Nigeria (Naija)

In the last 3 hours

Ghanaian authorities arrest 32 Nigerians for cybercrime Premium Times, Nigeria06:47

Welcome Ambassador Reno Omokri … Nigerians React (1) Independent Nigeria04:58

Gov Diri orders autopsy on Bayelsa deputy governor’s death Vanguard, Nigeria05:52

US, Nigeria Close to Reaching Strategic Security Agreement on Terrorism, Says Congressman, Moore ThisDay Live06:34

After Meeting With Obasanjo, Other PDP Leaders, Turaki Says Sacking APC Possible ThisDay Live06:34

Saraki: Nigeria’s Reforms Will Collapse Under Public Pressure Unless They Improve Living… ThisDay Live06:34

ADC Commences Membership Registration, Sets Dates for Congresses and National Convention ThisDay Live06:34

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In the last 12 hours

Millions lost as fire razes ex-governor’s Abuja building Vanguard, Nigeria19:29 13-Dec-25

Nigeria Set to Enter Security Pact With United States Over Rising Insecurity Politics Nigeria22:03 13-Dec-25

US, Nigeria near strategic security agreement on terrorism — Congressman The Punch21:26 13-Dec-25

Tinubu’ charges Oyebamiji to reclaim Osun for APC in 2026 Ripples Nigeria21:30 13-Dec-25

Why we automated passport processes –Tunji-Ojo The Sun News, Nigeria00:25

Insecurity: ‘We don’t have guns; protest is our only voice,’ Nlc urges workers to join protest Peoples Gazette21:09 13-Dec-25

Fire guts four flats in ex-Zamfara gov’s Abuja residence The Punch20:25 13-Dec-25

Nigerian soldiers spend sixth day in Burkina Faso detention The Punch02:10

Nlc to hold nationwide protest over insecurity December 17 The Punch20:25 13-Dec-25

PDP leaders enlist Obasanjo for 2027 comeback The Punch00:28

‘Multiple levies, not airlines, driving high airfares’ The Punch23:59 13-Dec-25

Nimasa Denies Nigerian Ownership Of Seized Crude Carrier Skipper Amid US Interdiction Independent Nigeria20:35 13-Dec-25

Zamfara emerges best-performing North-West state in PHC, bags $500,000 grant Daily Nigerian19:29 13-Dec-25

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In the last 24 hours

Surrender now – Northern women tell Bello Turji after death of Buzu, others Daily Post07:57 13-Dec-25

APC will be at your beck and call – Okocha to Fubara Daily Post11:00 13-Dec-25

Why Wike’s 58th birthday has Abuja talking Vanguard, Nigeria16:36 13-Dec-25

PDP: Obasanjo Ignores Wike-led faction, tells Turaki what action to take Legit NG18:01 13-Dec-25

Alleged $1m Theft: Ex-P-Square Manager, Jude Okoye’s Wife Owns 800,000 Shares in Company — EFCC Channels Television11:40 13-Dec-25

APC Moves To Reclaim Osun After Adeleke’s Defection From PDP Channels Television10:26 13-Dec-25

You Only Exposed Yourself, Nigerians Blast Adelabu Over Petition Against Primate Ayodele Independent Nigeria08:43 13-Dec-25

Shettima: Why Nigerians in London walk with ‘cocky arrogance’ The Daily Trust15:47 13-Dec-25

Genocide: Free Christians in Nigeria Now – Nicki Minaj Speaks Out Again Politics Nigeria10:53 13-Dec-25

Peter Obi Reacts as US Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Crude Oil Theft Politics Nigeria16:58 13-Dec-25

Troops Crush ISWAP Assault on Mairari Base, Destroy Explosive-Laden Vehicles‎ News Diary Online13:15 13-Dec-25

Tinubu approves new army depot in Ebonyi to boost security The Punch13:47 13-Dec-25

How Terrorists, Bandits Block Security Tracking – Communications Minister Greenbarge Reporters09:51 13-Dec-25

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In the last 48 hours

Supreme Court To Tinubu: You Can’t Exercise Executive Power Over Case Of Culpable Homicide Greenbarge Reporters13:46 12-Dec-25

Do you need a tax ID for a bank account? FG names Nigerians who must comply and those exempted Legit NG20:05 12-Dec-25

Visa Ban: I prefer Nigeria’s jollof rice, goat meat pepper soup to Trump’s U.S. burger: Julius Malema Peoples Gazette12:17 12-Dec-25

2027 Presidency: ADC raises concern that Atiku, Obi may not team up againts Tinubu Legit NG17:35 12-Dec-25

PDP Reacts to Death of Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Politics Nigeria07:06 12-Dec-25

Breaking: Supreme Court overrides FG's pardon for Maryam Sanda, affirms death sentence The Nation, Nigeria09:59 12-Dec-25

'Write it down': Delta-based cleric releases notable prophecy on 37-year-old man who “will become president” Legit NG22:51 12-Dec-25

JUST IN: Rivers Governor Fubara Officially Registers as APC Member [PHOTOS] Politics Nigeria11:51 12-Dec-25

Court remands Chris Ngige over alleged N2.2bn fraud BusinessDay NG12:07 12-Dec-25

