Living abroad isn’t always as glamorous as it seems, especially when you’re a Nigerian navigating life in Switzerland. In this eye-opening video, I share my personal experiences, struggles, and lessons learned as a Nigerian immigrant living in one of Europe’s most picturesque but culturally challenging countries. From dealing with cultural differences and social isolation to […]

Why Some Nigerians Are Quietly Leaving Canada — And It’s Not What You Think It’s not about the cold. It’s not about jobs. And it’s not even about immigration policies. In this episode, we uncover the lesser-known reasons some Nigerians are choosing to leave Canada — reasons that rarely make the headlines. Many aren’t struggling, […] The post Why Nigerians Are Quietly Leaving Canada — And It’s Not for the Reason You Expect appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.

Some Nigerians are leaving Canada — not because of weather, jobs, or immigration policies. This time, the reason is quieter… and a little unexpected. In this episode, we explore a side of the story that doesn’t usually make the headlines. Not everyone who’s leaving is struggling — and not everyone who wants to leave actually […]

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The Oyo State government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, has declared Friday, June 27, as a work-free day for workers in the state. The declaration was conveyed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, on Wednesday, June 25. Naija News reports that the day was declared […]

The Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Bui Quoc Hung, said trade between Vietnam and Nigeria reached an all-time high of $1 billion in 2024, making it the first time the trade volume between the two countries exceeded $600 million. Mr Hung stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on […]

The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, has emerged the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer for the forthcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election. The AMAC chairman, who recently joined the APC from the PDP, secured 51 votes to emerge winner in the parry election that took place in Abuja on […]

Two political associations with the same acronyms have submitted their request to be registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The first one is being championed by Chief Akin Ricketts and its full name is the All Democratic Alliance, ADA. The Ricketts-powered ADA is number 109 on INEC’s list, while the other ADA, with […]

Akwa Ibom State Government-owned commercial airline, Ibom Air, has held its maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM), where it disclosed its financial achievements for last year. At the AGM held on Wednesday in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, the airline’s management presented its operational achievements over the past years, including notable milestones in route expansion, fleet […]

Nigeria has issued a strong warning to the United States over reports that Washington may expand its travel ban to include 36 more countries, many of them African. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, says such sweeping restrictions could trigger trade retaliation and jeopardize U.S. access to West Africa’s vital mineral resources. The move follows President […] The post Nigeria Warns of Retaliation on Mineral Trade Over U.S. Travel Ban | Firstpost Africa | N18G appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.

  Must All Nigerians Abroad Greet Each Other? Let’s Talk About It 🇳🇬✈️ In today’s video, I’m diving into a common (and sometimes awkward) question many Nigerians in the diaspora face: Are we expected to greet or bond with every fellow Nigerian we come across—just because we share the same roots? While this expectation comes […] The post The Untold Struggles of Life Abroad as a Nigerian – What They Don’t Show You appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.

GDP per capita offers more than just a snapshot of a country’s economic output, it quietly speaks to the lived realities of its people. In many African countries, it shows the ongoing struggle to translate rich potential into shared prosperity, where progress is often uneven and development gaps remain wide. According to 2025 estimates from […]

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has dismissed growing speculation surrounding sprinter Favour Ofili’s alleged defection to Turkey, asserting that she remains a proud representative of Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday at a World Press Conference in Abuja ahead of the Confederation of African Athletics U-18 and U-20 Championships, Olopade, […]

Controversial hip-hop artist Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has slammed those criticising his style of rap, claiming that they are “intimidated” by his success.He claimed that his 2023 breakthrough hit, ‘Declan Rice,’ is the most culturally impactful Nigerian hip-hop song in the world. The rapper also claimed that the song, which Arsenal used to […]

Africa has historically been an arena for global superpowers seeking to expand their economic, political, and military reach. The continent’s enormous natural resources, strategic position, and emerging markets make it an alluring target for governments looking to establish domination. Today, the fight for African influence is fiercer than ever, with old and developing nations forming […]

A notorious bandit referred to as Me Dada has been slain by vigilantes in Garagi village, located in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Naija News understands that Me Dada was killed on Wednesday afternoon amidst a fierce confrontation between a vigilante group and armed bandits active in the region. This information was […]

