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Group wants CBN to ensure forex market transparency, reveal BDCs’ beneficial owners
The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) on Monday called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to disclose the beneficial owners of all licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) businesses in Nigeria, as part of broader efforts to ensure a transparent foreign exchange market in Nigeria. “The continued weakening of the naira, despite […]
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Prince Harry’s Quiet Battle: More Than Just a Royal Smile
While Prince Harry has undoubtedly lived a privileged life as a royal, he has privately struggled with mental health challenges unknown to the public.
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Kate Middleton Adjusts Her Public Appearances Amid Recovery: A Closer Look
Amid cancelling her appearance at Royal Ascot 2025, Kate Middleton seems to be cutting back on public events as she continues to recover from cancer.
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Viktor Gyökeres’ Unexpected Decision: A New Path Ahead
It seems like things are shifting quite a bit for Viktor Gyökeres. From what I’ve gathered, he’s already had a direct chat with Sporting’s president, Varandas, to share his decision—he’s not planning to play for the club anymore. It’s serious news, really. You don’t expect a player to just inform the top brass and then […]
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Who Do You See In Tinubu’s Cabinet That Fits That Profile? Only Five Can Be Called Real Ministers
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet lacks the technocrats and inclusiveness model adopted in Lagos State during his tenure as governor from 1999 to 2007. Naija News reports that El-Rufai made the remark during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Monday. El-Rufai said it was […]
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Atiku’s Appointment: ‘Believe Reno If You Like Nonstop Talking Of Rubbish’
A statement by former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stirred fresh controversy within opposition ranks, as Segun Showunmi, who served as Atiku Abubakar’s spokesperson in the 2019 presidential election, dismissed Omokri’s claim of hiring him during the campaign. Omokri, while speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast aired Monday night, June 23, 2025, suggested he had […]
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Start Packing Your Luggage – APC Chieftain Tells Tinubu As Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, El-Rufai Form Power Alliance
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has praised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and others for their decision to come together […]
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Trump provides ceasefire details, as Israel, Iran react
President Donald Trump says the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, in Isfahan Province, and Esfahan city brought together the warring parties to a ceasefire agreement. Providing more details about the ceasefire which he announced on Monday night, Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said both Iran and Israel came to him […]
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Police Deploy Drones To Rescue Kidnapped Benue Bus Passengers
The Benue State Police Command announced on Monday that it has deployed drones to locate the 11 passengers and the driver who were abducted near Eke in the Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state. Naija News reports that gunmen, believed to be kidnappers, abducted 11 passengers and a driver from a vehicle belonging to […]
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Top Athletes Nigeria Lost To Other Countries Due To Poor Talent Management
In a recurring tale of lost potential, mismanagement, and bureaucratic failure, several world-class athletes of Nigerian descent have found international glory, not under the Nigerian flag, but for other nations. From Olympic podiums to world records, the journeys of these Nigerian-born athletes speak of personal triumph shadowed by institutional neglect, particularly at the hands of […]
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‘Has Your Life Gotten Better Since Tinubu Was Sworn-In?, If Not Give Another Person A Chance’
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has a disapproval rating of 91 per cent in the Northern and Southeastern regions, and hence, he doesn’t see him returning to power in 2027. The former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain urged Nigerians to give some other people a chance to govern […]
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Nigerian govt opens applications for recruitment portal for four agencies
The Nigerian government has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for four agencies under the Ministry of Interior. The agencies are the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigerian Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board (CDCFIB) disclosed this in a statement on Monday in […]
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Griezmann scores late, but Botafogo hold firm as Atletico crash out
Atletico Madrid laid siege to Botafogo’s goal in Pasadena, California, registering 23 shots, crafting five big chances, and racking up an expected goals (xG) tally of 3.03. But for all their effort, the ball wouldn’t go in until Antoine Griezmann, who was introduced at halftime, tucked a Julián Álvarez cross past John Victor at the […]
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‎Nigeria Olympian Association to hold National Convention in Abuja
‎The Nigeria Olympian Association (NOA) has announced plans to hold its National Summit from 22 to 24 July at Zeus Paradise Hotel, Mabushi, Abuja.‎‎The three-day event will serve as a strategic platform for past and present Olympians to dialogue about the future of sports development in the country. This meeting aims to promote collaboration, share […]
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Victor Osimhen Open To Retaining Old Wages Amid Manchester United Interest
Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, is reportedly willing to accept a weekly wage of just under £200,000 to join Manchester United, significantly lower than previous reports suggesting he was demanding £300,000 per week. According to renowned transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen’s wage expectations have been overstated. Speaking to Givemesport, Romano clarified that the Napoli striker […]
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Lagos govt. seals two major relaxation centres
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has sealed two major relaxation centres. Timeless Beach, Iceland Beach, and 180 other buildings in the Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa axis of the state were closed on Monday. The enforcement was carried out due to failure to comply with summons over encroachment on state-owned landed properties. […]
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | States Begin Electricity Market Control Amid Mixed Reactions
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  ... Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | States Begin Electricity Market Control Amid Mixed Reactions on YNaija
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Home hero Quadri Aruna headlines star-studded WTT Contender Lagos 2025
All eyes will be on Quadri Aruna when the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos serves off from 22 to 26 July in Nigeria’s vibrant commercial capital. The Nigerian table tennis icon, making his highly anticipated return after missing the 2024 edition due to club commitments, leads a world-class field in a tournament that continues to grow […]
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Nigerian Newspapers Daily Front Pages Review
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today, Tuesday, 24th June, 2025. Power sector operators and experts have raised concerns, expressed fears and projected opportunities as some states assumed responsibilities for regulating electricity markets within their various domains. This follows the recent revelation by the […]
