Naija News Feed
News & Politics
Iran Claims Capture Of US Submarine Drone In Strait Of Hormuz
Earlier this month, the Guards said they captured another US submarine drone in the strait The post Iran Claims Capture Of US Submarine Drone In Strait Of Hormuz appeared first on Channels Television.
Channels TV -
Umahi Under Fire Over ‘Not Igbo Turn’ Comment
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has come under heavy criticism for his recent comment that it is not yet the turn of the Igbo to produce the president of Nigeria. Umahi’s critics are not just angry that he said it is not yet the turn of the Igbo, but for saying it is President Bola […] The post Umahi Under Fire Over ‘Not Igbo Turn’ Comment appeared first on OsunDefender.
Osun Defender -
Natasha Osawaru gives glimpse of son’s first steps amid marriage speculation
Legit.NG -
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Top goalscorers after Matchday 1
The opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign produced a number of standout attacking performances, with two players emerging as the early leaders in the race for the tournament's qualifying scoring charts. The post AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Top goalscorers after Matchday 1 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard -
Harcher raises the bar at Young Jonn’s sold-out Wembley concert
Abdul Rahman Yusuf, popularly known as Harcher, delivered another memorable performance in London on Friday, September 25, 2026, as he joined the line-up at Young Jonn’s highly anticipated concert at the OVO Arena Wembley.
P.M. News -
2027: Why I chose to align with Makinde, Adekanmbi — Adelabu’s ex-aide
A former Personal Assistant to the erstwhile Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Ajiboye Akande Sangogade, The post 2027: Why I chose to align with Makinde, Adekanmbi — Adelabu’s ex-aide appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nigerian Tribune -
Sowore resumes 2027 presidential campaign
The Punch -
Woman Arrested Over Attempt To Smuggle Alcohol To Ogun Prison Inmate
A woman identified as Shobowale Balikis has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle alcohol concealed in a bottled water pack into the Ibara Custodial Centre in Ogun State. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ogun State Command, Olayinka Odukoya, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. Odukoya stated that the […] The post Woman Arrested Over Attempt To Smuggle Alcohol To Ogun Prison Inmate appeared first on OsunDefender.
Osun Defender -
Sowore returns to Nigeria, set for 2027 presidential campaign
According to him, he left for the U S. over what he described as arrests, detention, travel restrictions and the seizure of his international passport by Nigerian security agencies. The post Sowore returns to Nigeria, set for 2027 presidential campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard -
FCT Police link woman, guest house workers to disposal of man’s body
Daily Post -
Pressdia partners Untitled Designers Conference 2026 to amplify Africa’s design community
Announced speakers include Niyi Okeowo of Kuda, Ted Oladele of Chowdeck, Taiwo Folu of Eaxum, Bashiru Yusuf of Pushé Studio, Tony Ameji of Tony&Co and Onyechere Elizabeth Oloba of TheMerit agency.
P.M. News -
"Not an entire stranger": Blessing CEO breaks silence after son's death
Legit.NG -
 
 
Newlywed Arrested With 72 Cocaine Wraps, Says He Wanted To Offset Wedding Expenses
A 25-year-old businessman has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu while allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine to Portugal. The suspect, identified as Lovely Chukwulobelu, was intercepted on Thursday, September 25, at the airport’s departure hall while preparing to board an Ethiopian […]
Leadership -
“I Will Sue Him To Court” — Skit Maker Peller Threatens Legal Action Against Carter Efe
Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has threatened to initiate legal action against fellow entertainer Carter Efe as their ongoing online dispute escalates.   Addressing his followers in a video recorded during his current trip to Canada, Peller accused Carter Efe of using his name to drive online traffic and maintain relevance. […]
Leadership -
Blessing CEO confirms son’s death
Blessing CEO also denied soliciting financial assistance to meet her bail conditions.
