The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, received the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs on a maiden courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. Those in attendance included the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. O. O. Oluyede; Chief of Army […] The post Defence Minister Hosts New Service Chiefs In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has opened up on the reason a media personality, Pretty Mike, was arrested in a nightclub. Recall that Naija News reported that the Pretty Mike was arrested in a night club alongside others. Speaking on the development in a statement by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi […] The post They Had The Audacity To Invite People To Come And Commit Crime – NDLEA Breaks Silence On Pretty Mike Arrests appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been praised for its role in implementing host community projects across the oil-producing region in the past four years. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its President, Kingsley Charles, and Secretary-General, Ogbobetta Nelli, the Niger Delta Citizens Alliance (NDCA) said the Commission had made progress through […] The post NUPRC Hailed For Projects In Niger-Delta Region appeared first on Naija News.
Lionel Messi has left the door open for a return to the FIFA World Cup stage in 2026 but says he will only make a final decision after seeing how his body holds up next season with Inter Miami. The Argentine captain, now 38, led his country to World Cup glory in Qatar two years […] The post Lionel Messi Hints At 2026 FIFA World Cup Appearance appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security, Hon. Garba Ibrahim Muhammad, has disclosed that terrorists have issued threats to bomb the National Assembly Complex. Naija News reports that Garba made the revelation on Tuesday during a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish a Legislative Security Directorate, designed to enhance […] The post Terrorists Threaten To Bomb National Assembly appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the Federal Government’s $1 billion investment in Lagos ports, describing it as part of a nationwide modernisation blueprint. Naija News reports that the APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, stated this in a release on Tuesday while reacting to criticisms from opposition parties. He explained […] The post APC Defends $1 Billion Lagos Ports Investment, Insists Project Is Nationwide appeared first on Naija News.
These five leaders, Teodoro Obiang, Paul Biya, Sassou Nguesso, Yoweri Museveni, and Isaias Afwerki, have spent decades in the presidential seat, leaving a mark on their nations that few can rival. These leaders have witnessed entire generations grow up under their rule, shaping politics, culture and national identity. Their extended stay in power has brought […] The post List Of Africa’s Longest-Serving Presidents appeared first on Naija News.
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has made a personal appeal to President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in their plight, warning that the system is on the verge of collapse. The Doctors, in a letter on Monday, titled ‘A Passionate Appeal to the Commander-in-Chief of the Federation’, requested Tinubu’s personal intervention in ensuring […] The post “We Are Not Politicians” – Resident Doctors Write President Tinubu, Seek His Personal Intervention appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to screen and confirm the newly appointed service chiefs. Naija News gathered that the request was contained in a letter read on Tuesday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary. According to the letter, the Service Chiefs are Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; […] The post Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of New Service Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has disclosed that voting will not take place in two polling units during the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Naija News reports that Amupitan explained that the exclusion was due to the absence of registered voters in the affected polling units. […] The post INEC Excludes Two Polling Units From Anambra Governorship Election appeared first on Naija News.
