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.
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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.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, nominated a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence. Naija News understands that Musa’s nomination comes a day after the ex-Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, tendered his resignation. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed Musa’s nomination […] The post List Of Military Officers Who Have Served As Minister Of Defence Since 1999 appeared first on Naija News.
Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of engaging in “trial and error” with Nigeria’s security apparatus. Naija News reports that Ibe claims that the persistent insecurity in the country is a direct result of the President prioritizing political patronage over competence in his security-related appointments. […] The post You Appointed Accountant, Teacher To Lead Defence Ministry – Atiku’s Aide Fires Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has described the exit of the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, as a desperate move for survival. George said this while addressing newsmen on the state of the nation in Lagos on Tuesday in a statement titled: ‘State of the Nation, […] The post Bode George Reacts To Adeleke’s Exit From PDP appeared first on Naija News.
