Category: Local
Details Of Tinubu’s Meeting With Security Chiefs Emerge
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday voiced his deep concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, telling the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and other security chiefs that “enough is enough.” The President’s words came during a closed-door security meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he urged the security heads to take…
Zamfara Lawmakers Hold Parallel Plenary, Declare Suspension Illegal
Ten suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defied their suspension by Speaker Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, and also went ahead to hold a parallel plenary session in Gusau. The lawmakers declared their suspension as “illegal, misleading, and baseless,” reaffirming their allegiance to Hon. Bashar Aliyu Gummi as Speaker. Gummi had been elected…
Governors To Meet In Abuja Today Ahead Of NEC Meeting
Governors from the 36 states of Nigeria are set to convene in Abuja this evening for a crucial meeting ahead of the National Economic Council (NEC) session scheduled for Thursday. According to a statement from the secretariat of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the meeting is slated to begin at 8:00 pm. While the specific…
NDLEA Insist Corps Members Must Undergo Drug Test, Gives Reasons
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has emphasised that the initiative for drug integrity testing among youth corps members, prospective couples, and others is not intended as a punitive measure. Naija News reports that the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), made this statement during a…
COAS Gives Military Troops One Month To Wipe Out New Terrorist Group In Kwara State
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt General Olufemi Oluyede, has given the Nigerian Military a marching order to wipe out the new terrorist group in Kwara State known as Mahmouda. The COAS said the new terrorist group must be wiped out before it spreads to other local governments in the state and other regions…
Why I Always Thank President Tinubu – Gov Sule
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said he always praised President Bola Tinubu because he made more resources available to governors to deliver on their projects. Naija News reports that Governor Sule said since President Tinubu took over the affairs of the nation, governors across the states have more access to revenues, coming…
Court Orders FRSC, Police To Return Whistleblower’s Car, Phone After Expose
An Ondo State Court has ordered the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian police to return the car and other personal items of a Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ajibade. Naija News understands that Ajibade’s personal items were seized following his exposé of a patrol vehicle belonging to the FRSC operating with a worn-out tyre.…
Just In: Tinubu Govt Approves ₦50 Billion To Settle ASUU, NASU
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, announced on Wednesday that the Federal Government has released ₦50 billion to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of earned allowances, as promised by President Bola Tinubu. This announcement was made in a statement titled “FG Releases ₦50bn Earned Allowances to Varsity…
BREAKING: Tinubu Meets Security Chiefs In Aso Rock
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with the service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police at his official residence in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. An influx of vehicles carrying the heads of the Armed Forces to Tinubu’s residence this afternoon was sighted by The PUNCH. The meeting, which began shortly after 03:00 p.m.…
Defection: Akwa Ibom Gov’t Speaks On Governor Eno Dumping PDP For APC
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, has categorically dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that Governor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is considering a defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that the speculation arose following Governor Eno’s recent gestures of support for the federal government, including…
Photos: Peter Obi Joins Global Dignitaries In Rome To Honour Late Pope Francis
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid his final respects to Pope Francis, describing him as a global symbol of humility and selfless leadership. Obi, who travelled to Rome to attend the late Pope’s funeral, expressed profound grief over the Pontiff’s passing, noting that his life was marked by a deep…
AGF Assures Nigerians Of Investigation Into Mele Kyari’s Alleged Corruption
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assured Nigerians that former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, will be investigated as demanded by the public. Naija News reports that this statement follows protests that have escalated outside the Attorney General’s…
Customs Boss, Adeniyi Reveals Why Fuel Subsidy Removal Didnt Stop Product Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has indicated that the ongoing smuggling of petrol across the nation’s borders, even after the fuel subsidy removal, is primarily due to the price differences in neighbouring countries. The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, shared this insight during the service’s first quarter performance briefing in Abuja. He noted that…
Governor Bago Backtracks On Dreadlocks Directive In Niger State
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has reversed his controversial directive ordering security operatives to arrest individuals with dreadlocks in Minna, the state capital. The governor’s original instruction, given during a security meeting at the Government House on Tuesday, sparked widespread criticism and backlash from Nigerians across the country. While addressing the security situation in the…
Herdsmen Attacks: Ortom Mourns Victims, Cancels 64th Birthday Party
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has cancelled his 64th birthday celebration to honour victims of herdsmen attacks in the state. Naija News reported that many communities in Benue were attacked, including Ukum, by herdsmen on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Makurdi by his Media Aide, Terver Akase, Ortom said he…
As Long We Don’t Consider Merit In Leadership Selection, Nothing Will Change In North – Sen. Na’Allah
Former federal lawmaker and prominent Northern statesman, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has told Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State to quit making unnecessary claims for political interest. Naija News reported that Governor Sani said that any northerner who held public office in the past 20 years owed the North an apology for its backwardness. Sani added…
Delta Governor Oborevwori’s Viral Video Sparks Defection Speculations, Aide Claims Video Is Old
A viral video of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, being serenaded with the political tune “On Your Mandate”, popularised by President Bola Tinubu, has sparked widespread speculation that the governor is considering a defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The clip, which has circulated widely on social media, shows Oborevwori smiling and clapping along…
‘What We Need Is Emergency Help’ – Benue Governor
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has firmly rejected the call for a state of emergency in the state, emphasising the need for full support from the Federal Government instead. Speaking on Arise Television’s “The Morning Show” on Wednesday, Alia made it clear that the situation in Benue is not beyond his control but requires additional…
‘The Government Cannot Continue To Turn A Blind Eye’ – Gani Adams Calls For Action On Insecurity
The Aare Ona kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has strongly urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to take immediate action against the escalating violence in Benue, Plateau, and Ondo states. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 Eledumare Festival in Lagos, Adams condemned the ongoing insecurity caused by armed herders, which has led…
Breaking: FG Declares Bola Tinubu International Airport As Alternative To Nnamdi Azikwe Airport
The Federal Government has declared the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, Niger State, as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport. Naija News reports that the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, announced the latest development at the inaugural flight commencement of Overland Airways from Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna on…