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Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the transfer of 25 senior officers to various commands and departments across the country. Naija News understands that the reshuffling follows the mass compulsory retirement of senior officers who had either completed 35 years of service or reached the 60-year age limit. This ...

The leadership tussle in the Lagos State House of Assembly took a fresh twist on Tuesday, as Speaker Mudashiru Obasa filed a corruption case against his brief successor, Mojisola Meranda, at the Ikeja High Court. Obasa, who was impeached on January 13 over allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, ...

Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today, Wednesday, 12th March 2025. The PUNCH: Residents of several communities in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa and Edo states are reeling from deadly attacks by suspected armed herders, sparking widespread outrage and protests. A ...

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has stated that he is expecting citizens to come after him with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) when he vacates office. Eno made the declaration at the Uyo Township Stadium on Tuesday while distributing various cash awards, business startup tools ...

An aide to the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has stated that his principal might re-issue an invitation to the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly. Recall that Fubara had invited the lawmakers for a meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. The governor’s invitation to the lawmakers followed ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed 58 fraudulent companies running illegal investment schemes and defrauding Nigerians of their money. Naija News reports that these firms, posing as legitimate investment entities, were found to be unregistered with both the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange ...

The son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir El-Rufai, has ignited controversy with a comment on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that violence in Southern Kaduna would persist if residents continued to attack Fulani herdsmen. Naija News reports that Bashir, known for his controversial outspoken nature on social media, ...

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 11th March, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira ...

The National Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olu Agunloye, has petitioned Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun over an alleged plot to force him out of office. Sources revealed that SDP members aligned with Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna State governor who recently joined the party, are pressuring Agunloye ...

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 1. Fubara vs Wike: Tinubu Breaks Silence On Rivers Political Crisis President Bola Tinubu, addressing political leaders from the South-South on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasised the critical need for adherence ...