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.
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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.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that its Osun State governorship primary election will hold on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, following the conclusion of its ad hoc and national delegates congresses. In a statement signed by the National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, the party disclosed that it had formally informed the Independent National […] The post PDP Confirms Osun Governorship Primary For December 2 appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to call his cabinet members and other supporters sponsoring the crisis in opposition parties to order. The PDP accused some loyalists of President Tinubu of intentionally sponsoring a crisis in the opposition parties. This allegation was made in a statement on Monday by the PDP […] The post Stop Your Cabinet Members From Causing Problems In Opposition Parties – PDP Tells Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
A mild drama broke out Monday evening after Afrobeats legend, Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, clashed publicly with his new wife and lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, during a live Facebook session hosted by media personality, Daddy Freeze. Naija News learnt that the singer had joined the live broadcast moments before the confrontation unfolded, with audio […] The post ‘Shut The F**K Up’ – 2Baba And His New Wife, Osawaru Clash During Live Show (Video) appeared first on Naija News.
