INEC chairman appeals to National Assembly to fast-track Electoral Act amendmentAbuja, 2nd October, 2025
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has on Thursday warned that uncertainty over the legal framework for the 2027 general election could unsettle the commission’s preparations. Prof. Yakubu, while speaking when he received a delegation of the European Union Election Observation follow-up mission to Nigeria, urged the National Assembly to […]
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INEC chairman appeals to National Assembly to fast-track Electoral Act amendmentAbuja, 2nd October, 2025
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has on Thursday warned that uncertainty over the legal framework for the 2027 general election could unsettle the commission’s preparations. Prof. Yakubu, while speaking when he received a delegation of the European Union Election Observation follow-up mission to Nigeria, urged the National Assembly to […]
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PENGASSAN debunks signing communiqué suspending nationwide strike action
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has denied signing the communiqué that reportedly ended its recent strike across the country over its dispute with Dangote Refinery, insisting that its core concerns remained unresolved. The strike, which disrupted operations across the oil and gas sector, was allegedly suspended on Wednesday after […]
My accounts not frozen by court –Kizz Daniel
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, has debunked a viral report claiming that a court ordered the freezing of his personal and business accounts over a contract dispute. The story, which spread widely on social media, alleged that the Buga crooner was directed to pay €200,000 in damages for […]
Singer Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco, shares wedding photos
American actress and singer Selena Gomez has married record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. The duo tied the nuptial knot in California on Saturday, September 27, 2025, with Gomez taking to Instagram to make the announcement by sharing pictures and clips from the momentous occasion. Gomez and Blanco started dating two years ago, and the […]
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Gombe at 29: Governor Yahaya hails progress, credits past leaders for State’s growth
As Gombe State marked its 29th anniversary alongside Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has hailed the state’s steady progress while paying tribute to past leaders for laying the foundation for its growth and stability. In a statement issued by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor described unity and […]
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Tension As Gunmen Shoot Student During SUG Election At Ebonyi Varsity
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it has arrested three suspects in connection with a shooting incident that left a student injured during the Students’ Union Government (SUG) election at Ebony State University (EBSU). Naija News understands that the incident occurred on campus while the results of the election were being announced. According to police reports, […]
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Super Eagles to play Venezuela, Colombia in USA
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will take on Venezuela and Colombia in the United States of America during the FIFA window for international friendly matches in the month of November 2025. NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport, said the Super Eagles will be up against Venezuela […]
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Tension As Gunmen Shoot Student During SUG Election At Ebonyi Varsity
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it has arrested three suspects in connection with a shooting incident that left a student injured during the Students’ Union Government (SUG) election at Ebony State University (EBSU). Naija News understands that the incident occurred on campus while the results of the election were being announced. According to police reports, […]
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N250bn yearly fraud exposes gaps in banks’ security, regulatory oversight
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), between May 2023 and April 2024, Nigeria recorded 25.35 million stolen phones, making it the country’s most common crime. Less than 12 per cent were ever recovered. Also, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) recently disclosed that the country loses about N250 billion yearly to cyber-crime. […]