The Benin Traditional Council has expressed strong reservations over the recent introduction of the Iyaloja title in Edo State, insisting that the concept is alien to Benin culture. In a statement issued on behalf of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and signed by six senior palace chiefs, the council stated that it had […] The post Oba Of Benin Sends Warning Amidst Installation Of Iyaloja In Edo By Tinubu’s Daughter appeared first on Naija News.
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Tuesday administered the oath of office on Mainasara Kogo as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, the CJN charged Kogo to place justice above selfish or political considerations. Kekere-Ekun said, “The office you now occupy […] The post CJN Swears In Kogo As New CCT Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has intervened in the crisis threatening the position of Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, following mounting opposition within the caucus. Naija News gathered that Abbas on Monday night joined a closed-door meeting of opposition lawmakers, a session he ordinarily would not attend, and pleaded for calm after […] The post Speaker Abbas Intervenes As Move Intensify To Remove Wike’s Ally As Minority Leader appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 7th October, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 8th October, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, formally accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the expiration of his second and final tenure. Naija News understands that Yakubu, who handed over on Tuesday, was succeeded in acting capacity by May Agbamuche-Mbu, a senior national commissioner and seasoned […] The post ‘Tinubu To Choose New INEC Chairman This Week’ appeared first on Naija News.
Ecuador’s President, Daniel Noboa, escaped unharmed on Tuesday after his motorcade came under attack during a public event in central Ecuador. According to the country’s Environment Minister, Ines Manzano, the president was inaugurating a water treatment plant when the convoy was targeted by a violent crowd. Manzano, while addressing newsmen on the incident, said, “About […] The post Ecuador’s President Survives Gun Attack On Motorcade appeared first on Naija News.
The outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, has explained that his decision to bow out of office was to allow the appointment of a new helmsman to take charge of Nigeria’s electoral body. Naija News had earlier reported that Yakubu officially handed over on Tuesday to a national commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu, […] The post Why I Stepped Down As INEC Chairman – Mahmood appeared first on Naija News.
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.
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.
