The Osun State Government has withdrawn its suit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, which sought to prevent the release of withheld local government funds to council chairmen and councillors sacked by the courts during the tenure of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. Naija News reports that […] The post Osun State Government Withdraws Suit Against CBN Over Withheld LG Funds appeared first on Naija News.
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The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, SAN, has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lacks the constitutional authority to declare the seat of any governor vacant over defection from one political party to another. Naija News reports that Osigwe’s statement came in response to a public call by Kenneth […] The post NBA President Speaks On INEC Declaring Governors’ Seats Vacant For Defecting appeared first on Naija News.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday declared that the political crisis in the state is officially over and that all parties involved have now reconciled. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025/2026 Legal Year at a special Court Session held at the State High Court Complex in Port Harcourt, the governor emphasised that […] The post Rivers: ‘The Political Crisis Is Now Over’ – Fubara Declares appeared first on Naija News.
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has vehemently denied circulating rumours that he is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Friday, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, the Governor’s Senior Special Adviser on Media, addressed the misinformation via the Facebook page of the Governor’s […] The post Governor Lawal Speaks On Dumping PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
Former Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Fegho Umunubo, has opened up on the reason he signed several project agreements without formal approval. The former aide was dismissed over alleged unauthorised agreements and misuse of office. He was accused of signing deals without official approval and interfering with agencies […] The post I Signed Agreements Without Approval From My Boss – Ex Aide To VP Shettima Breaks Silence appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has praised Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to US President, Donald Trump, for countering allegations that Christians are being specifically targeted by terrorists in Nigeria. Boulos, who served as Trump’s Senior Adviser on Arab and African Affairs, addressed the issue in a recent video shared by the Nigerian Television Authority […] The post Ex-Presidential Aide Commends Trump’s Adviser For Refuting Claims Of Religious Persecution In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, has denied reports linking him to a ₦20 million donation to actress Sarah Martins’ Golden Heart Foundation. Tinubu asserted that he does not support any act that violates the laws of Lagos State. Naija News reports that Martins had earlier cried out over alleged harassment by officials of […] The post I Do Not Support Acts That Violate Laws Of Lagos State – Seyi Tinubu Speaks On Giving ₦20 Million To Sarah Martins appeared first on Naija News.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim injunction restraining Omoyele Sowore and other activists from organising or participating in the planned October 20 protest calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Naija News reports that the order follows an ex parte application […] The post Court Bans #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Around Aso Rock, National Assembly 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 17th 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 18, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a partial closure of the access road linking Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Saturday. Naija News reports that the closure, FAAN said in a travel advisory on Friday, is to allow the Nigerian Air Force […] The post FAAN Announces Partial Closure Of Lagos Airport Road For Air Force Exercise appeared first on Naija News.
