The Super Eagles of Nigeria have settled into Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations begin for Friday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, has confirmed that the team’s camp opened on Monday at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane. The technical crew and support staff, led by head coach […] The post Super Eagles Arrive In South Africa For World Cup Qualifier Against Lesotho appeared first on Naija News.
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Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 1. Tinubu Summons Council Of State, Police Council To Strategic Meeting President Bola Tinubu has summoned a strategic meeting involving the Council of State and the Police Council. This development was made known in a […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State government has confirmed that an electrical fault caused the fire which razed part of its secretariat on Monday. The Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi Brown, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, explained that no lives were lost. She, however, disclosed that property worth millions of naira was destroyed on […] The post Cause Of Rivers Secretariat Fire Revealed As Details Emerge appeared first on Naija News.
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally declared spiritual independence from the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. Naija News reports that the Nigerian Church said Mullally’s elevation as the first female to occupy the position, coupled with her support for same-sex marriage, signals […] The post ‘Pro-Gay’ Female Archbishop: Anglican Church Of Nigeria Breaks From Canterbury appeared first on Naija News.
The son of Nigerian billionaire businessman and Eleganza Chairman, Rasaq Okoya, Raheem, has boasted that every one of his possessions and finances is a result of his hard work, not his father’s wealth. Naija News reports that Raheem, in an interview with Wazobia FM, clarified that he earns his money through his work and effort. […] The post ‘Every Penny In My Bank Is From My Sweat, Not My Father’s Money’ – Billionaire’s Son, Raheem Okoya appeared first on Naija News.
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has called on northern Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, saying the region has greatly benefited from his administration’s development initiatives. Barau made the call on Monday in Kano during the inauguration ceremony of a new federal university, where […] The post Why North Must Back Tinubu’s Second Term – Barau Reveals appeared first on Naija News.
Passengers who were abducted by gunmen along the Calabar-Oron waterways 11 days ago have reportedly regained their freedom. Naija News reports that the victims were part of the passengers aboard a commercial boat attacked by armed men on Thursday, September 25, while travelling from Calabar, Cross River State, to Oron in Akwa Ibom State. As […] The post Kidnapped Calabar–Oron Boat Passengers Regain Freedom appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has declared former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, persona non grata over his recent comments on the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) strike. Naija News reports that NUPENG accused the former labour leader of betraying workers by […] The post Breaking: ‘Oshiomhole Has Become Judas Iscariot Of Labour’ — NUPENG appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to examine the regulatory and security implications of cryptocurrency adoption and Point-of-Sale (PoS) operations across Nigeria. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the formation of the committee during an inauguration ceremony on Monday, saying the move became necessary following increasing reports of fraud, cybercrime, and […] The post Reps Move To Regulate Cryptocurrency, POS Operations In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed a former member of the House of Representatives, Saheed Fijabi, as the Chairman of the Oyo State at 50 Anniversary Committee, ahead of the state’s golden jubilee celebration. The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi, and obtained […] The post Makinde Inaugurates 11-member Committee For Oyo At 50 Celebration appeared first on Naija News.
