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NSC DG Dismisses Reports Of Favour Ofili’s Alleged Switch To Turkey
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, […]
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No Nigerian hip-hop song more impactful than my song – Odumodublvck boasts
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 […]
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List of African countries with a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia
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 […]
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Zamfara Vigilantes Kill Notorious Bandit ‘Me Dada’
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 […]
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Popular American actor, Joe Marinelli dies of stomach cancer
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 […]
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APC stakeholders slam Makinde over alleged financial mismanagement
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 […]
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ONLY A WIFE (MAURICE SAM PEARL WATS) – Nigerian Movies 2025 latest full movies
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
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Respect your legends – Terry G tells Nigerian music fans
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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TWO CITIES ONE HEART – UCHE MONTANA, UZEE USMAN, TOLU ASANU LATEST 2025 NIGERIAN MOVIE
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FG Postpones Recruitment Into Paramilitary Agencies
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 […]
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‘I Will Do Whatever Tinubu Tells Me To Do’
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), […]
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Bandits Kill PDP Leader, Son In Kwara Community Attack
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 […]
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Speaking truth to a society that punishes talent, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu
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 […]
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June 12: Tinubu’s House Was Bombed, He Fled Abroad
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 […]
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Anyanwu’s reinstatement, NEC meeting cancellation split party’s NWC
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 […]
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Two associations seek registration of five political parties
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 […]
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‘Members Of 2027 Coalition Are Destiny Rustlers’ – Sowore
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 […]
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Senate passes Rivers emergency rule N1.48trn budget
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 […]
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‘Governance Is About Saving Lives, Not Cutting Ribbon And Headlining Ceremonies’
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 […]
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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 26th June, 2025
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 […]
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Niger Government shuts down IBB University indefinitely after students protest
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 […]
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Gov Radda markets Katsina’s investment prospects at China-Africa Economic Summit
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 […]
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Gov Namadi shares Jigawa’s Kantin Sauki experience at launch of Sokoto’s palliative shop initiative
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 […]
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Witnesses testify on houses Yahaya Bello allegedly bought with Kogi’s funds
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 […]
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What public service has taught me —Sanwo-Olu
In celebration of his 60th birthday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reflects on the key lessons he has learned throughout his journey as a public servant. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the governor described public service as “the highest calling” and demanding, yet fulfilling. “Today is a moment to pause and reflect. I’ve learned […]
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Alumni petition over management’s violation of lawmakers’ orders
An association of alumni of the Government College Umuahia (GCU) in Abia State and an indigene of one of the college’s host communities have separately petitioned the Abia House of Assembly over alleged violation of the assembly’s orders by the college management. The association, Government College Umuahia Old Boys Association (GCUOBA), addressed the petition to […]
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Bomb explosion kills four travellers in Borno
A bomb explosion has reportedly killed four travellers in Borno State. The bomb exploded around 12: 30 p.m. on Wednesday along the Damboa-Maiduguri road, involving a pick-up truck carrying an unconfirmed number of passengers. Apart from the four who died, 10 others sustained injuries, per a police statement. Police confirm incident The police confirmed the […]
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Veteran American Actor Joe Marinelli Dies At 68
American actor Joe Marinelli, best known for his performance in ‘The Morning Show’ and several other television series, has passed away. The 68-year-old reportedly died on Sunday after battling throat and stomach cancer for an extended period. His wife, Jean Marinelli, confirmed the news of his death to The Hollywood Reporter. Advertisement READ MORE: Pasuma […]
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Nigerian Senators divided over appointment of non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission 
Senators were divided on Wednesday regarding the appointment of a non-indigene as chairperson of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The debate began during plenary after Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairperson of the Senate ad hoc committee on the emergency rule, presented a report on the screening of nominees appointed by President Bola Tinubu to serve as […]
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MultiChoice Cuts DStv Decoder Price By 50% Following Customers Decline
MultiChoice Nigeria has slashed price of its DStv decoder by 50 per cent, dropping it from N20,000 to N10,000. The company announced that the move aimed to attract more customers and curb declining subscriptions. Dstv’s Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, in a statement on Tuesday, said that the offer was a way of rewarding customer loyalty […]
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Court Hears Suit By Mohbad’s Dad Against Naira Marley’s Clearance In Late Son’s Case On July 2
A High Court in Lagos has scheduled July 2 to deliver judgment in the case filed by Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad, challenging the legal advice issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which exonerated key suspects linked to his son’s death. Acting on the DPP’s legal advice, the Yaba Magistrate […]
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They Are Political IDPs – Tinubu Hits Atiku, El-Rufai, Others In Coalition
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, described politicians in the opposition coalition targeted at unseating him in 2027 as Internally Displaced Politicians. Naija News reports that President Tinubu made the declaration while speaking during a working visit to Nasarawa State. The President said the politicians in the coalition should not be given any attention as they […]
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Tinubu to sign four tax bills into law
President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign four major tax bills into law on Thursday, in what officials have described as a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s complex tax system and improving revenue generation. The bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) […]
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Ex-NNPCL CFO Denies Arrest By EFCC Over Alleged $7.2 Billion Fraud
A former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Umar Ajiya Isa, has denied allegations that he was apprehended by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday in connection with fraud. In a statement released on Wednesday, the ex-CFO of NNPCL clarified that, contrary to the […]
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Nigerian Police Launch Investigation Into Viral Video Of Angela Okorie Jogging With Armed Escort
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into a viral video that captures actress Angela Okorie jogging while being escorted by armed police officers. The Force, in a statement on Wednesday, posted on its X handle and signed by spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the incident does not align with its professional standards. Adejobi […]
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Apart from Atiku-led coalition, another group seeks registration with acronym
It has emerged that the Nigerian National Coalition Group (NNCG), led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, is not the only group applying for registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), using the acronym ADA. Another group, the Advanced Democratic Alliance, with the same ADA, also applied to the commission for registration as a […]
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