Court delivers judgment in NDLEA’s case against Abba Kyari The Daily Trust17:02 12-Dec-25

Dangote refinery cut petrol price to N699/ litre BusinessDay NG12:58 12-Dec-25

15 arrested as govt demolishes properties linked to cultism Champion Newspapers Limited09:45 12-Dec-25

Mr P Returns to Jos After Two Decades, Residents Appear Unimpressed Olori Supergal20:57 12-Dec-25

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In the last 4 days

Burkina Faso Refuses to Release Nigerian Military Aircraft, 11 Soldiers as FG Steps in Politics Nigeria06:42 11-Dec-25

Insecurity: El-Zakzaky Makes Shocking Claims, Reveals Those Funding Boko Haram, ISWAP Politics Nigeria05:50 11-Dec-25

Breaking: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo dies at 60 Vanguard, Nigeria15:34 11-Dec-25

First Lady Remi Tinubu Breaks Silence on Controversy With Osun Governor Adeleke Politics Nigeria07:27 10-Dec-25

Reno Omokri sends message to Oshiomhole, Ndume, as Senate confirms him as ambassador Legit NG18:34 11-Dec-25

Mrs Tinubu’s crassness meets Adeleke’s indiscipline The Punch23:39 10-Dec-25

Sultan of Sokoto Breaks Silence on Imposition of Sharia on Christians Politics Nigeria12:59 11-Dec-25

JUST IN: EFCC to Charge Former Minister Ngige to Court Following Arrest in Abuja Politics Nigeria12:48 11-Dec-25

Tinubu doubles down on withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs, issues new directive Legit NG21:00 10-Dec-25

2027 election: Obi predicted to align with Tinubu, "he will never agree to work with the coalition" Legit NG06:52 11-Dec-25

Good news: Rewane releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026 Legit NG15:30 10-Dec-25

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo passes away at 60 The Sun News, Nigeria16:49 11-Dec-25

FG announces opening of coastal highway on Friday, December 12 BusinessDay NG11:01 11-Dec-25

Deputy governor slumps, moved into hospital’s ICU Premium Times, Nigeria18:04 11-Dec-25

Abacha Loot: EFCC detains Nigeria’s former justice minister Malami for corruption, money laundering Peoples Gazette08:59 10-Dec-25

U.S. congress delegation says visit to Nigeria will inform report on alleged Christian genocide, recommendations to… Peoples Gazette21:57 10-Dec-25

JUST IN: Newly Elected President of AGN, Abubakar Yakubu Arrested in Lagos Politics Nigeria07:08 10-Dec-25

Justice Omotosho, Nigeria’s quick-fire judge at the centre of political firestorms The Africa Report16:44 10-Dec-25

U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft Vanguard, Nigeria15:34 11-Dec-25

APC takes over oil-rich South-South as breakdown of parties in each region emerges Legit NG13:04 10-Dec-25

JUST IN: ICPC Raids IHS Towers in Abuja, Holds Amnesty International Staff Hostage [VIDEO] Politics Nigeria12:18 11-Dec-25

Soyinka raises concern over ‘armed to teeth’ security escort for Seyi Tinubu International Centre for Investigative Reporting09:31 10-Dec-25

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters Orders Immediate Removal Of Non-Essential Roadblocks… Sahara Reporters21:20 10-Dec-25

EFCC may charge ex-Anambra gov Ngige to court - Ex-aide The Punch15:21 11-Dec-25

Drama in Senate as ambassadorial nominee forgets name of senator from his state Politics Nigeria18:38 10-Dec-25

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In the last 7 days

Coup: Nigeria’s air force launches strikes in Benin Vanguard, Nigeria19:54 7-Dec-25

Insecurity: New twist as powerful Tinubu's minister told to immediately resign, "divided loyalty" Legit NG08:47 7-Dec-25

Nigeria reacts to Mali statement after emergency military plane landing AfricaNews12:09 9-Dec-25

JUST IN: EFCC seals Abuja residence of former minister Politics Nigeria18:12 8-Dec-25

Breaking: Rivers Governor Fubara resigns from PDP, defects to APC, gives reason Legit NG17:46 9-Dec-25

List of prominent Nigerians who reacted after they were named in connection to terrorism financing Legit NG10:29 7-Dec-25

'I thought I was moving to UK for a job but it was so my organs could be harvested' Daily Record08:06 9-Dec-25

Coup In Benin Failed, Says Presidency Independent Nigeria16:12 7-Dec-25

Nigeria’s President Tinubu Aborts Military Coup In Benin Republic Greenbarge Reporters07:04 8-Dec-25

‎Benin: Why The Coup Failed ‎ The News Nigeria15:34 7-Dec-25

Bodies discovered at suspected organ-harvesting ring in hotel The Independent11:18 8-Dec-25

Nigeria has no Commander-In-Chief Vanguard, Nigeria13:36 9-Dec-25

JUST IN: Niger Republic Imposes Restrictions on Goods from Nigeria [DETAILS] Politics Nigeria11:27 9-Dec-25

