President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of additional tactical security teams to Maiduguri, Borno State, following a deadly bomb explosion at a mosque in the Gamboru Market area of the city. Naija News reports that the attack, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed five lives and left several others injured. In a statement issued on […] The post Tinubu Orders Security Clampdown Hours After Maiduguri Bomb Explosion appeared first on Naija News.
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Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has emerged as the joint-leading scorer at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a lively opening round of group matches that wrapped up on Wednesday. Mahrez struck twice in Algeria’s convincing 3-0 victory over Sudan. The winger now shares top spot on the AFCON 2025 scorers’ chart […] The post AFCON 2025 Top Scorers After First Round Of Group Games appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the explosion which rocked a mosque located within Gamboru Market in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) on Wednesday was caused by a suicide bomber. The disclosure was made in a statement by the spokesperson of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) Theatre Command, Lt. Col Sani Uba. According to him, a suicide […] The post Army Reveals Cause Of Explosion At Borno Mosque appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for the festive round of Premier League fixtures, with Boxing Day and the weekend set to deliver a packed schedule across England. Premier League matchday 18 promises plenty of intrigue as clubs at both ends of the table look to close out the year on a […] The post Sutton Tips Newcastle To Spoil United’s Boxing Day [Full Festive Premier League Fixtures] appeared first on Naija News.
Bandits have threatened residents of Kaya village in Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State, by imposing an ₦8 million levy on the community, sources told SaharaReporters. Residents described the demand as a retaliatory measure following the killing of a notorious bandit commander in a recent security operation, a development that has plunged the village into […] The post Bandits Impose ₦8 Million Levy On Zamfara Community After Commander’s Death appeared first on Naija News.
Former Juventus midfielder and ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has singled out Akor Adams as Nigeria’s most impressive performer in their 2-1 win over Tanzania, despite eye-catching contributions from some of the team’s biggest names. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles opened their Group C campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […] The post Sunday Oliseh Names His Standout Player In Super Eagles’ Win Over Tanzania appeared first on Naija News.
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has warned against the neglect of children in society, noting that such neglect can have negative effects in the future. Bishop Kukah, who made the observation in his 2025 Christmas message, said children must be protected as they represent the future of Nigeria. Naija […] The post Bandits, Kidnappers Are Our Children – Bishop Kukah appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared only two political associations, the African Alliance Party (AAP) and the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), to proceed to the final stage of political party registration, sources told TheCable. In June 2025, INEC announced it had received 110 letters of intent from associations seeking political party status. By […] The post INEC Clears Only Two Groups For Final Party Registration Stage – Source appeared first on Naija News.
Lead counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, SAN, has denied reports that the anti-graft agency had been served with a court order directing the release of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in connection with the ongoing ₦8.7 billion alleged money laundering case. In a statement shared via […] The post EFCC Yet To Receive Court Order Granting Malami Bail – Lead Counsel appeared first on Naija News.
The leadership crisis within the Labour Party has escalated, with the Julius Abure‑led National Working Committee (NWC) issuing a stern warning to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, and key loyalists of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to desist from actions that could undermine the party. The warning was issued by the […] The post Labour Party Crisis Deepens As Abure‑Led NWC Warns Otti, Allies appeared first on Naija News.
