The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has warned former president Goodluck Jonathan to be wary of those pushing him to contest the 2027 presidency. Speaking during an interview with Punch, the IYC president, Jonathan Lokpobiri, expressed doubt that the former president would run for the coveted office in 2027. Lokpobiri noted that while the group is proud of Jonathan’s global reputation, he doubted the Ijaw native’s chances in the 2027 election. He stated, “Well, that is simply more of a personal lifetime decision of an individual. If he chooses to run, our primary aim is to stand with our own. We…
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Former gubernatorial candidate, Tonye Cole, has vowed to run for the Rivers State governorship in the next elections. Speaking on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, on Tuesday, Cole said he has the goal of becoming the governor of Rivers. Naija News reports that Cole contested the Rivers governorship twice in 2019 and 2023 but was unsuccessful on both occasions. He framed his latest bid as a “third time lucky” effort, signalling his determination to finally clinch the position after years of political engagement. Speaking about his relationship with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Cole acknowledged that the ex-governor…
Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has criticised the conduct of the recently concluded local government elections in the state, saying the exercise “could have been done differently and better.” Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, Cole cautioned against ignoring the feelings of the people and the rules guiding democracy. Naija News reports that Cole said, “One of the things that we have to be very careful about is that democracy is something that is continuous. Now, if we begin to ignore how the people feel, and we ignore…
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 9th 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 ₦1526 and sell at ₦1511 on Tuesday 9th September, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 1. NUPENG Suspends Nationwide Strike The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced the suspension of its ongoing nationwide strike over its dispute with the Dangote Group. Naija News recalls that NUPENG had on Monday declared a nationwide industrial action to protest the refusal of the Dangote Group to allow its workers to join the union, particularly NUPENG. It was gathered that the strike was called off after parties reached an agreement at a meeting convened…
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has alleged that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, will go to any extent to trample on the rights of people. Naija News reports that Effiong made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. Recall that the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was suspended following allegations of insubordination after she refused to change her designated seat during plenary. The Senate also rejected Natasha’s request to return to her legislative duties, insisting that her suspension, which took effect on March 6, 2025, remains in force pending the outcome of her case…
Destiny Enenche, daughter of Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has reacted to rumours that she used church offering money to buy a luxury designer bag. Naija News reports that the story began after a video circulated online, leading many to accuse her of funding an expensive lifestyle with church offerings and tithes. She dismissed the allegations in a video posted on her Instagram page. She explained that the bag was a gift and not something she bought with offering money. Destiny said most of the clothes and items she and her siblings use are given to them…
Actress Anita Joseph has reacted after May Edochie’s former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, accused her of staging fake awards and ambassadorial titles for May. Naija News reports that the controversy began when a video of Emeka surfaced online, where he alleged that Anita arranged such recognitions for May. His allegations came shortly after May filed a lawsuit against him, accusing him of defamation and cyberbullying, with reports suggesting the case is worth about N1.5 billion. Reacting through Instagram on Tuesday, Anita dismissed the allegations and defended May, insisting that every award she received was earned. She asked why Emeka continued to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, has mocked President Bola Tinubu over his government’s fresh plan to secure a $1.75 billion loan from the World Bank. Naija News reports that Abdullahi, in a post via 𝕏 on Tuesday, recalled that Tinubu had recently declared that Nigeria had met its revenue target and would no longer need to borrow. He also criticised the House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, who initially spoke against the loans but later backtracked, stressing that he is making Tinubu look like a liar. According to him, Abbas fears Tinubu more than his conscience. He…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has explained the decision to use the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja for the meeting between Dangote Refinery officials and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Speaking to Vanguard after the meeting on Tuesday, Dingyadi explained that the meeting was held at the DSS office to have a different environment, adding that it also allowed the Minister of Finance to be in attendance. As earlier reported by Naija News, NUPENG, at the end of the meeting, announced the suspension of its ongoing…
