A former Niger Delta agitator and the monarch of Torusarama Piri (Elem Kalabari), Asari Dokubo, has publicly criticized Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over his handling of the lucrative pipeline protection contract awarded by the Nigerian government. In a scathing three-part video posted on social media, Punch noted that Dokubo accused Tompolo of cornering … Read more
Tensions are escalating in the Niger Delta region as ex-militant leaders and their loyalists continue to clash over the multimillion-naira pipeline protection contracts awarded to Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The contracts, which cover key areas in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states, have sparked heated debates among former agitators … Read more
A group of Rivers State House of Assembly members, loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has embarked on a five-day legislative training program in the United Kingdom. The training, which commenced on Friday, is aimed at enhancing their understanding of governance and lawmaking processes, with a specific focus on the “Legislative … Read more
There are growing indications that Nigerians may soon pay less for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, following a significant drop in the global price of Brent crude oil. Naija News understands that the price of Brent, which is used globally to benchmark crude prices, has fallen to $65 per barrel from $69.90 … Read more
The governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has been marred by confusion and delay, with accreditation starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, despite efforts to bring order to the process. The exercise, which was initially scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in … Read more
Bayelsa State is currently on edge due to a planned rally by the group ‘The New Associates,’ led by the South South Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah. The rally, which is scheduled for April 12, 2025, was initially set to feature the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom … Read more
In a show of public dissent, thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday, voicing discontent with President Donald Trump’s policies and leadership style. The coordinated demonstrations, dubbed the “Hands Off” protests, mark the largest nationwide opposition since Trump began his second term in January. Organised to take place in over … Read more
created by photogrid Nicholas Ukachukwu on Saturday emerged as the Anambra governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ukachukwu clinched the party’s ticket ahead of the November poll flooring Valentine Ozigbo who had just defected from the Labour Party. At the party’s primary election, Ukachukwu garnered 1,455 votes while Ozigbo polled a total of … Read more
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has raised the alarm over serious damage to the underwater elements of key Lagos bridges, warning that continued tampering with substructures poses grave risks to public safety. Umahi made this known during an inspection of the Third Mainland, Carter, Eko, and Independence bridges on Saturday. According to a … Read more
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said his Brazilian winger Raphinha was angry with him following their La Liga 1-1 draw against Real Betis on Saturday night, April 5. In a match where Barcelona struggled to take advantage of Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Valencia earlier in the day, Raphinha expressed his frustration on the pitch after … Read more
A former governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Olunloyo, the Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife died in the early hours of Saturday, April 6, his family has said. The former governor passed on a few days before his 90th birthday. A statement issued by Oladapo Ogunwusi, a former editor of … Read more
Nicholas Ukachukwu has won the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State. Ukachukwu emerged as the party’s flag bearer with 1,455 votes, defeating his contender, Valentine Ozigbo, who scored 67 votes. The victory places him against the incumbent governor of the state, Chukwuma Soludo, who … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 6th April, 2025. President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the gunmen who killed residents in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended by security operatives and made to face severe punishment under the law. He also directed … Read more
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 5th April, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? … Read more
Obiora Okonkwo, a frontline Anambra governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced his withdrawal from the party’s primary election taking place at the Women Development Centre in Awka. Okonkwo in a statement said he was withdrawing from the race over some activities and patterns that are inconsistent with my principles and value. … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The federal government may soon extend the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one to two years. This is following calls by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Olatunji Alausa, during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed, to his office in Abuja. … Read more
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fixing the state’s damaged infrastructure within available financial resources. Naija News reports that Ibas made this promise during an on-the-spot inspection of several ongoing road projects, vandalised secretariats of local government councils, and the recently inaugurated Bori Zonal Hospital … Read more
A leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Anambra State, Obiora Okonkwo, has withdrawn from the race, citing concerns over developments inconsistent with his principles and the safety of his supporters. In a letter addressed to his supporters, Okonkwo described his decision as “difficult but necessary” and explained that after … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has revealed that some individuals came to appeal to him to run for Senate in the year 2022, which defined his political journey with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, many politicians from the state had before now shown more interest in contesting for positions … Read more
The Turaki Adamawa and son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Aliyu Abubakar, has rejected claims that his recent visit to the Emir of Fufore, Muhammad Sani Ribadu, was a political endorsement of the newly created emirates in Adamawa State. The visit had stirred controversy among some loyalists of his father, who viewed it as … Read more