Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 12th January, 2026 1. Wike Speaks On Tinubu’s Agreement With Rivers State Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed insinuations of a formal agreement between the people of Rivers State and President Bola Tinubu. […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 12th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
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The startup programme for Web Summit Qatar 2026 has officially sold out, with more than 1,600 startups from across the globe confirmed to participate in the highly anticipated technology event scheduled for February 1–4 in Doha. In a press release issued on January 11, 2026, organisers said the event floor has also reached full capacity, […] The post Web Summit Qatar Startup Programme Sells Out Ahead Of 2026 Event appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Monday. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The […] The post Just In: President Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi, UAE appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports which claimed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, raised concerns over pipeline vandalism. The Army, in a statement made available to Naija News on Sunday by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, clarified that General Shaibu, during his visit to 6 Division, […] The post COAS Did Not Raise Alarm Over Rising Cases Of Pipeline Vandalism – Army appeared first on Naija News.
Manchester United’s turbulent season took another painful turn on Sunday as the managerless Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford. Goals from Brajan Gruda and former United striker Danny Welbeck sealed a deserved third-round victory for the Seagulls, while Benjamin Sesko’s late header proved only […] The post Old Trafford In Shambles As Brighton Sends Managerless Man United Out Of FA Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike earlier scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The decision brought temporary relief to patients and public hospitals across the country, as the association had earlier threatened to down tools over what it described […] The post BREAKING: Resident Doctors Suspends Planned Nationwide Strike appeared first on Naija News.
Senator Ned Nwoko has released records and messages to respond to allegations made by his wife, Regina Daniels. Naija News reports that his team said the evidence includes a WhatsApp message from October 17, medical and therapy records, and staff statements. The senator’s team rejected claims of domestic abuse, calling them an attempt to shift […] The post Ned Nwoko Releases Private Whatsapp Message With Regina Daniels appeared first on Naija News.
Dr Anthea Esege Nwandu, aunt of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Dr Ivara Esege, has challenged the account given by Euracare Multispecialist Hospital regarding the child’s death. Naija News reports that Dr Nwandu, a United States-based physician, said the hospital’s statement contained errors and that her […] The post My Nephew’s Oxygen Supply Was Disconnected – Aunt Reveals How Chimamanda’s Son Died appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another setback following the resignation of the senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo. In a resignation letter dated January 10, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Galadimawa Ward in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, the lawmaker announced his immediate withdrawal from […] The post Another Blow For PDP As Senator Onawo Dumps Party appeared first on Naija News.
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has demanded accountability from a private hospital in Lagos, accusing it of medical negligence and professional impropriety following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, after undergoing medical procedures. Naija News reports that in a detailed legal notice dated January 10, 2026, solicitors acting for Adichie and her partner, Dr […] The post BREAKING: Chimamanda Adichie Threatens Legal Action Over Son’s Death, Demands Hospital Records appeared first on Naija News.
