The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed claims that he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News understands that a report has been circulating on social media that the governor was planning to defect after a purported “secret meeting” with Senator Iyorchia Ayu. […] The post Mischievous And Wicked – Alia Denies Plot To Dump APC For ADC appeared first on Naija News.
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A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to review the withdrawal of police officers from Very Important Persons (VIPs). Naija News reports that Tinubu on Sunday ordered the withdrawal of police officers at a security meeting in Abuja attended by Service Chiefs and the Director-General […] The post Wase Begs Tinubu To Review Police Withdrawal From VIPS, Says Bandits Issuing Threats appeared first on Naija News.
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, on Wednesday, alleged that names of Boko Haram members were previously found on the Nigerian Army recruitment list, warning that the infiltration is “undermining the country’s security architecture.” Wase spoke at a special House plenary session convened to review Nigeria’s worsening security situation, stating […] The post Boko Haram Members Were Found In The List Of Army – Wase appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution classifying kidnapping as a form of terrorism, with lawmakers calling for an amendment to the Terrorism Act to apply the strictest penalty to offenders. The resolution follows rising public alarm over abductions across the country and increasing pressure for stronger law-based deterrents. At Wednesday’s plenary, senators collectively […] The post Breaking: Senate Tags Kidnapping As Terrorism, Pushes Death Penalty appeared first on Naija News.
Military officers in Guinea Bissau announced on Wednesday that they had taken full control of the country. They also suspended the electoral process and ordered the immediate closure of national borders. This occurred 72 hours after legislative and presidential elections in the troubled West African state. The officers described the takeover as “total control”, citing […] The post Just In: Guinea Bissau Military Takes Over, Suspends Elections appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a list of three individuals nominated for ambassadorial positions to the Senate. Naija News reports that Tinubu is seeking the Senate to screen and confirm the trio. This was made known by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday. The nominees are Kayode Are from Ogun State, Aminu […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Three Individuals For Ambassador, Sends Names To Senate appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, erupted into a charged session over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, a discussion triggered by a motion from Kwara South senator, Lola Ashiru, calling for urgent federal intervention in the escalating insecurity across Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states. For weeks, the North-Central and neighbouring frontline states have reported rising […] The post Insecurity: ‘We Need International Support’ – Barau Makes U-Turn After ‘Rejecting’ Donald Trump’s Invasion Threat appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday, charged the Senate to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje. Naija News reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan submitted the petition on behalf of Inibehe Effiong Chambers during plenary. The lawmaker in her address accused some individuals of attempting to “shield those responsible […] The post Natasha Charges Senate To Act On Ochanya Ogbanje’s Controversial Death appeared first on Naija News.
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has accused presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, of attempting to divert attention away from the failures of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The POMR, in a statement on Wednesday signed by its spokesperson, Ibrahim Umar, cautioned Onanuga against launching verbal attacks against former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. […] The post Trump: You Can’t Distract Nigerians From The Failure Of Tinubu Govt – Peter Obi Camp Replies Onanuga appeared first on Naija News.
Panic broke out on Wednesday morning when a moving trailer unknowingly dropped a bag filled with live bullets along the Zaria–Sokoto highway, close to the Ahmadu Bello University. The ammunition pack reportedly slipped off from a vehicle believed to have passed through the route, heavily loaded, while the driver remained oblivious to the fall. Eyewitnesses […] The post Panic As Sack Of Bullets Falls From A Moving Truck On Zaria-Sokoto Highway [VIDEO] appeared first on Naija News.
