Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today, Wednesday, 16th September, 2026. The growing rivalry among political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections, coupled with emerging ambitions for the 2031 presidency, has highlighted tensions between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike,…
Here are the top stories from across the country today. 1. Atiku faults Tinubu’s claim on economy, says Nigerians getting poorer Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has faulted claims by the Presidency that the country is making economic progress even as he stated that citizens are facing worsening poverty, food insecurity, rising business closures and…
Here are the top stories from across the country today. 1. Again, CBN MPC retains interest rate at 26.5% The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent for the second time.Read more 2. Nigeria borrowing to pay debts, Finance minister, Oyedele,…
Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Gunmen invade Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students during examination Suspected gunmen on Tuesday disrupted the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination in Kogi State, abducting a school principal, a NECO ad hoc official and four candidates after invading Government Secondary…
Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Shoot terrorists on sight, don’t wait for orders, defence minister tells troops The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed military personnel and other security operatives to take immediate action against terrorists and armed bandits without waiting for authorisation from superior officers, warning…
Here are the top stories from across the country 1. SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: “Refund N110bn spent on luxury cars and unlawful allowances now” SERAP has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas seven days “to ensure that members of the Senate and House of Representatives refund and…
Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Like Obi, ex-Gov Udenwa threatens to sue Kenneth Okonkwo, demands N5bn Former Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa, has threatened to sue a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC) Kenneth Okonkwo to court over alleged defamatory remarks made during a television programme.Read more 2. Heavily…
Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Ex-humanitarian affairs minister, Sadiya Farouq, asks court to vacate arrest warrant A former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, on Monday asked the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court to set aside an arrest warrant issued against her.Read more…
Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Ex-minister, Dalung, reveals why coalition can’t upstage Tinubu in 2027 Former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Solomon Dalung, has argued that the coalition of opposition parties would not be able to make any impact or produce the president come 2027.Read more 2. Plot…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers; 1. Nigerian Navy has become a critical pillar in protecting and sustaining the nation’s economic growth, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Monday. He commended the Service for its role in securing the country’s maritime assets and boosting national revenue. 2. Former Northeast Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress,…
