The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has expressed gratitude to God for preserving his life despite several attempts to kill him, including a harrowing kidnap experience. Naija News reports that Amaewhule spoke on Sunday during a thanksgiving service to mark his 52nd birthday at the All Saints Anglican Church, Eliozu, […] The post ‘Many People Had Planned To Take My Life’ – Rivers Speaker appeared first on Naija News.
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The Federal Government is set to declare Tuesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. Naija News reports that the declaration, expected to be made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, will officially announce the holiday on behalf of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. As part of the celebrations, […] The post FG To Declare October 1 Public Holiday For Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian households are facing renewed pressure as the prices of staple food items continue to rise in markets across the country, with a bag of rice now selling for ₦60,000. Checks by our correspondent on Sunday showed that other essentials, such as spaghetti, cooking oil, tomatoes, pepper, garri, and ponmo, have also recorded steep hikes, […] The post Price Of Bag Of Rice, Beans, Tomatoes, Other Food Commodities This Week appeared first on Naija News.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared as unconstitutional the plan of Professor Pat Utomi to establish what he called, “a shadow government” in the country. Naija News reports that Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Monday morning. Recall that the Department of State Services (DSS), in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, contended that […] The post BREAKING: Court Rules In DSS Suit Challenging Pat Utomi’s ‘Shadow Cabinet’ appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress cum movie producer, Toyin Abraham, has vowed to defend her colleague, Iyabo Ojo, over the consistent bullying and attacks online. Naija News reports that Toyin, in a post via Instagram on Monday, said she has been praying for Iyabo Ojo and hoping that the attacks will stop. The thespian expressed readiness to fight […] The post ‘I Pray The World Won’t Call It Overreacting’ – Toyin Abraham Makes Case For Iyabo Ojo appeared first on Naija News.
Yinka Theisen, former fiancée of Nollywood actor Linc Edochie, has taken to Facebook to accuse him of leaking a private audio recording of her to a blog in an attempt to embarrass her. Naija News reports that the mother of one expressed disappointment, saying she had been kind to Linc during their relationship but was […] The post Yinka Theisen Accuses Linc Edochie of Leaking Private Audio To Bloggers appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian footballers were once again in the spotlight across Europe and beyond, with several stars putting in eye-catching displays for their respective clubs. From the United States to Spain, France, England, and Turkey, Nigerian footballers (both Super Eagles and Super Falcons players) had mixed fortunes on the pitch. In the United States, Super Falcons forward […] The post Performance Of Nigerian Footballers Abroad Last Weekend: Gift Shines, Adams Scores, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has paralysed operations at key oil and gas regulatory institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). According to Punch, the […] The post PENGASSAN Strike Grounds NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA Operations Nationwide appeared first on Naija News.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Shettima, who concluded his official engagements at the UNGA, will proceed to Germany before returning to Nigeria. He was seen off at […] The post VP Shettima Departs New York After Representing Tinubu At UNGA 80 appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has secured enhanced funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to kick-start the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Monday in a post on his official 𝕏 handle, noting that the agreement was reached during a bilateral meeting with AfDB President, […] The post 24 States To Benefit As FG Secures AfDB Support For SAPZ Initiative appeared first on Naija News.
