A leading Islamic cleric and National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Ibrahim Jalingo, has stirred intense controversy after publicly endorsing the death penalty for individuals who renounce Islam, claiming it is supported by the Qur’an. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Jalingo defended a Hadith that prescribes death for apostates, dismissing critics who challenge … Read more
President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, were Thursday absent, when hearing in the suit challenging the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, as Sole Administrator of Rivers State, came up. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, had last week … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, alongside the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), have criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its failure to promote inclusive governance, amidst growing backlash over uneven political appointments since the beginning of his tenure. Naija News understands that since … Read more
Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has cautioned citizens, especially politicians against giving political interpretation to court rulings and judgements. Speaking after the presentation of the book, “Tribulations and Trophies, Bola Ajibola in His Own Words!”, Fagbemi urged Nigerians to quit being emotional about Court decisions. He urged the people to focus … Read more
President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, have congratulated Africa’s foremost industrialist, philanthropist and founder and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 68th birthday. Tinubu, in a release issued on Thursday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, celebrated the life of a visionary whose resilience … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Thursday revealed that the ongoing $2.8 billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project, hit 72 per cent completion in Q1, 2025. Speaking in Abuja at the 2025 edition of the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF), organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria and hosted by … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the relocation of its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Rivers State to Enugu, citing the ongoing democratic crisis in the state. The decision, confirmed by the NBA on Thursday, follows the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, … Read more
Taiwan will be part of the first group of trading partners to hold formal tariff talks with the United States, President Lai Ching-te announced on Friday, pledging full preparedness for the negotiations amid escalating global trade tensions. Speaking to business leaders in Taichung, Lai described the development as a key opportunity to deepen Taiwan’s long-standing … Read more
Over 2,000 Nigerian military officers have received specialized training in various Pakistani military institutions, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt.-Gen. Christopher Musa revealed on Thursday. He said the training forms part of a growing defence partnership between Nigeria and Pakistan, aimed at boosting Nigeria’s operational capacity in the ongoing battle against terrorism and insurgency. Gen. … Read more
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and top party stalwarts have resolved not to join any coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, opting instead to focus on rebuilding and strengthening the PDP. This decision was reached at a crucial overnight meeting held from Wednesday night into Thursday morning in … Read more
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has testified before the Kwara High Court that a former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, did not repay the ₦1 billion loan he obtained from the state’s Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The former chairman of Kwara SUBEB, Lanre Daibu, made this statement on … Read more
The Federal Government has completed the vetting of individuals nominated to serve in Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad, with the list now awaiting formal transmission to the National Assembly. It is learnt that the Department of State Services (DSS) and other relevant agencies have concluded security and background checks on the nominees expected to fill positions … Read more
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
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
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
An attempt to break into the Maiduguri residence of Vice President Kashim Shettima in the early hours of Wednesday was foiled by security operatives. The Vice President’s country home is located in the New GRA area, Gwange 3 Ward, off Bama Road, Maiduguri, Borno State. According to a security source, the suspect attempted to breach … Read more
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
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
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
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