President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that the creation of state police has become unavoidable as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against insecurity across the country. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving a delegation of prominent Katsina indigenes led by Governor Dikko Radda, the President directed security agencies to reassess their strategies in Katsina State, which has been hard-hit by banditry. Naija News reports that Tinubu disclosed that more advanced military equipment, including drones and surveillance technology, would be deployed, alongside enhanced training for newly recruited forest guards. He said, “The security challenges that we are…
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The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello Sani, has said no arrest has been made over the attack on the convoy of former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, by suspected political thugs. Reports earlier claimed that the attack occurred shortly after Malami, who now leads the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi, returned to the state on a condolence visit. Naija News learnt that about 10 vehicles in his convoy were reportedly vandalised, while several supporters sustained injuries. Malami, who served as AGF between 2015 and 2023, had since condemned the incident as…
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has dismissed a petition accusing him of mismanaging over ₦54 billion meant for education projects. Naija News understands that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Eze Chikamnayo, had petitioned anti-graft agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over the education funds. Chikamnayo, who is also the convener of the Abians Best Interest Association, said at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday that Otti must provide evidence of the 51 “smart schools” allegedly funded with the monies withdrawn from the state treasury between 2023 and 2025.…
President Bola Tinubu has admitted that the delay in appointing Nigerian ambassadors is due to the complexity of the process and his determination not to “appoint just anybody” into such critical roles. Speaking in a video message made available on Tuesday, the President said he still has “some slots” for ambassadorial positions but stressed that compiling a credible list had not been easy. Tinubu said, “I couldn’t appoint everybody that I could have appointed, thank you for your patience till now. I still have some slots for ambassadorial positions that too many people are craving for, but it’s not easy…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has vowed that criminals will find no safe haven in the state under his watch. Speaking on Tuesday at the Government House, Benin City, while commissioning over 300 motorbikes for distribution across the state’s three senatorial districts, the governor said the initiative was a fulfilment of his campaign promise to tackle insecurity. Okpebholo declared, “We promised our people during the campaign that we would fight insecurity and restore peace to every part of Edo State. Today, we are fulfilling that promise. These bikes will be deployed across the senatorial districts and will help security…
Hundreds of residents, including men, women, and children in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have staged a mass protest, blocking the Sokoto-Lagos trunk A highway to decry the spate of insecurity and bandit attacks in the state. Naija News reports that the protesters voiced that the deadly gangs were now in control of many local government areas of the state, leaving residents devastated, displaced, and increasingly hopeless. The displaced residents, some barefoot and visibly traumatised, poured into Shagari town, the council headquarters, chanting slogans of frustration as they narrated their ordeal. They expressed anger over relentless attacks that…
Nigeria and India have officially entered the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, setting up a contest between two of the world’s most influential former British colonies. Nigeria has put forward Abuja as its proposed host city, while India’s bid is anchored on Ahmadabad. The Commonwealth Sport president, Donald Rukare, confirmed the submissions in a statement on Saturday. “This positive response from two sporting powerhouse nations of the Commonwealth demonstrates the continued significance and legacy potential of the Commonwealth Games and the strength and appeal of our reimagined, sustainable Games model,” Rukare said. He added that the latest interest…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sought the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle growing cases of fraud and economic crimes plaguing the aviation sector. Naija News reports that the appeal came during a courtesy visit on Tuesday by the NCAA Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, and his management team to the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement posted on the EFCC’s official X handle, Najomo expressed deep concerns about fraudulent practices that are undermining safety oversight and operational transparency in the aviation industry. High-Value Transactions…
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Naija News reports that the announcement was made in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world. He urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance and compassion, stressing that…
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has sealed a move to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal on a two-year deal, marking another chapter in her illustrious career. Asisat Oshoala, 30, arrived from the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Bay FC, where she spent the last one-and-a-half years. She was officially unveiled on Tuesday after completing her medical in Riyadh the previous day. “Welcome Asisat Oshoala. Countless achievements, and more to come,” Al Hilal wrote in a statement shared across their social media platforms. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year joins her Super Falcons teammates Ashleigh Plumptre…
