A devastating series of accidents along major highways in Ogun State on Saturday left at least 25 people dead and eight others injured, including a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official. The crashes, which occurred at separate locations, have raised fresh concerns about road safety and driver recklessness. Overspeeding crashes truck into a tanker The … Read more
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lifted the suspension of Olukorede Kesha, the federal controller of works in Lagos, following public outcry over the closure of a major bridge. The suspension followed the controversial closure of a bridge in Lagos for essential maintenance, which resulted in widespread gridlock and complaints from commuters and motorists. Kesha … Read more
Ikeja, Lagos state – Two brothers, John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, have been arrested with 5kg of cocaine concealed in walls of their suitcases at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos state. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested the two brothers while attempting to board a … Read more
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly condemned the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, and Josho and Hurti communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, vowing to put an end to the ongoing cycle of violence in the region. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa … Read more
Nigeria’s Federal Government will on April 14 formally flag off construction work on the Calabar section of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway — a move aimed at countering reports that road works have been restricted to the Lagos corridor. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, clarified in an interview with ARISE News on Sunday that the ceremony … Read more
Security operatives have apprehended three suspected members of a notorious five-man kidnapping syndicate believed to be terrorizing Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Naija News gathered that the arrests took place in the early hours of Sunday at Ogoli-Ugboju, following a coordinated operation involving local security agencies and the Executive Chairman of Otukpo LGA, … Read more
Amidst growing rumours of his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and permutations for the 2027 elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed his loyalty to the party. In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng on Sunday, April 6, the PDP National Youth Group spokesperson, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, urged Atiku not to approach the … Read more
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen produced a stunning performance to defeat Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. The Dutchman recorded his first victory of the season and his fourth consecutive triumph in Japan. He defeated Norris by just 1.4 seconds when both drivers were paired together on Lap 22, … Read more
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Saturday, disclosed that he has no plan to run for the Senate after his eight years in office as governor. Naija News reports that Otti stated this at a reception held in his honour by the Anambra Development Unions Association, Aba branch. The Labour Party (LP) governor … Read more
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has criticised Tory leader Kemi Badenoch after she appeared to defend Israel’s decision to detain and deport two British Labour lawmakers. Israel had on Saturday deported two British Labour Members of Parliament (MPs), Yuan Yang, MP for Earley and Woodley, and Abtisam Mohamed, MP for Sheffield Central, after they were … Read more
The president of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) club, Nasser Al Khelaifi, has voiced his elation following his team’s triumph in the Ligue 1 title race, as they celebrated being crowned champions on Saturday, April 5. In a tightly contested match against Angers, PSG secured a narrow 1-0 victory, marking their impressive achievement of winning the Ligue … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says it is working closely with the Nigerian Army to trace the origin of a military-grade explosive that detonated in the Idi-Araba area of Mushin, Lagos, on Thursday, killing one person and injuring three others. According to reports, some scavengers discovered military-grade grenades among scrap materials. While attempting to dismantle … Read more
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced plans to seek shareholders’ approval for an amendment to Article 81 of its Articles of Association, aimed at revising the company’s borrowing limits and financing options to enhance financial flexibility. The proposed amendment, set to be presented at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), seeks to grant the Board … Read more
Izge, Borno state – The Nigerian Army lost a Captain and Corporal Soldier during a gun battle with Boko Haram terrorists in Izge village, Gwoza local government area of Borno state. The tragic incident occurred at about 1:am on Sunday, April 6, 2025, when armed terrorists invaded the troops’ formation in Izge. As reported by … Read more
Trading activities on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited experienced a significant slowdown during the past week, primarily due to the reduced number of trading days caused by the public holidays declared to mark the 2025 Eid el-Fitr celebration. The Federal Government had declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays, thereby limiting … Read more
The Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, will be visiting Nigeria from Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. In a statement on Sunday, acting Spokesperson for the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Désirée would engage in high-level meetings with Nigerian officials to strengthen the diplomatic and economic ties … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a nationwide security crackdown following deadly attacks in several Plateau State communities that left multiple people dead and properties destroyed. The coordinated assaults occurred in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government Area, as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, plunging residents into mourning and displacing families. Tinubu … Read more
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has debunked rumours suggesting that he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), labelling the claims as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor reaffirmed his commitment to the APC, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of a pregnant woman, Mrs. Folajimi, in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, which has sparked public outrage. Allegations suggest her death involved a traditional birth attendant and a private healthcare facility that reportedly denied her care over a financial deposit. On behalf of Governor Babajide … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has defended the naira’s local purchasing power despite its steep decline against the US dollar. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Fasua argued that while the naira currently exchanges at over N1,500 to $1, it remains relatively effective in … Read more