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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 25th October, 2025 1. President Tinubu Sacks Chief Of Defence Staff, Musa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked his Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. Naija News reports that the announcement was contained in a statement on […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 25th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the death toll from the petrol tanker explosion that rocked the Essa community along the Bida–Badeggi–Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State has climbed to 45. The agency also said that 63 other persons sustained varying degrees of burns from the inferno, which […] The post Concerns As Niger Tanker Explosion Death Toll Rises To 45 appeared first on Naija News.

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The embattled National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has dismissed reports of his expulsion from the party, describing the action as “illegal, null and void.” Gabam, who was expelled on Thursday, October 23, alongside the National Youth Leader, Dr. Ogbonna Uchechukwu, and several others, insisted that the move was unconstitutional and […] The post Impostors Trying To Destabilise SDP – Gabam Rejects Expulsion, Calls Action Illegal appeared first on Naija News.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday approved sweeping changes in the leadership of the Armed Forces, announcing a new set of Service Chiefs in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s security structure. Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede was named the Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. In the shake-up, Major […] The post Profile Of New Service Chiefs Appointed By President Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.

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