Veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, Christopher Kolade, has died at the age of 92. His family, in a statement on Thursday, confirmed that the former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and ex-Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The family stated, “We are thankful for his […] The post Ex-UK Envoy Christopher Kolade Dies At 92 appeared first on Naija News.
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Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), on Thursday, staged a protest at the University of Abuja main campus, demanding better welfare and immediate government action on pending labour issues. The demonstration is part of a nationwide protest declared by the […] The post SSANU, NASU Members Protest In Abuja, Demand Payment Of Withheld Salaries appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chief Justices of Nigeria were among the early arrivals at the Council of State meeting holding today, Thursday, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, the second under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, drew key national figures, including past leaders, judicial chiefs, governors, and heads of critical institutions. Physically present at […] The post Ex-CJNs, Governors, Lawmakers Arrive For Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa appeared first on Naija News.
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has petitioned the Lagos State Police Command over alleged intimidation and threats to his life In the petition addressed to the Commissioner of Police and signed by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, Rhodes-Vivour claimed that the Chairman of the National Union […] The post Rhodes-Vivour Petitions Police Over Threats To Life, Accuses Lagos APC Of Using Thugs appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the World Bank’s October 2025 report as clear confirmation that the economic policies of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led APC government have ruined the lives and livelihoods of the majority of Nigerians. Naija News recalls that the Presidency had faulted the latest World Bank report, claiming that about 139 […] The post Your Economic Policy Has Ruined Lives – ADC Knocks Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Young Nigerians under the banner of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Thursday stormed the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) headquarters in Abuja to protest the commission’s recent deregistration of the council. Led by NYCN President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, the demonstrators launched what they described as a 30-day continuous protest to demand the […] The post Youth Council Protests Deregistration, Demands CAC Boss’ Removal appeared first on Naija News.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly ruled out any move to the Saudi Pro League, reaffirming his commitment to the club and its long-term rebuilding project. Reports from BBC Sport say Bruno Fernandes has no interest in leaving Old Trafford, despite being the subject of renewed offers from Saudi giants Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. Fernandes […] The post Bruno Fernandes Dismisses Saudi Rumours, Focused On Manchester United’s Future appeared first on Naija News.
Togolese international Samuel Asamoah is facing a long road to recovery after suffering a broken neck in a horrific on-field accident during a Chinese League One match at the weekend. Samuel Asamoah, a 31-year-old midfielder, who plays for Guangxi Pingguo, was rushed to the hospital after crashing head-first into an LED advertising board during Sunday’s game. […] The post How Togo Midfielder Samuel Asamoah Suffered Broken Neck In Chinese League Match appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aspirant Obi Ezekwesili has urged members of the Nigerian Senate to end all forms of harassment against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Naija News reports that Natasha returned to the Senate two weeks ago after serving a six-month suspension. Speaking via a memo to the Nigerian Senate and 107 Senators, Ezekwesili […] The post Restore Natasha’s Full Right And Privileges – Ezekwesili To Nigerian Senate appeared first on Naija News.
Controversial Nigerian self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO, has spoken after she announced the end of her relationship with IVD. The announcement made earlier on Instagram came as a shock to many netizens. However, breaking the silence amid the outrage, the self-acclaimed relationship expert disclosed that she made her engagement cancellation post to test her “touch […] The post I Was Loosing My Touch Of Controversy – Blessing CEO Speaks After Announcing Breakup With IVD appeared first on Naija News.
