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.
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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.
Member of the House of Representatives for Ikeja Federal Constituency, Lagos State, and Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, James Abiodun Faleke, has alleged that Nigeria’s currency was redesigned to prevent President Bola Tinubu from winning the 2023 election. Faleke stated that all machinery was deployed to ensure that Tinubu would lose the election. […] The post Naira Was Redesigned Because They Did Not Want Tinubu To Win The Election – Faleke appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 21st December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, December 22nd, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 22nd December, 2025 1. Presidency Confirms Release Of Niger State Schoolchildren The presidency on Sunday confirmed that no student of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 22nd December, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Host nation Morocco launched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday evening, marking the beginning of Africa’s premier football tournament. Naija News reports that Real Madrid’s Brahim Díaz broke the deadlock in the 55th minute with a composed finish inside the […] The post Morocco Defeats Comoros In AFCON 2025 Opener appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has fuelled speculation about early political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 presidential election as campaign posters surfaced across major streets in Kaduna. Naija News reports that the posters, which prominently display Amaechi’s portrait, describe him as “the only person to be trusted” and “the only man for the […] The post 2027: Amaechi Stirs Presidential Ambition Speculation As Posters Flood Kaduna appeared first on Naija News.
The presidency on Sunday disclosed that the remaining 130 schoolchildren previously kidnapped by bandits in Niger State were rescued following a military-intelligence-driven operation. The disclosure was made by Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He confirmed that the students from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, were released […] The post Presidency Shares Details Of How Kidnapped Niger Schoolchildren Were Rescued appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that increases in transport fares during the yuletide period are not unlawful in themselves. Naija News reports that the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, clarified a statement issued on Sunday, stressing that seasonal demand, operational pressures, and other legitimate cost factors may affect […] The post Yuletide: ‘Price Increases Are Not Unlawful’ – FCCPC appeared first on Naija News.
The presidency on Sunday confirmed that no student of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State remains in the captivity of bandits. According to the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, the remaining 130 pupils from the school […] The post Presidency Confirms Release Of Niger State Schoolchildren appeared first on Naija News.
