Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has disclosed that relatives of her late husband, Muhammadu Buhari, along with their wives and grandchildren, attempted to take over the Aso Villa during his time in office. She added that following his death, the excesses of such relatives could have continued but was checked by the State’s management of […] The post Aisha Buhari Alleges Relatives Tried To Take Over Aso Villa, Praises Burial Management appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigeria’s old national anthem was briefly played during the opening formalities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national caucus meeting held at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday night. The unusual incident occurred as dignitaries were ushered into the villa’s banquet hall and the national anthem was about to be rendered. Instead of the newly […] The post Old National Anthem Mistakenly Played At APC National Caucus Meeting appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to state governors that he may be compelled to issue an Executive Order to enforce direct allocations to local governments if they fail to comply with a recent Supreme Court ruling affirming financial autonomy for Nigeria’s third tier of government. Tinubu spoke on Friday during the 15th […] The post Tinubu Warns Governors Against Withholding Local Government Funds appeared first on Naija News.
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City must be ready for his eventual departure, admitting that no manager remains in charge forever despite having time left on his current contract. Pep Guardiola signed a new deal in November 2024 that runs until the end of the 2026-2027 season, but the 54-year-old Spanish tactician made it clear […] The post Pep Guardiola Urges Manchester City To Plan For Life After Him appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has declared that bandits, violent cult groups, kidnappers, foreign‑linked mercenaries, and other armed non‑state actors will be treated as terrorists under a new security doctrine his administration is rolling out. Tinubu made the declaration on Friday while presenting the 2026 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja. […] The post Armed Groups Will Be Treated As Terrorists Under New Security Framework – Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday confirmed that its C‑130 transport aircraft, which made a precautionary landing in Bobo‑Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has resumed its journey, easing concerns over the status of the aircraft and its crew. In a statement, NAF spokesman Ehimen Ejodame said the aircraft departed Bobo‑Dioulasso on Friday evening and arrived safely […] The post NAF Issues Update On Detained Plane, Officers appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 budget, describing it as a “Budget of Consolidated Renewed Sufferings” for Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday, the PDP said the budget, presented to the National Assembly and themed “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” does not reflect the realities […] The post Just In: ‘Consolidated Renewed Sufferings’ – PDP Rejects Tinubu’s 2026 Budget appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is attending the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The session commenced at 6:05 pm on Friday when the President arrived at the venue. Friday’s meeting is the APC’s second NEC gathering in 2025, following an earlier session held in […] The post Tinubu Attends APC NEC Meeting At State House appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian soldiers released by Burkina Faso have arrived at an Air Force base in Accra, Ghana. Naija News recalls that recalls that Burkina Faso authorities had detained the military personnel after their Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made an unscheduled landing in Bobo-Dioulasso on December 8, following a technical issue shortly after departing Lagos en route […] The post Nigerian Soldiers Held In Burkina Faso Arrive In Accra appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has assured that the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be resolved soon. Naija News reports that Saraki spoke in Ilorin, the Kwara state Capital, on Friday at the PDP Youth Summit organised by the state chapter to mark his 63rd birthday. While acknowledging an internal crisis within the […] The post PDP Factions: ‘It Is Better To Disagree Than To Agree And Stagnate’ – Saraki appeared first on Naija News.
