President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians on Wednesday on the occasion of the country’s 65th independence anniversary. Naija News reports that President Tinubu addressed Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast, which began at 7:00 a.m. Below are some of the major highlights from the President’s Independence Day broadcast. 1. President Tinubu paid tributes to Nigeria’s founding heroes […] The post 8 Major Things President Tinubu Said In His 65th Independence Day Speech To Nigerians appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Venita Akpofure, has mourned the death of her cousin and childhood god-sister, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who worked as a television anchor with Arise TV. Naija News reports that the 29-year-old journalist lost her life on Monday during a robbery at her home in Katampe, Abuja. Reports said she fell from the […] The post I Nursed Her When She Was A Baby – Venita Akpofure Mourns Somtochukwu Maduagwu appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen etched his name into the history books on Tuesday night after becoming the first Nigerian player to hit double figures in the UEFA Champions League. Osimhen, 26, achieved the milestone during Galatasaray’s 1-0 win over Premier League champions Liverpool at Rams Park in a Champions League league phase clash. Osimhen, […] The post Victor Osimhen Sets Champions League Record As Galatasaray Hold Liverpool appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Betta Edu has called on citizens to embrace unity, patriotism, and shared responsibility in building a stronger and more prosperous nation as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary today, October 1, 2025. Naija News reports that Edu, in her Independence goodwill message made available to journalists on Wednesday morning, described […] The post Independence Day: Ex-Minister, Betta Edu Urges Nigerians To Embrace Unity, Patriotism appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has brokered peace between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). This development has put an end to a labour dispute that threatened fuel supply stability. After two days of talks on Monday and Tuesday, the parties reached an agreement that disengaged workers will be […] The post FG Finally Brokers Peace Between Dangote Refinery And PENGASSAN appeared first on Naija News.
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has lamented that the northern part of Nigeria is now operating under a curse. Speaking on Tuesday during a panel session at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit 2025, organised by the Northern Elders Forum in Abuja, Dogara warned that the insecurity situation in the North […] The post Northern Region Operating Under A Curse – Dogara Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has said Nigeria’s 65th independence celebration holds little meaning without security of lives and property, warning that the country cannot continue to live under the shadow of violence. In his independence day message, Adeyanju lamented that frequent attacks by ‘unknown gunmen’ and widespread insecurity have left citizens unsafe […] The post Nigeria At 65: Independence Without Security Is Meaningless – Adeyanju appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has highlighted what he described as ‘remarkable economic milestones’ achieved by his administration in the last two years, assuring Nigerians that the government’s fiscal and monetary reforms are beginning to yield tangible results. Delivering his Independence Day address on Wednesday, October 1, 20,25, to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, the President said […] The post Full List: ‘Naira Stable, Debt Ratio Falls’, Other Economic Milestones Under Tinubu Govt appeared first on Naija News.
José Mourinho’s emotional homecoming to Stamford Bridge ended in disappointment on Tuesday night as Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Benfica in their Champions League Matchday 2 encounter. The decisive moment came in the 18th minute when Richard Ríos inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, handing Chelsea the advantage. For Mourinho, who […] The post All Tuesday’s Champions League Results: Mourinho’s Stamford Bridge Return Ends In Defeat, Mbappe Hits Hat-trick appeared first on Naija News.
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Jibrin Okutepa, has opined that it would be unconstitutional for former President, Goodluck Jonathan, to contest and win the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that the remarks follow speculation that Jonathan will return to active politics to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on […] The post 2027: Why Goodluck Jonathan Is Not Qualified To Run For Presidency – Okutepa appeared first on Naija News.