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PDP Govs Meet INEC Today Amid Storm Over National Secretary, NEC Meeting
As the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepens, the battle over the National Secretary position and controversy surrounding the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting are set to dominate deliberations as PDP governors meet with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja today. The meeting, scheduled for 2:00 pm at the […]
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It Is Wild That We Are Still Dealing With ‘Up-Nepa’ In 2025
Rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has expressed frustration with the country’s lack of progress. Speaking in a recent interview with HipTV, Falz lamented that the country is still lacking basic amenities in 2025. The activist described the situation as ridiculous and condemned the country’s lack of stable power supply. According to […]
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Drama At PDP Headquarters As Staff Stage Walkout Over Anyanwu’s Return Bid
There was high drama at the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday as staff shut down operations and staged a mass walkout in protest against Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s attempt to forcibly reclaim his position as National Secretary. Naija News reports that the protest came weeks after the National Working Committee (NWC) […]
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IGP Egbetokun Denies Election Rigging Allegations, Warns Against Arming Citizens
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has rejected claims that security agencies play a role in rigging elections, describing such accusations as “baseless” and “unfair.” Naija News reports that Egbetokun, represented by the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Adewale Ajao, made this known on Monday at the third National Democracy Stakeholders Summit […]
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Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire, But Tehran Denies Reaching Formal Agreement
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Iran and Israel have reached a staggered ceasefire agreement set to begin at approximately 4:00 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, effectively bringing what he called a “12-day war” to an end. In a post shared Monday on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “It has been fully agreed […]
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‘Let Me Contribute Towards Removing This Evil, Having Contributed To Tinubu’s Emergence’
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he is not driven by political ambition but a sense of responsibility to correct what he described as a “national tragedy” caused by the Bola Tinubu administration, which he previously helped to install. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, the former Minister of […]
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EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPC CFO, Others Over Alleged $7.2 Billion Refinery Rehabilitation Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Umar Isa Ajiya. Naija News reports that he was arrested in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud related to the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s three major refineries, Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt. There […]
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El-Rufai Endorses SDP As Preferred Platform For Opposition Coalition
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has thrown his weight behind the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as the most viable political platform for the opposition coalition aiming to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai expressed confidence in […]
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‘I Was Never Close To Tinubu, God Saved Me From The Embarrassment Of His Govt Disaster’ – El-Rufai
The former Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed the public belief that he was politically aligned with President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that El-Rufai, while speaking during an appearance on Arise News Television’s PrimeTime show on Monday, revealed details about his strained relationship with Tinubu and his deep regrets about supporting […]
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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 24th June, 2025
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 The federal government of Nigeria has declared that the Federal Capital City, Abuja, remains totally safe and residents have nothing to fear. This position was made known in a statement on Monday by the Minister […]
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Trump announces ‘total ceasefire’ between Israel and Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran even before the warring factions made such announcement. The American leader’s announcement late on Monday occurred hours after Iran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar, in retaliation for Sunday’s American attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. The Iranian missiles […]
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Using Age Discrimination Against Women Is An Insult – Uriel Oputa
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel, has condemned the act of age shaming, especially when targeted at women, saying aging should be seen as a privilege, not something to mock. In a video message shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, Uriel directed her remarks at Nigerian men, urging them to reflect on the importance […]
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Nnadozie shines as Super Falcons hold Portugal in Lisbon Friendly
Nigeria’s Super Falcons showed strength and discipline on Monday night as they held Portugal to a goalless draw in a friendly match played at the Estádio José Gomes in Lisbon. The match, part of Nigeria’s build-up to next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, saw goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie deliver a standout performance. […]
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Abuja is safe, Nigerian govt says amid US travel advisory
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday said Abuja, the nation’s capital, remains safe for citizens and visitors alike, after the United States Embassy restricted staff from visiting military and government facilities in the city due to what it described as global security concerns. The US Mission issued a notice warning its employees and their […]
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EFCC arrests ex-NNPC top official, others over alleged $7.2 billion refineries maintenance fraud
According to sources, Mr Isa was detained by the agency along with a former Managing Director of Warri Refinery, Jimoh Olasunkanmi. Photo of a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) Limited, Umar Ajiya Isa. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the […]
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Assembly summons police chief over traditional ruler’s arrest within complex
The Edo House of Assembly, on Monday, summoned the Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Agbonika, to explain the circumstances of the arrest of a traditional ruler from Ikpeshi within the Assembly complex. The House invitation is for Mr Agbonika to appear before an executive session with the lawmakers on Tuesday at 1 p.m. […]
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What you need to know about their roles in June 12 struggle
More issues are emerging about the struggles for democracy in Nigeria and the roles of some individuals in the aftermath of the annulment of the 12 June 1993 election. The latest controversy was arguably stirred by the honour granted by President Bola Tinubu, on 12 June, to many Nigerians who played key roles in the […]
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