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One of the arrested commanders of the Ansaru terrorist organisation, Mahmud Usman, has been sentenced to fifteen years’ imprisonment. Naija News reports that Usman was sentenced to jail on Thursday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, however, ordered the defendant to be remanded in the custody of […]

Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has revealed why she is uncomfortable with being tagged as the “Queen of Afrobeats”. Naija News reports that the musician, during an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro, opined that there are a lot of other female artists who also deserve the title. The ’eminado’ crooner emphasised that while she appreciates fans […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has slammed the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his comment on President Bola Tinubu‘s borrowings. Naija News reports that Peter Obi had recently urged accountants to confront the Tinubu-led Federal Government over what he called “reckless borrowings”. However, Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, […]

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed speculations linking him to the chairmanship of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA). Speaking via a post shared on 𝕏 on Thursday, Fani-Kayode stated that he has no interest in football or leading the NFA. He described the report as fake news, adding that any report suggesting he was […]

The Benue State House of Assembly has announced a significant shake-up in its leadership, dissolving its former principal officers and appointing new lawmakers to strategic positions. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 11, 2025, by the Press Secretary to the Speaker, Zape Michael Upaa, the Assembly confirmed that Thomas Dugeri has emerged as the […]

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, has lost an elder brother, Aminu Pate. Naija News learnt that a statement issued by the Media and Publicity Officer of the Zazzau Emirate Council, Malam Abdullahi Kwarbai, disclosed that Pate died in the late hours of Wednesday. Kwarbai said that Abbas’ brother died after a […]

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has conceded that the Super Eagles have not done enough in their campaign to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. Naija News reports that the match result leaves Nigeria’s path to the most anticipated tournament unsure. After the draw in South […]

The gunman who shot dead American right-wing youth leader, Charlie Kirk, during a live event in Utah remains at large. However, authorities say they have obtained clear video images of the suspect and recovered the weapon used in the killing. Kirk, 31, a rising star on the Republican right credited with helping Donald Trump reclaim […]

Former Barcelona midfielder, Thiago Alcantara, has officially returned to the club,  this time not as a player but as part of Hansi Flick’s backroom staff. Naija News reports that the former Spain international, who retired from professional football earlier this year, took charge of his first session on Thursday, working on the grass with the […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising former Senate President, David Mark and ex-Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim injunction following a motion […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has debunked claims that a Federal High Court in Abuja issued an order restraining Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from acting as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. The ADC, in a statement on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the circulating reports […]

Veteran Afrobeats singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has made it clear that he has no plans to step away from music. Naija News reports that the 39-year-old artiste explained that he would rather keep working as if he were a new act than leave the stage. His statement came after online […]