The Kebbi State House of Assembly has dismissed a petition by former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Abubakar Malami, accusing Governor Nasir Idris of importing political thugs and foreign mercenaries to destabilise the state. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the Speaker of the Assembly, Muhammad Usman, described Malami’s allegations as baseless, unfounded, and mischievous, insisting that Kebbi remained one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria. “Kebbi State has, over the years, earned a reputation as one of the most peaceful states in the country. Any attempt to tarnish that record by some…
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Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has described the comparison of his situation at Old Trafford with that of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City as a joke. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s much-anticipated Manchester Derby, Amorim admitted he is under greater scrutiny than the Spaniard despite both sides struggling for form in the Premier League. Naija News reports that the Red Devils are currently ninth on the table, while City sit in 13th after suffering back-to-back league defeats. However, Amorim believes the pressure on him is far greater, as Guardiola’s past achievements at the Etihad Stadium provide him with a cushion. The…
Former Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate for Lagos West in 2023, Moshood Salvador, has dumped the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the LP had no future in Nigeria’s political landscape. Salvador, who is also a former PDP Chairman in Lagos and an ex-chieftain of the APC, announced his defection on Saturday in Surulere during the 25th anniversary celebration of his political group, Conscience Forum. He explained that the decision was taken after a review of the forum’s achievements and prospects, insisting that a broader coalition under the ADC offered better opportunities for progress. “Labour Party has…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide warning strike, just two days after members downed tools to press home their demands. Naija News reports that the doctors, who began the action on Friday morning, announced their suspension on Saturday night and directed members to resume work today (Sunday). The President of the association, Dr. Tope Osundara, confirmed the decision in a communique made available to journalists on Sunday morning. “Some of our demands have been met. The government has promised to look into other issues. Strike suspended; resumption to work tomorrow (today). We did this as…
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Saturday defied a heavy downpour to take part in the party’s ward congresses, electing new executives and delegates across all 192 wards. Naija News understands that at Oredo Wards I, II, and III in Benin City, where journalists monitored the exercise, the process was marked by enthusiasm, orderliness, and a large turnout, as party faithful endured the rains to cast their votes. The State Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, who led the monitoring team alongside members of the Ward Congress Electoral Committee from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja,…
Some fuel importers and depot owners have raised alarm over what they describe as a double standard by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, accusing the company of selling petrol to international traders at ₦65 cheaper per litre than the price offered to local marketers. The Depot and Petroleum Product Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) claimed the practice was undermining competition and putting local businesses at risk. The Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, Olufemi Adewole, revealed that many of their members had bought petrol from Lomé, Togo, where international traders supplied at…
Atalanta manager, Ivan Juric, has insisted he will not beg Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, to feature for the club despite the player’s recent return to first-team training. Naija News reports that Lookman, 27, had been absent from training earlier this summer after reportedly submitting a transfer request in a bid to force a move away from Bergamo. His push for an exit fell through after Atalanta turned down several offers, including multiple approaches from Inter Milan. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Serie A fixture against Lecce, Juric admitted the situation was unpleasant, but emphasised that no player was bigger than the…
Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, reportedly asked his supporters to vote for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bolarinwa Oluwole, in the August 16 by-election in Ogun State. Naija News reports that a by-election in the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North federal constituency of Ogun was conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the vacant seat left by the death of Adewunmi Onanuga in January. An All Progressives Congress (APC) insider, who spoke with The Cable, said Daniel, a few days before the poll, instructed his loyalists via WhatsApp messages to mobilise everyone to back Oluwole over…
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 13th September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1522 and sell at ₦1506 on Saturday 13th September, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
The Emir of Kano, Lamido Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed dissatisfaction that Nigeria has not been fortunate in having quality leaders for a long time. Naija News reports that the emir spoke at the second Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST) held in Kano on Saturday. He said the country has been having leaders he described as lousy for many years, stressing that good governance is key to salvaging the country from its current condition, which the country has not been lucky with. According to the first-class monarch, Nigerian leaders spend time on totally unimportant issues while other world leaders are discussing…