P.M. News -
How Lagos hotel robbery incident triggered our exit from ANTP — Kunle Afod
Popular Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, has revealed how a deadly robbery incident at a Lagos hotel exposed tensions over actors’ welfare and eventually triggered his exit, alongside other practitioners, from the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners (ANTP). Afod said the incident occurred at Moslado Hotel in Isolo, Lagos State, where he and other members of […] The post How Lagos hotel robbery incident triggered our exit from ANTP — Kunle Afod appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nigerian Tribune -
4 reasons Super Eagles must beat Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifier
Vanguard -
Nollywood Actor Rykardo Agbor Survives Car Accident In Ibadan
Leadership -
Account For $6.23m Election Funds Or Face Legal Action, SERAP Tells CBN
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has given the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and the CBN seven days to account for $6.23m in allegedly diverted or unaccounted-for election funds and over N1.63tn in other public funds. SERAP made the demand in a letter dated September 26, 2026, and signed by […] The post Account For $6.23m Election Funds Or Face Legal Action, SERAP Tells CBN appeared first on OsunDefender.
Osun Defender -
CBN issued 7 days to account for allegedly diverted $6.23m election funds, ₦1.63trn other
“The 2023 audited report of the Auditor-General reportedly found that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) failed to recover over ₦1.2 trillion [₦1,252,095,444,724.82] in ‘CBN interventions loan granted to different states in 2023.’
P.M. News -
Abia: Police recover stolen vehicles in criminal hideout
Daily Post -
Giant Pandas Leave China For New Home At Atlanta Zoo
Two giant pandas have departed China for the United States, beginning their journey to a new home at Zoo Atlanta as Beijing continues its long-standing practice of using panda exchanges to build international relationships. The pandas left Chengdu in Sichuan province at 2:55 a.m. local time on Sunday, September 27, aboard a flight expected to […]
Leadership -
Haaland leads Ronaldo, Mitrović, Gyokeres in Nations League all-time scoring chart
The Punch -
Coronation Insurance reports 51% revenue growth
Coronation Insurance Plc has reported significant growth in insurance revenue and balance-sheet strength for the financial year ended The post Coronation Insurance reports 51% revenue growth appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nigerian Tribune -
 
 
Akwa Ibom Govt to train 2,272 village youth president on security
Daily Post -
Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today September 27, 2026
  The Nigerian naira closed the week with a slight decline against the United States dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. As of Sunday, September 27, 2026, the latest available official market data is from Friday, September 25, as the foreign exchange market does not trade on Sundays. At the Nigerian […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today September 27, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.
Osun Defender -
Navy sustains pressure on petroleum theft, recovers 33,800 ltrs in Rivers
Vanguard -
“I didn’t lose my mum” — Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
“Today, I’m not eulogising her for the moment, there’s a time for that.”
P.M. News -
NDLEA intercepts N3bn opioids at Lagos airport, arrests man with 72 cocaine wraps
Premium Times NG -
ECOWAS Free Movement: Nigeria seeks balance between mobility, security
Vanguard -
NES #32 to focus on investment in economy, human capital for jobs, productivity
The 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32) will focus on investment in Nigeria’s economy and human capital as key drivers of The post NES #32 to focus on investment in economy, human capital for jobs, productivity appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nigerian Tribune -
Kano govt approves upgrade of five PHCs to general hospitals
The Kano State Government has approved the upgrade of five Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to General Hospitals as part of The post Kano govt approves upgrade of five PHCs to general hospitals appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nigerian Tribune -
Absence of Tinubu, Shettima raises constitutional concerns
THE simultaneous absence from Nigeria of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima has sparked concerns among constitutional lawyers over the implications for governance and the country’s constitutional order. The post Absence of Tinubu, Shettima raises constitutional concerns appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nigerian Tribune -
Africa’s Exclusion From UN Security Council Unjust, Indefensible – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of the United Nations, noting that the nation would remain a dependable partner in efforts to rebuild trust among […]
Leadership -
“Fela Built The House We All Live In” — Timaya Credits Icon For Afrobeats Global Success
Afrobeats veteran Timaya has declared that Nigerian music’s global reign is entirely built on the foundation laid by Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti.   Speaking in a recent interview, the “Dem Mama” singer insisted that modern African stars would have no international stage without the doors Fela broke down decades ago.   “He didn’t just […]
Leadership -
Tinubu Celebrates Oyedepo At 72, Commends His Service To Humanity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly congratulated  the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday on September 27. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu joined  the Oyedepo family, Living Faith Church Worldwide, the Christian community and millions of Bishop Oyedepo’s admirers […]
Leadership -