Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, describing him as a rare statesman, intellectual force and precious gem whose voice and wisdom will be deeply missed. Speaking on Monday at a night of tributes held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Ngige said Ogbeh’s […] The post ‘Tell Awolowo, Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello Things Are Still Bad In Nigeria’ – Ngige To Late Audu Ogbeh appeared first on Naija News.
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The palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has dismissed recent comments by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, in which he claimed that Ile-Ife is not the origin of the Yoruba people. The Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, according to Punch, described Oluwo’s remarks as baseless and undeserving of serious attention. “No […] The post ‘No Reasonable Person Will React To Oluwo’s Comments’ – Ooni’s Place appeared first on Naija News.
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, has reportedly died. Naija News reports that although the Saudi Royal Court confirmed his passing, it did not disclose his age or cause of death. Multiple Saudi media outlets put his age at 82. Al-Sheikh’s death on Tuesday marked the end of more than two decades […] The post Saudi Grand Mufti, Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, has stated that governors’ handling of state independent electoral commissions (SIECs) shows they cannot be trusted with state police. Naija News reports that the national assembly is reviewing the 1999 Constitution, with the creation of state police ranking among […] The post ‘You Cannot Trust Governors With Power To Control AK-47s At State Level’ – APC Rep, Yusuf Gagdi appeared first on Naija News.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 23rd September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 24th September, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 1. Why I Am Raising Funds For National Library – Remi Tinubu The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced that her 65th birthday fundraiser towards the completion of the National Library realized […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The Dr Kester Awani Foundation has graduated 68 beneficiaries from the second edition of its flagship skills acquisition program, the Empowered to Empower Initiative (E2E). The annual initiative, first held in 2024, is designed to equip individuals with practical, income-generating skills. This year’s training attracted 125 registrants, but only 68 completed the program, underscoring its […] The post Dr Kester Awani Foundation Graduates 68 Persons From Skills Acquisition Scheme – Empowered To Empower Initiative appeared first on Naija News.
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has dismissed the long-held claim that Ile-Ife is the cradle of the Yoruba race. Speaking in a video shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday while conferring a chieftaincy title on one of his subjects, the monarch insisted that the Yoruba people did not originate from Ife, contrary […] The post ‘Document Whatever I Tell You Now Because I May Die Anytime, Ife Not Yoruba Origin’ – Oluwo Of Iwo appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to immediately clear outstanding arrears owed to agro-dealers and input suppliers under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). The presidential order followed the release of ₦30 billion by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the second tranche for implementing the scheme. A […] The post Tinubu Moves To Stabilise Food Chain, Orders BOA To Pay Agro-Dealers ₦30 Billion appeared first on Naija News.
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has relieved his Special Adviser on Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Denen Aondoakaa, of his duties. Naija News reports that Aondoakaa, who was appointed only 10 months ago, has now been redeployed to the office of the Chief of Staff to the Governor. In a statement issued by […] The post Benue Gov Alia Sacks Adviser, Makes Fresh Appointments appeared first on Naija News.
