Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 9th October, 2025 1. ‘Tinubu Has Directed That Our Children Remain In School’ – FG Begs ASUU To Shelve Strike The federal government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its planned strike […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 9th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has challenged the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to a debate to test political popularity. Naija News reports that Kalu, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, declared that Peter Obi is not his leader. The Senator stated that he […] The post ‘He Is Not My Leader’ – Orji Kalu Dares Peter Obi To A Debate appeared first on Naija News.
Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has raised fresh allegations about the failed third-term ambition of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, insisting the former Nigerian leader wanted to extend his tenure in office beyond the constitutionally allowed two terms. Speaking on Wednesday as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kalu insisted that Obasanjo called him […] The post Obasanjo Lied, He Started Fighting Me Because I Reported His Third Term Agenda – Orji Kalu appeared first on Naija News.
Egypt on Wednesday became the third African country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after cruising past Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca. The Pharaohs, who have featured at three previous World Cups, secured top spot in Group A with one game to spare, ensuring their passage to North America. The win means Egypt now joins […] The post Full List Of Countries That Have Qualified For 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Minority Leader, Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), engaged in a heated exchange on Wednesday over the growing wave of defections of opposition lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The confrontation followed the formal defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu (Enugu East) from the Labour Party (LP) […] The post Akpabio, Moro Clash Over Rising Defections Of Senators appeared first on Naija News.
Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Orji Kalu, has warned former President, Goodluck Jonathan, against contesting the 2027 election, stating that he is constitutionally banned. Naija News reports that the former Governor of Abia State made this known on Wednesday, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Kalu expressed confidence about President […] The post 2027: Orji Kalu Warns Goodluck Jonathan Against Contesting Presidential Election appeared first on Naija News.
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that could allow users to connect using unique usernames instead of their phone numbers, in what may become the most significant privacy update in the app’s history. Naija News learnt that the feature is currently being trialled in WhatsApp’s beta testing programme and will enable users to chat […] The post WhatsApp Tests Username Feature To Replace Phone Numbers appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its Security Sub-Committee ahead of the party’s 2025 elective national convention slated for Ibadan, Oyo State. Naija News reports that the committee was inaugurated on Wednesday in Abuja, with a charge to ensure a hitch-free and credible exercise. The Director-General of the Convention, the Taraba State Governor, Agbu […] The post PDP Moves To Tighten Security Ahead Of 2025 Convention appeared first on Naija News.
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has appointed Defence Minister, Angie Motshekga as the country’s acting president. Naija News learnt that the announcement, made on Wednesday by the South African presidency, explained that the decision was taken in line with Section 90(1) of the 1996 Constitution, which allows for the delegation of presidential powers when both […] The post Ramaphosa Names Defence Minister Motshekga Acting President appeared first on Naija News.
Senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Garba Musa Maidoki, has raised alarm over renewed bandit attacks in his constituency. Naija News reports that Maidoki, while speaking on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, said residents are currently living in fear. According to him, several communities in Kebbi South have been overrun by armed groups, leaving many […] The post ‘Please Save Us, Our People’s Lives Are In Danger’ – Nigerian Senator Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
