Austin Tam-George, a former Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, has accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, of being a destabilising force in Rivers State. He claimed that Wike is attempting to exert godfatherism over the state’s political affairs. In a Thursday interview on Prime Time on Arise Television, Tam-George, […] The post Wike Has Propensity For Chaos, Instability, Reduced Govt To Personality Cult – George appeared first on Naija News.
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Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 9th January, 2026 1. Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Moves Against Governor Fubara The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. During plenary presided over by the […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 9th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo popularly known as Omoborty has spoken out against certain behaviours she finds troubling in the movie industry, especially among actors who fail to support film promotions after featuring in them. Naija News reports that in a message shared on her Instagram page Okeowo expressed anger at actors who appear in movies […] The post Omoborty Calls Out Colleagues For Lack Of Support In Film Promotions appeared first on Naija News.
Hours after receiving documents detailing alleged gross misconduct against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from 26 members of the state’s House of Assembly, Speaker Martin Amaewhule has officially transmitted the allegations to both the Governor and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The notice of allegations was dated January 8, 2026 and signed by Amaewhule. The […] The post Breaking: Rivers Assembly Transmit Notice Of Gross Misconducts To Fubara, Deputy appeared first on Naija News.
Actors and filmmakers in the Nollywood industry came together on Thursday for a prayer session and Service of Songs held in honour of late actress and producer, Allwell Ademola. Naija News reports that videos shared online showed several industry colleagues taking part in the wrap prayer, including Afeez Abiodun, Rotimi Salami and Kunle Afod. The […] The post Tears As Nollywood Stars Gather For Allwell Ademola’s Service Of Songs appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new operational framework that will ensure customers are refunded withing thirty seconds where a purchaser is debited but fails to receive value for airtime or data. The Commission noted that the exception would be in circumstances where the transaction remains pending, of which the refund can take […] The post Breaking: Failed Airtime, Data Purchases To Be Refunded Within 30 Seconds – NCC appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has slammed the Labour Party (LP) 2023 vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, for criticising members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Baba-Ahmed, while declaring his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on Wednesday, described members of the ADC coalition as disgruntled politicians. He also labelled […] The post ‘Datti Baba-Ahmed Is Like An Aggrieved Jilted Lover’ – Dele Momodu Fires Back Over Attack On ADC Politicians appeared first on Naija News.
The immediate-past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has reportedly delayed the processing of his bail following a heavy security presence at the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. The move comes amid concerns that Department of State Services (DSS) operatives are allegedly preparing to rearrest him upon his release, […] The post Malami Delays Bail Processing As DSS Deploys Operatives To Kuje Prison appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Lauretta Onochie, has said the Rivers State House of Assembly’s fresh moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara will fail again. Naija News reports that the lawmakers on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. During plenary presided over by the Speaker of the […] The post Why Rivers Lawmakers’ Move To Impeach Fubara Will Fail – Buhari’s Ex-aide, Onochie appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has promised to pay all the match bonuses for the Super Eagles players and coaching staff if the federal government of Nigeria fails to settle it before Saturday. According to Ndidi, he doesn’t want the unpaid bonuses to affect the preparations for the team’s next games at the ongoing AFCON […] The post I’ll Pay Super Eagles Bonuses If FG Fails To Pay It By Saturday – Ndidi appeared first on Naija News.
