For years, residents of several communities in Lagos State have endured daily torment caused by collapsed roads, clogged drainages, and persistent flooding. Naija News reports that once-thriving neighbourhoods such as Oyadiran Estate in Yaba and Festac in Amuwo Odofin now grapple with devastation that has left homes submerged, businesses crippled, and lives at risk. Oyadiran […] The post ‘We Are Living in Hell’ – Lagos Residents Groan Over Collapsed Roads, Flooded Streets In Oyadiran, Festac appeared first on Naija News.
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The UEFA Champions League produced another night of thrilling football on Wednesday, with goals flying across Europe as teams battled for control in the league phase. In Istanbul, Galatasaray delighted their home fans with a convincing 3-1 victory over Bodø/Glimt. The Turkish side showed composure and flair, with a goal from Yunus Akgün and a […] The post Champions League: Big Wins For Chelsea, Bayern, Galatasaray Impress In Istanbul appeared first on Naija News.
Akungba-Akoko, a bustling university town in Ondo State, was thrown into mourning on Wednesday night after a cement-laden truck belonging to Dangote Cement reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed into traders and pedestrians, killing at least eight people on the spot. Naija News learnt that among the victims were a pregnant woman, her mother and […] The post JUST IN: Outrage As Dangote Truck Crushes 8, Including Pregnant Woman To Death In Akungba appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat against France in their second Group D match at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Wednesday night, October 22. After the 4-1 loss to Canada in their opening group match, coach Bankole Olowookere’s side looked more organised and determined […] The post Flamingos Of Nigeria Suffer Another Defeat At 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended one Abdulmumini Garba over the death of a 45-year-old woman, Falmata Abubakar, in Gashua, Bade Local Government Area of the state. Naija News understands that the lifeless body of the deceased, who is a food vendor, was found dumped near the Federal University Gashua (FUG) last Friday, October […] The post APC Secretary Arrested Over Death Of Female Food Vendor appeared first on Naija News.
The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-South, Emmanuel Ogidi, has expressed confidence that governors and other key members who recently left the party will soon return. Speaking on Arise Television’s news programme on Wednesday, Ogidi insisted that the PDP remains “an organised and resilient party” capable of resolving its internal issues […] The post ‘They Will Come Back’ – Ogidi Speaks On Governors Dumping PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed that he once considered abandoning the construction of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, but was persuaded to continue by the late renowned geographer, Prof. Akinlawon Mabogunje. Naija News reports that Obasanjo made the disclosure at the launch of the Prof. Akinlawon Ladipo Mabogunje Foundation and […] The post How Mabogunje Stopped Me From Abandoning Presidential Library – Obasanjo appeared first on Naija News.
Northern leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, endorsing him as the consensus candidate for the position of the party’s national chairman. Naija News reports that the endorsement came during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday night, attended […] The post PDP Northern Leaders Endorse Turaki As Consensus National Chair Candidate appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that Nigeria’s electoral process has recorded “tremendous improvement” since the exit of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from power at the centre. Naija News reports that Akpabio, who was twice elected governor under the PDP before joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remark on Wednesday […] The post Elections Have Improved Since PDP Left Power – Akpabio appeared first on Naija News.
The Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Public Affairs, Eseme Eyiboh, has dismissed as baseless the murder allegations levelled against Senator Godswill Akpabio by his sister-in-law, Patience Akpabio. Naija News reports that Patience had recently taken to social media, accusing the Senate President of being linked to unresolved killings in Akwa Ibom […] The post Akpabio’s Aide, Youth Coalition Dismiss Murder Allegation By Sister-In-Law appeared first on Naija News.
