The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has dismissed as false a report circulating on social media claiming that it plans to pass a bill criminalising sexual relationships with married men. The Assembly, in a statement issued on Monday, described the report as fabricated and misleading. Naija News reports that the statement was signed by Jerry […] The post Akwa Ibom Assembly Opens Up On Bill Criminalising Affairs With Married Men appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Kano State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed displeasure over comments allegedly made about him by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the remarks as unnecessary and offensive. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, while speaking to journalists. […] The post ‘Enemy’ – Ganduje Faults Kwankwaso’s Offensive Remarks appeared first on Naija News.
The Labour Party Board of Trustees constituted by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned former vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed against making premature declarations. Naija News reports that the warning comes amidst comments attributed to Baba-Ahmed suggesting interest in the 2027 presidency. However, Baba-Ahmed later denied making a formal declaration. He explained that his […] The post Meddlesome Interloper, You Were Fortunate To Contest With Peter Obi – NLC BoT Member Knocks Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Naija News.
Military airstrikes carried out by the United States in December 2025 killed no fewer than 155 Lakurawa terrorists in parts of Sokoto State. According to a report by The New Humanitarian, about 200 additional Lakurawa fighters were declared missing in the week following the operation. The publication disclosed that the strikes were conducted in collaboration with […] The post 155 Lakurawa Terrorists Killed As US Missiles Hit Sokoto Camps appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 12th January, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 13th, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1. ‘Nigerians Are Tired Of Press Releases’ – Peter Obi Raises Alarm On Whereabouts Of President Tinubu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised questions about the whereabouts and activities of President Bola […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, has said the people of Rivers State are disappointed over the fresh rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that a fresh political turmoil erupted in Rivers State after members of the House Assembly, reportedly loyal […] The post Rivers People Terribly Disappointed Over Wike-Fubara Situation – Agbakoba appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of suppressing free speech and of strategically targeting the opposition party. Naija News reports that PDP made this known while reacting to concerns raised by Amnesty International over what it described as a growingly repressive climate for dissent in Nigeria. In an interview […] The post 2027: ‘APC Has Infiltrated Every Political Party’ – PDP appeared first on Naija News.
The Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party in Rivers State has officially collapsed its entire party structure into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced on Monday by the faction’s Chairman, Gogo Wellington, during a press conference attended by party stalwarts […] The post 2027: Rivers LP Faction Collapses Structure Into ADC, Backs Peter Obi For Presidency appeared first on Naija News.
The immediate past President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and former global leader of the International Trade Union Confederation, Ayuba Wabba, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father, Jidayi Filibus Asarya Wabba. The elder statesman reportedly passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 90. In a statement […] The post Former NLC Boss Ayuba Wabba Loses Father appeared first on Naija News.
