A former Secretary-General of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, and a chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition, Ayo Opadokun, has declared that the rising insecurity across Nigeria is not accidental but the result of a long-planned plot by destructive forces within and outside the country. Naija News reports that Opadokun stated this on Sunday, December […] The post Banks Ripping Us, Nigeria Under Planned Siege – Opadokun Speaks On Events Under Tinubu Govt appeared first on Naija News.
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The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified that the recent visa restrictions imposed on Nigerians are part of broader security protocols and not targeted actions against Nigerian citizens. Mills spoke on Sunday in Abuja during a press briefing held as part of the visit of a United States Congressional Delegation. According to […] The post Why US Imposed Visa Restrictions On Nigerians – Ambassador appeared first on Naija News.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sale of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at ₦739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. The refinery said the move marked a major milestone in its effort to make petrol more affordable and stabilise Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. Dangote refinery stated […] The post Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To ₦739 Per Litre Nationwide appeared first on Naija News.
Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been suspended by his Norwegian club, Molde FK, after being charged by police in connection with an alleged sexual assault. In a statement released on Friday, the Eliteserien side confirmed that the matter was reported to the police in late April 2025 and that Daga has now been […] The post Molde FK Suspend Nigeria’s Daniel Daga Over Sexual Assault Charge In Norway appeared first on Naija News.
The Kabiru Turaki (SAN)-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order directing the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force to immediately unseal and vacate the party’s national secretariat and other offices nationwide. The request is contained in a Motion on Notice filed […] The post PDP Faction Drags IGP To Court Over Sealed Secretariat appeared first on Naija News.
A stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Yakubu Dati, has stated that the defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to the ruling party would strengthen President Bola Tinubu’s chances of winning the 2027 election. Dati, while addressing reporters over the weekend, asserted that Mutfwang’s defection would enable him to align with the […] The post Mutfwang’s Defection To APC Will Provide Political Comfort – Dati appeared first on Naija News.
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has blamed high taxes and heavy regulatory burdens for making cement produced by his company more expensive in Nigeria than in foreign markets. Dangote said the price difference was largely due to multiple levies and charges imposed on local production. According to Vanguard, the billionaire industrialist said exporting the product […] The post Why Cement Is Cheaper Abroad Than In Nigeria – Dangote appeared first on Naija News.
The remaining schoolchildren abducted from St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State have regained their freedom. The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, is expected to receive the freed pupils and teachers at the Government House in Minna on Monday. Naija News recalls that terrorists had on […] The post Niger Govt Confirms Release Of School Children, To Receive Them Today appeared first on Naija News.
A former aide to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has accused his former principal of colluding with security operatives to eliminate perceived enemies, protect allies, and facilitate dealings with notorious bandit leaders during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State. Naija News reports that Matawalle served as Zamfara governor until 2023 and […] The post ‘I Swear By The Qur’an’ – Ex-aide Accuses Matawalle Of Colluding With Bandits, Hit Squads appeared first on Naija News.
A presidency source has revealed the reason the federal government increased the 2026 Federal Government budget from the ₦54.46 trillion originally contained in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to a new threshold of ₦58.18 trillion. The source told Vanguard that the budget was increased to accommodate the massive recruitment into the military, police and other […] The post Why Tinubu Increased 2026 Budget To ₦58.18 Trillion – Presidency Source appeared first on Naija News.
