The United States of America has stepped back from President Donald Trump’s earlier declaration that Washington would govern Venezuela following the abduction of its President, Nicolas Maduro. The reversal was announced on Sunday by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who said the United States would not assume day-to-day governance of Venezuela beyond enforcing […] The post US Backtracks On Trump’s Claim To Govern Venezuela After Maduro’s Arrest appeared first on Naija News.
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The death toll from Saturday’s invasion of Venezuela by the United States has risen to 80, according to a report by New York Times. A senior Venezuelan official told the newspaper that the casualties include civilians and members of the country’s security forces, adding that the figure could rise further as rescue and recovery efforts […] The post 80 Deaths Recorded From US Invasion Of Venezuela – Report appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 5th January, 2026 1. Tinubu Orders Military, DSS To Hunt Down Terrorists Behind Niger State Attack President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 5th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally rejected any form of support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, declaring that the party remains firmly positioned as a credible opposition force in Nigeria’s political landscape. The party also inaugurated its zonal and state congress and appeal committees nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen its […] The post 2027: ‘ADC Will Be New Anthem On Nigerians’ Lips’ appeared first on Naija News.
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NGF) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s directive to security agencies to track down and apprehend terrorists responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan-Daji market in Niger State. The forum strongly condemned the attack, which led to the killing of over 30 persons in the Demo community of […] The post ‘They Must Be Hunted’ – Northern Govs Back Tinubu’s Order To Hunt Down Terrorists In Niger Attack appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State Police Command has debunked reports claiming that Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, directed officers to begin an investigation into alleged sexual harassment involving Pastor Chris Okafor. Naija News reports the command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Adebisi Abimbola, said the reports going around online are not true. She explained that the Commissioner of […] The post Police Deny Ordering Probe Into Pastor Okafor’s Sexual Harassment Claims appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent terrorist attacks on communities in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, describing them as “heinous” and “brazen.” Naija News reports that the attacks, which left several residents dead and many, including schoolchildren, abducted, have sparked widespread outrage and calls […] The post Atiku Condemns Terror Attacks In Niger, Mourns Victims appeared first on Naija News.
A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, claiming he has been politically “buried” by President Bola Tinubu and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma. In a post shared via her verified 𝕏 handle on Sunday, Onochie alleged that Wike […] The post ‘Tinubu, Uzodinma Have Thrown You Under The Bus’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Mocks Wike appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, on his 63rd birthday on January 5, 2026. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Sunday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The President highlighted Governor Yusuf’s integrity, […] The post ‘Integrity, Humility’ – Amid Defection Rumours, Tinubu Celebrates Kano State Governor appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State has declared that it will largely follow the directives of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the 2027 general elections approach. Naija News reports that the pledge was made by the Chairman of the APC in Ahoada […] The post Rivers: APC In Ahoada West Pledges Loyalty To Wike appeared first on Naija News.
