The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris has declared that only those with proven integrity and a record of community development will be recommended for federal appointments. He stated this while speaking at a reception in honour of the newly appointed Managing Director of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA) Abubakar Mallam, at … Read more
A high court sitting in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, has issued an interim order restraining supporters of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), from holding a planned rally in his honour. The rally, originally scheduled for April 12 at the Tombia Roundabout open field, has now been halted pending the determination … Read more
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been commended for rejecting a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. The electoral body’s decision, which has sparked widespread conversations, was lauded by former presidential aide, Laolu Akande and Yiaga Africa’s Executive Director, Samson Itodo. In a statement, INEC explained that the petition … Read more
Yekeen Adeojo, an Oyo State-based politician and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead. Adeojo, according to his family died in the early hours of Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Iyaganku Government Reserved Area in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. A member of the PDP and the party’s former … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the loss of 165 megawatts (MW) of electricity following an incident on the Ikeja-West/Osogbo 330 kV transmission line. The disruption, which occurred on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at approximately 9:22 pm, was caused by severe windy rainfall and a trailer truck accident that resulted in the collapse … Read more
Former champions of the President Federation Cup, Bendel Insurance, and Rangers International are set to meet in this year’s round of 16 of the tournament. These two prestigious clubs, boasting a combined total of 10 titles—Bendel Insurance with four and Rangers with six—are among Nigeria’s most iconic football teams. Hence, this President Federation Cup fixture … Read more
The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are being monitored. Naija News reported that Trump, at an event he tagged ‘Liberation Day’, on Wednesday, slammed a 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from all countries of the world. According to … Read more
A report has emerged alleging that former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has been holding 15 of her domestic staff in Bayelsa State’s Okaka Correctional Centre since 2019 over unproven accusations of theft. The workers have reportedly languished behind bars without a court conviction, as their trial has been delayed repeatedly, allegedly under the orders of … Read more
Aso-Rock, Abuja – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as a political adviser, has tendered his resignation from the administration. This was confirmed by credible sources within the presidency on Thursday, April 3, adding that Baba-Ahmed, the former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), tendered his resignation from Tinubu’s government two … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended warm felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Friday by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua. He stated that Oshiomhole’s dedication and service to the people of … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended warm felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Friday by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua. He stated that Oshiomhole’s dedication and service to the people of … Read more
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal, in Abuja, that recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Naija News reports that the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment, on Friday, by a five-member panel, held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to … Read more
As Nigerians navigate through April, the significance of these public holidays and observance days cannot be overstated. These moments offer more than just time off from work; they provide opportunities for reflection, family bonding, and contributing to larger causes. Whether it’s commemorating religious milestones or raising awareness about global health and environmental issues, these days … Read more
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman … Read more
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has confirmed that corps members who recently completed their service will receive arrears of the newly approved ₦77,000 allowance. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the Batch A 2025 Pre-Mobilisation Workshop for heads of corps-producing institutions and other stakeholders, Nafiu reassured … Read more
The Supreme Court has removed Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party. In a decision made on Friday, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court said the Court of Appeal in Abuja lacked the jurisdiction to confirm Abure as the party’s leader. The judges said that the case was about party leadership, … Read more
Residents and travellers have renewed their calls for urgent safety measures in the Oko Olowo area of the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway, Kwara state following yet another fatal accident that claimed two lives. According to eyewitnesses, the accident, which occurred on Thursday, involved a motorcycle popularly known as “Ladies Bike” and a petrol tanker. Legit.ng learned that … Read more
The prices of staple food crops have dropped significantly across many parts of the North-East, marking the first price reduction since the removal of the fuel subsidy in 2023. A recent survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed that the decline in food prices was particularly notable in Adamawa, Yobe, and Borno States, … Read more
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has expressed displeasure over the heavy traffic gridlock Lagosians experienced following the closure of the Independence Bridge. Umahi disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is pained by the frustrating experiences Lagosians had to go through as a result of the closure of the bridge for maintenance and rehabilitation works. The … Read more