The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an immediate and transparent investigation into allegations of over ₦128 billion allegedly missing or diverted from the Federal Ministry of Power and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET). The appeal was contained in a letter dated January 3, 2026, […] The post SERAP Urges Tinubu To Probe Alleged ₦128 Billion Diversion In Power Ministry, NBET appeared first on Naija News.
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A violent crisis that broke out on Friday in the Okon-Aku community, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, has claimed the life of a youth, Igwe Akuma, from the Ndi Uma compound. The unrest also led to the destruction of property, including houses and vehicles, as angry youths reportedly set them ablaze in a […] The post Man Preparing For Wedding Killed, Houses Torched In Ohafia Community Clash appeared first on Naija News.
Controversial street-pop singer, Portable has escaped arrest after a clash with actress Ashabi Simple, who is the mother of one of his children. Naija News reports that the incident reportedly took place on Thursday, January 1, 2026, during Ashabi’s visit to the singer’s bar in Ogun State. A video shared online captured the tense moment […] The post Portable Flees As Police Seek His Arrest For Allegedly Assaulting Babymama, Ashabi Simple appeared first on Naija News.
Gospel singer, Eben has revealed how a church pulled him from a scheduled performance after seeing him wearing shredded denim jeans on his album cover. Naija News reports that he revealed this in a recent podcast interview. Eben said he was shocked because all arrangements for the event were already set. He explained that the […] The post Eben Reveals How His Ministration Was Cancelled, Because He Wore Shredded Jeans appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a formal investigation into multiple sexual allegations against the Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor. The directive follows widespread outrage and viral social media posts detailing allegations from several women, including Nollywood actress Doris Ogala. Speaking to Punch […] The post Police Launch Probe Into Pastor Chris Okafor Over Sexual Allegations appeared first on Naija News.
China has issued a stern rebuke to the United States, demanding the immediate release of embattled Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro and his wife following what it described as their “forcible seizure” by American forces. The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday expressed grave concern over the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, describing it as a violation […] The post US: China Demands Immediate Release Of Venezuela’s Maduro appeared first on Naija News.
A former Presidential Media Adviser, Umar Sani, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of deliberately destabilising the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the party’s internal crisis is driven by resistance to Wike’s influence rather than personal animosity. Naija News reports that Sani made the allegation on Saturday while speaking on […] The post Makinde Is Not A Liar, Wike Is Working For APC – Former Presidential Adviser appeared first on Naija News.
Former Enugu State Governor and senator, Chimaroke Nnamani, has denied issuing any apology to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over past criticisms. On Friday, a statement had circulated online claiming that the former Enugu East lawmaker expressed regret for scathing remarks he had previously made against Obi. However, in a swift rebuttal on […] The post I Never Apologised To Peter Obi — Nnamani appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have eliminated three bandits and arrested a suspected logistics supplier during separate fighting patrols and ambush operations across Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. The operations, conducted on January 3, 2026, were based on actionable intelligence regarding the movement of armed criminals from […] The post Troops Kill Three Bandits, Arrest Logistics Supplier In Kogi Army Operations appeared first on Naija News.
Fresh fears have gripped residents of Idofin community in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State following a deadly terrorist attack that left one person dead and another seriously injured. Naija News understands that the attack occurred on Saturday evening, January 3, 2026, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., when armed men stormed the […] The post Residents Demand Action As Fresh Terror Attack Rocks Kogi Community appeared first on Naija News.
