The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has declared that he has no intention of supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections as a way to make it easier for him to emerge as the Lagos State Governor. According to him, any thought of supporting Tinubu is a complete waste of time. Rhodes-Vivour added that he can never be a party to any structure that will not allow him to maximize the commonwealth of Lagos for the people of the state. Naija News reports that the former governorship candidate said he is on a political…
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Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 8th September, 2025 1. Tinubu Govt Summons Emergency Meeting Over NUPENG Strike The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has decided to engage with the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Refinery over their face-off. Naija News understands that the federal government is appealing to NUPENG to suspend its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday, September 8, 2025. Confirming the government’s decision to resolve the dispute on Sunday, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari…
The popular Nigerian music outlet and entertainment venue Alabareports Promotions recently released the alluring mixtape “Jamaican Medley Mixtape.” On top of that, DJ Max, a skilled Nigerian disc jockey and mixmaker, mixed this amazing mixtape. Finally, if you enjoy good music, you should add the previously stated magnificent mixtape to your library as it may be a hit mix. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Alabareports Promotions – Jamaican Medley Mixtape Ft. DJ Max AKA King Of DJs appeared first on Val9ja.
Big Baby, a phenomenally talented Nigerian singer-songwriter, presents his most recent version, which is titled “$exy Friday.” Additionally, he sought the musical skills of JeriQ, a notable Nigerian ethnic rap virtuoso and poet, in order to release a work of art. Ultimately, this engaging tune is a work of art that, if you value quality music, will wind up on your iPod. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Big Baby – $exy Friday Ft. JeriQ appeared first on Val9ja.
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 reality show witnessed a turn of events on Sunday as three housemates were evicted during the live eviction show. Naija News reports that the proceedings began with a dramatic twist, where 19 out of the 22 remaining housemates were nominated for eviction. This move came after a search for an envelope containing an immunity card, leaving only Mensan, Faith, and Zita safe from elimination. The first housemate to be evicted was Big Soso, a 28-year-old lawyer and chef from Kaduna State. Her departure marked the eighth eviction of the season. Following her, Ivatar,…
The Kebbi State government has absolved itself of any blame in the attack on the convoy of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The government added that it was also proactive and ordered investigations immediately after the attack. Naija News reports that the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Nasir Idris, Ahmad Idris, who made the submission in a brief interview with Daily Trust, also described as “false and misleading”, claims on social media that the state government was responsible for the violence. He added that there is no truth in claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) members were…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has described as frightening the spate of killings across parts of the country, warning that Nigeria is facing a “full-blown security emergency.” Obi, in a post on his official 𝕏 handle on Sunday, lamented recent attacks in Borno, Edo, Sokoto, and Katsina states, which claimed over 100 lives within one week. In Borno, suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed dozens of civilians and soldiers at Darul Jamal, Bama Local Government Area. Similarly, in Katsina, bandits murdered six people and kidnapped over 130 others during raids on Sabuwa…
Tragedy struck on Tuesday night at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Wuse, as a 56-year-old Egyptian, Mohammed Saleh, slumped and died while having dinner with three companions. According to Punch, the hotel’s Security Supervisor, Francis Yusuf, immediately alerted the police at about 9:24 p.m. after Saleh collapsed at the dining table. Witnesses said the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and later referred to the Wuse District Hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead. His remains have since been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy. As of press time, the FCT Police Command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, had yet…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately direct the Department of State Services (DSS) to withdraw its threat to ban the social media platform, 𝕏, following comments made by activist Omoyele Sowore. In a statement on Sunday, SERAP described the DSS position as an attack on freedom of expression, warning that banning 𝕏 would amount to “collective punishment” against millions of Nigerians. “The threat against 𝕏 if carried out would have a chilling effect on the exercise of Nigerians’ rights to freedom of expression, media freedom and access to information online,” the statement…
The late Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, is set to be buried in a private family ceremony in the medieval village of Rivalta, south of Milan, on Monday. This development was confirmed by local officials on Sunday ahead of the planned burial programme. Naija News recalls that the death of the 91-year-old fashion designer was announced on Thursday by his company. Over the weekend, thousands filed past his coffin, which was on display next to the headquarters of his multi-billion-euro lifestyle company in Milan. The businessman is set to be buried where his mother is also interred, the local association…
