The Senate on Wednesday commenced screening of three ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu for confirmation. The exercise was steered by the lawmaker representing the Niger North senatorial district and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Sani Bello. Naija News reports that Bello confirmed that Ayodele Oke, one of the […] The post Senate Commences Screening Of Ambassadorial Nominees appeared first on Naija News.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Town Planner Mukhtar Usman Galadima as Senior Special Assistant on Development Control and Planning. Naija News reports that Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, announced the appointment in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting […] The post Wike Makes Fresh Appointment In FCT appeared first on Naija News.
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, on Wednesday, disclosed that China is committed to supporting Nigeria in its effort to combat terrorism. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, in a statement, said during his meeting with Nigerian Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and manufacturing, […] The post China Expresses Support For Nigeria In Fight Against Terrorism appeared first on Naija News.
The Catholic community in Kaduna State has been thrown into panic following the abduction of Rev. Father Emmanuel Ezema, a priest of the Zaria Catholic Diocese, who was whisked away by armed men on Tuesday night. The Diocese confirmed the incident in an official notice on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, […] The post BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Fresh Kaduna Attack appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, on Wednesday stated that insecurity increased in Nigeria following US President Donald Trump’s statement. Naija News reports that Bwala made this claim in an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, adding that the country is going through a difficult period. Bwala said, “There […] The post ‘Insecurity Increased After Trump’s Threat’ – Presidency appeared first on Naija News.
United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has thrown his weight behind Washington’s planned visa restriction on Nigerians linked to the backing of terrorism, calling it a “good first step” toward accountability. The lawmaker, representing West Virginia’s Second District, reacted on his official 𝕏 page on Wednesday, just hours after U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, unveiled […] The post US Lawmaker Commends Trump For Ban On ‘Persecutors’ Of Nigerian Christians appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has again warned its officers and men against escorting Very Important Persons while dressed in mufti, describing the act as a breach of existing operational guidelines. The warning was contained in a fresh wireless message dispatched from the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Special Protection, Force Headquarters, Abuja […] The post Police Reiterate Ban On Mufti Escorts For VIPs appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending what it described as his leadership style and contributions to the development of the state. The confidence vote, adopted at the 37th Legislative Sitting, followed a motion jointly signed by all 26 lawmakers. The House highlighted […] The post Rivers Assembly Backs Tinubu For Second Term appeared first on Naija News.
The Kwara State University (KWASU) has ordered the temporary relocation of staff and students from its Ilesha Baruba campus to the main campus in Malete, following rising security concerns in parts of the state. The institution disclosed that the decision became necessary as a precautionary security measure in view of recent developments affecting some communities. […] The post Bandit Attacks: KWASU Shuts Campus Temporarily Over Insecurity appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Plateau State has expressed deep concern over the extremely low turnout of voters collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the state. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mohammed Sadiq, made the disclosure during a stakeholder meeting held in Jos on Wednesday, December 3rd, stressing that the trend was worrisome despite […] The post 2027 Elections: INEC Worried As Plateau Residents Shun PVC Collection appeared first on Naija News.
