The recent defection of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has triggered a fierce verbal exchange between the Presidency and the camp of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Reacting to remarks by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Atiku’s Special Adviser on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, accused Aso Rock of panicking […] The post Atiku’s Camp Reacts As Presidency Speaks On Peter Obi’s Defection To ADC appeared first on Naija News.
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Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has called on Nigerian leaders to prioritise citizens’ welfare and embrace people-oriented leadership as the nation enters 2026, warning that unity, integrity, and shared responsibility are vital for national stability and development. Jonathan made the appeal in his New Year message to Nigerians, both at home and abroad, urging renewed […] The post Jonathan Sends Message To Nigerian Leaders In New Year Address appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections in Ebonyi State, Chukwuma Ifeanyi Odii, has resigned his membership of the party. Odii’s resignation was conveyed in a letter dated Thursday, January 1, 2026, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Amanator Ward, Isuachara, in Onicha Local Government Area of the state. In […] The post PDP 2023 Governorship Candidate Resigns From Party appeared first on Naija News.
The Palace of the Oba of Benin has dissociated itself from the recent assault on media personality, Don Pedro Obaseki, following his comments at a UK event reportedly hosted by former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, the palace said […] The post Oba Of Benin Distances Self From Attack On Pedro Obaseki appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Federal Government to urgently review workers’ salaries in the new year, citing escalating inflation and worsening hardship across the country. In his New Year address to workers, the President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, said workers’ earnings must reflect a living wage and not merely support survival. […] The post ‘Escalating Inflation, Suffering’ – NLC Demands New Minimum Wage In 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
Several people have been killed while others sustained injuries after a fire broke out during a New Year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland. According to CNN, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Crans-Montana, a popular high-end holiday destination in the canton of Valais. Confirming the development, Valais police […] The post Several killed, Others Injured As Fire Guts New Year Party In Switzerland appeared first on Naija News.
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today, Thursday, 1st January, 2025. President Bola Tinubu has declared that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, pledging to drive down inflation further, strengthen foreign reserves and sustain the country’s […] The post Nigerian Newspapers Daily Front Pages Review | Thursday, 1st January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The Defence Headquarters has said that the battle damage assessment of recent United States airstrikes conducted in conjunction with Nigerian forces is still ongoing. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Abuja. He assured the public that the assessment findings would be released upon completion. […] The post DHQ Access U.S-Nigeria Air Strikes In Sokoto appeared first on Naija News.
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, as part of efforts to monitor and address cyber-related activities in the lead-up to the 31st night religious services. The arrest, carried out by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team, was disclosed in a statement published […] The post Police Arrest Prophet Who Declared The World Will End On December 25 appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Nasarawa North senatorial district under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Senator Godiya Akwashiki, has died at the age of 52 after a protracted illness. A family source confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Nassarawa Eggon, revealing that the lawmaker passed away on Wednesday, December 31, […] The post Senator Akwashiki Dies At Age 52 In India appeared first on Naija News.
