The Federal government of Nigeria has suspended the implementation of the proposed 15% import tax on petrol and diesel. Naija News reports that this was announced in a statement on Thursday by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The statement, signed by the NMDPRA Director, Public Affairs Department, George Ene-Ita, also assured […] The post Just In: FG Suspends 15% Import Tax On Petrol appeared first on Naija News.
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A professional hairstylist simply identified as Sebastine Timothy has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers in the Satellite Town area of Lagos State. Naija News learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday night along Olasanoye Street in the community. Confirming the tragic incident, a police source, who spoke with Punch, said the deceased was […] The post Popular Lagos Hairstylist Shot Dead appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from what security sources described as a likely abduction attempt by Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. In a publication via his 𝕏 on Thursday, November 13, renowned counterinsurgency analyst, […] The post 74 Corps Members Escape Terrorists Abduction In Borno [Photos] appeared first on Naija News.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has turned up the heat on its national football team with a staggering incentive ahead of this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs. Each member of the Leopards squad will receive $1 million if they secure qualification for the intercontinental play-offs. The announcement comes as DR Congo prepares to […] The post DR Congo Promises $1 Million Bonus To Players Ahead Of 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs appeared first on Naija News.
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has ruled out the possibility of disciplinary action against Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, the naval officer who engaged in a heated verbal confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during an enforcement visit to a disputed land in Abuja. Naija News reports that Matawalle gave […] The post Breaking: ‘The Minister Should Not Have Confronted Him’ – Matawale Speaks On Wike’s Clash With Naval Officer appeared first on Naija News.
Public affairs analyst Majeed Dahiru has dismissed allegations suggesting that President Bola Tinubu harbours religious bias, insisting that the President cannot be accused of bigotry or sympathy toward extremist groups. Dahiru stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he also highlighted Tinubu’s efforts in mobilising the military to confront […] The post ‘Tinubu Has No Sympathy For Islamist Jihadist Groups’ – Dahiru appeared first on Naija News.
Senator representing Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Ned Nwoko, has urged the public to approach the claims of his estranged wife cum Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, with caution, especially taking into account her current mental condition, having started and abandoned her rehabilitation from illegal drug addiction. Naija News reports that Nwoko made […] The post ‘Approach Regina Daniels’ Claims With Caution Because Of Her Mental Condition’ – Ned Nwoko ‘Confirms’ Age Of Estranged Wife appeared first on Naija News.
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has dismissed claims that the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has abandoned the party, insisting that the former Anambra State governor remains a bonafide member of the LP. Tanko spoke in an interview with Daily Independent, where he also revealed that no fewer […] The post Obi Still In Labour Party, Seven Parties Want Him — Obidient Movement Leader appeared first on Naija News.
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused unnamed politicians of hiring gun-wielding thugs to disrupt the planned homecoming visit of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. Naija News reports that the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, made the allegation on Wednesday, November 12, while briefing journalists in Gusau. […] The post APC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Attack Matawalle’s Convoy appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, Shehu Kambile, has resigned as Special Assistant to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. Naija News reports that Kambile announced his resignation in a statement on Wednesday in Yola, the state capital. Giving a reason for his resignation, Kambile said the decision was strategic and would enable […] The post Gov. Fintiri’s Aide Resigns, Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
