The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has carved a political reputation for thriving as an opposition figure. In 2007, he won his first major election under the now-defunct Action Congress, defeating a sitting PDP lawmaker in the State Assembly. He later consolidated his profile by winning the 2019 and 2023 governorship polls when […] The post Defection Rumours Trail Fintiri As APC Intensifies Pressure appeared first on Naija News.
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Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 1. Emir Sanusi Narrates How Boko Haram Stopped Jonathan From Removing Fuel Subsidy The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s suspension of fuel subsidy removal was not in […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Defence Headquarters and Nigerian Army Headquarters have remained silent following reports circulating on social media that armed personnel stormed the Abuja residence of former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, over alleged links to a coup plot under investigation. According to Vanguard, effort to reach the Director of […] The post Coup: DHQ, Army Silent On Alleged Military Raid On Timipre Sylva’s Abuja Home appeared first on Naija News.
Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Maitama has fixed December 9, 2025, for the adoption of written addresses by the prosecution and defence counsel in the trial within trial of a former Minister of Aviation Hadi Abubakar Sirika. Naija News reports that Sirika is on trial alongside his daughter Fatima […] The post Court Adjourns Hadi Sirika’s Trial appeared first on Naija News.
Denmark’s richest businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Bestseller, Anders Holch Povlsen, visited President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja. Naija News reports that the Special Adviser to President Tinubu, on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a post via his 𝕏 handle. Povlsen, who also chairs the […] The post Tinubu Meets Denmark’s Richest Man, Anders Holch Povlsen appeared first on Naija News.
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s suspension of fuel subsidy removal was not in response to public protests but rather due to fears of Boko Haram’s suicide attacks on demonstrators. Naija News reports that Sanusi made the disclosure while speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership […] The post Emir Sanusi Narrates How Boko Haram Stopped Jonathan From Removing Fuel Subsidy appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will defend their continental crown at next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after edging past the Amazons of the Benin Republic 3-1 on aggregate. Naija News reports that the 10-time African champions secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg of the qualifiers in Lome, Togo, before being […] The post Super Falcons Qualify For 2026 WAFCON After Beating Benin On Aggregate appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor Ganiyu Nafiu, popularly known as Alapini Oosa, has reunited with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that the meeting comes months after he complained of being ignored despite supporting the president’s campaign in 2023. The meeting, which took place in Lagos, saw the veteran actor in high spirits […] The post Alapini Oosa Reunites With Seyi Tinubu After Complaining Of Neglect appeared first on Naija News.
Inter Milan and Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martinez was involved in a tragic road accident on Tuesday morning that left an 81-year-old man dead. Josep Martinez, 27, was reportedly driving to training just before 10 a.m. when the crash happened in Fenegro, a small town near Appiano Gentile, where Inter’s training ground is located. Emergency services […] The post Inter Milan Goalkeeper Josep Martinez Kills Man In Fatal Accident appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has faulted the habit of blaming President Bola Tinubu alone for the challenges facing the country. Speaking during a BET Talks podcast, Odumodublvck said politics in Nigeria has become chaotic, with corruption and selfish interests affecting even good leaders. Naija News reports that he said that once […] The post Stop Blaming Tinubu For Nigeria’s Problem, You Have Your LG Chairman, Senator As Well – Odumodublvck appeared first on Naija News.
