Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has berated the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over failure to reinstate the Paramount Ruler of Emohua, His Royal Highness, Eze Ohna Sergent Awuse, as Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council. Naija News recalls that in 2024, Fubara replaced Eze Ohna Awuse, a close ally […] The post ‘Instead Of Praying For This Man To Come Out Of Coma, You Replaced Him’ – Wike Slams Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has dismissed claims that the sharp increase in domestic airfares recorded during the December festive period was caused by government taxes. The regulatory body said the fare hike was driven by market forces, particularly increased passenger demand on high-traffic routes during the yuletide season. Naija News reports that the […] The post Airfares Will Drop After January – NCAA Tells Nigerians appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described as a blatant lie claims by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, that he promised to hold down the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. According to Wike, who spoke during a media parley on Monday, there was never a […] The post Makinde Lied About Promising To Hold PDP Down For Tinubu – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Rivers United have tightened their grip on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) summit after edging past Rangers International 1-0 on Sunday, a result that opened a five-point cushion at the top following Nasarawa United’s heavy defeat in Kano. A second-half header from centre-back Bolu Sholumade settled the NPFL Matchday 19 contest in Port Harcourt, […] The post Rivers United Open Five-Point Lead As Pillars Sink Nasarawa In NPFL Thriller [Matchday 19 Results] appeared first on Naija News.
Ademola Lookman has praised his growing understanding with Victor Osimhen after producing a standout display in Nigeria’s tense 3-2 win over Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The dramatic victory in Fez on Saturday confirmed the Super Eagles’ place in the round of 16 and kept them perfect in Group C of […] The post Lookman Salutes Osimhen Partnership After Super Eagles Beat Tunisia In AFCON 2025 Thriller appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has written off a large portion of the debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account. This was made known in a recent report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Naija News reports that according to the report, President Tinubu wiped off about […] The post President Tinubu Cancels $1.42 Billion, ₦5.57 Trillion NNPCL Debt To Federation Account appeared first on Naija News.
The year 2025 started on a high note for Nigerian politicians, and it was no doubt an eventful year with lots of political discussions, but it was also marked by the tragic deaths of influential figures in politics, which threw the nation into mourning. While some prominent politician died at the beginning of the year, […] The post Buhari, Doyin Okupe And Other Top Politicians That Died In 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the alleged leader of the gang responsible for the kidnapping and murder of a renowned professor of neurology, Ekanem Philip Ephraim, nearly two years after the incident. Naija News understands that the prime suspect, identified as Patrick Essien Etim, 23, was arrested alongside his accomplice, […] The post DSS Arrests Gang Leader Behind Abduction, Killing Of Calabar Professor appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold has announced the death of her father. Naija News reports that the actress said the loss has left her deeply heart-broken. She explained through an Instagram post that her father passed away on Friday, December 26, adding that she never imagined entering the new year without him. She described him as […] The post What I Fear Most Has Happened To Me – Lizzy Gold Mourns Death Of Father appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has charged newly trained forest guards in the state to conduct themselves professionally and avoid all forms of intimidation and harassment while discharging their duties. The governor gave the charge at the graduation ceremony of 987 trained forest guards held in Yola, the state capital. Naija News reports […] The post Insecurity: Fintiri, Ribadu Charge New Adamawa Forest Guards On Professionalism appeared first on Naija News.
