French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized African Sahel states for failing to acknowledge France’s role in preventing their nations from falling under militant control. Speaking on France’s security-focused relationship with its former colonies, Macron emphasized that French troops were deployed to West African countries at the request of their governments. In a video shared by … Read more
The former lawyer of Music Star Davido, Bobo Ajudua has reacted to a viral video of a young girl claiming to be Davido’s daughter. Kemi Filani reported on Sunday that the young girl, via her Instagram page, revealed that she turned 11 years old recently and is doing well in school. She disclosed that she … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South West region, has honoured Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), with a prestigious award. Adeboye was decorated as the Distinguished Father of Faith in a ceremony held in his office. Bishop Tunde Akinsanya, the Chairman of CAN South West region, … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 President Bola Tinubu arrived in Accra, Ghana, on Monday to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, scheduled for January 7, 2025. Tinubu, who left Lagos earlier in the day, was received at … Read more
Leader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, Banji Akintoye, has reiterated the group’s unwavering commitment to the establishment of a sovereign Yoruba Nation, insisting there is no turning back on the quest. Akintoye, speaking with Punch on Monday, revealed that approximately 60 million Yoruba people worldwide support the movement’s cause. “We are not going back. We … Read more
Orumba North LGA, Anambra state – Two brothers have been arrested by the police for killing and burying their brother, Chibuzor Okeke, in a shallow grave in Anambra state. The tragic incident occurred in the Oko community, Orumba North local government area of Anambra state. The deceased’s brother, Chidiebere Okeke, and cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, beat … Read more
The Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has accused the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, of threading the wrong path in handling matters related to local governments in the state. Osadolor said Okpebholo has remained trapped in the 1999 constitution and is not up to date on the Supreme … Read more
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Accra, Ghana, on Monday to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, scheduled for January 7, 2025. Tinubu, who left Lagos earlier in the day, was received at Kotoka International Airport by Julius Debra, Chief of Staff to Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo. The Nigerian president is attending … Read more
Nigerians have entered the new year 2025 with expectations from the judiciary. The Nigerian courts are expected to deliver some judgments that would shake the country in the new year. The judiciary has always been considered as the last hope of the common man and it has also been the last ground where politicians accused … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce over fraudulent activities and misconduct. Naija News reports that the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Monday that the dismissal was approved by the chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede. The anti-graft agency also said the latest development aligns … Read more
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Adeola Olamilekan, has announced January 31, 2025, as the tentative date for the passage of the ₦49.7tn 2025 budget. Naija News reports that this comes as the committee prepares to commence budget defence sessions on Tuesday. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with the chairmen of key … Read more
Bandits have imposed a staggering levy of N172.7 million on 25 communities in the Tsafe West area of Zamfara state, prompting hundreds of residents to abandon their homes out of fear of violent reprisals. According to reports by Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focusing on the Lake Chad region, the gunmen are led by a … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday approved a total sum of ₦3,366,815,224,144 as the total budget of the state for 2025. The approval followed the presentation of a report on the budget by the chairman of the joint committee on appropriation and finance, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, and the subsequent voice votes by lawmakers … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, the Edo House of Assembly, and other parties involved in a suit filed by the 18 suspended local government chairpersons to maintain the status quo. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the 18 council chairpersons and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had filed … Read more
Abia South Senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has declared his readiness to stand as a guarantor for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Abaribe made this known while addressing journalists after a meeting with Governor Alex Otti of Enugu State. The senator also called on President Bola Tinubu to heed the … Read more
Borno state – Terrorists linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly killed six soldiers during a raid on a military base in Borno state. Two military officers said that the ISWAP fighters reportedly launched a pre-dawn attack in trucks and on motorcycles on the base in Sabon Gari area of Damboa … Read more
Nigerians have been expressing mixed reactions following Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo’s testimony at Pastor Jerry Eze’s church, Streams of Joy. The Edo governor had, during the service credited his victory in the recent governorship election to divine intervention. The testimony, which was aired in a viral video on Sunday, January 5, has sparked a … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a bold step in maintaining its integrity by dismissing 27 officers from its workforce. EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said the officers were let go due to various offences, including fraudulent activities and misconduct. Notably, the anti-graft agency chose not to disclose the identities of the fired … Read more
The Nigerian Army has reported a significant crackdown on illegal oil refining operations, dismantling 20 illegal refining sites and apprehending 11 suspected operators during ongoing raids in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states. The operations, carried out between December 30 and January 5, led to the confiscation of 31 boats, seven vehicles, and 190,000 … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed allegations that Ayomide Adeleye, an Awaiting Trial Person, is no longer in custody. Naija News reports that the Service confirmed that Adeleye, aged 23, remains detained at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Kirikiri, Lagos. In a statement issued by NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar, the Service clarified that … Read more