A prominent Zaria-based Islamic scholar, Sani Khalifa, has been in detention for 23 days over an alleged link to a purported coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, multiple sources familiar with the matter have disclosed. The cleric was reportedly arrested by security operatives in Abuja shortly after travelling from Zaria to resolve an unexplained […] The post Islamic Scholar Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
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The political alliance between the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has broken down. Sources who spoke with Sunday Sun say the longstanding relationship, which lasted about four decades and produced them as governors at different times, has been strained by divergent political […] The post Defection: Rift Deepens Between Kwankwaso, Gov. Abba Yusuf appeared first on Naija News.
The leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reacted strongly to reports that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described the move as a betrayal after what he called the collective struggle to reclaim Kano from the party. Speaking to his […] The post ‘You Are Handing Governorship Back To Ganduje Free Of Charge’ – Kwankwaso Tackles Kano Gov Over Planned Defection To APC appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 4th January, 2026. 1. US Captures Venezuelan President, Maduro The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Naija News reports that the latest development comes a few months after the United States government doubled […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 4th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives has released the four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following public controversy over alleged alterations to the nation’s tax laws. The move came amid concerns raised on the floor of the House over discrepancies between versions of the tax laws circulating in the public […] The post Amid Alteration Controversy, Reps Releases Tinubu’s Tax Reform Acts appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed never to be on good terms with anyone who opposes the development of Rivers State. Naija News reports that Wike made this known on Saturday while addressing the people of Okirika during his Thank You Visit to the local governments of Rivers State. […] The post ‘I Will Not Be Good With Anyone That Don’t Want Development In Rivers State’ – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has asserted that his political career would be ruined if Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, secures a second term. Naija News reports that Wike resumed open attack on Fubara following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike also accused Fubara of breaching […] The post ‘We Will Bury Ourselves Politically If Fubara Secures Second Term’ – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the chairman of the caretaker committee (CTC) in Rivers State, Nname Ewor, for recently aligning with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The party disclosed that it suspended Ewor as both caretaker chairman and member for actions capable of destroying the PDP in the state. […] The post PDP Suspends Rivers Caretaker Chairman Over Alignment With Wike appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers Ijaw Peoples Congress has shifted its allegiance from the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The chairman of the congress, Senator George Sekibo, announced the development during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Okrika Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. According […] The post Why We Abandoned Fubara And Followed Wike – Ijaw Congress appeared first on Naija News.
Mozambique head coach, Chiquinho Conde, has expressed confidence in his side ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 showdown with Nigeria, even as he acknowledged the Super Eagles’ status as favourites. The Mambas booked their place in the knockout stage of the ongoing AFCON after navigating a demanding group that tested […] The post AFCON 2025: Mozambique Coach Chiquinho Conde Expects Mambas To Rise Against Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
