Nigerians have reacted to the sacking of Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other service chiefs, barely a week after reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had apprehended several officers, including a Brigadier-General and a Colonel, for alleged involvement in a planned move to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. Naija News […] The post ‘No Time To Take Chances’ – Nigerians React As Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs After Alleged Coup appeared first on Naija News.
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French forward, Kylian Mbappe will lead Real Madrid’s attack against Barcelona on Sunday, exactly one year after enduring a nightmare first El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu. Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid last season, struggled in that 4-0 home defeat, where he was flagged offside eight times and had two goals disallowed. His early months […] The post Mbappé Set For Bernabéu Redemption As Real Madrid Face Barcelona One Year After Clásico Nightmare appeared first on Naija News.
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has condemned the arrest of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, over a recent protest demanding the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Naija News recalls that police arrested Sowore on Wednesday, but an Abuja magistrate […] The post ‘Sowore’s Arrest Represents Dangerous Slide Towards Authoritarianism’ – Timi Frank To Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Adamu Mohammed Duguri, the elder brother of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has emerged as the first Emir of Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. This development was confirmed on Friday with the letter of appointment presented to Duguri as the new Emir by a government team led by the Secretary to […] The post Gov. Bala Appoints Elder Brother As First Emir Of Duguri In Bauchi appeared first on Naija News.
Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has shut down rumours that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has a release clause in his current deal with the Turkish champions. Osimhen completed a permanent transfer to Galatasaray this summer after impressing during his loan spell under Okan Buruk last season. The Istanbul club paid €75 million to activate his release […] The post Galatasaray Chief Clears Air On Osimhen Contract, Chukwueze Still Out For Fulham appeared first on Naija News.
The landing cost of imported petrol has dropped to ₦839.97 per litre as of October 21, 2025, making it cheaper than the Dangote Refinery’s locally refined fuel, which currently sells at ₦877 per litre. Data from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) latest energy bulletin shows a marginal decline from the ₦841.54 per […] The post Petrol Price May Drop As Landing Cost Of Imported Fuel Drops Below Dangote Refinery’s ₦877 appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has claimed that over 50 police officers violently attacked his client, Omoyele Sowore, during his rearrest by officers of the Nigeria Police. Naija News reports that Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), who was arrested over a recent protest organised to advocate the release of […] The post ‘Over 50 Police Officers Violently Attacked Sowore’ – Deji Adeyanju appeared first on Naija News.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted defender Gabriel Magalhaes is a major doubt for Sunday’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace after picking up an injury in midweek. The Brazilian centre-back was forced off during Tuesday’s game against Atletico Madrid with what Arteta described as “an issue,” and has since been unable to train with […] The post Gabriel Magalhaes Is Major Doubt Ahead Of Arsenal Vs Crystal Palace Game – Mikel Arteta appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared that he changed the nation’s service chiefs as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. Naija News reports that President Tinubu made the revelation in a statement shared via his 𝕏 account. In his submission, Tinubu appreciated the outgoing service chiefs for their years of service and dedicated […] The post Why I Sacked Chief Of Defence Staff, Others – President Tinubu Speaks After Sack Of Service Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the resignation of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as very embarrassing. Naija News recalls that Diri resigned from the PDP on October 15, but his next political move remains uncertain amid speculation that the Governor might join […] The post ‘Gov. Diri’s Resignation From PDP Is Very Embarrassing’ – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
