The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, on Friday held a historic meeting in Lagos where they pledged renewed commitment to the unity and peace of Yorubaland. The session, convened by the Odole-Oodua, Sir Kessington Adebutu, took place at the Eko Hotel Signature Building during Adebutu’s birthday […] The post Ooni, Alaafin Meet In Lagos, Reaffirm Unity Of Yoruba Race appeared first on Naija News.
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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed that he once turned down a proposal to support former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor at the end of his tenure in 2007. Obasanjo, speaking on Friday during the second edition of the Ajibosin Platform Annual Symposium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, said he believed El-Rufai was […] The post Why I Rejected El-Rufai As My Successor – Obasanjo appeared first on Naija News.
The Gombe State Government has confirmed the death of the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd), in a car accident on Friday. Naija News learnt that the incident occurred along the Malam Sidi–Gombe road as the retired officer was returning from Maiduguri, Borno State, where he had attended the North-East […] The post Gombe Commissioner Dies In Auto Crash appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday announced sweeping changes in the military high command, sacking the service chiefs and appointing their replacements. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the action was part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture. The President named former Army Chief, […] The post ‘Over 50 Generals To Retire As Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs’ appeared first on Naija News.
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the removal and replacement of Nigeria’s service chiefs were linked to a coup plot. Naija News reports that speculation about a planned military takeover surfaced after Sahara Reporters alleged that 16 officers were detained in connection with a plot to oust President Bola Tinubu. The October 19 report also […] The post Sacking Of Service Chiefs: ‘This Is Not A Reaction To Any Rumour Of Coups’ – Presidency Clarifies appeared first on Naija News.
The Presidency has further clarified that the removal and replacement of Nigeria’s service chiefs were not connected to any alleged coup plot. Naija News reports that the Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, told Saturday Punch that the shake-up was aimed at injecting fresh energy into the military. “Service […] The post ‘Service Chiefs Can Be Hired And Fired By The President’ – Tinubu’s Adviser appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has approved the appointment of key officials to head important agencies in the state. Naija News reports that this was communicated on Friday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Mohamed. According to the statement, Governor Radda approved the appointment of Abba Junaidu as Chairman […] The post Katsina Govt Makes Fresh Appointments [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
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 24th October, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 25, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Julius Adelakun, has reportedly passed away. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the Bishop of Oyo Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo. The statement indicated that Adelakun died on Friday at the age of 91 years. Adelakun […] The post JUST IN: Oyo Catholic Bishop Emeritus Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today, Saturday, 25th October, 2025. Thank you for reading, that is all for today, see you again tomorrow for a review of Nigerian newspapers. The post Nigerian Newspapers Daily Front Pages Review | Saturday, 25th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
