At least seven people have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists on Ƙyara town, located in the Birnin Gobir Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to reports gathered by SaharaReporters, the attack occurred on Wednesday night, when over 100 assailants launched a coordinated assault on the town, blocking all major […] The post Seven Killed In Terrorist Attack On Ƙyara Town, Sokoto appeared first on Naija News.
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The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, presided over the 156th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Naija News reports that the meeting, which commenced at 4:17pm, marked the second NEC gathering since Bola Tinubu directed the council to identify and rehabilitate grazing reserves across the country with […] The post Just In: Shettima Presides Over 156th NEC Meeting appeared first on Naija News.
Kano State Governor Kabir Abba Yusuf has initiated meetings with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in the state as he prepares for his potential defection to the ruling party. Sources close to the governor revealed that although he had previously planned to meet with President Bola Tinubu in France, the trip was abruptly canceled. While […] The post Meeting With Tinubu Fails As Kano Gov Reaches Out To APC Leaders, Continues Defection Plan appeared first on Naija News.
Senator representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, of misusing power to their advantage. Naija News reports that Natasha made this known on Thursday at the Abuja Federal High Court after the Federal government withdrew cybercrime charges against her. […] The post ‘Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Misused Power To Witch-Hunt Me’ – Natasha appeared first on Naija News.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has directed that children of servicemen who died while serving the country should be employed without delay in the state. Naija News reports that the directive was given on Thursday during the Armed Forces Remembrance ceremony at the Government House in Port Harcourt, held as part of activities for the […] The post Fubara Approves Immediate Employment For Children Of Fallen Heroes appeared first on Naija News.
A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has described Nigeria as “the most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian,” citing widespread killings, destruction of churches and mass displacement of believers. Naija News reports that Moore made the remarks on Thursday while speaking at an event organised by the United States Commission on International […] The post Nigeria Most Dangerous Country To Be Christian — US Congressman appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday disclosed that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is yet to withdraw several cases initiated against her. Naija News recalls that Akpabio recently disclosed that he has directed his lawyers to withdraw all pending defamation lawsuits he instituted against several individuals, saying the […] The post Akpabio And His Wife Still Have Cases Against Me In Court – Senator Natasha appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian reality television star and comedian, DeeOne, has called on the Federal Government to investigate the financial activities of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) operating in the country, alleging that some of them are involved in unlawful practices. The entertainer made the call in a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, where he drew […] The post Some NGOs Are Funding Terrorism, Trafficking – DeeOne Alleges, Calls For Investigation appeared first on Naija News.
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed January 19 for the hearing of an alleged defamation suit filed by the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, against the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State, Professor Zachary Gundu. Governor Sule is seeking ₦100.5 billion in damages, alleging that Professor […] The post Court Fixes Date For Gov Sule’s ₦100.5 Billion Defamation Suit Against Benue Varsity VC appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian government has denied reports claiming it suspended the release of implementation guidelines for the country’s new tax laws. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, dismissed the claims as “fake news.” Oyedele’s response comes amidst growing controversy surrounding the […] The post ‘Fake News’ – FG Denies Suspension Of Tax Reform Laws appeared first on Naija News.
