Austin Tam-George has suggested that the defection of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reshaped the political landscape in Rivers State, diminishing the influence of the camp loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Appearing on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Tam-George, a former Rivers State Commissioner for […] The post Fubara’s Defection To APC A Threat To Wike – Former Rivers Commissioner appeared first on Naija News.
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The family of Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), FCT branch, has announced her tragic death after she was abducted by unidentified kidnappers in the nation’s capital. In a heartbreaking statement released on Thursday, the family confirmed that Nwamaka was killed on Monday following her abduction. […] The post Family Mourns As Abuja Lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo Dies After Kidnap appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” with an upward review of ₦171 billion above the initial proposal submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Naija News reports that the approval followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Economic Planning […] The post Lagos Assembly Passes ₦4.4 Trillion 2026 Budget appeared first on Naija News.
A late-night fire outbreak has reportedly destroyed a warehouse and goods worth about ₦15 million in the Barakallahu area of Gusau, Zamfara State, throwing the neighbourhood into panic. According to Daily Trust, a witness, Sambo Balarabe, said the incident was first noticed at about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday by a motorcycle rider who observed smoke […] The post Fire Guts Zamfara Warehouse, Destroys Multi-million Goods appeared first on Naija News.
Amid claims of the United States (US) dominance over Venezuela after a dramatic military operation, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has forcefully rejected assertions that her country has been ‘subjugated’ by foreign power. Standing at a sombre ceremony on Thursday, January 8, honouring the 100 Venezuelans her government says were killed during the January 3 US […] The post ‘Venezuela Won’t Bow To Washington’ – Interim President Rodriguez Rejects US Control Narrative appeared first on Naija News.
Hip‑hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid for a presidential pardon has hit a wall. Naija News learnt that the 56‑year‑old music executive, currently serving a multi‑year prison sentence on prostitution‑related convictions, reportedly wrote to US President Donald Trump seeking clemency, but the president has made it clear he has no plans to grant the request. […] The post ‘No Mercy For Diddy’s Clemency Bid’ – President Trump Declines Pardon Request For Hip-hop Star appeared first on Naija News.
The Kano State House of Assembly has openly endorsed the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warning that the party’s deepening leadership crisis and multiple court cases could endanger his mandate. The lawmakers said remaining on the NNPP platform had become a political risk not only for […] The post Kano Assembly Backs Yusuf’s Planned Defection, Says NNPP Crisis Dangerous To Govs’ Mandate appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected claims that the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is being influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, vehemently denied any political interference, emphasising that the […] The post Rivers Lawmaker Speaks On Wike’s Involvement In Planned Fubara’s Impeachment appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly addressed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as “madam” in an official letter amid ongoing impeachment proceedings against him. On Thursday, the Rivers State lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara, following a motion moved by Major Jack, the leader of the House. The motion, which was based on charges of gross […] The post Rivers Assembly Addresses Governor Fubara As “Madam” In Impeachment Notice appeared first on Naija News.
The fuel supply arrangement between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and 20 major petroleum marketers, under which the parties had agreed to offtake 600 million litres of petrol monthly, has collapsed due to pricing disagreements. The deal, which was initially seen as a strategy to stabilise domestic fuel supply, was reached in October 2025 but lasted only […] The post Dangote Refinery’s Petrol Deal Collapses Over Price Dispute appeared first on Naija News.
