The Secretary to the Plateau State Government (SSG), Samuel Jatau, narrowly escaped an ambush by suspected terrorists on Sunday, April 6, in the Hurti community of Monguna district, Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. The attackers, suspected terrorists, believed to be planning fresh attacks on local communities, laid an ambush near Hurti community in … Read more
A potential showdown between protesters and the police looms today as the “Take It Back Movement” plans a nationwide protest in major cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt. A massive deployment of security personnel is expected as tensions rise over the planned demonstration. The protest, scheduled for today, is reportedly against cyberbullying, the … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has started exporting crude oil to Europe, marking a major milestone for the country’s energy sector. According to shipping data from TradeWinds, the first shipment is scheduled to leave Nigeria on April 9 or 10 aboard the Greek-owned tanker Meltemi I, which is chartered by NNPCL’s shipping arm. … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Haruna Kankara, the national president of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has said about 20 states have yet to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage for primary school teachers and local government workers. As reported by The Punch on Monday, April 7, the states include Yobe, Ebonyi, Cross River, … Read more
A second child has died from measles in western Texas, deepening concerns over a rapidly expanding outbreak of the highly contagious virus. The latest victim, an eight-year-old girl with no underlying health conditions, was unvaccinated and died on Thursday due to complications from the disease. Aaron Davis, Vice-President of UMC Health System, confirmed the death, … Read more
Atalanta coach Gian Gasperini has revealed that Ademola Lookman was mistakenly substituted against Lazio due to a misunderstanding between the coaching staff. There was confusion on the pitch when the reigning African player of the year was replaced by Samardžić in the 74th minute of the encounter which Atalanta lost 1-0. Gasperini admitted Lookman’s substitution … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has upgraded security infrastructure at Nigeria’s airports, especially international airports in line with Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPS), which are technical specifications adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). To this end, the agency has replaced most of the security equipment with modern, state-of-the-art alternatives at the … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disbursed a total of N397,030,900 as transport allowances to 1,909 officials participating in the conduct of the 2025 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled for April 10, 2025. According to JAMB’s Director of Finance, Mr. Mufutau Bello, the amount released is the first tranche of payments, … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator, Ireti Kingibe, has lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling on the leadership crisis in the Labour Party (LP). Naija News reported that the apex court, on Friday, set aside Appeal Court ruling that pronounced Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the party. In a statement on Monday, Senator Kingibe … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has once again spoken on her relationship with music executive Paul Okoye, popularly known as Paulo. The thespian explained that she and her lover do not plan on tying the knot. The mother of two stated this during a recent interview on TVC’s Your View. Ojo emphasized the importance of … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have launched a deadly attack on Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing six people and abducting more than 50 others. Residents confirmed that the attackers arrived on motorcycles early in the morning and began shooting indiscriminately, leading to the deaths of six individuals. The assailants reportedly abducted at … Read more
Reactions have continued to trail the actions of Shooting Stars’ supporters who held the players, and officials of Ikorodu City hostage for two hours. The NPFL clash between both sides ended 0-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday evening. Immediately after the match, the home fans, who were disappointed that Shooting Stars … Read more
Tension gripped parts of Abuja on Monday as security operatives sealed off key routes leading to Eagles Square and the Federal Secretariat to prevent a planned protest against the controversial cybercrime law and the proposed emergency rule in Rivers State. Naija News reports that the Nigeria Police Force had earlier warned against the demonstration, citing … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has decried the country’s high rate of maternal and newborn mortality across the nation. Naija News reports that Mrs. Tinubu said too many Nigerian women and their newborns die every during delivery. Nigeria’s First Lady stated this on Monday, in a statement, in commemoration of the 2025 World Health Day. … Read more
Officers of the Rivers State Police Command on Monday morning gave the protesters gathered at the Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt a hot chase and fired tear gas at them. Naija News learnt that the protesters, who are members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’, were greeted by heavy police presence when they gathered … Read more
Former governors Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), along with prominent figures such as Senator Shehu Sani and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide Reno Omokri, are among those nominated for ambassadorial positions by the federal government. Nominations under review According to sources, the nominees are currently undergoing security checks by relevant agencies as part of … Read more
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, paid a condolence visit to the Ajimobi family following the tragic passing of their daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi. Naija News reports that Abisola, who succumbed to cancer on March 27 in the United Kingdom, is survived by her husband, Kolapo Kola-Daisi, and their three children. Accompanying Governor Abiodun … Read more
The House of Representatives has issued a reminder to Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), emphasizing that he lacks the constitutional authority to make laws or draft a budget for the oil-rich state. Naija News reports that the House’s stance follows Ibas’s announcement of plans to prepare a new budget after the … Read more
The leadership of the House of Representatives has cautioned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retired) against any plan to make laws or take up the responsibility of the Assembly in the state. Philip Agbese, the deputy spokesperson for the House of Representatives while reacting to Ibas plan to develop … Read more
A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people, including an 86-year-old patient, after a medical helicopter crashed into the sea off southwestern Japan, the coast guard reported on Monday. According to AP, the helicopter, carrying six passengers, was en route from Tsushima Island in the Nagasaki region to a hospital in Fukuoka City on … Read more