Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has declared that his administration will not permit the proposed pro-Wike rally scheduled to hold in Yenagoa, citing security concerns and the need to maintain regional peace. The rally, organised by a group known as The New Associate to show solidarity with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister … Continue reading “Why We Won’t Allow Rally For Wike, Tinubu – Bayelsa Govt”
Presidency officials have disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sack Mele Kyari and other Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board members stems from mounting concern over performance and a failure to meet key production targets. Naija News reports that Tinubu, in an abrupt move on Wednesday, announced sweeping changes at the NNPC, including the … Continue reading “‘It Is Not About Age’ – Presidency Officials Reveals Why Tinubu Sacked Kyari, NNPCL Board”
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, has shared his reservation over President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Paris, France amid series of crises in the country, saying reasons for such journey were best known to him and his handlers. Speaking via a statement titled, ‘Whither Nigeria, my beloved country’, which … Continue reading “Tinubu Travelling To France Despite Insecurity, Hunger, Crisis – Bode George”
A former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Oye Fasua, has warned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State against taking legal action against President Bola Tinubu. Fasua described such a move as “counterproductive”, cautioning that it could worsen Fubara’s political fate rather than secure any form of justice or … Continue reading “Rivers Emergency Rule: Why Fubara Should Not Drag Tinubu To Court – Fasua”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday approved the removal of Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), following mounting concerns over aspects of the company’s operations. Naija News reports that this move also included the dissolution of the NNPCL board. The announcement was made on … Continue reading “‘Why Kyari’s Removal As NNPC CEO Was Delayed By Tinubu’”
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended his principal, Bola Tinubu, for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State. Naija News reports that Tinubu, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the governor, Sim Fubara, his deputy and all the … Continue reading “‘Fubara Would Have Been Impeached, Causing Bloodshed’ – Onanuga Defends Tinubu On State Of Emergency In Rivers”
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 7th December, 2024. 1. We Cannot Give Goodluck Jonathan Ticket – APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated its faction, Team New Nigeria, after flooding the Kano metropolis with the 2027 campaign posters of former President … Continue reading “Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 7th December, 2024”
The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has explained that the controversial Tax Reform Bills was quickly passed to allow the public to comment on them. Jibrin acknowledged that most people, including some lawmakers, do not understand its contents. Naija News reports that the bills, which were transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu … Continue reading “Tax Reform Bills: Some Lawmakers Do Not Understand Its Content – Barau”
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 1st December 2024. 1. Tax Reform Bills: Some Lawmakers Do Not Understand Its Content – Barau The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has explained that the controversial Tax Reform Bills was quickly passed to allow the public … Continue reading “Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 1st December, 2024”
Key ethnic groups, including Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere, and the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (ACF), have proposed regionalism and a parliamentary system of government as solutions to Nigeria’s lingering challenges. Under the aegis of the Rebirth Group (TRG), the organizations also recommended renaming the country United Regions of Nigeria (URN) to reflect the proposed restructuring. These … Continue reading “Ohaneze, Afenifere, Arewa Youths Want Nigeria Renamed”