The Court of Appeal sitting in Kano has upheld the death sentence imposed on Abdulmalik Tanko for the murder of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar. Naija News reports that Justice A. R. Muhammad, who delivered the lead judgment, dismissed Tanko’s appeal and affirmed the decision of the Kano State High Court, which had sentenced him to death by […] The post Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentence On Hanifa Abubakar’s Killer appeared first on Naija News.
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Zaynab Ngohemba, the new wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has spoken publicly about the motivation behind their recent marriage. Naija News recalls that the couple, who got married a few weeks ago in a quiet and private ceremony, attracted public attention because of Akume’s position in government […] The post Why I Decided To Marry SGF Akume – Ooni Of Ife’s Ex-queen appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return the ₦30 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government for victims of the January 16, 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan. Naija News reports that Fayose said the demand became necessary following Makinde’s admission that the fund had […] The post Ibadan Explosion: Return Tinubu’s ₦30 Billion – Fayose Fires Makinde appeared first on Naija News.
The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) has continued attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria’s North-East, with reports that the terror group recently razed a Christian village in Adamawa State. A security expert, Brant Philip, disclosed the development on Thursday after a video circulated online, allegedly released by the terrorists. According to Philip, ISWAP […] The post ‘All Christians In Nigeria Are Targets’ – ISWAP Attack Christian Village In Adamawa appeared first on Naija News.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commenced nationwide mobilisation of students to protest the implementation of the new tax laws, which took effect on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The student body declared January 14, 2026, as a National Day of Action, announcing plans for a mass protest in Abuja against what it described […] The post Nationwide Protests Looms Over New Tax Laws 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 1st 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 2nd, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
A United Kingdom-based supporter of former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, Albert Obazee, has lamented a fire outbreak that gutted his house in Amagba, Benin City. Naija News reports that he alleged that the incident was an act of arson carried out by agents of the state government. Obazee said the fire occurred during the […] The post UK-based Obaseki’s Ally House Burnt In Benin appeared first on Naija News.
The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, was conspicuously absent on Thursday at the 2026 New Year celebrations hosted by his erstwhile political godson, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, further fuelling speculations over the deepening crisis within the party. The annual celebration, which was initiated during Kwankwaso’s second term as […] The post Kwankwaso’s Absence At Kano New Year Event Fuels NNPP Crisis Rumours appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 2nd January, 2026 1. 2026 Begins New Phase of Economic Growth – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, citing gains recorded in […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 2nd January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian military has said security conditions in the South-East have improved significantly, attributing the gains to intensified troop operations and the imprisonment of separatist leaders Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa. Major General Michael Onoja said crimes and other criminal activities have reduced across the region over the past year due to sustained military pressure […] The post How Jailing Of Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Ekpa Has Improved S/East Security – Army appeared first on Naija News.
