President Bola Tinubu has nominated a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as the new Minister of Defence. Naija News reports that the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination in […] The post Breaking: Tinubu Nominates Former CDS, Christopher Musa As New Minister Of Defence appeared first on Naija News.
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Justice Mohammed S. Umar of the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday granted human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, bail on self-recognition and warned him to refrain from comments that could spark public outrage against President Bola Tinubu. The bail ruling followed Sowore’s arraignment by the Department of State Services on a five-count charge bordering on […] The post Court Grants Sowore Bail, Stops Him From Making Inflamatory Remarks Against Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
The father of the late Nigerian singer, Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, has announced that the musician will immediately be laid to rest after the DNA test. Naija News reports that Joseph has been at loggerheads with Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, over the paternity of their child, Liam. In a video making the rounds online, Joseph Aloba described […] The post Mohbad’s Father Announces Burial Of Late Singer appeared first on Naija News.
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will leave for the Africa Cup of Nations on or before 15 December. This means that Salah will still be available for the Premier League meeting with Brighton on Saturday, 13 December. With Egypt set to call on their captain for the tournament, Slot acknowledged that […] The post Arne Slot Confirms Mohamed Salah’s AFCON Departure As Liverpool Prepare For Key Absence appeared first on Naija News.
Former South-East spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, Denge Onoh has urged the National Assembly to reject former presidential aide, Reno Omokri for any ambassadorial posting. Onoh shared his reservation in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. He argued that Omokri’s confirmation would have grave consequences on Nigeria’s sovereignty, international reputation and […] The post Confirming Omokri As Ambassador Will Mean Nigeria Is Led By People Involved In Narcotics – Tinubu’s Ex-Aide Warns Senate appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, has clinched the party’s ticket for the forthcoming gubernatorial election. Naija News learnt that Adedamola secured 919 votes to emerge as the party’s candidate in the primary election held on Tuesday at Adolak Hall in Osogbo. The chairman of the electoral committee, Humphrey Abba, said […] The post Adebayo Adedamola Emerges Osun PDP Governorship Candidate After Adeleke’s Resignation appeared first on Naija News.
The countdown has begun for another heavyweight clash in African football, as Egypt prepare to host the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly at the iconic Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, 14 December. The match forms a key part of both countries’ build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and is expected […] The post Details Of Egypt Vs Super Eagles Of Nigeria Friendly Confirmed appeared first on Naija News.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol or fuel, fell to ₦1,052.31 per litre in October 2025, down from ₦1,184.83 recorded in the same period of 2024. Naija News reports that the figures were contained in the bureau’s Petrol Price Watch […] The post Petrol Price Drops By 11.18% As Diesel Price Hits ₦1,398 Per Litre appeared first on Naija News.
The wife of former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Leo DaSilva, Mariam, has made a jest of Nigerian legendary singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, over reports of marital crisis with his new wife, Natasha Osawaru. Naija News reports that 2Baba’s former manager, Kaka Igbokwe, on Monday confirmed that the trending video showing 2Baba’s arrest […] The post ‘Mumu, Nobody Should Pity Him’ – BBNaija Leo DaSilva’s Wife, Mariam Mocks 2Baba appeared first on Naija News.
Boko Haram militants have attacked a joint security position near Muna, Borno State, killing an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service and injuring soldiers attached to the 195 Battalion, immigration sources told SaharaReporters on Tuesday. The attack was said to have happened at about 2:00 a.m. on November 30, when insurgents stormed the “Charly Company” […] The post Boko Haram Strikes Joint Security Post In Borno, Kills Immigration Officer, Soldiers Injured appeared first on Naija News.
