BREAKING: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 13th December, 2024

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 13th December, 2024 President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly on Tuesday. Naija News reports that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made this known on Thursday during the plenary on the floor … Read more

BREAKING: Controversy Over Alleged Plans by NMDPRA to Stop Gas Supply to Electricity-Generating Firms

There has been controversy over reported directives by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to halt gas supply to electricity-generating firms due to indebtedness. According to a social media post by the Nigeria National Grid, the NMDPRA asked gas suppliers to halt further supplies to the GenCos as they owe about N2 trillion … Read more

BREAKING: Gombe State Police Condemn Deadly Attack on Village by Armed Herders

The Gombe State Police Command has condemned a brutal attack on Powishi Village, Kalmai District, in the Billiri Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred early Thursday, resulted in the killing of Mallam Yusuf Akwara and significant property destruction. Details of the Attack According to Buhari Abdullahi, the state Police Public Relations Officer, the attack … Read more

BREAKING: Military Retires 656 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers

The Nigerian Armed Forces, on Thursday, retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) after 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. The disengagement ceremony, held at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) in Oshodi, Lagos, marked the culmination of their careers with fanfare and celebration. The retirees underwent a six-month demilitarization training as part … Read more

BREAKING: Trouble for Julius Berger as Senage Issues Arrest Warrant Against Company Managers

The leadership of the Nigerian Senate has issued an arrest warrant against the management of Julius Berger Construction Company for snubbing its invitation. Politics Nigeria reports that the arrest warrant was issued by the Senate on Thursday, December 12. The decision of the senate follows a motion raised by the senator representing Enugu West Senatorial … Read more

BREAKING: Virgin Galactic eyes possible expansion into Italy

US space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced Thursday it is exploring the possibility of opening a new base in Italy, potentially bringing crewed launches to Europe for the first time. Founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, the company is currently in a two-year hiatus to upgrade its fleet, following seven commercial flights to the edge … Read more

BREAKING: EFCC Begs Court To Dismiss Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele’s Application On Jurisdiction

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested that Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, located in Ikeja, dismiss an application submitted by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, which contests the court’s jurisdiction. Represented by the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Rotimi Oyedepo, the anti-graft … Read more

BREAKING: Over 600 Soldiers Retire from Nigerian Military, Details Emerge

After 35 years of active service to the country, the military on Thursday, December 12, retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) after subjecting them to a six-month demilitarization training. The retirees were disengaged from service at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, amid fanfare. Those retired comprised 535 soldiers of the Nigerian Army … Read more