Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has played down concerns about former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, entering the race for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in 2027. Naija News reports that she said that the move does not bother her and that she is open to contesting again if he joins the race. Speaking through her Special Adviser […] The post I’m Happy And Waiting For Him – Natasha Reacts To Yahaya Bello’s Senatorial Ambition appeared first on Naija News.
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Nollywood star, Bimbo Thomas, has shared how she and Funke Akindele faced a scary armed attack while filming the movie Omo Ghetto late at night. Naija News reports that in an interview with Chude, she said the incident happened around midnight and left everyone on the set afraid. According to her, they first heard loud […] The post Funke Akindele: Bimbo Thomas Recounts Robbery Attack During Movie Shoot appeared first on Naija News.
A retired Nigerian Army officer, Major Toye Akinlade, has instituted legal action against the Nigerian Army and two senior officers at the National Industrial Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful redeployment, abuse of office, and coercion to continue service despite formally resigning. The suit, marked NICN/ABJ/379/2025, seeks a declaration that Akinlade’s resignation became effective upon receipt […] The post Retired Army Major Sues Nigerian Army Over Alleged Unlawful Redeployment, Rights Violation appeared first on Naija News.
Private petroleum depots across Lagos and other key fuel hubs have increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to as high as ₦800 per litre. According to data from petroleumprice.ng on Saturday, a sharp 48-hour increase in depot prices is tightening marketers’ margins and raising fears of a nationwide […] The post Private Depots Raise Petrol Prices To ₦800/Litre Amid Supply Concerns appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 3rd January, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 4th, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
A prominent Zaria-based Islamic scholar, Sani Khalifa, has been in detention for 23 days over an alleged link to a purported coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, multiple sources familiar with the matter have disclosed. The cleric was reportedly arrested by security operatives in Abuja shortly after travelling from Zaria to resolve an unexplained […] The post Islamic Scholar Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
The political alliance between the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has broken down. Sources who spoke with Sunday Sun say the longstanding relationship, which lasted about four decades and produced them as governors at different times, has been strained by divergent political […] The post Defection: Rift Deepens Between Kwankwaso, Gov. Abba Yusuf appeared first on Naija News.
The leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reacted strongly to reports that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described the move as a betrayal after what he called the collective struggle to reclaim Kano from the party. Speaking to his […] The post ‘You Are Handing Governorship Back To Ganduje Free Of Charge’ – Kwankwaso Tackles Kano Gov Over Planned Defection To APC appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 4th January, 2026. 1. US Captures Venezuelan President, Maduro The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Naija News reports that the latest development comes a few months after the United States government doubled […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 4th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives has released the four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following public controversy over alleged alterations to the nation’s tax laws. The move came amid concerns raised on the floor of the House over discrepancies between versions of the tax laws circulating in the public […] The post Amid Alteration Controversy, Reps Releases Tinubu’s Tax Reform Acts appeared first on Naija News.
