The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has denied threatening the life of the presidential candidate of the LabourParty in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, his family or those around him. But former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the attack on Obi, saying it was not only disturbing, but … 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
The Federal Government on Tuesday began disbursing long-overdue entitlements to retired military personnel, following their sustained protests at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja. The ex-military officers, who had barricaded the entrance to the ministry as early as 7 a.m., began receiving payment alerts while still at the protest ground. The alerts prompted the … Read more
The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mary Alile, has condemned claims by the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi that his life is being threatened. Recall that Obi had made the allegation after the APC spokesman, Felix Morka accused him of crossing the line in his New Year message … 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
Recently, Arewa Youths Integrity Network (AYIN), a social-political group in northern Nigeria, criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGoF). The group accuses Tinubu of nepotism, claiming he favours Yorubas over other tribes in Nigeria. AYIN believes that northerners are equally qualified for such … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of Eric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The decision was ratified by the NFF Executive Committee following the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee. Chelle, a former Malian international who earned five … Read more
Dalung, who served as a minister during Buhari’s administration, noted that Buhari was somewhat disconnected from his government, allowing cabals to take control. Why Tinubu’s cabal are stronger than Buhari Dalung drew a contrast between the dynamics of both administrations, highlighting that while Buhari’s cabals were largely inexperienced and had limited political and administrative knowledge, … 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
“My name is Helen, I am from Kenya. It all started when I came to Nigeria in 2022, so I came to my friend’s wedding 2022, April 2022. It happened that I went to a restaurant in Victoria Island to have dinner. That was where I met my baby daddy. The first time we talked … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved $20,000 foreign medical treatment, bullet-proof SUVs and cooks, among other benefits, as a retirement package for service chiefs and generals, which the Nigerian Medical Association, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors faulted, The PUNCH reports. According to the Harmonised Terms and … Read more
Supporters of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s (NNPP) presidential candidate in the most recent election, expressed dissatisfaction with the party’s performance in Kano State, according to Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Daily Trust, it was reported that Ganduje made this remark during the 8th … Read more
The leader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has vowed that the movement will not give up on its quest for the Yoruba nation.According to Akintoye, about 60 million Yoruba people, both at home and in the diaspora, supported the quest to establish the Yoruba Nation, as a sovereign country. Speaking with The … Read more
Muyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria Police Force’s public relations officer, issued a harsh warning to fugitives in a recent video that was broadcast on Symfoni TV: The force is committed to locating criminal offenders wherever they may be. “We will surely get them even if they go to heaven. Even in heaven, policemen are there. All … Read more
Recently, the Rivers State Chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo, a sociocultural organization entrusted with defending the rights of Southeasters, threatened to disband the group if their demands were not fulfilled. They noted in their remarks, which attracted a lot of public attention, that they might turn away from them if they are not permitted to take … Read more