The National Secretary of the Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, has thrown his weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, over his recent face-off with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Ameh, in an interview with Punch, lauded Basiru for his boldness in confronting […] The post Fubara: ‘He Has Been Used By APC To Destroy His Own Party’ – Ameh Tackles Wike appeared first on Naija News.
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The plan by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to frustrate the 2027 re‑election bid of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, appears to have hit a snag, as several All Progressives Congress (APC) governors threw their weight behind the embattled governor. Multiple APC sources told Punch on Monday that renewed tensions between […] The post Wike: APC Governors Throw Support Behind Rivers Governor, Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu, has stated that his support for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu should not be seen as a ‘political war’. He made the declaration in a statement on Monday while reacting to Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s criticism of his support for the President. Kalu […] The post My Commitment To APC Is Not A Crime – Orji Kalu Fires Back At Otti appeared first on Naija News.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all state Commissioners of Police to immediately assume control of Special Protection Unit (SPU) bases within their respective areas of responsibility. He ordered the CPs to redeploy personnel withdrawn from VIP protection to conventional anti-crime duties nationwide. The directive was contained in an internal police wireless […] The post IGP Orders CPs To Take Over SPU Bases, Redeploy VIP Guards To Anti-Crime Duties appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 1.‘Not Correct’ – Presidency Denies Using AI Generated Image For Tinubu-Kagame’s Meeting The Presidency has denied using an AI-generated image to depict a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame. Fresh […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria produced a commanding performance to sweep aside Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16 at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria set the tone early and never loosened their grip on the contest. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring […] The post Super Eagles Of Nigeria Knock Out Mozambique To Qualify For AFCON 2026 Quarter-finals appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senator and diplomat, Abdallah Wali, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after more than two decades of association with the party. Naija News reports that Wali announced his resignation from PDP in a letter dated December 31, 2025, and addressed to the party’s ward chairman of Sanyinna ward in Tambuwal LGA, Sokoto state. […] The post Top Sokoto PDP Chieftain Dumps Party After 25 Years appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the presidency over the controversy surrounding a purportedly AI-generated image depicting a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame. Naija News reports that Atiku, in a statement through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has said it is shameful that the […] The post ‘Nigeria Is Burning, Presidency Is Editing Pictures’ – Atiku Hits Tinubu’s Govt appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused some political leaders of misleading Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, insisting that a key political agreement reached before President Bola Tinubu must be respected. Naija News reports that Wike spoke on Sunday while addressing supporters in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers […] The post Wike Accuses Leaders Of Misleading Governor Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reiterated that it continues to produce petroleum products even as routine maintenance is carried out on its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) units. This clarification follows reports on December 3, 2025, claiming that the refinery shut its petrol unit for maintenance and upgrades. In a […] The post Dangote Refinery Assures Nigerians Of Steady Fuel Output appeared first on Naija News.
