Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the claim as false and deliberately misleading. Naija News reports that Bafarawa, who resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in January 2025, made the clarification in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, December […] The post Bafarawa Speaks On Joining APC Months After Dumping PDP appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C‑130 crew that was earlier detained in Burkina Faso has resumed its mission to Portugal with the same aircraft, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. The crew, made up of 11 Nigerian personnel, was on a scheduled flight to Portugal for routine aircraft maintenance when it made an emergency […] The post NAF C‑130 Crew Resumes Portugal Mission After Release From Burkina Faso appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of 47 Unity Schools that were previously shut down due to security challenges, the Federal Ministry of Education said on Thursday. The affected colleges are located across the country and have been closed due to safety concerns for students and staff. In a statement, the Education Ministry explained […] The post Just In: FG Orders Reopening Of 47 Unity Schools Closed Over Security Concerns appeared first on Naija News.
The sweeping sanctions handed down by the world football governing body FIFA against Malaysia have cast fresh light on the growing eligibility dispute involving Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Wednesday, December 17, FIFA punished Malaysia by overturning three international matches as 3-0 defeats after an investigation confirmed that seven players had been […] The post FIFA Ruling Against Malaysia Puts Spotlight On Nigeria, DR Congo Eligibility Dispute appeared first on Naija News.
The foreign exchange market constantly absorbs information, but few events shift trading conditions as quickly as economic announcements. These releases give traders a clearer picture of current conditions in major economies. They also influence expectations about future policy decisions. When these data points are published, traders reassess the value of competing currencies. The result is […] The post How Economic Announcements Move The EURUSD Pair appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. The President formally wrote to the House of Representatives notifying them of his intention. The letter was read on the floor of the House on Thursday by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen. In the letter, President Tinubu, […] The post Budget Presentation: Tinubu Writes To National Assembly appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a change to the matchday 18 fixture involving Nasarawa United and Barau FC. The Nasarawa United Versus Barau FC encounter, originally scheduled for Sunday, 21 December, has been moved to Tuesday, 23 December 2025. The match will still be played at the Lafia City Stadium at 4 […] The post NPFL Reschedules Nasarawa United Clash As Enyimba Plot Tactical Switch For Matchday 18 [Full Fixtures] appeared first on Naija News.
Former spokesman for the South-East to President Bola Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has urged the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, to submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Onoh made the call in a statement on Wednesday while reacting to Malami’s call for the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, […] The post Onoh Blasts Malami Over EFCC Probe, Accuses Ex-AGF Of Hypocrisy appeared first on Naija News.
The newly elected vice chairman of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, Alhaji Saidu, alongside two councillors representing Zarawuyaku and Miringa wards in the area, have been abducted by gunmen. Naija News learnt that the incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday evening along the road between Kamuya village and Buni Yadi while the officials were […] The post Gunmen Abduct LG Vice Chairman, Two Councillors In Borno appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of 34 career and 30 non career ambassadors. Naija News reports that the senate confirmed them during plenary on Thursday. Among the career ambassadors are Arewa Esther (Oyo State); Adeola-Ibrahim Mopelola (Ogun); Ramat Omonbolale (Lagos); Monica Okechukwu Enebechi (Anambra); Adams Jane Basset (Cross River); Mohammed Lele (Bauchi); Muhammad […] The post BREAKING: Senate Confirms Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Ex-INEC Chairman, Others As Ambassadors appeared first on Naija News.
