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.
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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.
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has warned that arming communities to defend themselves will not solve the country’s insecurity situation. Kukah argued that Nigeria can only overcome its security challenges when every citizen, irrespective of faith, ethnic or cultural background, come together to fight the common enemy. The clergyman stated this in […] The post Arming Nigerians Will Not Solve Insecurity Problems – Kukah appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, for the second time in less than one week. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the state-owned oil firm adjusted its retail price by ₦10 per liter, dropping the cost from ₦930 to ₦920 per liter at […] The post Just In: Again, NNPCL Reduces Fuel Price appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Wale Oriade, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan, the state capital. Naija News learnt that the incident occurred around 7:06 pm on Wednesday at his office, located at PJ Square Shopping Complex, beside the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) station in Elewure, […] The post JUST IN: Tension As Gunmen Kidnap Oyo APC Chieftain appeared first on Naija News.
