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.
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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.
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has defended the Federal Government’s decision to engage lobbying services in the United States, insisting that the move does not constitute a criminal offence but falls squarely within the bounds of legitimate public relations practice. Naija News reports that the clarification was made on Thursday by the President […] The post ‘It Is Not A Criminal Thing To Do’ – NIPR Supports FG $9 Miliion US Lobbying Deal appeared first on Naija News.
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) Abubakar Malami, has met all the bail conditions imposed by the Federal High Court in Abuja but has declined to leave the Kuje Correctional Centre over fears of being immediately rearrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) . Naija News understands […] The post Court ‘Frees’ Malami But Ex-AGF Prefers To Remain In Prison, Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
In a development that has stirred political debate, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has publicly endorsed Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The endorsement, which broke on Thursday night, has drawn widespread attention given the long-standing political rivalry between President Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, who were allies before becoming opponents on […] The post Flashback: How Obasanjo’s Son Supported Buhari Against Father’s Stand appeared first on Naija News.
At least two officers of the Nigeria Police force were killed on Thursday night when suspected gunmen attacked a patrol vehicle in Enugu State. Naija News understands that the incident occurred around 9:30pm at the Depot Police Detective College junction in Enugu, the state capital. It was gathered that the assailants opened fire on a […] The post Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers In Enugu 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 15th January, 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, January 16th, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 16th January, 2026 1. Atiku’s Son Dumps PDP For APC, Pledges Loyalty To Tinubu Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has dumped the PDP […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 16th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has disclosed that the primary reason for the airstrike in Sokoto by the United States military was to halt the growing threat posed by Lakurawa. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television on Thursday, Musa stated that the authorities are determined to neutralise the group before it […] The post Why United States Targeted Sokoto For Military Airstrike – Defence Minister appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described his son’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as entirely personal. Naija News reports that the defection of the younger Atiku, popularly known as Abba, was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly. According to Vanguard, upon defection, Atiku was received by […] The post 2027: Atiku Reacts As Son Joins APC, Vows To Work For Tinubu’s Re-election appeared first on Naija News.
