Brigadier General U. Uba, 25 Brigade Commander of Damboa, has reportedly been confirmed killed by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. According to Zagazola Makama, before his unfortunate capture, the Brigade Commander made a video stating that he was okay, but unfortunately, after several hours, he lost orientation within the forest. […] The post Update: ISWAP Terrorists Kill Army Brigade Commander appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Monday, November 17, that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 16.05 per cent in October 2025 from 18.02 per cent in September. According to the NBS’s October Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, this marks the lowest annual inflation reading since 2017. “In October 2025, the Headline inflation […] The post Nigeria’s Headlines Inflation Slips To 16.05% appeared first on Naija News.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected reports suggesting that the recent reduction in petrol pump prices was caused by the Federal Government’s suspension of a 15 per cent import tariff, insisting the drop was solely driven by its internal downward review of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices. In a statement issued on Monday, the refinery described […] The post Dangote Refinery Speaks On Reduction In Price Of Petrol appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor Olatayo Amokade, popularly known as Ijebu, has called on Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi, to end the rift with her mother. Naija News reports that he made the appeal in an Instagram video on Sunday evening. The clash between Imisi and her mother began shortly after she won the N150 million […] The post Reconcile With Your Mum, She’s Your Mini-god – Ijebu Advises Imisi appeared first on Naija News.
A veteran journalist, Newswatch magazine co-founded and icon in the Nigerian media industry, Dan Agbese has passed on at the age of 81. Dan Agbese, who founded Newswatch with Dele Giwa, reportedly died in Lagos State on Monday morning. Recall that Dele Giwa was killed by a parcel bomb in 1986, and the case remains unresolved […] The post Just In: Veteran Journalist Dan Agbese Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday attended the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference of Superior Courts. Naija News reports that the conference was held at the Andrews Otutu Obaseki Auditorium, National Judicial Institute, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Tinubu said: “A judgment may be granted in law and delivered with clarity, but unless the public […] The post Full Text: Tinubu’s Speech At The 2025 Nigerian Judges Conference appeared first on Naija News.
Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has expressed pride in his players after their narrow win over Nigeria in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs in Rabat on Sunday night. Naija News reports that the Leopards defeated the Super Eagles 4-3 on penalties after a tense and physical contest […] The post Coach Desabre Hails DR Congo After Ending Super Eagles’ Push For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) on Monday revealed that social media influencers, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, have been handed to airport security. Naija News reports that this followed an incident that happened during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport, Delta State. Recall that VDM […] The post Airline Gives Update On VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof Fight appeared first on Naija News.
Enyimba have taken a firm step in response to their recent struggles, announcing the suspension of head coach Stanley Eguma after a poor run of results in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League season. The club confirmed that Stanley Eguma’s assistants, Ndubuisi Nduka and Joseph Boma, have also been asked to step aside. Their suspension […] The post Enyimba Suspend Coach Stanley Eguma After Dip In NPFL Form appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Super Eagles for their resilience and spirited performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against DR Congo, despite Nigeria’s elimination after a tense penalty shootout on Sunday night. Nigeria’s World Cup hopes were dashed at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, as DR Congo progressed to […] The post Tinubu Sends Message To Super Eagles After World Cup Miss appeared first on Naija News.
