Human Rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called for the investigation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. He called for the probe in response to an allegation by billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote that Ahmed had spent approximately $5 million on his children’s secondary […] The post Dangote: Adeyanju Calls For Probe Of Farouk Ahmed Over Alleged $5 Million Swiss School Fees appeared first on Naija News.
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The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has dispatched a high-level delegation to Burkina Faso to engage the country’s leadership over the detention of Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew. Naija News understands that the delegation comprises of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters. The […] The post Just In: Tinubu Dispatches High-level Delegation To Burkina Faso appeared first on Naija News.
A Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe has granted an interim injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force from implementing or enforcing its tinted glass permit policy, which was slated to begin on January 2, 2026. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, by Justice Joe Egwu following a suit filed by Mr. […] The post Court Blocks Nigeria Police From Enforcing Tinted Glass Permit Policy appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm new chief executives for two of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulators following the resignation of their current heads, a development that comes amid a deepening controversy in the downstream sector. The request, conveyed in separate letters to the Senate on Wednesday, seeks approval for fresh leadership […] The post Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation For New Appointees As NUPRC, NMDPRA Bosses Resign appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of two senior officials previously placed on suspension. The officials recalled to their positions are: Dr. Danlami Hayyo, FCT Mandate Secretary for Education and Mr. Michael Ango, Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). In a statement […] The post Wike Reinstates FCT Education Secretary, IRS Acting Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
The former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has stated that his new book is aimed at correcting misconceptions about the administration of former president Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the presentation of his book, “Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration,” Mohammed stated that the book brought to […] The post My Book Meant To Correct Misconceptions About Buhari’s Govt – Lai Mohammed appeared first on Naija News.
Inter Miami have confirmed that star forward Luis Suárez has signed a new contract, keeping the Uruguayan striker at the club until the end of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. Luis Suárez, who joined Inter Miami ahead of the 2024 campaign, has been pivotal in the club’s recent success. Suárez continued his rich form […] The post Luis Suárez Signs New Contract With Inter Miami appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian musician, Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, has described Wizkid as a leading legend. Naija News reports that Ayra Starr made this known during an interview on Tuesday after her performance at the Grammy Museum. While sharing her experiences with Wizkid, Ayra Starr stated that the singer’s demeanour taught her many lessons […] The post ‘Wizkid Is A Leading Legend’ – Ayra Starr appeared first on Naija News.
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), former housemate, Queen Mercy Atang, has shared a frightening experience of how her family narrowly escaped death after a POP ceiling collapsed in her sitting room. Naija News reports that Queen Mercy in a lenghthy post via Instragram on Wednesday said she returned home around 4 am after an all-night shoot […] The post BBNaija Star, Queen Mercy Recounts Scary Moment As Family Narrowly Escape Death appeared first on Naija News.
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 (Three Million, Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand United States Dollars) and €280, 000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros). Naija News understands that the notes were in possession […] The post EFCC Arrests Herbalists With $3.4million, €280, 000 Counterfeit Notes [Photos] appeared first on Naija News.
