The management of Premium Times has vowed to drag Robert Ngwu, spokesperson to the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, to court for accusing the newspaper of collecting ₦100 million bribe from the Enugu State Government to publish its recent report on the minister’s forged degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates. Naija […] The post Premium Times To Sue Nnaji’s Spokesman Over ₦100 Million Bribery Allegation appeared first on Naija News.
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The Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times and Chief Operating Officer, Musikilu Mojeed, has revealed that a whistleblower set the ball rolling on the investigation that exposed the alleged certificate forgery by former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Naija News reports that Mojeed spoke on Tuesday night as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics […] The post How Whistleblower Exposed Nnaji’s Certificate Scandal — Premium Times Editor appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 1. Tinubu Accepts Resignation Of Minister, Uche Nnaji President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. Naija News recalls […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. Naija News recalls that President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023. In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that Nnaji resigned today in a […] The post Tinubu’s Minister Resigns Amid Certificate Scandal appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill that seeks to strip Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad of their international passports for a period of 10 years after serving their sentences. Naija News reports that the bill, which is aimed at restoring Nigeria’s global reputation, was sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North). It proposes amendments […] The post Senate Moves To Seize Passports Of Nigerians Convicted Abroad For 10 Years appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane, South Africa, came alive on Tuesday with the arrival of 18 players ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The team settled into camp on Monday and held their first official training session earlier this evening as preparations intensify for Friday’s crucial encounter at the Peter […] The post Super Eagles Camp Bubbles In South Africa As 18 Players Arrive For Lesotho Clash appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the House of Representatives to borrow $2.35 billion in external capital to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance Nigeria’s maturing Eurobonds. The request was contained in a formal letter addressed to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, which was read during Tuesday’s plenary session at the Green Chamber. The […] The post Tinubu Seeks Approval To Borrow $2.35 Billion To Fund 2025 Budget appeared first on Naija News.
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have declared a one-day nationwide protest scheduled for Thursday, following what they described as the Federal Government’s failure to address long-standing demands affecting university workers. Both unions, under the umbrella of their Joint Action Committee (JAC), […] The post SSANU, NASU Declare Nationwide Protest Thursday Over Unmet Demands appeared first on Naija News.
Singer Omawumi has revealed how her colleague, Cobhams Asuquo, helped her in turning her career around. Speaking during an appearance on Hip TV, Omawunmi disclosed how she got a call from Cobhams asking her to do a song with him. Omawumi said she accepted the offer, not knowing it would become a career-defining moment. She […] The post How Cobhams Helped Me Rise To Stardom – Omawumi appeared first on Naija News.
Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-deputy governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared his intention to contest the August 8, 2026, governorship election on the platform of the APC. Omisore, who addressed journalists in Osogbo on Tuesday shortly after his formal declaration, vowed to bring what he described […] The post 2026: Omisore Declares For Osun Governorship appeared first on Naija News.
