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.
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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.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of five special advisers, including two former commissioners who previously served in his administration. The development comes just days after a minor cabinet reshuffle that saw the redeployment of the Commissioner for Sports, Barr. Christopher Green, to the Ministry of Justice as Attorney-General and Commissioner for […] The post Rivers: Fubara Appoints Five Special Advisers appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised three Boko Haram suicide bombers and their escorts in an operation conducted along the Guduf–Pulka axis in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation, which was based on covert intelligence and conducted in collaboration with local volunteer forces, successfully halted the attackers before they could carry […] The post Troops Kill Three Boko Haram Suicide Bombers In Borno appeared first on Naija News.
Bishop Dayo Olutayo, the younger brother of Faith Oyedepo (wife of Bishop David Oyedepo), set social media buzzing after he introduced his new wife as the “Mummy GO” during a church service. The moment was captured live on Facebook during the Unity Worship Centre’s Thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Bishop Dayo proudly presented […] The post Oyedepo’s In-law, Bishop Dayo Olutayo Sparks Reaction After Introducing New “Mummy GO” in Church appeared first on Naija News.
