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The camp of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has reacted to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s decision to ride a horse to a public...
Former political associates and grassroots allies of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, operating under the group Kaduna De-Initiative, have rejected allegations of betrayal, asserting instead...
The Imo State Police Command has provided a major update regarding the recent abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members along the Owerri-Onitsha Road,...
The Balmoral Promotions Chaos in the Ring event held in Lagos on October 1, 2026, delivered high-stakes drama, highlighted by Carter Efe defeating Speed Darlington via...
As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the apex northern socio-cultural organization, has cautioned politicians and youths to steer clear of...
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has revealed how late former President Muhammadu Buhari convinced him to accept the SGF appointment...
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), caused a stir during the 2026 Independence Day edition of The Platform after...
Twenty members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been kidnapped by gunmen while en route to various orientation camps in the South-East and South-South...
Football legend Lionel Messi has expanded his business ventures by acquiring the Spanish football club CD Eldense, pending final approval from Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD)....
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has clarified that the council does not engage...
Prominent Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has publicly called out Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) for deducting over ₦18,000 from his account under the pretext of a service...
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reportedly detained Dr. Ben Smith, the coordinator for the Obidient Movement in Akwa Ibom State. According to Esther Umoh,...
American rapper William Leonard Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, following allegations that he assaulted a woman and...
American rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly voiced her distress over the escalating violence in Plateau State, Nigeria. Her reaction follows recent reports from Nigerian cleric Rev....
American rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly voiced her distress over the escalating violence in Plateau State, Nigeria. Her reaction follows recent reports from Nigerian cleric Rev....
On Independence Day, a group of Nigerians gathered outside the Federal High Court to demand greater autonomy for the judiciary and stronger safeguards for citizens’ rights....
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to maintain hope in the nation’s future, congratulating the citizenry on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence...
Elma Aveiro, the elder sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, has ignited fierce controversy following her blistering defense of her brother and heavy criticism directed at Portuguese supporters,...
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is scheduled to hear Senegal’s legal challenge on October 8, 2026, following the controversial decision to strip the nation...
Former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, delivered his 66th independence anniversary address at the party’s headquarters in...
AC Milan star Rafael Leão has been handed Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No.7 jersey for Portugal’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Norway. UEFA verified...
In his Independence Day message marking Nigeria’s 66th anniversary, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), asserted that the nation’s struggles stem...
The Kaduna State High Court has rejected an application seeking the recusal of Justice Darius Khobo from the ongoing corruption trial of former Kaduna State Governor,...
Segun Sowunmi, Convener of The Alternative, has strongly refuted claims regarding President Bola Tinubu’s health, condemning critics who eagerly spread negative rumors as engaging in self-hate....
As Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on citizens to prioritize peace, national unity, and justice above all else as...
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day broadcast. While President Tinubu used his speech to urge...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has slammed Ranchers Bees with a total fine of ₦5 million following multiple breaches during their Matchday 6 encounter against...
On Thursday morning, palpable tension gripped the PTI Junction in Warri, Delta State, where youths had gathered for a 5km Independence Day run. The situation quickly...
The founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, has claimed that Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, is using his backing of President...
Esther Umoh, media aide to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, disclosed via X on Thursday that police disrupted a planned “Two Million Man...
As Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has made a passionate appeal to...
Arraignment and Charges: The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of 38-year-old Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who faces an eight-count charge of conspiracy, forgery,...
Accusations Against Seyi Tinubu: Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, accused President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, of allegedly “throwing money around” during...
Response to Amnesty International: According to a statement issued on Wednesday by spokesperson Habibu Sale Mohammed, the group’s claims came in response to an Amnesty International...
Shift to Prosperity: President Tinubu announced that the emergency phase of economic reforms is complete, marking a transition toward shared and widespread national prosperity. Economic Growth...
Family’s Petition: Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has approved a request by the family of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad) for a brand-new probe...
The Viral Claim: A social media user on X named AJ posted a photo and video featuring MAVIN Records boss Don Jazzy alongside the mother of...
Fatal Incident: Prominent Zimbabwean billionaire businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and four others (two passengers and two pilots) were killed in a tragic helicopter...
Nigerian socialite and celebrity barman Paschal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has shared his unpleasant experience during a recent visit to Benin City, Edo...
Between September 30 and October 1, 2026, coordinated operations by the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai in Adamawa State resulted in the neutralization of 16...
As Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2026, African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore delivered a scathing...
A war of words has erupted between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Lagos State deputy governorship candidate, Gbadamosi Babatunde, and the Lagos State Commissioner for the...
Popular Afrobeats singer Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, has shared a harrowing experience regarding a severe sickle cell crisis he suffered while travelling to...
As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary today, October 1, 2026, the nation’s athletic journey stands as a powerful mirror of its broader evolution. Over the...
Tragic Loss: Igbu Job Terhemen, the Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Fiidi Council Ward in Makurdi, Benue State, has been murdered by unknown...
Disputed Allegations: Amnesty International has dismissed the Nigeria Police Force’s claims that five men arrested in Maiduguri for wearing “Tinubu Must Go” T-shirts were also found...
Shock Departure: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has officially left the national team’s training camp. Talks with Leadership: According to reports, his decision came after a discussion...
Good morning, Nigeria! Welcome to October, the tenth month of the year 2026. The Naija News Team wishes you, your friends, and your family a truly...
Clearing the Air: The Borno State Police Command has dismissed claims that five suspects in Maiduguri were targeted or prosecuted simply for wearing “Tinubu Must Go”...
New Corner Additions: Anthony Joshua has overhauled his coaching setup for his December 12 showdown against Tyson Fury in Cardiff, bringing in trainer Ben Davison alongside...