Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nomination of three individuals as Commissioner-Designates. Naija News reports that this was communicated in a statement on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. Those nominated by Okpebholo are: 1. Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele 2. Hon. Christopher Ewere Okaeben 3. Hon. Festus Odianosen […] The post Edo: Okpebholo Appoints Three New Commissioners appeared first on Naija News.
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Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has ordered the immediate suspension of activities at the Mararrabar Birnin Yauri gold mining site in Ngaski Local Government Area following a violent clash that claimed one life. The governor, who made an unscheduled visit to the site on Thursday, said the decision was to restore peace and forestall further […] The post Govt Shuts Gold Mining Site In Kebbi After Deadly Clash appeared first on Naija News.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has cancelled the elections conducted by the Gymnastics, Judo and Shooting Federations, citing irregularities and lack of compliance with established guidelines. The NSC has announced that affected federations will conduct fresh polls on October 18 in Abuja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Director of Press at the NSC, Dr […] The post NSC Cancels Gymnastics, Judo, Shooting Federation Elections appeared first on Naija News.
Tragedy struck Obinwanne community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday when an explosion killed a man and left two passers-by injured. A disturbing video of the incident seen by Naija News online, which quickly circulated on social media, showed the victim writhing in pain with his legs shattered by the blast. […] The post One Dead, Others Injured As ‘Bomb’ Explosion Rocks Imo Community appeared first on Naija News.
Premier League matchday 6 will take centre stage this weekend with some mouthwatering fixtures, and former Arsenal star Paul Merson has shared his predictions on how things could play out across England’s top flight. The Premier League matchday 6 kicks off on Saturday lunchtime with Manchester United travelling to Brentford. Ruben Amorim’s side has been […] The post Premier League Matchday 6 Fixtures, Kick-off Time, Merson’s Predictions appeared first on Naija News.
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reportedly terminated the employment of all its Nigerian staff, less than 24 hours after 90 per cent of them joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a memo dated September 25, 2025, and signed by the Chief General Manager of Human Asset […] The post BREAKING: Dangote Sacks ‘All’ Nigerian Employees For Joining PENGASSAN appeared first on Naija News.
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today, Friday, 26th September, 2025. The leadership of the opposition coalition has demanded that its members resigned from their current political parties and join the African Democratic Congress fully, although it gave no specific deadline for the transition, […] The post Nigerian Newspapers Daily Front Pages Review | Friday, 26th September, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The ancient city of Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, is brimming with excitement ahead of the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday. The week-long programme, which coincided with Ladoja’s 81st birthday on Thursday, will climax with the presentation of the Staff of Office at the historic Mapo […] The post Ibadan In High Spirits As Ladoja Set For Coronation As 44th Olubadan appeared first on Naija News.
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed remarks by the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, that he was open to returning to the APC under certain conditions. The party’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Aruwa, told Arewa Punch that Kwankwaso’s claim was misleading, insisting that […] The post Kano: APC Rejects Kwankwaso’s Return appeared first on Naija News.
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has made his first major political move since resigning from office three months ago. Naija News reports that Ganduje attended a closed-door meeting with Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja on Thursday. The gathering focused on strengthening the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prominent figures in […] The post Ganduje Makes First Political Move After Resigning From Office appeared first on Naija News.
