The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Thursday as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed National Caretaker Committee dissolved the executives of 14 state chapters of the party and announced plans to conduct fresh congresses in January 2026. The committee insisted that the leadership of Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator […] The post Wike-backed PDP Caretaker Dissolves 14 State Executives, Schedules Congresses For Jan 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the tragic fire incident in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, following the fall of a petroleum tanker, which led to a fire involving several vehicles, as painful and unfortunate. Naija News reports Okpebholo, in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, […] The post Gov Okpebholo Expresses Sadness Over Tragic Tanker Fire Incident appeared first on Naija News.
Gunmen who attacked two churches in Aiyetoro Kiri community, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, have demanded a ransom of ₦600m for the release of 37 abducted worshippers, including children and elderly persons. The coordinated attacks occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, when armed men stormed the First ECWA Church and the Apostolic Church […] The post Terror In Kogi: Gunmen Kidnap 37 Worshippers, Kill Pastor, Demand ₦600 Million Ransom appeared first on Naija News.
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has asserted that he is a grassroots politician who is open to possibilities. Naija News reports that the remarks come amid speculations that Fintiri is likely to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, while fielding questions from journalists on Thursday after presenting his […] The post ‘I’m A Grassroots Politician’ – Gov Fintiri Speaks On Defection To APC appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has reacted to reports claiming that the version of the tax reform legislation signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not align with the bill approved by the National Assembly. Speaking via a statement, Adeyanju warned that if the allegation is true, the development represents the greatest mockery […] The post Greatest Mockery Of Democracy Since 1999 – Adeyanju Slams Tinubu Over Tax Reform Law appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed in Morocco in eye-catching fashion as preparations intensify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The players and coaching crew travelled from Egypt, where they had been based in Cairo following Tuesday’s international friendly against the Egyptian national team. With that fixture concluded, attention has now fully […] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Arrive In Morocco In Style [Photos] appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC) in collaboration with the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Secret Service have apprehended three internet fraudsters in Edo and Lagos State. Naija News reports that the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The suspect’s […] The post Police, FBI, US Secret Police Arrest Internet Fraudsters In Lagos, Edo appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate Committee on Downstream Petroleum Regulation has commenced the screening of nominees forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for leadership positions in Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory agencies. The committee is chaired by Senator Kawu Sumaila, who represents Kano South. Those screened were Saidu Aliyu Mohammed, nominated as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and […] The post Senate Screens Tinubu’s Nominees For NMDPRA, NUPRC Leadership appeared first on Naija News.
Football’s continental champions will collide in the Middle East after UEFA and CONMEBOL confirmed plans for the 2026 Finalissima, setting up a heavyweight showdown between Spain and Argentina. The one-off fixture will see Spain, fresh from lifting the UEFA EURO 2024 title, face Argentina, winners of the 2024 Copa América, in a match that brings […] The post Spain, Argentina To Meet In 2026 Finalissima Clash In Qatar appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Members of the reconstituted Board […] The post President Tinubu Reconstitutes NERC Board [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
