Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have thwarted an early‑morning attempt by terrorists based in the Mandara Mountains to infiltrate Bitta in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing several insurgents and dealing a significant blow to their operational capability. In a statement, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt. Col. […] The post Troops Repel Terrorist Push On Borno, Neutralise Insurgents appeared first on Naija News.
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With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just days away, respected French sports daily L’Équipe has released what it believes to be the strongest possible starting XI for the tournament. The lineup features a strong Senegalese presence, with four players from the reigning champions making the cut. At the heart of the team is […] The post AFCON 2025: L’Équipe Names Osimhen, Salah, Mane In Tournament’s Strongest XI appeared first on Naija News.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has visited Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore disclosed the visit on Thursday, commending the cleric for his show of solidarity. “Thank you so […] The post Bishop Kukah Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Custodial Centre appeared first on Naija News.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday (today) constituted a seven-man ad-hoc committee to investigate allegations of discrepancies between tax bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions later assented to and gazetted. The development followed a Point of Privilege raised on the floor of the House by a member […] The post [JUST IN] Tax Laws Controversy: Reps Set Up Panel Over ‘Altered’ Gazetted Copies appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the claim as false and deliberately misleading. Naija News reports that Bafarawa, who resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in January 2025, made the clarification in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, December […] The post Bafarawa Speaks On Joining APC Months After Dumping PDP appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C‑130 crew that was earlier detained in Burkina Faso has resumed its mission to Portugal with the same aircraft, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. The crew, made up of 11 Nigerian personnel, was on a scheduled flight to Portugal for routine aircraft maintenance when it made an emergency […] The post NAF C‑130 Crew Resumes Portugal Mission After Release From Burkina Faso appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of 47 Unity Schools that were previously shut down due to security challenges, the Federal Ministry of Education said on Thursday. The affected colleges are located across the country and have been closed due to safety concerns for students and staff. In a statement, the Education Ministry explained […] The post Just In: FG Orders Reopening Of 47 Unity Schools Closed Over Security Concerns appeared first on Naija News.
The sweeping sanctions handed down by the world football governing body FIFA against Malaysia have cast fresh light on the growing eligibility dispute involving Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Wednesday, December 17, FIFA punished Malaysia by overturning three international matches as 3-0 defeats after an investigation confirmed that seven players had been […] The post FIFA Ruling Against Malaysia Puts Spotlight On Nigeria, DR Congo Eligibility Dispute appeared first on Naija News.
The foreign exchange market constantly absorbs information, but few events shift trading conditions as quickly as economic announcements. These releases give traders a clearer picture of current conditions in major economies. They also influence expectations about future policy decisions. When these data points are published, traders reassess the value of competing currencies. The result is […] The post How Economic Announcements Move The EURUSD Pair appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. The President formally wrote to the House of Representatives notifying them of his intention. The letter was read on the floor of the House on Thursday by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen. In the letter, President Tinubu, […] The post Budget Presentation: Tinubu Writes To National Assembly appeared first on Naija News.
