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Abuja (FCT), General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, State News, Top Stories
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
By Justina Otio The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lamented over the low turnout in some polling units in the ongoing Area Council Elections. Wike shared his disappointment while touring some polling units and interacting with electoral officials. At a polling unit in Karshi, the minister met a few electoral […]
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National Politics, General Politics, Headlines, House, Latest Politics, Legislature, Senate, Top Stories
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
By Samson Elijah The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a tense and rowdy session marked by heated debates and a division over key provisions of the new legislation. Proceedings in the upper chamber were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The […]
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General Politics, American Politics, Headlines, National Politics, Top Stories
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport an additional 18 Nigerians listed on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register, bringing the total number of Nigerians slated for removal to 97. The DHS website on Monday showed that 18 more names had been added, indicating an expansion of the ongoing enforcement exercise […]
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General Politics, Air Force, Armed Forces, Army, Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, Navy, Top Stories
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Alleged coup plotters bought 32 vehicles for covert operations Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian military colonel, has been reported to be the face behind the foiled coup aimed at toppling President Bola Tinubu’s government. By Nana Ismail People accused of planning a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s government reportedly bought 32 Golf and SUV vehicles to […]
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General Politics, Corruption Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Ex-Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in london court for ‘£100,000 bribery’ trial Diezani Alison-Madueke By Ignatius Igwe Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, for the preliminary hearing of her trial premised on bribery charges. Alison-Madueke, who was in office from 2010 to 2015, was […]
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Sports, Headlines, Soccer, Top Stories
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Super Eagles thrash Algeria’s Desert Foxes 2-0 to reach AFCON Semi-final, to take on Morocco on Wednesday Nigeria’s forward #09 Victor Osimhen celebrates his goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON […]
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Boko Haram, General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Key Boko Haram commanders killed in Borno airstrikes By Ochogwu Sunday Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force platforms, have reportedly neutralised several key Boko Haram terrorist commanders in Borno State. The development followed major airstrikes during operation in the Bama Local Government Area of the state. Popular security […]
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American Politics, Africa & World Politics, General Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
By Enioluwa Adeniyi A US government official has disclosed that the Trump administration has directed the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to suspend green card and citizenship applications filed by Nigerians and nationals of other countries newly added to the expanded US “travel ban.” The official, speaking in a report by CBS News on […]
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Headlines, Latest Politics, South-East, South-South, South-West, Top Stories
Monday, December 8th, 2025
By Dayo Johnson, Rotimi Ojomoyela, James Ogunnaike, Adeola Badru, Alemma Aliu, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Steve Oko and Egufe Yafubougi As bandits from the North push farther toward the fringes of the South, security anxieties have deepened across the southern corridor, stretching from the thick forests of Oke-Ogun in Oyo to the oil-rich creeks of the Niger […]
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South-East, General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Friday, November 14th, 2025
By Richard Ogunsile Stakeholders across the South East have reacted sharply to the National Assembly’s (NASS) recommendation for the creation of six additional states across Nigeria. The South East stakeholders warn that the proposal fails to address long-standing structural and political marginalisation of the region. Naija News understands that the Joint Constitution Review Committee of […]
