.
Three Nigerians detained in Saudi Arabia since August 2025 have regained freedom after Saudi authorities concluded they were not involved in a botched attempt to smuggle prohibited substances through Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport. Naija News reports that the development was disclosed in a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi […] The post Drug Trafficking: Saudi Arabia Frees Three Nigerians, Lifts Travel Ban appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, better known as Bella Shmurda, has revealed why he wrote his hit song, ‘Cash App’, for internet fraudsters, otherwise known as Yahoo boys. Naija News recalls that Bella Shmurda released Cash App, which featured rappers Zlatan and Lincoln, in 2020. The song became an instant hit in Nigeria and across […] The post ‘Internet Fraud Is Stressful, You Have To Make Yahoo Boys Happy’ – Bella Shmurda appeared first on Naija News.
United States lawmakers and foreign relations experts on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, convened in Washington for a special joint congressional briefing, focusing on what they described as escalating violence and alleged targeted persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Vice Chair of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Chair of its National Security Subcommittee, Mario Díaz-Balart, presided […] The post Seven Major Points From US Congress Briefing On Killings Of Christians In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
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.
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.
