Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has called on Nigeria to rethink taxation if it is serious about economic growth, national unity, and shared prosperity. In a post on his 𝕏 handle (formerly Twitter), the former Anambra State Governor pointed out that the purpose of sound fiscal policy is not merely […] The post Why Nigeria Must Rethink Taxation, Leadership – Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged newly sworn-in Special Advisers to treat their appointments as a call to duty and not a position of comfort or celebration. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, Fubara said the appointments were aimed at strengthening the machinery of governance and […] The post Your Appointment Is Not For Pleasure, But Work – Fubara To New Advisers appeared first on Naija News.
The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has formally dissolved its structure and merged into the Aaron Chukwuemeka-led faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that the announcement was made on Friday by Robinson Nname Ewor, the factional chairman of the […] The post Turaki-Led PDP Faction Merges With Wike’s Camp In Rivers appeared first on Naija News.
AC Milan have completed the signing of Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug on loan from West Ham, with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Niclas Fullkrug, 32, arrived in England ahead of the 2024-2025 campaign after a standout year with Borussia Dortmund, where he helped the Bundesliga side reach […] The post AC Milan Sign Niclas Fullkrug From West Ham appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has revealed that all ministers during her tenure were aware that the fuel subsidy regime was harmful to Nigeria’s economy, but the Federal Government lacked the political will to end it. Adeosun made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Inside Sources on Friday. “There was no minister […] The post Fuel Subsidy Was Killing Nigeria — Ex-Finance Minister Adeosun appeared first on Naija News.
The founder of the Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City, Pastor Chris Okafor, has taken a break from ministerial duties. Okafor announced the development during the New Year service on Thursday, asking four pastors under him to take over from the month of January 2026. Naija News reports that the development comes amidst […] The post Pastor Chris Okafor Takes Break From Ministerial Duties Amid Allegations, Scandal appeared first on Naija News.
The Kebbi State Government has directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, with effect from Monday, January 5, 2026. The directive was issued on Friday through separate statements jointly signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi […] The post Govt Orders Reopening Of Kebbi Schools After Shutdown appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has denied rumours claiming he had defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Wabara described the reports, which surfaced on social media, as “planted, fake, and mischievous,” urging party members and the public to disregard […] The post I Have Not Defected To ADC – PDP BoT Chair Wabara appeared first on Naija News.
A Kano State High Court has confirmed the appointment of Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya as the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State. The court also upheld the suspension of the former state chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, and barred him from interfering in the affairs of the party pending the […] The post Kano NNPP Chairmanship Tussle: Court Upholds Abiya’s Appointment appeared first on Naija News.
Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open this month after being handed a wildcard, a move that makes her the oldest woman ever to compete at the season-opening Grand Slam. Venus Williams, 45, will feature in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021, adding another […] The post Venus Williams Makes History With Australian Open Wildcard At 45 appeared first on Naija News.
