The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a breakthrough in its fight against crime, confirming the arrest of five notorious bandits and the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition in a series of operations across the territory. The command noted that the suspects, who have been on the wanted list […] The post FCT Police Arrest Five Notorious Bandits, Recover Rounds Of Ammunition appeared first on Naija News.
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The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade. Naija News reports that the parade was previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on Wednesday, 1st October. The cancellation was communicated in a statement on Monday night by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to […] The post Just In: FG Cancels Independence Day Parade appeared first on Naija News.
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Monday, called on governors of the 19 northern states to forge a united front in tackling insecurity and driving economic transformation across the region. Speaking at the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, the governor, who chaired the opening day of the summit, […] The post We Must Unite On Security, Economy – Lawal Urges Northern Governors appeared first on Naija News.
Factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, Elizabeth Ativie, has suggested that it will be dangerous to entrust Nigeria into the care of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Naija News reports that Ativie made the claim in condemnation of the attack on the LP’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, by Peter […] The post ‘It Is Dangerous To Entrust Nigeria Into His Care’ – Abure’s Loyalist Blame Peter Obi For LP Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has urged his fellow governors to take full responsibility for security in their states, insisting that the unprecedented revenue allocations now available to them leave no room for excuses. Naija News reports that Sule made the remarks on Monday at the 2025 Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit held in […] The post Govs Must Take Responsibility, No Excuse For Insecurity – Gov Sule Tells Counterparts appeared first on Naija News.
Kwara United have apologised to their supporters after bowing out of the CAF Confederation Cup at the preliminary stage. Kwara United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ghana’s Asante Kotoko in the return leg played at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Sunday. Hubert Gyalu’s strike in the 53rd minute sealed the win for […] The post Kwara United Apologise After CAF Confederation Cup Exit, Rivers United Progress appeared first on Naija News.
A broadcast journalist with Arise News, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has passed away. Naija News reports that Maduagwu was killed in the early hours of Monday during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. Confirming the demise in a statement on Monday, the management of Arise News described the deceased as “a vibrant […] The post Just In: Arise News Anchor Killed In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
The National Industrial Court (NIC) in Abuja, has restrained the Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from embarking on its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Naija News reports that Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, in a ruling on an ex-parte application by Dangote Refinery on Monday, stopped the […] The post Court Stops PENGASSAN, NNPC, Others From Cutting Dangote Refinery’s Gas Supply appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will open their 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign tonight with a crucial clash against Norway at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca in Chile. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 WAT. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu has stressed the importance of starting the tournament on a strong note, insisting that victory in the opening […] The post Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Eye Winning Start As They Face Norway In U20 World Cup Opener appeared first on Naija News.
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Mohammed Bello, has resigned his membership of the ruling party. Naija News reports that Bello, a former senatorial aspirant for Yobe Zone A under the APC platform, announced his resignation, accompanied by a large number of his supporters. According to Vanguard, Bello, in […] The post Prominent APC Chieftain, Bello Dumps Party appeared first on Naija News.
