The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has said he will forward a memo to President Bola Tinubu on the establishment of a Bank of Health aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Naija News reports that Akume disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the 20th anniversary of Everbright Diagnostic Laboratory […] The post SGF Akume To Propose Bank Of Health To Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
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No fewer than 38 senior officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been dismissed from service over allegations of gross misconduct, insubordination and acts unbecoming of superior officers. The dismissed officers include an Assistant Commandant General, according to the Public Service Rules. Naija News understands that, in addition to the dismissals, […] The post NSCDC Sacks 38 Senior Officers appeared first on Naija News.
Barely five days after the Dangote Refinery announced a downward review of its petrol gantry price, filling stations across parts of the country have begun adjusting their pump prices, with motorists enjoying significant reductions. A survey of filling stations in Abuja by journalists on Wednesday (today) showed that some major marketers had effected fresh price […] The post BREAKING: Marketers Slash ₦171 As Petrol Prices Drop appeared first on Naija News.
Human Rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called for the investigation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. He called for the probe in response to an allegation by billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote that Ahmed had spent approximately $5 million on his children’s secondary […] The post Dangote: Adeyanju Calls For Probe Of Farouk Ahmed Over Alleged $5 Million Swiss School Fees appeared first on Naija News.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has dispatched a high-level delegation to Burkina Faso to engage the country’s leadership over the detention of Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew. Naija News understands that the delegation comprises of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters. The […] The post Just In: Tinubu Dispatches High-level Delegation To Burkina Faso appeared first on Naija News.
A Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe has granted an interim injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force from implementing or enforcing its tinted glass permit policy, which was slated to begin on January 2, 2026. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, by Justice Joe Egwu following a suit filed by Mr. […] The post Court Blocks Nigeria Police From Enforcing Tinted Glass Permit Policy appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm new chief executives for two of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulators following the resignation of their current heads, a development that comes amid a deepening controversy in the downstream sector. The request, conveyed in separate letters to the Senate on Wednesday, seeks approval for fresh leadership […] The post Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation For New Appointees As NUPRC, NMDPRA Bosses Resign appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of two senior officials previously placed on suspension. The officials recalled to their positions are: Dr. Danlami Hayyo, FCT Mandate Secretary for Education and Mr. Michael Ango, Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). In a statement […] The post Wike Reinstates FCT Education Secretary, IRS Acting Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
The former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has stated that his new book is aimed at correcting misconceptions about the administration of former president Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the presentation of his book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration,” Mohammed stated that the book brought to […] The post My Book Meant To Correct Misconceptions About Buhari’s Govt – Lai Mohammed appeared first on Naija News.
Inter Miami have confirmed that star forward Luis Suárez has signed a new contract, keeping the Uruguayan striker at the club until the end of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. Luis Suárez, who joined Inter Miami ahead of the 2024 campaign, has been pivotal in the club’s recent success. Suárez continued his rich form […] The post Luis Suárez Signs New Contract With Inter Miami appeared first on Naija News.
