Nigerian comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, has recounted his fight with social media critic, Martins Otese, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, inside an aircraft on Monday, November 17. Naija News reports that Mr Jollof, in a video shared on his Instagram page, apologised to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), his boss, […] The post Why I Bit VDM On The Chest – Mr. Jollof Speaks On Fight Inside Aircraft appeared first on Naija News.
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Gunmen have abducted passengers travelling along the Ogobia–Adoka road in the Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, sparking fear across communities in the area. Naija News reports that the attack, which occurred over the weekend, involved a commercial vehicle reportedly forced off the road by armed men who then seized its occupants. Locals who […] The post Gunmen Abduct Passengers On Benue Highway, Driver Feared Killed appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua is preparing for a surprising return to the ring as he lines up a high-stakes clash with YouTube star Jake Paul in Miami next month. Matchroom Boxing confirmed the matchup on Monday, setting the stage for one of the most talked-about bouts of the year. The fight will take […] The post Anthony Joshua Vs Jake Paul Blockbuster Miami Fight Confirmed appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a swipe at former governor, Adams Oshiomhole, accusing him of deploying “tired fiction and bitterness” in his latest media comments targeted at ex-governor, Godwin Obaseki. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, the party said Oshiomhole’s recent interview was yet […] The post ‘Oshiomhole Lives On Old Propaganda, Not Performance’ – PDP Publicity Secretary appeared first on Naija News.
World’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, plunged below $90,000 on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for the first time in seven months. Naija News reports that this development signals a sharp retreat in investor appetite for risk assets across global markets. Bitcoin, which surged to an all-time high above $126,000 in October, has now wiped out all gains […] The post Bitcoin Crashes, Raises Fear Of Wider Market Sell-Off appeared first on Naija News.
Residents of Oremeji, in the Shasha area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, were thrown into panic on November 9 after a confrontation between street boys and a Nigerian Air Force officer turned violent, leaving the officer stabbed. Community members who spoke with Punch Metro during a visit on Saturday said the incident began at […] The post Panic In Shasha As Street Clash Leaves Air Force Officer Injured appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Ayebabomote Birakumo, has stated that the detractors and political adversaries of the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timiprye Sylva, are responsible for his current ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Naija News recalls that the EFCC recently declared Sylva wanted for an alleged […] The post APC Chieftain Reveals Those Orchestrating Sylva’s Political Persecution appeared first on Naija News.
Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that Nigeria remains Africa’s most promising investment destination, saying the country has the potential to become a multi-trillion-dollar economy if it pursues disciplined, competent and corruption-free leadership. Naija News reports that Peter Obi made the remarks on Monday in Monaco while addressing participants at the 4th […] The post Nigeria Remains Africa’s Biggest Investment Frontier, Can Hit $2 Trillion GDP By 2050 – Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector suffered one of its sharpest subscriber corrections in recent history, losing 59.7 million active voice lines in 2024 as operators fully enforced the National Identification Number–Subscriber Identity Module (NIN–SIM) linkage policy. The figures, released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in its 2024 Subscriber/Network Performance Report, showed that the country’s active subscriber […] The post Nigeria Loses 59.7 Million Phone Lines As Operators Enforce NIN–SIM Policy appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle insists he and his squad gave everything they had in Rabat as Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the World Cup were crushed by DR Congo in a dramatic play-off that ended in a penalty shootout. Naija News reports that Eric Chelle and his boys lost 4-3 on penalties at the […] The post “I Did Well” – Eric Chelle Insists After DR Congo Ended Super Eagles World Cup Race appeared first on Naija News.
