A fresh political face-off emerged in Rivers State on Monday as the State House of Assembly slammed Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing his administration of abandoning public schools despite having strong financial buffers. Naija News reports that the lawmakers argued that the immediate past Sole Administrator, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, left over ₦600 billion in state […] The post Fubara, Speaker Disagree Over State Of Public Schools In Rivers appeared first on Naija News.
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The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent leadership turmoil at the party’s national level as the primary reason for his decision. In a statement on Monday night, Governor Adeleke confirmed that he submitted his resignation to party officials in Sagba Abogunde, Ward […] The post Osun 2026: Governor Adeleke Resigns From PDP appeared first on Naija News.
There is rising political pressure on President Bola Tinubu to remove Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, following the resignation of former Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru. According to SaharaReporters, the United States government had requested the removal of both Badaru and Matawalle as a condition for any collaboration with Nigeria on combating terrorism […] The post Insecurity: ‘There Is Pressure On Tinubu To Remove Matawalle As Well’ appeared first on Naija News.
The President of Sierra Leone, and Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Julius Mada Bio, has confirmed talks with Guinea-Bissau’s military leaders, as the region ramps up pressure to restore constitutional governance in the troubled nation. Bio revealed the engagement on Monday night on […] The post ECOWAS Chairman, Julius Bio Meets Guinea-Bissau Junta appeared first on Naija News.
A former Chief of Defence Staff is set to return to public service in a civilian capacity, as President Bola Tinubu prepares to reshuffle the defence portfolio following the exit of Mohammed Badaru. Naija News had earlier reported that General Christopher Musa met the President at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Monday evening, arriving […] The post Breaking: Ex-CDS, Musa Set To Take Over As Badaru Quits As Defence Minister appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chief of Defence Staff General, Lucky Irabor, has clarified claims that repentant Boko Haram members were recruited into the Nigerian military. Naija News reports that Irabo, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, maintained that structures within the military make it almost impossible for just anyone to gain entry. While insisting […] The post ‘It Is Impossible For Repentant Boko Haram Members To Find Their Way Into Military’ – Irabor appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, has confirmed that some Christians are being targeted in the country. Naija News reports that Irabor made this known on Monday while responding to questions in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. Speaking on the recent wave of insecurity ravaging the nation, where bandits are […] The post Insecurity: Former CDS, Irabor Confirms Some Christians Are Being Targeted, Reveals Sponsors appeared first on Naija News.
The Defence Headquarters has broken its silence on the 29 November 2025 border encounter in Mazanya community, Jibia Local Government Area, after local vigilante members opened fire on a Nigerien convoy fetching water at about 3:00 pm. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said on Monday night that the military clarification […] The post DHQ Breaks Silence On Niger Republic Army Convoy ‘Invading’ Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has resigned as the Minister of Defence in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. Naija News understands that the resignation is with immediate effect. According to his resignation letter, dated December 1, 2025, the former Jigawa State Governor cited health reasons for his decision. A State House correspondence on the matter, signed […] The post Mohammed Badaru Abubakar Resigns As Tinubu’s Minister appeared first on Naija News.
The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has convened a high-level stakeholders’ peace meeting involving representatives of Okwama, Okoloba, and Akugbene communities to address emerging tensions arising from boundary disputes, fishing rights, and other related disagreements. The Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed […] The post Delta CP Summons Okwama, Okoloba, Akugbene Leaders Over Rising Tension appeared first on Naija News.
