The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air interdiction missions across parts of Borno and Yobe states, including the notorious Timbuktu Triangle. According to Security Expert Zagazola Makama, intelligence obtained from the Army’s unmanned aerial vehicles revealed the movement and concentration of […] The post Dozens Killed As Air Force Bombs ISWAP Strongholds In Borno, Yobe appeared first on Naija News.
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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has hinted at a possible tactical reshuffle ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against Morocco scheduled for Wednesday. Chelle made the disclosure on Tuesday, January 13, while speaking to journalists, admitting that fatigue has begun to set in among some of his players following […] The post Nigeria Vs Morocco: ‘We May Sit Back Against Morocco, My Players Are Tired’ – Chelle appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has defended President Bola Tinubu‘s economic reforms, asserting that Nigeria’s current economic and social challenges stem from long-standing systemic failures by successive governments. Naija News reports that Ajiboye, during an interview with ARISE Television on Tuesday, dismissed criticisms that the Tinubu administration has worsened poverty, unemployment […] The post APC Chieftain, Ajiboye Blames Successive Govt For Nigeria’s Collapse, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms appeared first on Naija News.
The Gombe State Police Command has foiled an attempted attack by suspected armed bandits on Guda Lamido Village in Kashere town, Akko Local Government Area of the state. The command said the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, January 13, when the armed men attempted to invade the community. In a statement issued […] The post Police Foil Fresh Bandits’ Attack In Gombe appeared first on Naija News.
Another Co-Founder of Newswatch magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, has reportedly dead. Naija News understands that his death comes less than two months after that of another Co-Founder, Dan Agbese, who died on November 17, 2025. Several sources confirmed the development to The Eagle Online, whose Managing Editor and CEO, Dotun Oladipo, also worked in the […] The post Just In: Veteran Journalist And Newswatch Magazine Co-Founder Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
The wife of Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, Desola, has responded to online criticism over a viral video featuring popular fuji singer, Malaika. Naija News reports that Desola had shared the video on her Instagram page, showing herself in a friendly moment with Maliaka. However, the video sparked reactions from fans and followers, with some alleging […] The post ‘I No Go Debunk Anything’ – Kunle Afod’s Wife Raises Eyebrow Over Viral Moment With Singer Malaika appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has announced that it is fully prepared to welcome Governor Abba Yusuf and other political figures into its fold, with only the Presidency’s official date for the event pending. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Ibrahim Zakari Sarina, the APC State Secretary, confirmed that the party […] The post Kano APC Awaits Tinubu’s Directive On Gov Yusuf’s Defection appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Morocco are set for a heavyweight showdown when they meet in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at 9 p.m. tonight, January 14, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. This is another chance for the Super Eagles of Nigeria to cement their standing […] The post Morocco Vs Nigeria AFCON 2025 Semi-Final Preview: All You Need To Know appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has dismissed claims that State governments are struggling financially. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the ₦39.3 billion Otovwodo Flyover in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Oborevwori disclosed that states now receive increased allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). He subsequently urged governors to translate the […] The post Some People Want To Hide It, Govs Now Receive More Money – Oborevwori Makes Revelation appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that it has received intelligence regarding the recent U.S. military strikes against terrorists in Sokoto State, but has chosen not to release details to the public. Naija News reports that Benjamin Hundeyin, the NPF spokesperson, made this statement during a Tuesday appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he […] The post Why We Won’t Reveal Details Of US Strikes In Nigeria – Police appeared first on Naija News.