Popular American actor, known for his roles in ‘The Morning Show’ and other television series, Joe Marinelli, is dead. Joe Marinelli reportedly died last Sunday at age 68 after a long battle with throat and stomach cancer. The actor’s wife, Jean Marinelli, confirmed his passage to The Hollywood Reporter. Reacting to his death, the actor’s […]

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the outer city zone of Ibadanland, Oyo State, have called on Governor Seyi Makinde to exercise prudence in the management of the state’s resources. They urged the governor to avoid what they described as extravagant spending and financial mismanagement. Their concerns stem from the recent controversies surrounding […]

A devoted wife endures emotional and psychological torment from her once-loving husband, clinging to memories of their happier days. Refusing to give up, she fights quietly to heal their broken home, confronting pain with resilience and hope—until a final, powerful choice changes everything. #nigerianmovies #africanmovies #nollywoodmovies

Veteran Afrobeats star Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has urged Nigerians to show respect to music legends, even if they are no longer in the limelight. He lamented that Nigerians are often quick to disregard music legends with the excuse that they are “outdated.” He observed that in the Western world, legends […]

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The Federal Government has announced a shift in the commencement date for recruitment into paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior, pushing the earlier scheduled date from June 26 to July 14, 2025. Naija News reports that the announcement was made late Wednesday in a statement issued by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration […]

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has reacted to calls for him to become President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election, saying he will wholeheartedly follow whatever directive the President gives him. Naija News reports that Barau, who represents Kano North Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]

Tragedy struck Lile village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday night, as suspected bandits invaded the home of a prominent businessman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward leader, Abdullahi Shehu Kpotun, killing him and his son during a failed abduction attempt. According to local sources who spoke to Channels TV, the […]

There are certain difficult conversations that many Nigerians shy away from. These are the conversations that challenge long-standing beliefs and confront the root causes of poverty, inequality and the dysfunction that has become characteristic of our national life. My friends Dr Usman Isyaku and Dr Bashir Jelani are among the few voices attempting to provoke […]

The son of the late MKO Abiola, Jamiu Abiola, has dismissed claims by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, on President Bola Tinubu’s role in the June 12, 1993, presidential election crisis. Recall that Lamido recently claimed that Tinubu, a known member of the pro-democracy movement during the period, acted more as a “soldier of […]

The National Working Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is divided over the decision to reinstate Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s national secretary and the cancellation of the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The PDP acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, had earlier, at a news conference in Abuja, announced the reinstatement […]

Two groups were found to have submitted multiple applications to INEC seeking registration of five associations as political parties, ahead of the 2027 general elections, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The multiple applications were observed in the details of the 110 associations seeking registration, which INEC published on Wednesday on its websites and […]

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has stated that the individuals leading the 2027 coalition, which aims to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next general election, are destiny rustlers. Naija News reports that leaders of the opposition and heavyweight politicians, including a former Senate President, David Mark, former Governor of Kaduna […]

The Senate on Wednesday passed the 2025 Rivers State budget, authorising the spending of N1.48 trillion under the emergency administration in the state. The budget was passed during plenary after lawmakers debated its general principles at the Committee of Supply. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage after most senators supported it through voice […]

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the security of Nigerians over infrastructural projects. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, in a post via 𝕏 on Wednesday, referenced the killing of over 100 persons, including military personnel, in Zamfara State by suspected terrorists. Peter […]

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 26th June, 2025 The Presidency has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Thursday, sign into law four tax reform bills. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special […]

The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches that claimed the life of a student and sparked widespread unrest within the university community. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, Governor Mohammed Bago […]

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has pitched various investment potentials in the state to global investors at the Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Conference. Speaking at the prestigious 3-day summit held from 12 – 15 June, 2025, in Changsha, China, Governor Radda presented Katsina State’s transformative potential to investors, government officials, and business leaders […]

Governor Namadi (centre) cutting the tape to open Sokoto’s ‘Shagon Sauki Na Ahmadun Alu’ palliative initiative. To his right is the Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has shared insights into the successes and lessons learned from his administration’s innovative ‘Kantin Sauki’ palliative shop programme during a special address at the […]

Two prosecution witnesses appeared on Wednesday before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, testifying on transactions regarding two Abuja houses former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello allegedly bought with funds diverted from the state’s coffers. The third prosecution witness, an official of the United Bank of Africa (UBA), presented documents on the […]