Operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, were brought to an abrupt halt on Thursday after a private jet suffered an incident while landing, forcing aviation authorities to shut the runway temporarily. Sources at the airport told Daily Trust that the aircraft, a Gulfstream 400 with tail number 5N-PZE, was arriving from the Akanu […] The post Just In: Abuja Airport Shut Down After Private Aircraft Incident appeared first on Naija News.
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The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has cautioned against the practice of overlocking senior military officers and picking their juniors in the appointment of service chiefs. Kalu, who spoke on Thursday while contributing to a debate on “A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Armed Forces Act and to Re-enact a modern, […] The post “Stop Appointing Junior Officers As Service Chiefs When Their Seniors Are Still In Service” – Uzor Kalu Warns appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Federal Government’s fresh approval of ₦1.15 trillion in domestic borrowing, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of policy inconsistency and fiscal recklessness. In a statement to Naija News on Thursday signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC noted that despite Tinubu’s public claim that […] The post Tinubu Addicted To Debts – ADC Fires After Latest Loan Request appeared first on Naija News.
First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) has reportedly taken full possession of several properties and assets belonging to Bankers Warehouse Limited, Vandt Investment Limited, and Victor Hammond. Naija News reports that this is following a court order issued by Justice Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos, in Suit No: FHC/L/C$/1642/2025. The enforcement, which took […] The post FCMB Takes Over Properties After Court Directive appeared first on Naija News.
Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna train service were left stranded on Thursday after the train developed a mechanical fault barely an hour into its trip from Kaduna. Naija News reports that the train, which departed from Rigasa station shortly after 2 pm, was forced to halt its journey midway before reversing back to Kaduna for repairs. […] The post Breaking: Abuja–Kaduna Train Breaks Down Mid-Trip, Passengers Stranded appeared first on Naija News.
A mild drama unfolded on Thursday at the House of Representatives after the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, cautioned a member for openly faulting lawmakers’ conduct during plenary. Ifeanyi Uzokwe, representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency of Anambra State, had raised a point of order to lament what he described as the growing lack of decorum among lawmakers. Uzokwe […] The post ‘We Don’t Need To Wash Our Dirty Linen In Public’ – Speaker Warns Lawmaker appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles are set to take the field tonight as they face Gabon in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff match. Ahead of the crucial World Cup African playoff which will kick off at 5 p.m. today, November 13, Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has revealed his starting XI. In goal, Chippa […] The post Super Eagles Confirm Starting XI For FIFA World Cup Playoff Against Gabon appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is set to chair the 10th House of Justice Summit and Orange Ball Banquet scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Epitome Events Centre, Barnawa, Kaduna. The annual gathering, themed “From Camps to Justice and Communities,” aims to shape national dialogue on ending Nigeria’s over two-decade-long insurgency and […] The post Osinbajo To Chair 10th House Of Justice Summit In Kaduna appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) plan to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), warning that the move could trigger mass academic failure, psychological trauma, and even student fatalities. The resolution followed the adoption […] The post Reps Orders Suspension Of Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate has taken steps to prohibit the enlistment of persons below 18 years into the Nigerian Armed Forces, as it passed the Armed Forces (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2025, for second reading. Naija News reports that the bill seeks to outlaw the recruitment of minors and align the country’s military laws with the Child […] The post Senate Moves To Ban Recruitment Of Under-18s Into Military appeared first on Naija News.
