The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of six soldiers during an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants on a military base in Sabon Gari, located in the Damboa district of Borno State. Naija News reported that the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, involved insurgents arriving in … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, his wife alongside former governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu, and a former senator, Philip Aduda, attended his son’s graduation in United Kindom (UK). Naija News reports that one of the sons of Wike, bagged a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Queen Mary University of London, UK. … Read more
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has said his career growth was an act of God. Naija News reports that Kyari said this as he celebrates his 60th birthday today (Wednesday, January 8). The NNPCL Chief recalled that his life began as an Almajiri Pupil to becoming … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported an overwhelming response to its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise. It received a staggering 573,519 applications for just 3,927 available positions, merely a week after opening the portal. The high level of interest shows the keen competition for positions within the NCS, following the Federal Government’s approval of the recruitment … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that six soldiers were killed during a raid by the Islamic State/Boko Haram group on a military base in Borno State. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, January 4, 2025, also saw the insurgents set fire to the base and army vehicles. The fighters from the Islamic State West Africa … Read more
Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has revealed that the billionaire entrepreneur has shown interest in acquiring Liverpool Football Club. In an interview, Errol was questioned about rumors linking his son to the purchase of the Premier League giants. When asked directly if Elon had expressed a desire to buy the club, Errol, according to dailymail.co.uk, … Read more
Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has demanded an end to human rights abuse and extortion by military personnel. The President of NBA, Afam Osigwe (SAN), who led the delegation to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, decried reoccurring abuse of the rights of lawyers and Nigerians by some personnel. Osigwe noted that … Read more
Former employees of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have challenged the claim by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso that no staff member was forcefully disengaged from the institution. Naija News understands that the governor made the assertion while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee investigating staff disengagements under the Early Exit Program (EEP). … Read more
The detained St Columbus Catholic Church parish priest, Amaimo, Ikeduru LGA, Imo State, Rev Fr (Prof) Joseph Enyinnaya, has always been in the public space, both for good and bad reasons. To begin with, he is one of the most respected priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri. This is because of his academically rich … Read more
Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has expressed scepticism about the possibility of a political truce in the state this year. Okocha blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for failing to extend goodwill during ex-Governor Nyesom Wike’s recent birthday celebrations. He argued that the altercation between the two political figures would … Read more
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have dropped three places in the 2024 Global Firepower (GFP) ranking, moving from 36th position in 2023 to 39th among 145 nations assessed worldwide. This marks a second consecutive year of decline for Nigeria, which was ranked 35th in 2022. Punch reports that the drop comes despite the acquisition of … Read more
The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has revealed ongoing efforts by Southern lawmakers to engage their Northern counterparts over the contentious tax reform bills. The proposed bills have sparked significant debates, particularly in northern Nigeria, where fears have been raised about potential reductions in Value Added Tax (VAT) allocations. On Tuesday, Senator … Read more
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has described the power brokers in President Bola Tinubu’s administration as more dangerous and sophisticated than those in the government of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Dalung claimed that the cabals in Buhari’s administration lacked education and experience in governance, rendering … Read more
Four days after Boko Haram insurgents overran a military base in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, many soldiers remain unaccounted for, security sources have disclosed. The attack, which occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Forward Operating Base in Sabon Gari, involved a large number of fighters who overwhelmed the military personnel … Read more
Northern groups, including the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), have reiterated their opposition to the proposed tax reform bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. The groups called for the withdrawal of the bills, demanding broader consultations and extensive dialogue with stakeholders. During a one-day town hall meeting … Read more
Prominent political figures, including former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and allies of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abuja on Tuesday. The private meeting, which took place at the SDP national secretariat, has stirred speculations of possible political realignments ahead of the … Read more
The Nigerian Armed Forces have dropped three places in the 2024 global military rankings, according to the latest report by Global Firepower. The new ranking places Nigeria 39th out of 145 countries reviewed, marking a decline from its 36th position in 2023 and 35th in 2022. This two-year consecutive slide comes despite significant investments in … 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 7th January, 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
Speaking openly on SYMFONI TV, Significant shortcomings in Nigeria’s judicial system have been brought to light by the recent handling of the Farotimi abduction and detention case. Livinus Uku Esq., an American lawyer, claims that the court’s handling of the case reveals structural problems that require immediate change. Uku cited the judiciary’s failure to adhere … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has assured Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, of Nigeria’s unwavering support in fostering national development and strengthening bilateral relations between the two West African nations. Tinubu made the statement on Tuesday … Read more