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.
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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.
Liverpool’s surge of momentum hit the brakes at Selhurst Park on Saturday, and manager Arne Slot was in no mood to sugar-coat the defeat. Eddie Nketiah’s stoppage-time strike sealed a 2-1 win for Crystal Palace, ending the Reds’ five straight victories and keeping Oliver Glasner’s side as the only unbeaten team in the Premier League. […] The post Arne Slot Points Finger After Liverpool’s Late Collapse Against Crystal Palace appeared first on Naija News.
Following nationwide strike directives from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Nigerians may face a nationwide blackout from Monday. Naija News reports that this is coming after power generation companies raised the alarm over an imminent shutdown of thermal plants. The alarm was raised on Sunday by the Executive Secretary […] The post Nigerians To Experience Blackout As PENGASSAN’s Strike Cripples Thermal Plants appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has inaugurated its newly elected executive committee on Saturday, September 27, ushering in what party leaders described as a “new chapter” for internal unity and democratic strengthening in the state. The swearing-in ceremony saw Dr Tony Driegbemi return as State Chairman, with Hon. Victor Enoghoma named Deputy […] The post PDP Inaugurates New Edo State Executive, Vows To Hold APC Govt Accountable appeared first on Naija News.
Ace Music Executive, Don Jazzy, has stated that the discovery and signing of Afrobeats sensation, Ayra Starr, to his record label, Mavin Records, was done to fill a gap in the entertainment industry. Naija News reports that Don Jazzy, in an interview with the Echo Room podcast, recalled how he was actively searching for new talent to […] The post ‘How I Discovered And Signed Ayra Starr’ – Don Jazzy appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for seeking a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, even as bandits ravaged the country, killing Nigerians at will while the government appears either unperturbed or incapable of securing the lives of its citizens. The ADC described the federal government’s demand […] The post Tackle Insecurity In Nigeria Before Seeking UN Security Council Seat – ADC Fires Tinubu, Demands State Of Emergency appeared first on Naija News.
