Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 1. Ignore Rumours On New Tax Law, No Automatic Deductions From Bank Accounts – NRS Boss The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has moved to calm rising public anxiety […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 appeared first on Naija News.
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The former governor of Delta, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state must deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Naija News reports that Okowa stated this on Monday at the Ika federal constituency leaders and stakeholders’ meeting held in Agbor, Ika Local […] The post 2027: ‘The Eyes Of The Nation Are Upon Us’ – Okowa Tells APC Members To Deliver Votes For Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that it has intelligence report about the recent airstrikes carried out by the United States government against terrorists in Sokoto State. The Police, however, added that it won’t disclose such matters to the public, as it is a defence matter and the defence would talk about it. The disclosure […] The post We Know Certain Things About The U.S Strike In Nigeria, But Won’t Talk About The Operation – Nigeria Police appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, has stated that the people of the state are with Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid the political crisis rocking the state. Naija News reports that Odili’s remarks followed the renewed face-off between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Speaking at an event in […] The post ‘Rivers People Are With Fubara’ – Peter Odili appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Government has accused a group known as the Ambrose Alli Comrade Community of planning and driving the violent disturbance that followed last Saturday’s anti-kidnapping protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. Naija News reports that Governor Monday Okpebholo made this known on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, during a meeting with leaders […] The post Edo Govt Names Masterminds Of Violent Ekpoma Protest appeared first on Naija News.
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has moved to calm rising public anxiety over the newly implemented tax reforms, insisting that neither the old tax regime nor the new laws empower any authority to tax money sitting in Nigerians’ bank accounts. Naija News reports that Adedeji made the clarification […] The post Ignore Rumours On New Tax Law, No Automatic Deductions From Bank Accounts – NRS Boss appeared first on Naija News.
Former Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, has thrown his weight behind last weekend’s endorsement of Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office by South-East governors and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the President has performed well in office. Chime, who said he was part of the endorsement ab initio, […] The post ‘He Has Done Well’ – Former S/East Governor Endorses Tinubu For Second Term appeared first on Naija News.
Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has endorsed the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, and other elected officials of the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso made the announcement in a short video posted on Facebook on Tuesday […] The post Just In: Kwankwaso Endorses NNPP Gov Yusuf’s Move To APC appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the federal government to suspend the implementation of the new tax law. Naija News reports that the former Anambra governor warned that it is poorly structured and unfair to Nigerians who are already struggling with economic hardship. Obi made the call in a post on X, formerly Twitter, […] The post Peter Obi Calls For Suspension Of Controversial Tax Laws appeared first on Naija News.
Alex Iwobi has revealed that the driving force behind Nigeria’s flawless run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not simply tactics or talent, but a deep sense of unity within the squad. The Fulham midfielder spoke with emotion as the Super Eagles prepare for a blockbuster semi-final against hosts Morocco on Wednesday […] The post Alex Iwobi Reveals Why Super Eagles Are Flying At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
