Kogi State governor, Usman Ahmed Ododo, has raised fresh alarm that commanders of deadly bandit groups have relocated to forests in Kogi East in a bid to escalate attacks on communities in the state. Ododo spoke on Thursday during an interactive session with journalists at the Government House in Lokoja, moments after an emergency meeting […] The post Commanders Of Bandits Groups Have Stormed Kogi – Gov Ododo appeared first on Naija News.
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Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived safely in Abuja after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau following a fresh military coup that rattled the West African nation. Jonathan touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday evening, days after troops announced an unconstitutional takeover while election observer missions were still active in the country. Jonathan […] The post Goodluck Jonathan Arrives Abuja Hours After Been Stranded In Guinea-Bissau (Video) appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has lashed out at what he called the excessive deployment of policemen and security convoys to protect top public office holders, warning that the trend leaves the broader population defenceless. The outspoken senator made his position known on Thursday during an appearance on the Politics Today […] The post ‘The Convoy That The President Goes About With Is Too Much’ – Ndume appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian celebrity journalist, Stella Dimoko Korkus (SDK), has confirmed that the marriage of Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, and her husband, Fisayo Olagunju, better known as MC Fish, has crashed. Naija News reports that Stella, in a post via Instagram on Thursday, said Anita and MC Fish have gone their separate ways and does not want […] The post Fresh Details On Anita Joseph’s Crashed Marriage Emerge appeared first on Naija News.
A quiet afternoon along the Osokoko-Obajanaa road in Kogi State turned chaotic on Thursday when bandits launched an attack on two commercial buses, leaving travellers scrambling for safety. Local sources quoted by Sahara Reporters said the gunmen targeted a pair of 18-seater vehicles. One bus managed to race away, but the other was forced to […] The post Fresh Panic In Kogi As Bandits Attack Buses, Kidnap Passengers On Osokoko-Obajana Road appeared first on Naija News.
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has advised the Federal Government to prioritise discreet and sustained diplomatic engagement in responding to the designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC) by United States President Donald Trump. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at a briefing to announce activities marking the […] The post CPC Designation: Boss Mustapha Recounts How Buhari Got Nigeria Delisted appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his death as a great loss for Nigeria and the Muslim Ummah. With “a heavy heart,” Obi said in a condolence message that he joins millions of Nigerians in mourning the passing of the […] The post ‘With Heavy Heart I Join Millions Of Nigerians’ – Peter Obi Mourns Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confronted a Federal Fire Service officer after discovering that the water tank on one of their trucks was only half-filled. Naija News reports that in the video making the rounds online, the visibly displeased Minister said such negligence was unacceptable, especially during the harmattan season when fire outbreaks are […] The post ‘You’re Being Paid To Do A Job, Don’t Give Me That Stupid Excuse’ – Tunji-Ojo Tackles Fire Service Officer appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after cutting ties with the ruling All Progressives Congress. Naija News reports that the former governor on Thursday registered with the ADC at the party’s office in U/Sarki Ward, Kaduna, where he also received and collected his membership card. […] The post El-Rufai Joins ADC In Kaduna appeared first on Naija News.
Portugal’s U17 side claimed their first-ever World Cup title in Doha after edging Austria 1-0 in a tense final settled by a lone goal from Anísio Cabral. The young Portuguese team, who survived a dramatic penalty shootout against Brazil in the semi-finals, showed composure from the outset at the Khalifa International Stadium. Both teams arrived […] The post Portugal Win 2025 U17 World Cup Against Austria appeared first on Naija News.
