An airstrike carries out by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) targeting members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State have reportedly killed an unspecified number of civilians. Speaking to Premium Times, a security source disclosed that the airstrikes were launched between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Mararaba area […] The post JUST IN: NAF Airstrikes Against ISWAP Reportedly Claims Many Civilian Lives In Borno appeared first on Naija News.
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The Governor of Benue State, Caleb Mutfwang, is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The political adviser to the governor, Istifanus Nwansat, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Monday. He explained that the governor’s planned defection to the APC would also align with President Bola Tinubu’s political and governance trajectory […] The post Why Mutfwang Has Decided To Move To APC – Gov Aide appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Bigiano, has claimed that he wrote the hit song Dami Duro for fellow artiste, Davido, saying he was responsible for the hook of the popular track. Naija News reports that the Shayo crooner made the claim during a recent interview with content creator, Akin Abolade, where he spoke about his career, his break […] The post Bigiano Claims Authorship Of Davido’s Hit Song Dami Duro appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that the commission has been responsible for paying the salary of Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle, dismissing claims that the Nigeria Football Federation owes the coach months of unpaid wages. Recent reports had suggested that Chelle was owed three months’ salary, sparking fresh […] The post NSC Confirms Payment Of Super Eagles Coach Éric Chelle’s Salary As Camp Takes Shape In Cairo appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has dismissed a suit seeking to declare the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) and the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) Acts unconstitutional. Naija News reports that the court affirmed the legality of government-established religious commissions in the country. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Akintayo Aluko held that the Applicant, Human […] The post Just In: Court Rules On Suit Seeking To Declare NCPC, NAHCON Unconstitutional appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has stated that banditry in the Northern region should be seen beyond kidnapping. Speaking on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television, Mohammed said that banditry is actually about resources. His comments come against the backdrop of the incessant insecurity confronting the country. He said, “People must […] The post Banditry Is About Resources, Goes Beyond Kidnapping – Lai Mohammed appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased further in November 2025, dropping to 14.45 per cent year on year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, published on the NBS website on Monday, showed that while consumer prices continued to rise on a monthly basis, annual […] The post BREAKING: Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Drops To 14.45% [Details] appeared first on Naija News.
The trial of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, alongside Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, and 11 other defendants was stalled on Monday, December 15, 2025, due to an apparent lack of preparedness by the Nigeria Police Force. The defendants, all remanded in […] The post #FreeNnamdiKanu: Trial Of Sowore, Ejimakor, Others Stalled Over Police ‘Unpreparedness’ appeared first on Naija News.
No fewer than four persons reportedly lost their lives on Sunday in a ghastly motor accident along the Lokoja-Ajaokuta road in Kogi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident on Monday, saying that 11 other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), […] The post Four Die, 11 Injured In Tragic Accident On Lokoja-Ajaokuta Road appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of Operation MESA, comprising personnel from the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Air Force, and the Nigerian Police, have reportedly rescued three of the five residents abducted from Lakwaya village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. The successful rescue follows a fresh attack on the community by unknown gunmen […] The post Three Kidnapped Residents Rescued In Kano Bandit Attack appeared first on Naija News.
