Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed grief over the death of former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Parry Benjamin Osayande, describing him as a giant of impeccable character and a patriot who dedicated his life to national service. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 28, 2025, by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred […] The post Edo Gov, Okpebholo Reacts As Ex-Police DIG, Parry Osayande Dies appeared first on Naija News.
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has stated that some of the reforms President Bola Tinubu has embarked on, including the removal of subsidy, could have been implemented 39 years ago. Naija News reports that Akume made this statement on Sunday at a special service organised to mark the 65th […] The post ‘What Tinubu Is Doing Today Could Have Been Done 39 Years Ago’ – SGF Akume appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 24-year-old Ghanaian man who was trafficked into Nigeria and arrested five suspects during a joint cross-border operation in Ogun State. The operation, carried out by officers of INTERPOL Annexe, FCID Alagbon in Lagos, followed a request for assistance from the National Central Bureau in Accra, Ghana, on September […] The post Police Rescue Trafficked Ghanaian In Ogun, Arrest Five in Cross-Border Operation appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed confidence that the party will return to power in the 2026 governorship election. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye said that former Governor Bisi Akande and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, would work with party […] The post APC Will Regain Power In Osun By 2026 – Oyintiloye appeared first on Naija News.
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that it was “hard” for him to watch Chelsea go through difficult years under Todd Boehly’s ownership, as he prepares for an emotional return to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday. Mourinho, who won three Premier League titles across two spells with the Blues, will be back […] The post Mourinho Admits Watching Chelsea Struggle Under Boehly Was ‘Hard’ Ahead Of Stamford Bridge Return appeared first on Naija News.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has renewed calls for greater military presence in the state following the deadly attack on Oke-Ode community, Ifelodun Local Government Area, which left at least 15 vigilantes and hunters dead and several villagers abducted. Naija News reports that the gunmen, said to be heavily armed, stormed the community in the […] The post Kwara Gov Seeks More Troops After Bandits Attack In Oke-Ode appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Parry Brimah Osayande (rtd), passed away in the early hours of Sunday. Osayande, who would have turned 89 on Monday, reportedly died at a hospital in Benin City, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Naija News reports that Osayande’s death was confirmed […] The post Ex-PSC Chairman, DIG Parry Osayande Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to bring Super Eagles’ international fixtures to Ibadan, insisting that the move would boost his administration’s efforts to grow the state’s sports economy. Seyi Makinde appealed on Saturday while declaring open the 2025 Annual General Assembly of the NFF, which was hosted […] The post Makinde Urges NFF To Stage Super Eagles Matches In Ibadan, Rewards Falconets After Victory appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has opened up about how becoming a mother brought her healing. Naija News recalls that Toke, who gave birth to her first child in August, 2025, lost her parents in a fire incident when she was a child. In a post via X on Saturday, September 27, Makinwa said her […] The post ‘My Daughter Brought Me Healing From Childhood Trauma’ – Toke Makinwa Opens Up appeared first on Naija News.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has strongly condemned and categorically refuted recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians. In a statement obtained by Naija News on Sunday, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the […] The post BREAKING: ‘False, Baseless, And Divisive’ – FG Addresses Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigera appeared first on Naija News.
