A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has argued that Nigeria’s insecurity crisis is deeply rooted in politics and cannot be solved by the military alone. Naija News reports that Buratai, who served under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, stated this on Thursday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. According to him, political actors who played a role in the emergence of insecurity have since withdrawn, leaving the burden to the Armed Forces. He said, “It was started through some political actors, and it was essentially a political issue. This insecurity is essentially political.…
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The government of Japan has designated the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Under this new partnership, announced on Thursday on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development, the Japanese government will create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians who wish to relocate to Kisarazu to live and work. Naija News understands artisans and other blue-collar workers from Nigeria who are ready to…
A former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has accused the Nigeria Football Federation and Lagos State Government of abandoning the family of late goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video shared by News Central on Friday, the sportsman lamented that Nigerian football heroes are neglected after death. He fumed that, given the precedent the country was setting, he would never advise his son to serve that country through football. According to him, “It’s disheartening that you have Lagos State, you have the Nigerian Football Association. They drop the bulk on the family. I felt in my spirit…
The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Kogi State, Leke Abejide, has predicted that the opposition coalition will collapse completely in September. Naija News reports that Abejide made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday. Abejide stated that the opposition coalition’s inability to win a single seat in the August 16 by-elections across the country was the beginning of the end of the movement. While describing himself as the ‘landlord’ of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Abejide boasted about helping the party to stay relevant. He said, “You can see…
Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro, also known as Abu Oumaimah, has denied claims by the Niger Republic that he was killed during recent military air operations in the Diffa region. Naija News reports that the Nigerien Armed Forces on Friday announced that Bakoura and other top insurgent figures were eliminated in coordinated strikes carried out on August 15 in Korongol, Kournawa and Shilawa. The military said the raids destroyed Boko Haram bases, killed dozens of fighters and removed high-ranking commanders. Niger’s Head of State, Gen. Abdurahamane Tiani, had also identified Bakoura as one of the group’s key actors accused…
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has committed his long-term future to the Premier League giants after signing a fresh two-year contract extension. The initial deal of Ruben Dias, 28, was due to expire in 2027, but his new contract will now run until 2029, with an option of a further 12 months. Dias, who joined City from Benfica in 2020 for £65 million, has been a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola’s defence, helping the club secure four Premier League titles, a Champions League crown, an FA Cup and the EFL Cup in just five years at the Etihad. “I am incredibly…
Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia, has berated Big Brother Naija (BBN) star, Uriel Oputa, over a threat to knock actors who will start showing ‘fake love’ to her uncle, Veteran movie star, Fabian Adibe. Naija News reports that Adibe died on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Uriel alleged that nobody checked on her late uncle during his final days and expressed gratitude to friends who supported him. Reacting to the remark, Etinosa, in a post on her Instagram page, stated that Adibe’s colleagues and fans have the right to express sadness over his demise, despite not checking on him…
Reality TV star, Tolani Baj has revealed that the cancelled BBNaija All Stars reunion would have been the messiest in the history of the show. In a tweet, the disc jockey said that too many secrets among the housemates could have been exposed. The All Stars edition, which ended in October 2023 with Ilebaye Odiniya emerging as the winner of the ₦120 million grand prize, remains the only season without a reunion. Tolani stated that the reunion would have been the messiest yet most entertaining in the show’s history. She said that many housemates chose not to attend in order…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the warning issued by the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Vanguard. Naija News reports that El-Rufai, in a post via 𝕏 on Thursday, called out the ADC Vanguard for circulating remarks which did not emanate from him. The post by ADC Vanguard, which has since been deleted, alleged that El-Rufai had accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of corruption and favouritism. However, El-Rufai, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated that he is distancing himself from the statements not because…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has shared his personal experience of growing up with albinism. Naija News reports that the clergyman described the journey as one filled with rejection, bullying, and body shaming. The governor made the remarks during an event organised for people with albinism. He reflected on the challenges he faced before rising to public office. He said many people doubted his chances in politics simply because of his skin condition. He recounted how his wife stood by him during the difficult times, describing him as her “golden boy”. According to him, the negative labels and…