The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that nearly 35 million Nigerians are projected to face severe food insecurity in 2026. The UN warned that the insurgency across northern Nigeria is pushing hunger to unprecedented levels and threatening regional stability. In a statement released by the WFP on Tuesday, it quoted the latest […] The post United Nations Raises Alarm Over Severe Hunger Crisis Set To Hit Nigeria In 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, has berated the spate of insecurity in the country, particularly in the northern region. Speaking at a dinner held in Kaduna, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation to honour his 70th birthday, Aliyu, now Chairman of the Board of Trustees, did not mince words as he […] The post ‘We Have 19 Sardaunas Yet No Peace’ – Ex-Gov Aliyu Blasts Northern Leaders appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has renewed the call for the establishment of state police, warning that Nigeria risks deeper insecurity unless urgent structural reforms are undertaken. Speaking on Arise News on Tuesday, the governor said the overwhelming majority of state executives had already endorsed the idea long before the recent surge in […] The post State Police Inevitable, 35 Governors Already Agreed — Gov Sule appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has restored confidence, improved governance, and strengthened investment prospects in the nation’s oil and gas sector through its outstanding reforms. Naija News reports that the executive director of the Centre for Energy Market Stability and Reforms (CEMSR), Musa Garuba, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, stating […] The post NUPRC Restoring Confidence In Oil And Gas Sector With Outstanding Reforms – Garuba appeared first on Naija News.
Governors from across the Southern part of Nigeria will today, Wednesday, November 26, converge on Iperu, Ogun State, for a high-stakes meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum, where regional security, economic cooperation and other pressing national and sub-national concerns will take centre stage. The meeting, scheduled for 10 am, will take place at the residence […] The post Southern Governors, Traditional Rulers Meet Over Security, Economic Matters appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reveals his level of desperation. In a statement by its spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the APC mocked Atiku, stating that his political career has been marked by constant desperation […] The post Atiku Has Worn More Political Jerseys Than A Veteran Footballer – APC Taunts Ex-VP appeared first on Naija News.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said his side recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night due to his team’s efficient game plan. Fresh from a frustrating draw against Qarabag, Chelsea produced one of their most confident displays of the season. A first-half own goal from Jules […] The post Enzo Maresca Reveals How Chelsea Defeated Barcelona In UCL appeared first on Naija News.
One of the parents of the schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, has died from complications linked to emotional trauma. Naija News reports that the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Northern Region and Federal Capital Territory, Rev. John Hayab, […] The post Father Of Three Abducted Niger School Pupils Dies Of Heart Attack appeared first on Naija News.
A northern advocacy group has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle and the Nigerian armed forces for the rapid operation that brought home the 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. The Northern Security and Civic Protection Forum (NSCPF), through a statement released on […] The post Northern Coalition Praises Tinubu, Matawalle After Rescue Of 24 Kebbi Schoolgirls appeared first on Naija News.
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Roseline Omokhoa Afije, widely known as Liquorose, has opened up about her love for a loud wedding celebration. Naija News reports that Liquorose, in an interview with media personality, VJ Adams, said she hopes to party for five days as a single girl before the wedding celebration. She said, “I […] The post ‘I Have To Party For Five Days As Single Girl Before My Wedding’ – Liquorose appeared first on Naija News.
