The Academic Staff Union of Universities has criticised the Federal Government’s late attempt to halt its proposed warning strike, describing the intervention as “a little too late.” ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the comment on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, accusing the government of failing to treat the union’s […] The post ASUU Says Federal Government’s Appeal To Suspend Strike Came Too Late appeared first on Naija News.
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The Presidency has faulted the latest World Bank report, claiming that about 139 million Nigerians are currently living in poverty, describing the figure as “unrealistic, exaggerated, and detached from Nigeria’s actual economic conditions.” President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, made this known on Thursday via his official 𝕏 handle, […] The post Tinubu Govt Rejects World Bank’s Claim That 139 Million Nigerians Are Poor appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has spoken of his pride in holding the record as Nigeria’s all-time highest goalscorer in the English Premier League, describing the achievement as one of the greatest honours of his career. Yakubu Aiyegbeni, 42, made his name in the English Premier League while playing for Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton and […] The post Yakubu Aiyegbeni Proud To Remain Nigeria’s Top Premier League Goalscorer appeared first on Naija News.
The former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has described the resignation of Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, as a decent and honourable step. Recall that Nnaji has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, following the controversy surrounding discrepancies in his academic certificates. Naija News reports tha Peter Obi, in a statement […] The post Certificate Forgery: Peter Obi Reacts To Nnaji’s Resignation appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Rotimi Oyekanmi, has debunked reports suggesting that INEC staff sang a “funeral song” as Yakubu bowed out of office on Tuesday. Oyekanmi, who exited with his principal, insisted that the gesture was a show of affection and respect, not […] The post ‘INEC Speaks On Report Of Funeral Song Been Sang For Yakubu After Hand Over’ appeared first on Naija News.
Gospel Hotspot, one of Africa’s leading gospel media platforms, has once again emerged victorious as the Africa Gospel Online Blog of the Year at the CLIMA Africa Awards 2025, held in South Africa on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. This remarkable achievement marks Gospel Hotspot’s second CLIMA Award in the same category, following its previous win in 2023, reaffirming the platform’s consistency and excellence in promoting gospel music and Christian content across the continent. Expressing his gratitude, King Ayodele Smart, the CEO and Founder of Gospel Hotspot, appreciated the organizers of the CLIMA Africa Awards for recognizing the platform’s contribution to…
A Canadian national, Mr. Dwight Sullivan, has reportedly been found dead in his hotel room on Victoria Island, Lagos State. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred at Sun Heaven Hotels Limited, located at 191a, Adeleke Adedoyin Street, off Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, in the early hours of October 7, 2025. Sources told Zagazola Makama […] The post Canadian Found Dead In Lagos Hotel appeared first on Naija News.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has lifted the lid on what could be a huge year ahead for Anthony Joshua, revealing that talks are underway for major fights and new partnerships following a high-level meeting in Saudi Arabia. Hearn disclosed that he recently met with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh in Riyadh, where discussions centred on […] The post Eddie Hearn Hints At Major Plans For Anthony Joshua In 2026 After Saudi Talks appeared first on Naija News.
Former Delta State governorship aspirant Fidelis Oditah has stated that simply being a professor should not be the qualification for an individual to become Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His remarks follow the bowing out of Prof Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman of the electoral body. Speaking during an appearance on Channels […] The post Being A Professor Not Enough Qualification To Become INEC Chairman – Oditah appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the violent attack that led to the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartments, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. Naija News reports that the incident, which occurred around 3:30 […] The post Police Arrest 12 Over Murder Of Arise TV Anchor, Security Guard In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
