The government of Ghana has deported 42 Nigerians from the Ashanti Region of the country following a court ruling which convicted them of various criminal offences. Naija News understands that the deported Nigerians were convicted of offences including prostitution and fraud. Ghananian authorities also convicted and deported thirteen Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe nationals, and […] The post Ghana Deports 42 Nigerians For Various Criminal Offences appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning to telecommunications operators to urgently improve the quality of their services or face regulatory sanctions, following mounting complaints from subscribers over persistent network failures. The warning, described by industry insiders as a “riot act,” comes amid widespread frustration by consumers who say telecom services have […] The post NCC Flags Telcoms Operators Over Service Gaps appeared first on Naija News.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has explained its strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposal to sell its entire stake in Nigeria’s government-owned refineries, warning that such a move would leave the country vulnerable and weaken its energy security. Speaking during an appearance on Sunday Politics, the President of […] The post Sell 51%, Retain 49% Of Nigerian Refineries – PENGASSAN Tells FG appeared first on Naija News.
The federal government has expressed joy and satisfaction over the rescue of abducted pupils of the St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Niger State. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Sunday, described the rescue of the schoolchildren as a good way to end the year. He also […] The post “Fitting End To The Year” – FG Reacts To Rescue Of Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria recorded a wave of deadly attacks across the country in 2025, with terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements killing more than 2,200 citizens within the first half of the year. Findings show a sharp escalation of insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West and North-Central, as well as rising communal violence in parts […] The post 2025 Review: List Of Major Terrorists Attacks In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
A former Secretary-General of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, and a chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition, Ayo Opadokun, has declared that the rising insecurity across Nigeria is not accidental but the result of a long-planned plot by destructive forces within and outside the country. Naija News reports that Opadokun stated this on Sunday, December […] The post Banks Ripping Us, Nigeria Under Planned Siege – Opadokun Speaks On Events Under Tinubu Govt appeared first on Naija News.
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified that the recent visa restrictions imposed on Nigerians are part of broader security protocols and not targeted actions against Nigerian citizens. Mills spoke on Sunday in Abuja during a press briefing held as part of the visit of a United States Congressional Delegation. According to […] The post Why US Imposed Visa Restrictions On Nigerians – Ambassador appeared first on Naija News.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sale of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at ₦739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. The refinery said the move marked a major milestone in its effort to make petrol more affordable and stabilise Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. Dangote refinery stated […] The post Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To ₦739 Per Litre Nationwide appeared first on Naija News.
Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been suspended by his Norwegian club, Molde FK, after being charged by police in connection with an alleged sexual assault. In a statement released on Friday, the Eliteserien side confirmed that the matter was reported to the police in late April 2025 and that Daga has now been […] The post Molde FK Suspend Nigeria’s Daniel Daga Over Sexual Assault Charge In Norway appeared first on Naija News.
The Kabiru Turaki (SAN)-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order directing the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force to immediately unseal and vacate the party’s national secretariat and other offices nationwide. The request is contained in a Motion on Notice filed […] The post PDP Faction Drags IGP To Court Over Sealed Secretariat appeared first on Naija News.
