Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that the Federal Government abandoned students studying overseas under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA). Speaking via a statement on Sunday, he alleged that the BEA scheme was quietly obliterated during President Bola Tinubu’s administration without notice to parents or wards and without consideration for students already midway through […] The post Atiku Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Abandoning 1600 Nigerian Students Abroad appeared first on Naija News.
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Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has broken its silence on the death of the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, announcing the commencement of an internal investigation into the incident. The hospital’s reaction followed public allegations by Adichie that medical negligence at the Lagos-based facility led to the death of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi, […] The post Hospital Breaks Silence On Chimamanda Adichie’s Son’s Death, Begins Investigation appeared first on Naija News.
Forum of Ward Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure South Local Government, Ondo State has condemned the alleged attack of the chairman of Ward 8, Oluwadare Olanrewaju, by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Community Engagement (Central), Oluwafemi Fadairo, popularly known as ‘Fada’. It was claimed that the fracas […] The post APC Ward Chairman In Coma As Gov Aiyedatiwa’s Aide, Fadairo, Allegedly Unleashes Thugs Over ₦1 Million Sharing appeared first on Naija News.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, will not be allowed to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the NNPP. The National Secretary of the party, Ogini Olaposi, made the declaration in a statement issued on Sunday, January 11, in Lagos, insisting […] The post ‘His Influence In Kano Overrated’ – NNPP ‘Bars’ Kwankwaso From 2027 Presidential Ticket appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over what it described as clandestine efforts by unnamed individuals to frustrate the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu through the courts. In a statement dated January 11, 2026, the Assembly said it had received credible intelligence that some […] The post Just In: Rivers Assembly Exposes Plot To Stop Fubara Impeachment Process appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has revealed how a fellow cabinet member once criticised his performance behind his back during a Federal Executive Council meeting, only for late President Muhammadu Buhari to come to his defence. Naija News reports that Mohammed disclosed this in his newly unveiled book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media […] The post Lai Mohammed Reveals How Buhari Defended Him During Cabinet Meeting appeared first on Naija News.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appealed to residents of the state to remain calm amid the fresh impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the State House of Assembly. Naija News reports that Fubara made the call on Sunday during a church service to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, assuring the congregation that […] The post Rivers: Fubara Speaks Amidst Impeachment Process appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian passport holders can now travel to 45 countries worldwide without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest update from Visaindex. The development significantly eases international travel for Nigerians, providing broader options for tourism, business, education and family visits. Of the 45 destinations, 27 countries allow visa-free entry for Nigerian citizens, while the […] The post Full List Of Countries Nigerians Travel To Without Visa appeared first on Naija News.
Former Plateau State Governor and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Jonah David Jang, has warned against Nigeria drifting towards a one-party system, saying such a development would pose a serious threat to the country’s democracy. Jang raised the alarm while addressing stakeholders at a meeting of the PDP in Plateau […] The post God Forbid Nigeria Becomes One-Party State – Ex-Plateau Gov, Jang Warns appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has instituted a three-count criminal charge against a former Nigerian Ambassador to Zambia, Nwannebuike Ominyi Eze, and others before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged cybercrime-related offences. The amended charges, filed in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/654/, are hinged on alleged false and damaging publications circulated on Top Trends Nigeria Online Newspaper, Facebook […] The post FG Charges Ex-Envoy, Others With Cybercrime Over Alleged Defamatory Publications appeared first on Naija News.
