Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that the people of the state will not allow any attempt to subvert their mandate in the 2026 governorship election. The governor, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, insisted that vigilance and mass participation would be the weapons to stop what he described as “electoral robbers.” Adeleke urged the indigenes of Osun, especially those residing outside the state, to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by returning their Permanent Voter Cards to their hometowns. The governor said, “I call on Osun residents outside the…
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Governments across the South-West have declared today (Wednesday) a work-free day for public servants in commemoration of this year’s Isese Festival, set aside to celebrate Yoruba culture, spirituality, and indigenous traditions. In Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through a circular signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, announced that the holiday reaffirms the state’s cultural policy. “In reaffirming the commitment of the State Government towards promoting our indigenous culture, tradition and preserving our heritage, while providing necessary support for traditional institutions in the state, Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as work-free day for Lagos State…
As the year progresses into the vibrant “Ember months,” Nigeria observes several significant national and regional holidays. These dates are vital for businesses, government operations, and community planning. Here are the lists of public holidays scheduled to be observed as the year comes to a close: National Public Holidays – 5 September (Friday) – Eid al-Maulud (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday) – 1 October (Wednesday) – Independence Day (National Day) – 25 December (Thursday) – Christmas Day – 26 December (Friday) – Boxing Day Regional Public Holidays – 20 August (Wednesday) – Ìṣẹ̀ṣe (Isese) Day, observed in southwestern states (e.g., Osun, Oyo,…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has alleged that the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu is backing Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano as a strategy for the 2027 election. Naija News reports that Galadima made the claim on Monday during a guest appearance on Channels Television’s interview. According to him, the federal government is supporting Bayero against Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II as a way to have an inroad into Kano in the 2027 elections. It would be recalled that both Bayero and Sanusi are laying claim to the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction of three more persons arrested at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for internet fraud. Naija News reports that the development comes just days after a court convicted four others nabbed at a hotel within the OOPL premises. The EFCC confirmed that the fresh convictions bring the total number of convicted persons from the sting operation to seven. Justice Deinde Dipeolu, a vacation judge of the Federal High Court, Lagos, handed down the ruling on Monday after the defendants pleaded guilty to the charges…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has stated that former presidential candidate Peter Obi’s time as governor does not reflect his capability to rule the country. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, Ajiboye argued that Obi can’t do better than President Bola Tinubu. Defending Tinubu’s leadership, the APC chieftain pointed out that the president had taken difficult but necessary decisions to rescue Nigeria’s economy from collapse. He said, “Bring a million Obi, he can’t do better, I know, I can even take a bet on it. What miracle will he perform in government?…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has signalled plans to review the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing the current pay structure as “inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated.” Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman of the Commission, Mohammed Shehu, lamented that President Bola Tinubu earns only ₦1.5m monthly. At the same time, ministers receive figures of less than N1m, which have remained unchanged since 2008. Shehu said, “You are paying the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria N1.5m a month, with a population of over 200 million people. Everybody believes that…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government 21 days to resolve its outstanding demands or face a nationwide strike across public polytechnics and monotechnics. Speaking in Abuja after an emergency meeting of the union, ASUP President, Comrade Shammah Kpanja, accused the government of insincerity and deliberate neglect of promises made to the union over the years. “Our ultimatum has become necessary because issues that directly affect staff welfare and the credibility of polytechnic education have remained unresolved for years despite repeated assurances,” Kpanja declared. A major source of the union’s anger is the National Board…
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has slammed a ₦10 billion lawsuit against the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, accusing him of defamation. Kanu, through his lawyer, Maxwell Opara, filed the suit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on August 14, 2025. The suit, marked CV3179/2025, was dated August 12. The IPOB leader is demanding N10 billion as general damages and an additional ₦50 million as exemplary damages. He is also seeking 10 per cent post-judgment interest per annum until the complete liquidation of the sum. The…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 1. Tinubu Arrives Japan For TICAD9 President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Japan ahead of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled to hold in Yokohama between August 20 and 22. Naija News reports that the Nigerian leader, who left Abuja on Friday, August 15, was received in Tokyo on Monday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, alongside top Japanese officials. Tinubu’s entourage included senior government officials, ministers, and special advisers. His journey to Japan…
