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…
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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…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said his late mother wondered if witches and wizards from his father’s village were after him when he could not get a job after his graduation. Naija News reports that the veteran journalist made the revelation while recounting his sojourn with the late MKO Abiola and his deceased wife, Doyinsola, the pioneering female journalist. Speaking during her burial in Lagos State, Momodu said his mother also had the perception that he wanted to be a “Babalawo” because he studied Yoruba in the university. According to Dele Momodu, he visited…
Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, has disclosed that he was the Chief Strategist to former Governor, Yahaya Bello. Naija News reports that Onoja made the revelation while appearing on Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday. Onoja said he was the Chief Strategist behind many planners for Yahaya Bello while in office, and not the cabal that ruled behind the former Governor. According to him, many political appointees were his recommendation, but he did not interfere in Kogi West and Central because the Governor came from Kogi Central, and there were other stakeholders from Kogi West.…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 14th September 2025. 1. Rivers Begins Transition To Democratic Governance As Fubara Return Nears The Rivers State Government has announced the official transition from emergency rule to democratic governance. Naija News reports that this was announced in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika. The Government announced that as part of the transition activities, the state would hold an interdenominational church thanksgiving service on Sunday, inviting all critical stakeholders for the service. The thanksgiving is…
