The former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has described the resignation of Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, as a decent and honourable step. Recall that Nnaji has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, following the controversy surrounding discrepancies in his academic certificates. Naija News reports tha Peter Obi, in a statement […] The post Certificate Forgery: Peter Obi Reacts To Nnaji’s Resignation appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Rotimi Oyekanmi, has debunked reports suggesting that INEC staff sang a “funeral song” as Yakubu bowed out of office on Tuesday. Oyekanmi, who exited with his principal, insisted that the gesture was a show of affection and respect, not […] The post ‘INEC Speaks On Report Of Funeral Song Been Sang For Yakubu After Hand Over’ appeared first on Naija News.
Gospel Hotspot, one of Africa’s leading gospel media platforms, has once again emerged victorious as the Africa Gospel Online Blog of the Year at the CLIMA Africa Awards 2025, held in South Africa on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. This remarkable achievement marks Gospel Hotspot’s second CLIMA Award in the same category, following its previous win in 2023, reaffirming the platform’s consistency and excellence in promoting gospel music and Christian content across the continent. Expressing his gratitude, King Ayodele Smart, the CEO and Founder of Gospel Hotspot, appreciated the organizers of the CLIMA Africa Awards for recognizing the platform’s contribution to…
A Canadian national, Mr. Dwight Sullivan, has reportedly been found dead in his hotel room on Victoria Island, Lagos State. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred at Sun Heaven Hotels Limited, located at 191a, Adeleke Adedoyin Street, off Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, in the early hours of October 7, 2025. Sources told Zagazola Makama […] The post Canadian Found Dead In Lagos Hotel appeared first on Naija News.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has lifted the lid on what could be a huge year ahead for Anthony Joshua, revealing that talks are underway for major fights and new partnerships following a high-level meeting in Saudi Arabia. Hearn disclosed that he recently met with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh in Riyadh, where discussions centred on […] The post Eddie Hearn Hints At Major Plans For Anthony Joshua In 2026 After Saudi Talks appeared first on Naija News.
Former Delta State governorship aspirant Fidelis Oditah has stated that simply being a professor should not be the qualification for an individual to become Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His remarks follow the bowing out of Prof Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman of the electoral body. Speaking during an appearance on Channels […] The post Being A Professor Not Enough Qualification To Become INEC Chairman – Oditah appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the violent attack that led to the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartments, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. Naija News reports that the incident, which occurred around 3:30 […] The post Police Arrest 12 Over Murder Of Arise TV Anchor, Security Guard In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
Tension gripped the Lagos State High Court premises on Tuesday when a lawyer, Obinna Okereke, Principal Partner of High Refuge Attorneys, allegedly assaulted a judicial officer, Temilola Ossai, after his vehicle brushed her near the court’s entrance. Okereke, who drove a champagne gold-coloured Toyota Sienna, was said to have hit Ossai, a staff member of […] The post Panic In Lagos Court As Lawyer Allegedly Assaults Judicial Officer appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has dismissed reports that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is battling deteriorating health in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Igbokwe, in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, insisted that contrary to […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: ‘Claims About His Health Is A Lie From The Pit Of Hell’ – Igbokwe appeared first on Naija News.
The mother of ace Nigerian stand-up comedian, Julius Agwu, has passed away. Naija News reports that Agwu announced his mother’s demise in a post via his 𝕏 handle on Thursday. The entertainer said his mother will be dearly missed and prayed that her soul will rest in peace. He wrote, “My dearest mother has gone […] The post Comedian Julius Agwu’s Mother Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
