A Police outrider in the convoy of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, identified as Ibrahim Hussaini, has lost his life after a petrol tanker crashed into the convoy in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to Akpabio, who made the disclosure during plenary on Tuesday, the sad incident occurred during a visit to Oyo State for the chieftaincy […] The post Akpabio’s Police Rider Crushed To Death By Petrol Tanker appeared first on Naija News.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted a reconciliation committee for the All Progressives Congress in Benue State, appointing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, as chairman. Other members of the committee are the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; former Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari; former Speaker of the House of […] The post Full List: Tinubu Gives Fresh Appointments To Abbas, Yari, Buni, Dogara, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C journey with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tanzania. The Super Eagles struck first midway through the opening half when Semi Ajayi rose highest to head home in the 36th minute. The defender met a teasing delivery from Alex Iwobi, sending Nigeria […] The post Super Eagles Of Nigeria Beat Tanzania To Open AFCON 2025 Group C Campaign appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has fixed January 25, 2026, as the date for its primary elections to select candidates for the upcoming local government chairmanship and councilorship polls in the state. The party’s State Chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abakaliki on Monday, shortly after a State […] The post Ebonyi APC Fixes Date For Chairmanship, Councilorship Primaries appeared first on Naija News.
The Oyo State Police Command has announced the appointment of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ayanlade Olushola Olayinka, as its new Police Public Relations Officer, following his deployment to the Command. Naija News reports that the appointment was disclosed in an official statement titled “Oyo State Police Command Gets New Spokesman”, issued on December 23, 2025, […] The post Oyo Police Appoint DSP Ayanlade As New Spokesman appeared first on Naija News.
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has granted a pardon to Sunday Jackson, a farmer who was sentenced to death by the Supreme Court for killing a herder in what was described as self-defence. The pardon was signed on Monday under Section 212 of the Nigerian Constitution, following sustained appeals from community leaders and the victim’s […] The post Adamawa Governor Grants Pardon To Farmer Sentenced To Death For Killing Herder appeared first on Naija News.
The Accord Party on Tuesday declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the courts recognise Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem as its authentic National Chairman, insisting that the party’s leadership question has been definitively resolved. The clarification was made at a world press conference held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where Mgbudem addressed […] The post INEC, Courts Recognise Maxwell Mgbudem As National Chairman – Accord Party appeared first on Naija News.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate posting and redeployment of dozens of Assistant Commissioners of Police and two Superintendents of Police across the country. The Nigeria Police Force announced the nationwide postings on Tuesday, with effect from January 1, 2026. Postings cover commands, tactical and specialised units A police wireless […] The post Full List: Major Shake-up As IGP Orders Redeployment Of Senior Police Officers appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have raised serious concerns over alleged unconstitutional alterations to Nigeria’s newly enacted Tax Reform Acts, describing the developments as a brazen assault on the country’s democratic and legislative processes. In a press statement, Atiku called the reported illegal modifications “an act of treason against […] The post Atiku, NBA Fault Alleged Unconstitutional Changes To Tax Reform Acts appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki‑led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing subsisting court judgments and unresolved legal processes surrounding the party’s leadership crisis. In a letter dated December 22, 2025, and signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran‑Anthony, INEC said it could […] The post INEC Rejects Turaki‑Led PDP NWC, Cites Court Judgments appeared first on Naija News.
