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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 ...

An aide to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has clarified the fresh crisis rocking the House following the alleged purchase of ₦5 billion vehicles for 40 lawmakers by Mojisola Meranda. Naija News reports that this comes as the lawmakers and leaders of the All ...

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has sanctioned the appointment of CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State. This appointment was detailed in a statement issued and signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. Naija News understands that CP Bakori, hailing ...