The United States House of Representatives has called on the Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and groups in Nigeria accused of violating religious freedoms, including the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. The call was contained in a resolution, H. Res. 860, […] The post Trump’s Threat: U.S. Lawmakers Seek Sanctions On Miyetti Allah, Others appeared first on Naija News.
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Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has opened up on the reason he has not publicly assessed the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with BBC News Yoruba published on Facebook on Tuesday, the renowned writer explained that he is being careful because he does not want his comment to be misinterpreted. He, however, […] The post I Am Tired – Soyinka Reveals Why He Is Yet To Assess Tinubu’s Govt appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 6th November, 2025 1. FG May Sell NNPC Refineries – Tinubu’s Energy Adviser The Federal Government has expressed readiness to sell the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) refineries if the right technical and financial partners are found, […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 6th November, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally acknowledged receipt of the resolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suspending four of its top national officers, including the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. Others suspended are the National Organising Secretary, Captain Umar Bature (retd.); the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen […] The post INEC Receives PDP’s Notice Of Suspension Of Anyanwu, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The National Assembly (NASS) has approved a maximum jail term of 14 years and a minimum of five years imprisonment without an option of fine for lecturers and others convicted of sexually harassing students in Nigerian educational institutions. The approval followed the passage of the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (HB.1597), […] The post S3x-for-Grades: Lecturers Risk 14 Years In Jail As Sexual Harassment Bill Passes Third Reading appeared first on Naija News.
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, against the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) over the nomination of candidates for the August 30, 2025, local government elections. Naija News reports […] The post APC Faction Loses Bid To Challenge Rivers Council Election Nominees appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Edo State Public Property Protection Committee, Eugene Okoloise, has disclosed that the state government has so far recovered over 500 public properties unlawfully held by individuals since he assumed office. Okoloise made this known on Wednesday, November 5, in Benin City while speaking on the newly signed Edo State Public Property […] The post Edo Govt Announces Recovery Of 500 Public Properties appeared first on Naija News.
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulrahman Mohammed, has cancelled the proposed national convention scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State. Mohammed stated that he had received the Certified True Copy of the recent judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered by Honourable Justice Omotosho in Suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025. He suspended the convention […] The post PDP Chairman Cancels Ibadan Convention After Court Ruling appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that it is aware of the insecurity crisis plaguing the country. He stated that the government has taken note of the position of the United States government on Nigeria over alleged violations of religious freedom. The Minister stated this while addressing […] The post Over 13,500 Terrorists Neutralised Since 2023 – FG appeared first on Naija News.
The former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has declared that politics is his religion and he will not leave the political circle. Naija News reports that Shekarau made the remarks while addressing the press at his 70th birthday, stating that despite having witnessed many things in his life’s journey, he has no regrets. Shakarau […] The post ‘I Will Not Get Out Of Political Circle’ – Ibrahim Shekarau appeared first on Naija News.
