Around 30 people, most of them soldiers, were jailed in Benin on Tuesday over alleged links to a thwarted coup attempt earlier this month, legal sources told AFP. The suspects appeared before a special prosecutor at the court for economic crimes and terrorism in Cotonou on Monday and were placed in pre‑trial detention the following […] The post About 30 Jailed In Benin Over Foiled Coup Attempt appeared first on Naija News.
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Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has said she considered the infamous “other room” remark made by her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, a joke, but one told in the wrong setting. “We joked about it,” Aisha recalled, but conceded it was “the wrong place” to make such a comment, according to a new biography […] The post Aisha Buhari Reveals Her Reaction About Buhari’s ‘Other Room’ Joke appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria earned about ₦12.81 trillion from crude oil exports in the third quarter of 2025, underscoring the continued dominance of the petroleum sector in the country’s foreign trade, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the NBS’ Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics, crude oil alone accounted for 56.14 […] The post Oil Powers Nigeria’s Exports As Crude Rakes In ₦12.81 Trillion In Q3 appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the “Budget of Hope and Growth,” to the Edo State House of Assembly. Naija News reports that the budget presentation was made at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku. While presenting the estimates, […] The post Okpebholo Presents ₦939.85 Billion ‘Budget Of Hope’ To Edo Assembly appeared first on Naija News.
Members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly executed eight spies allegedly working for the Nigerian government. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a post on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) by security expert Brant Philip on Tuesday. Brant Philip disclosed that the spies, which include members of the Civilian Joint […] The post ISWAP Executes Spies, CJTF, Police Officer In Borno [Photo] appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Senate has asked the National Security Adviser (NSA) to probe reports which claimed the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is dead. The resolution was made during plenary on Tuesday, following a point of order raised by Senator Titus Zam, who quoted fake reports circulated on media platforms that the President of the Senate suffered […] The post Just In: Senate Demands Investigations Into Death Report On Akpabio appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has launched a fierce defence of Mohamed Salah after Jamie Carragher criticised the Liverpool forward for speaking out over his lack of playing time this season. Salah, who turned 33 earlier this year, enjoyed a remarkable campaign last term, scoring 34 goals and supplying 23 assists in 52 appearances […] The post Mikel Obi Blasts Jamie Carragher Over Mohamed Salah Criticism appeared first on Naija News.
The late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari, has detailed the intense pressure and emotional conflict behind his reluctance to dismiss underperforming appointees. In the book, ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, Aisha Buhari revealed the main reasons that “haunted” the presidency regarding ministers and service chiefs who “outlasted their prime.” […] The post ‘Why Buhari Failed To Sack Corrupt Ministers, Aides; Shielded Kinsmen From Prosecution’ appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been handed a modest 7.3 per cent chance of lifting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2025, according to fresh projections released by the Opta Supercomputer ahead of the tournament. The data-driven forecast, published on December 15, places the Super Eagles outside the leading trio of favourites […] The post Super Eagles Given 7.3% Chance To Win AFCON 2025 Title appeared first on Naija News.
Suspected terrorists have struck once more in Kwara State, killing two residents in the Ifelodun Local Government Area, further raising alarm over the deteriorating security situation in the state. The attack, according to a source who spoke with SaharaReporters, occurred along the road linking Babanla and Oreke communities. The source said the victims were on […] The post Terrorists Kill Two In Ifelodun, Kwara appeared first on Naija News.
