A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday adjourned to Friday, January 16, the trial-within-trial in the ongoing criminal case involving the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Naija News reports that Justice Rahman Oshodi fixed the date after hearing further testimony from a defence witness, Nnamdi Offia, […] The post Emefiele: Court Adjourns Trial-Within-Trial To Jan 16 appeared first on Naija News.
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has denied claims that he met with Governor Seyi Makinde or endorsed the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Naija News reports that the denial was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Media and Publicity to the […] The post Crisis Looms As Alaafin Denies Endorsing Rotational Chairmanship Of Oyo Council Of Obas appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has said the 2026 governorship elections in Osun State and Ekiti State will serve as the first real test of the political strength and credibility of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Sowunmi made the assertion during an interview on Channels Television’s […] The post 2026 Osun, Ekiti Polls Will Test ADC’s Credibility — PDP Chieftain appeared first on Naija News.
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.
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.
