The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to release his academic transcript “without further delay” and stop politicising his academic record. Nnaji, who is facing allegations of certificate forgery, insisted that he bagged a BSc degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) […] The post Tinubu’s Minister Insists On Graduating From UNN Amidst Forgery Allegation, Makes Demand appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has adjusted the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, at its retail outlets in Abuja. According to Daily Post, a survey showed that filling stations in Wuse Zone 6 and Zone 4 increased their pump price from N890 to ₦905 per litre, representing a […] The post NNPCL Increases Petrol Price To ₦905 Per Litre appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the party is not surprised that President Bola Tinubu has retained the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, in the Federal Government. This is coming after the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the NYSC disowned the certificates he presented for his appointment. In a statement […] The post Certificate Forgery: We Are Not Surprised You Are Yet To Fire Uche Nnaji – ADC Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
UEFA has approved requests from LaLiga and Serie A to stage two domestic league fixtures overseas, but the European football body insists the move is exceptional and will not set a precedent. The ruling means Villarreal’s league game against Barcelona will be played in Miami, while AC Milan’s clash with newly promoted Como is scheduled […] The post UEFA Permits Barcelona, AC Milan To Play Games Abroad appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has praised the government of President Bola Tinubu over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing it as a “wow.” Despite the praise for the Tinubu government, Sowunmi declared that he is not a part of the administration and does not hold brief for the government. […] The post I Have Not Joined Tinubu’s Govt – Sowunmi Speaks As He Defends Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project appeared first on Naija News.
The race to secure places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up across Africa, with only Morocco and Tunisia already guaranteed spots at the expanded 48-team tournament. Seven 2026 World Cup slots remain open as the group stage concludes between Wednesday, October 8, and Tuesday, October 14. Egypt, Cape Verde, and Algeria are […] The post 2026 World Cup: Seven African Spots Still Up For Grabs As Qualifiers Reach Final Stretch appeared first on Naija News.
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has proposed that political parties should be allowed to nominate individuals to head the Independent National Electoral Commission. Naija News reports that Aregbesola made the call on Monday during a panel discussion in Abuja tagged “Innovation in Electoral Technology 2015–2025.” According to him, only […] The post Aregbesola Proposes Parties Should Nominate INEC Leaders appeared first on Naija News.
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Onueze Okocha, has advised the Rivers State House of Assembly to shelve plans of probing retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who served as the state’s Sole Administrator during the six-month emergency rule. Speaking with journalists on Monday in Port Harcourt, Okocha urged the lawmakers to focus on […] The post Ex-NBA President Warns Rivers Assembly Against Probing Ibas appeared first on Naija News.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes and Arsenal legend Paul Merson have both criticised Chelsea’s decision to let Nicolas Jackson leave for Bayern Munich, describing the move as a costly mistake. Jackson, who joined the Blues from Villarreal in 2023 for £32 million, was sent on loan to the German champions in the summer with […] The post Scholes, Merson Slam Chelsea Over Nicolas Jackson Exit appeared first on Naija News.
A British Airways flight from London to Abuja was diverted to Barcelona, Spain, after a retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal from Anambra State died on board. The aircraft, which left London’s Heathrow Airport at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, was scheduled to arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by 5:00 a.m. on Monday. […] The post Breaking: Retired Air Vice Marshal Dies On British Airways Flight appeared first on Naija News.
