Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has called for the withdrawal of the list of 175 persons recommended for pardon by President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that Tinubu recently granted pardon to 175 following approval by the Council of State. The pardon list led to controversy, especially due to the inclusion of convicts like […] The post Withdraw It Without Delay – Falana Faults Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon List appeared first on Naija News.
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Former member of the House of Representatives from Bayelsa State, Israel Sunny-Goli, has opined that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will not make the mistake of contesting the 2027 presidential elections as speculated by political jobbers. Naija News reports that there have been speculations about Jonathan returning to active politics in 2027 to contest for the presidency. While […] The post 2027: ‘Jonathan Will Not Make Mistake Of Contesting For Presidency’ – Former Lawmaker, Sunny-Goli 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 16th 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 17, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 17th October, 2025 1. FG Reviewing Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the latest exercise has been released from custody, […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 17th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that he was cheated during the 2019 election. Akpabio made the claim on Thursday during the confirmation hearing of Joash Amupitan as the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to him, his votes were burnt in his local government. The lawmaker, while expressing his […] The post I Was Cheated In 2019 Elections, My Votes Were Burnt – Akpabio appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to comments by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu claiming that pilots and cabin crew members in Nigeria are involved in substance abuse. In a statement by his media aide, Tunde Moshood, titled “Leadership, Responsibility, and the Recklessness of Words, Setting the Record Straight on Senator […] The post You Are Desperate For Media Attention – Keyamo Fires Back At Orji Kalu Over ‘Pilots On Drugs’ Claim appeared first on Naija News.
The federal government has affirmed that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) remains the statutory body responsible for conducting entrance examinations and coordinating admissions into all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This assertion was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, on behalf of […] The post FG Speaks On Abolishing JAMB For Admissions In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has raised alarm over an alleged assault by some uniformed men while she was preparing free meals for homeless people on the streets of Lagos. The actress, who shared her ordeal on Instagram, said she was cooking for the less privileged when the officers believed to be members of the Kick […] The post My Only Offence Was Serving Healthy Meals – Sarah Martins Cries Out As Uniformed Men Assaults Her appeared first on Naija News.
The Premier League returns this weekend with some mouthwatering clashes as teams battle to gain momentum in the early stages of the season. Arsenal legend Paul Merson has shared his predictions ahead of Matchday 8, offering his insight on what to expect across the fixtures. Saturday’s action kicks off with Nottingham Forest hosting Chelsea at […] The post English Premier League Matchday 8 Preview, Full Fixtures, Merson’s Predictions appeared first on Naija News.
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has asserted that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who supported former Vice President Atiku Abubakar‘s presidential bid and ignored zoning should be blamed for the wave of defection in the party. Naija News reports that Okechukwu, while addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, urged […] The post Defections: ‘PDP Leaders Who Supported Atiku To Bury PDP Should Be Blamed’ – Osita Okechukwu appeared first on Naija News.
