Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has said her government is not afraid of a diplomatic confrontation with the United States, even after the removal of her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, in a controversial U.S. military operation earlier this month. Naija News reports that Rodriguez made the remarks on Thursday amid mounting international scrutiny and efforts to […] The post Venezuela Not Afraid Of Diplomatic Clash With US – Interim President appeared first on Naija News.
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A source close to the Abba Yusuf administration has said that the governor’s alleged plan to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is driven by his desire to secure re-election in 2027 on what he considers a more viable political platform. Naija News reports that the source, who spoke to BusinessDay on condition of […] The post 2027: ‘Fear Of Barau Driving Gov Yusuf’s Alleged Planned Defection’ — Source appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reiterated January 31, 2026, as the statutory deadline for all employers of labour in the state to file their annual tax returns for the 2025 financial year. Naija News reports that the agency made this known in a statement issued on Thursday by its Executive Chairman, Dr […] The post 2025 Tax Returns: LIRS Sets Deadline For Lagos Employers, Threatens Penalties appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule, on Thursday failed to resume plenary, exactly one week after adjourning its last sitting. The development has further deepened political tensions in the state following the Assembly’s move to initiate impeachment proceedings against Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross […] The post ‘There Was An Attempt To Remove The Speaker’ – Govt Official appeared first on Naija News.
The United States plans to spend about ₦587 billion ($413.046m) on counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026, amid worsening security conditions across West Africa. The allocation is included in the US National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, obtained by Punch on Thursday. The funds were approved […] The post US To Spend ₦587 Billion On Counter-Insurgency Operations In Nigeria, Others In 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an order of interim forfeiture of $150,000 linked to a director of Vetifly Global Inc., Emmanuel Okoh. The commission disclosed the development on Thursday, January 15, via its official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle. Naija News reports that the order was granted following allegations that Okoh reneged […] The post Investment Dispute: EFCC Secures Interim Forfeiture Of $150,000 Linked To Vetifly Director appeared first on Naija News.
The Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, has described national reputation as a strategic asset rather than mere propaganda in an increasingly interconnected global environment. Naija News reports that Barau made the assertion on Thursday during the official presentation of the First Nigeria Reputation Perception Index Report 2025 at the National Assembly Complex. The […] The post Deputy Senate President Speaks On FG Paying $9 Million For US Lobbying Deal appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has defended the Federal Government’s decision to engage lobbying services in the United States, insisting that the move does not constitute a criminal offence but falls squarely within the bounds of legitimate public relations practice. Naija News reports that the clarification was made on Thursday by the President […] The post ‘It Is Not A Criminal Thing To Do’ – NIPR Supports FG $9 Miliion US Lobbying Deal appeared first on Naija News.
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) Abubakar Malami, has met all the bail conditions imposed by the Federal High Court in Abuja but has declined to leave the Kuje Correctional Centre over fears of being immediately rearrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) . Naija News understands […] The post Court ‘Frees’ Malami But Ex-AGF Prefers To Remain In Prison, Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
In a development that has stirred political debate, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has publicly endorsed Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The endorsement, which broke on Thursday night, has drawn widespread attention given the long-standing political rivalry between President Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, who were allies before becoming opponents on […] The post Flashback: How Obasanjo’s Son Supported Buhari Against Father’s Stand appeared first on Naija News.
