The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has approved the payment of a 13th-month salary bonus, tagged “Eno-mber,” for all state workers ahead of the Christmas 2025 celebrations. The governor disclosed the development on Monday in a message shared on his social media accounts, moments after directing the State Accountant General to disburse the […] The post Akwa Ibom Gov Approves 13th-Month Bonus For Workers appeared first on Naija News.
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Italian tennis legend and two-time French Open champion, Nicola Pietrangeli, has died at the age of 92, the country’s tennis federation announced on Monday. The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, FITP, confirmed his passing in a statement saying, “Italian tennis is mourning an icon. Nicola Pietrangeli, the only Italian inducted into the World Tennis Hall […] The post Italian Tennis Legend Pietrangeli Dies appeared first on Naija News.
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo in the Boluwaduro Local Government Area following a violent breakdown of law and order. According to the Osun State Government, the unrest began on Sunday night, stretching into the early hours of Monday, and was tied to rising tensions after the […] The post Osun Governor Declares 24-Hour Curfew On Igbajo appeared first on Naija News.
French energy giant, TotalEnergies, on Monday announced the sale of a 40 per cent stake in its Nigerian offshore exploration licences to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a subsidiary of US major, Chevron. Naija News understands that the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval, covers exploration licences for two offshore areas spanning 2,000 square […] The post TotalEnergies Sells 40% Nigeria Offshore Stake To Chevron appeared first on Naija News.
The 10th Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, has been called out by former Nigerian diplomat Ambassador, Joe Keshi, over its handling of ambassadorial screenings. Naija News reports that Keshi, in an interview on Arise News on Monday, warned Nigerians not to expect any rigorous interrogation of nominees. According to Keshi, he has no […] The post Ambassador: ‘You Are Giving Someone Who Has Run Down A State Another Appointment’ – Keshi Queries Nomination Of Ex-Govs appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Senate is scheduled to commence a crucial three-day national summit today, aimed at devising solutions to the country’s worsening security challenges, barring any last-minute changes. The summit will serve as a platform to aggregate and review the findings and recommendations gathered from similar security hearings previously conducted across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, according […] The post Senate To Begin Three-day National Security Summit appeared first on Naija News.
The Regional Leader of the Church of Christ Nations in Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has opined that the absorption of repentant Boko Haram members into the security force has compromised the system. Naija News reports that Dachomo made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ programme. Speaking on […] The post ‘Boko Haram Members Among Security Agencies Are Giving Information To Their Brothers’ – Rev Dachomo appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian players were in fine form across several leagues last weekend, making decisive contributions through goals, assists, and key performances. From Europe to Asia, Nigerian players proved influential for their clubs as domestic campaigns approached pivotal stages. In Turkey, Wilfred Ndidi reached a major career milestone, making his 400th club appearance in Beşiktaş’s 2-0 victory […] The post Top Performing Nigerian Players Abroad Last Weekend: Ndidi Marks 400th Club Game, Onuachu Shines appeared first on Naija News.
The year 2025 was marked by a series of consequential government actions in Nigeria, ranging from unprecedented security interventions and sweeping economic reforms to major shifts in education policy and diplomatic appointments. These ten pivotal decisions, compiled by The PUNCH, instigated nationwide debates, reshaped governance, and significantly impacted the lives of Nigerians. 1. Emergency Rule […] The post From Tax Reform To Emergency Declaration – 10 Govt Decisions That Defined Nigeria In 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has shared that she has achieved more in her music career than she ever imagined. Naija News reports that the artiste revealed this during a recent online interaction with her fans on X. Tems began her professional journey after leaving her job as a digital marketer in January […] The post I Have Achieved More In My Music Career Than When I Was Doing 9-5 – Tems appeared first on Naija News.
