Opposition parties have criticized President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their frequent trips outside the country. The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have all raised concerns over what they describe as excessive international travel by the country’s top leaders. … Read more
The leadership dispute within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) plunged deeper on Thursday when a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a lawsuit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The legal action, filed by Dr. Ahmed Ajuji and 20 others, sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current … Read more
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has dismissed claims that he is in support of a planned rally purported to be in support of him slated to hold today 4th April 2025. The rally is said to be organised by an association tagged, Progressive Peoples’ Resolution (PPR) and led by one Ubong Idemudo, … Read more
The funeral prayer of the late Galadiman Kano, Abba Sunusi, was attended by prominent personalities, including Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, former Kano Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, among other dignitaries. Naija News reports that the funeral, which was held at … Read more
A private hospital located in Iwerekun 1, Ibeju/Lekki, Lagos, As Salam Convalescent Centre, has denied claims that it demanded an upfront payment of ₦500,000 before treating a pregnant woman, Kemi, who later died from complications related to her pregnancy. Kemi’s husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, made the allegations in a viral video, accusing the hospital of refusing … Read more
The federal government has initiated efforts to ensure the existing gaps in regulation of both public and private healthcare facilities across the country are addressed. A statement by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, said the ministry has received report and recommendations of the … Read more
Former Senate President and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, on Thursday, said the PDP was the only credible alternative to the ruling party in the country while lamenting that democracy in Nigeria was currently under siege. Wabara expressed confidence that the party would reclaim the South-East … Read more
A total of 101 out of 410 refineries around the world are at risk of getting shut down over the next decade, Wood Mackenzie analysts have estimated, noting that this number represented 21 per cent of global refining capacity. The reasons for this estimate include peak oil demand that would reduce demand for the output … Read more
Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, the Kogi Central senator in the National Assembly, has challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to file a lawsuit against her over the allegation of assassination plot she levelled against him. Senator Natasha, who is currently on a six-month suspension for violating the Senate rules, challenged Akpabio on Thursday, April 3, adding that … Read more
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, confirmed on Thursday that governors are in full support of the Federal Government regarding the Tax Reform Bills. Naija News reports that Sule made this statement after the House of Representatives passed four key tax reform bills on March 18, incorporating changes suggested by the governors. Sule, alongside several other … Read more
Retired 63-year-old DSP Charles Atideka, has reportedly killed himself after allegedly killing three people over a land dispute. Atideka reportedly shot and killed three individuals over a land dispute in Badagry, before reportedly taking his own life. The Lagos state police command confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday, April 3, in Badagry. The command’s … Read more
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has taken responsibility for the sudden closure of Independence Bridge in Lagos State and apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Lagosians, despite not being informed of it’s closure beforehand. Umahi said it was “very unfortunate” that the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Keisha, would unilaterally take … Read more
Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting her recall process from the National Assembly. The embattled lawmaker, who is currently under a six-month suspension from the Senate over a violation of rules, praised the electoral commission “for upholding justice, constitutionality and refused … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has slammed social media trolls over age-shaming remarks. Naija News reports that an 𝕏 user, while reacting to Genevieve’s social media post on Thursday, April 3 2025, said the thespian could not cheat nature and was getting old. The post read, “You really cannot cheat nature. My fine wine is … Read more
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reject her planned recall process. In a post made on X, the suspended Senator said the victory secured following the decision of the electoral body is for the people of Nigeria. The post … Read more
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, to review the first phase of the naira-for-crude oil initiative. In a statement made on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of PETROAN, Joseph Obele, highlighted that the assessment of the half-year program … Read more
A prominent law firm, Crownfield Solicitors has called for the removal of President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The firm made the call in a letter issued to the regional bloc, accusing Tinubu of imposing a “pseudo-military rule” in Rivers State. Signed by Chief Festus Ogwuche, … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has rejected the appointment to be a judge at the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant. The founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray Bruce, offered Senator Sani the appointment. Writing via his X handle, @benmurraybruce, the former Bayelsa East Senator, said: “Hearty congratulations to my good friend, … Read more
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) on Wednesday, April 3, described recent comments by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, on using money to drive economic productivity as not only simplistic but also hollow. The policy group noted that Obi’s position which he canvassed in a … Read more
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed her gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for dismissing the alleged fraudulent attempt by certain groups and individuals to recall her from the Senate. The Senator lauded INEC for its commitment to justice and constitutional integrity, rejecting the pressures from undemocratic forces, both within Kogi … Read more