The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025. The emergency rule, declared by Tinubu, had led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly […] The post BREAKING: Court Dismisses Suit Against Tinubu Over Rivers Emergency Rule appeared first on Naija News.
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Approximately 750,000 federal employees are expected to be placed on furlough, a form of leave without pay, until operations resume as efforts to end the United States government shutdown collapsed on Wednesday after Senate Democrats adjourned without striking a deal with President Donald Trump. Naija News reports that the development has left hundreds of thousands […] The post 750,000 Workers Face Layoff Amid US Shutdown Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
The daughter of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, Temi, has opened up about her decision to change her name following her marriage to singer Tosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi. Naija News recalls that Temi sparked public reaction for dropping her father’s name, ‘Otedola’, after her marriage to the Nigerian superstar. In an interview […] The post Why I Dropped My Father’s Name ‘Otedola’ – Temi appeared first on Naija News.
Kylian Mbappe has surged to the top of the UEFA Champions League scoring chart after his sensational hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 5-0 demolition of Kairat Almaty on Wednesday night. The France captain, who has made a blistering start to life in Madrid, now has five goals in the ongoing Champions League campaign. He had already […] The post Mbappe Leads Champions League Scoring Chart After Hat-Trick For Real Madrid [Top 5] appeared first on Naija News.
Armed men have stormed the home of former Ijebu-Ode Local Government Chairman, Emilola Gazal, carting away valuables, cash, and his vehicle. The former LG chairman confirmed the incident in an interview with Punch. Gazal, who is also the publisher of The Roots Magazine, stated that after collecting all the cash with him, the invaders also […] The post Ex-LG Chair Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Transfer Money To Armed Men appeared first on Naija News.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 24 passengers were rescued from the tragic boat mishap that occurred on the River Niger in Kogi State, while 42 others remain missing. Naija News understands that the accident happened on Tuesday evening when a boat carrying about 80 passengers capsized on its way from Onugwa […] The post 42 Missing As NEMA Confirms Rescue Of Victims In Kogi Boat Mishap appeared first on Naija News.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has distanced itself from the federal government communique that announced the suspension of its nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery, insisting it did not sign the document. Naija News reports that the union suspended its industrial action on Wednesday, October 1, after government intervention, but […] The post JUST IN: Fresh Twist As PENGASSAN Denies Signing Dangote Truce To Suspend Strike appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been dragged before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over the controversial Rivers State local government elections held on August 30, 2025. The suit, filed on September 11 by a lawyer, Clifford Nnanta Chuku, is asking the court to nullify the polls and declare unconstitutional the Emergency Powers Regulation […] The post Fresh Legal Battle Looms As Court Asked To Void Rivers LG Elections appeared first on Naija News.
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has returned to Abuja, Nigeria, after a series of diplomatic activities abroad, including representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Naija News reports that before returning to Abuja, Vice President Shettima also travelled to Germany, where he held […] The post Vice President Shettima Returns To Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has stirred controversy among religious leaders after announcing that clerics must obtain licences within two months and submit sermons for review. Naija News reports that the governor, during a TVC interview, declared: “Everyone going to sermon on Friday should bring his scriptures for review.” The statement has triggered debates across […] The post Niger Gov Bago’s Sermon Policy Sparks Heated Debate Among Clerics appeared first on Naija News.
