The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Rivers State has declared a seven-day warning strike over the alleged non-payment of salaries of more than 500 workers in Emuoha Local Government Area. The strike directive, which takes effect from today (Tuesday), is expected to ground activities in all the 23 local government councils of […] The post Rivers NULGE Declares Seven-Day Strike Over Withheld Salaries appeared first on Naija News.
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The Edo State Government has announced the creation of two new regulatory bodies: the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission and the Edo State Ecological Funding and Management Commission. Naija News reports that the development was confirmed in two statements released on Monday, September 29, 2025, by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa […] The post Edo Govt Establishes Lottery, Ecological Commissions, Appoints Pioneer Boards appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Norway on Monday night as they began their 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in Talca, Chile. The decisive moment came in the ninth minute when Rasmus Holten converted a penalty after a VAR review confirmed a handball in the Nigerian box. Despite dominating large spells […] The post Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Start 2025 U-20 World Cup Campaign With Defeat appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles of Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have improved following FIFA’s decision to dock South Africa three points and three goals. The ruling has reshaped Group C, but for the Super Eagles, the path remains narrow and demanding. Why was South Africa sanctioned? Naija News reports that the punishment […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: What Super Eagles Must Do After South Africa’s Point Deduction appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule has called for a dialogue between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television Sule warned that Nigeria will face global embarrassment if disputes disrupt operations at the Dangote refinery Describing the refinery as a […] The post We Can’t Afford Challenges With Dangote Refinery, The World Will Laugh At Us – Gov Sule appeared first on Naija News.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has opened up on why she refused to stop attending her local church despite facing hostility from members over the Muslim-Muslim ticket fielded by her husband, President Bola Tinubu. According to her, President Tinubu’s decision to run on a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023 left her isolated in her […] The post Why I Kept Attending RCCG Despite Opposition To Muslim-Muslim Ticket – Remi Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Sani, has stated that he never accused billionaire businessman Femi Otedola of subsidy fraud. Recall that Otedola had announced that he ordered his lawyers to file a ₦1 billion libel suit against Sani over claims that he was involved in the subsidy scam in Goodluck Jonathan’s […] The post I Never Said Otedola Benefitted From Subsidy Fraud – Umar Sani appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has advised President Bola Tinubu to take drastic measures against the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) if the union continues to “serve private interests” rather than the public good. Naija News reports that the Union had instructed its workers to go on a nationwide […] The post I Don’t Care If Tinubu Acts Like A Dictator, He Has The Right To Dissolve PENGASSAN – Ndume appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions to commence full-scale mobilization for a nationwide strike against Dangote Group. Naija News reports that the directive was issued in an internal memo signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, on September 29, 2025. Ajaero accused Dangote of a “deliberate anti-worker crusade” and disregard for […] The post ‘Time For Pleading Is Over’ – NLC Begins Mobilisation For Nationwide Strike appeared first on Naija News.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed it will challenge FIFA’s decision to deduct three points and impose a fine on Bafana Bafana for fielding midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March. Naija News reports that FIFA ruled on Monday that South Africa breached disciplinary rules by playing Mokoena, […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa To Appeal FIFA Sanction Over Mokoena Eligibility Row appeared first on Naija News.
