BREAKING: SERAP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum To FG, NBC To Reverse Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song, “Tell Your Papa”

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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), demanding an immediate reversal of what it described as the unlawful ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest protest song, “Tell Your Papa.” In a statement released via its 𝕏 platform on Thursday, … Read more

BREAKING: Senator Natasha Hits Back as Akpabio Petitions IGP Over Assassination Claim

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Suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has fired back at Senate President Godswill Akpabio following his formal petition to the Inspector General of Police, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement over an alleged assassination plot. Akpabio, in a petition dated April 3 and also copied to the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef … Read more

[BREAKING] Alex Otti: Governors Who Criticise Predecessors Are ‘Lady Leaders’

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The immediate past governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has criticized elected governors who openly criticize their predecessors after assuming office. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during a keynote lecture titled Showcasing Africa’s Developmental Capacities in the Current Multi-polar Realities, Ikpeazu described such governors as “lady leaders,” arguing that they fail to recognize the positive … Read more

BREAKING: APC Shuts Secretariat to Mourn Kidnapped Director Killed Despite N50m Ransom

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The All Progressives Congress (APC), has shut its secretariat following the death of its Director of Administrative, Hon. Lateef  Adeniji, who was kidnapped by bandits. Adeniji was reportedly kidnapped about two months ago in Abuja. Investigation revealed that the victim was killed despite payment of N50 million by the party. Further checks revealed that the … Read more

BREAKING: JP Morgan Warns Oil Price Slump May Push Nigeria into Current Account Deficit

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Global financial services firm, JP Morgan Chase, on Thursday, warned that the substantial decline in oil prices below its break-even of $60 per barrel, will push Nigeria’s current account balance into deficit, if sustained for a few months. In its report, titled, “Frontier Local Market Strategy: Reducing Risk Further,” JP Morgan said, “Under such a … Read more

BREAKING: 5 PDP Govs Plotting Defection To APC, Other Parties As NEC Meeting Remains In Limbo

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a deepening political crisis as discontent grows among its governors and top stakeholders, threatening its future barely two years after the 2023 presidential election loss. Sources within the party have revealed to Nigerian Tribune that the 12 PDP governors have distanced themselves from the party’s national leadership, casting … Read more

BREAKING: PMAN Criticizes NBC’s Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa” Song

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The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has strongly opposed the National Broadcasting Commission‘s (NBC) recent ban on rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s trending song, “Tell Your Papa.” Naija News reports that PMAN stated that the move will likely backfire and only amplify the song’s popularity amid Nigeria’s ongoing socio-economic challenges. In an interview with Punch on … Read more

BREAKING: ‘It’s Well Documented That Ada George Introduced, Funded Bush Boys To Kill People In Rivers’

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The Senior Special Assistant to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has sharply criticized former Rivers State Governor, Rufus Ada George, for his alleged negative influence on the state’s development. Olayinka, in a statement issued on Thursday, challenged Ada George to provide any substantial positive contributions … Read more

BREAKING: ‘They Have Finished The DSS Checks, In Fact We Were Expecting The Names To Be Out’

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The Federal Government has completed the vetting of nominees for ambassadorial roles, with 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates globally awaiting official appointments. The confirmation came from multiple sources with knowledge of the process, who told Punch that all necessary security and background checks had been conducted on the nominees. However, … Read more

BREAKING: Natasha Reacts To Akpabio’s Petition Over Assassination Plot

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Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vehemently responded to the formal petition filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. In the petition, Akpabio alleged that Akpoti-Uduaghan falsely accused him of plotting her assassination. The Senate President described the claim as a “heinous lie” and accused the senator … Read more

BREAKING: NRC Suspends Warri-Itakpe Train Services

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The Nigeria Railway Corporation has suspended train services to Warri-Itakpe for 72 hours, effective Thursday, over an engine failure. The NRC disclosed this in a statement by its acting spokesperson, Henrietta Eregare, on Thursday. The statement read, “The disruption commenced at approximately 1:38 pm and affected both the 8 am departure from Warri and the … Read more

Top Stories From Nigerian Newspapers Today, Friday, April 11, 2025

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Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 11th April, 2025 The presidency has acknowledged errors in an earlier released list said to be a compilation of appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since assuming office in 2023. The previous list was released on Wednesday night … Read more

BREAKING: Makinde, Aiyedatiwa, Ministers, Others Attend France Business Forum In Paris

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Several Nigerian state governors and top federal officials joined international delegates at the France Business Forum held in Paris on Wednesday. Naija News reports that the attendance of the officials signalled a concerted effort to deepen economic ties between Nigeria and France while also attracting foreign investment into the country. Among the high-profile Nigerian delegation … Read more

BREAKING: Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River In New York, Rescue Operations Underway

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A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift response from marine emergency teams. Naija News reports that the New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed the incident but did not immediately disclose any fatalities. Images from the scene revealed the helicopter’s landing skids protruding from the water beside … Read more

BREAKING: Northeast National Assembly Caucus Raise Allegation Against President Tinubu Hours After Ndume’s Cry Out

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The Northeast caucus of the National Assembly has accused President Bola Tinubu of shortchanging the region in the execution of major projects, political appointments and other decisions by his government. The allegation was made on Thursday by the caucus, which is the umbrella body for Senators and members of the House of Representatives from the … Read more

BREAKING: Mahmood Yakubu Confirms Exit as INEC Chairman

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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that his tenure as the head of Nigeria’s electoral body will come to an end later this year. Yakubu made the announcement while addressing his colleagues at the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) in Banjul, … Read more

BREAKING: Rivers Court Orders Silence On ₦2 Billion Libel Case Involving Ehie, Nwaeke, And Channels TV

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The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued a directive barring further public commentary on the ₦2 billion libel suit filed by the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara, Edison Ehie. Naija News understands that the case is against the immediate past Head of Service, George … Read more