Plateau man beaten to death in Lagos after for sleeping with boss’ wife Daily Post15:57 7-Dec-25

Benin coup: Trending video shows rebels reportedly firing at Nigerian jet Legit NG13:52 8-Dec-25

How Nigerian military foiled coup in Benin Republic – Tinubu Premium Times, Nigeria21:48 7-Dec-25

BREAKING: Shock As Nigerian Soldiers Escorting Brigade Commander In Yola Shoot Dead Seven… Sahara Reporters16:17 8-Dec-25

Primate Ayodele releases prophecies, speaks on possibility of sacking Tinubu in 2027 election Legit NG19:07 9-Dec-25

JUST IN: Tinubu Holds Closed-Door Meeting With Gov Fubara in Aso Rock – Details Emerge Politics Nigeria18:10 8-Dec-25

Gov Fubara Defects To APC Channels Television16:52 9-Dec-25

JUST IN: Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Request for Transfer from Sokoto Prison Politics Nigeria11:33 8-Dec-25

Genocide accusations: Congressional delegation lands in Nigeria as U.S. spy planes circle… BusinessDay NG21:44 7-Dec-25

US delegation arrives Nigeria, meets Ribadu on strategic security partnership Premium Times, Nigeria14:15 7-Dec-25

Burkina Faso detains eleven Nigerian military officers, seizes Air Force aircraft for crossing into country Peoples Gazette23:18 8-Dec-25

Nigeria deploys fighter jets to Benin Republic amid coup tensions Vanguard, Nigeria13:06 7-Dec-25

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In the last 14 days

Tinubu in talks with Otti The Sun News, Nigeria15:11 2-Dec-25

You have no hiding place from our satellites, US threatens Boko Haram, ISWAP, Fulani militants The News Nigeria13:27 5-Dec-25

Terror Suspects, Alleged Financiers Were Linked To Powerful Nigerians Including Ex-AGF Malami,… Sahara Reporters13:19 5-Dec-25

Sheikh Gumi Reveals Foreign Countries Funding Terrorism in Nigeria Politics Nigeria08:37 5-Dec-25

Why We Can’t Track Bandits – Tinubu’s Aide Drops Shocking Revelation Politics Nigeria12:51 5-Dec-25

JUST IN: US tightens pressure on Nigeria over alleged religious killings, imposes visa bans Business Hallmark10:02 4-Dec-25

BREAKING: IPI blacklists IGP, two governors The Daily Trust13:58 2-Dec-25

Real reason Tinubu replaced Badaru with Christopher Musa BusinessDay NG13:05 3-Dec-25

Tinubu Govt Selects 20 Nigerian Content Creators to Project New Tax Reform Laws [SEE LIST] Politics Nigeria11:24 6-Dec-25

Rivers Assembly Members’ Defection Unfortunate, Lawmakers Free To Leave PDP — Wike Channels Television15:07 5-Dec-25

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Badaru Quits, Tinubu Consults With Gen. Musa As Replacement Greenbarge Reporters06:35 2-Dec-25

BREAKING: Ex-Defence Chief Christopher Musa Set To Replace Badaru Abubakar As Nigeria’s Defence … Sahara Reporters22:00 1-Dec-25

Sheikh Gumi Breaks Silence, Speaks Out on Sponsors of Terrorism in Nigeria Politics Nigeria17:01 4-Dec-25

Abuja: 'Mr. Infrastructure' Wike gives Galadima appointment Legit NG08:52 4-Dec-25

$490m Abacha loot: EFCC seizes former AGF Malami’s passport Politics Nigeria07:40 30-Nov-25

Police inspector shot dead at checkpoint Premium Times, Nigeria19:50 6-Dec-25

My Family Has ‘Destroyed’ Me; Natasha Receiving Death Threats — 2Baba Channels Television16:48 6-Dec-25

Tinubu nominates former CDS as new defence minister News Agency Of Nigeria14:27 2-Dec-25

EXCLUSIVE: SaharaReporters Uncovers 23 Suspected Terror Financiers With Billions In Suspicious… Sahara Reporters15:01 5-Dec-25

Why Nigeria’s Defence Minister Badaru resigned amid escalating insecurity Vanguard, Nigeria07:19 2-Dec-25

Some Politicians Are Funding Terrorism — Irabor Channels Television21:02 1-Dec-25

Wike Sacks FCT-IRS Acting Chairman Channels Television19:02 5-Dec-25

BREAKING: Nigerian Army Drags, Arrests Colonel Audu Achigili From Home For Lamenting Stalled… Sahara Reporters11:19 1-Dec-25

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Divided Over Reno Omokri’s Nomination As Past ‘Drug Baron’ Remark About… Sahara Reporters08:32 1-Dec-25

Fresh Details Emerge from Gov Otti’s Meeting with Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto Prison Politics Nigeria10:16 1-Dec-25

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Latest news on the West African country of Nigeria, with breaking news on politics, crime, social movements, the economy, entertainment and more from Naija sources.

Officially known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is the most populous country in Africa, comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Since formally becoming independent in 1960, Nigeria had become the largest economy in Africa as of 2022, a big player in petroleum exports, and developed relationships with China and Israel.

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