The lawmaker representing the Ogun West Senatorial District, Olamilekan Adeola, has stated that those responsible for the terrorism in the country are not Nigerians. Speaking on Wednesday during plenary, Adeola lamented that international bodies might be involved in the decade-long security challenges facing the nation. He was reacting to the worsening security crisis in Nigeria, […] The post It Is An International Conspiracy – Lawmaker Claims Foreign Hands Behind Terrorism appeared first on Naija News.
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed that the ongoing withdrawal of police officers from Very Important Persons (VIPs) protection details is a tactical and nationwide manpower rediscovery intended to reinforce frontline policing, reclaim highways, and protect vulnerable communities battered by banditry. Speaking at a senior police commanders’ meeting in Abuja, Egbetokun insisted […] The post Christmas: Withdrawal Of 11,566 VIP Officers Strategic To Dominate Festive Roads – IGP appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday confirmed the termination of the long-stalled 13km Apo–Karshi Road contract and announced that the 13km highway has been re-awarded to a new contractor, S.C.C. Nigeria Limited, after years of delays frustrated progress. Wike spoke to journalists after inspecting a series of ongoing road […] The post Wike Re-awards Abuja Road Project To New Contractor appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has said that terrorists and bandits operating in the North-East and North-West of Nigeria and killing people are not foreigners, but northerners and Muslims. Naija News reports that Sani stated this during a public discussion on insecurity, stating that northerners must be honest about […] The post ‘Terrorists, Bandits Killing People Are Northerners And Muslims’ — Shehu Sani appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned the reduction of prison sentences for capital offences. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, Oshiomhole argued that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. He asserted that it was unacceptable for judges to substitute […] The post It Is Unacceptable – Oshiomhole Blows Hot, Blasts Judges For Reducing Death Sentences Of Capital Offenders appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Government has stepped up its campaign against illegal drugs, arresting seven individuals in a series of coordinated raids across Uromi, Ubiaja, and Auchi in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts. The suspects, three men, four women, including a breastfeeding mother, were presented to the public in Benin City by the Edo […] The post Edo State Cracks Down On Drug Dealers, Arrests Suspects Including Breastfeeding Mother appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government on Thursday confirmed that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is safe and has departed Guinea-Bissau, hours after the country’s government was toppled in a military coup. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Abuja. “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe […] The post ‘Goodluck Jonathan Is Very Safe And Out Of Guinea-Bissau’ – FG appeared first on Naija News.
Former Anambra State Governor, Dr Chris Ngige’s convoy came under heavy attack on the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area. Naija News reports that the incident was made known by his media aide through a statement shared with reporters. According to the report, Ngige was not travelling with the convoy when the gunmen […] The post Three Shot As Gunmen Attack Former Anambra Governor’s Convoy appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to leave Guinea-Bissau soon as political instability worsens. This is following the coup attempt that has plunged the West African nation into renewed uncertainty. According to SaharaReporters, Jonathan, who was in the country as part of a joint election observer mission, is currently under the protection of the […] The post Goodluck Jonathan Under Military Protection, Set To Depart Guinea-Bissau appeared first on Naija News.
The Kebbi State Government on Wednesday disclosed how Governor Nasir Idris swung into action to secure the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted from Maga. Naija News recalls that students of Government Girls Community Secondary School, Maga, were kidnapped on November 17, 2025. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Yakubu, said the abduction “sent shockwaves […] The post Kebbi Govt Narrates Governor Idris’ Role In Schoolgirls’ Rescue appeared first on Naija News.
