Vice President Kashim Shettima, has given an assurance that President Bola Tinubu’s bold vision and pragmatic leadership will transform Nigeria into a better and more vibrant country in no distant future. The projection, according to him, is based on the robust investments by the Renewed Hope administration in healthcare, education and other critical sectors of … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, in the Office of the Vice President, Tope Fasua has expressed confidence in the President’s ability to secure his re-election. Fasua argued that there is no viable candidate that has the power to remove Tinubu from power in 2027. He noted that other political parties … Read more
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the death of a teenager, Okonkwo Emmanuel, following an alleged ritual performance. The incident reportedly occurred in Iyamon Village, Ubiaja, the Esan South-East Local Government Area, and was reported to the police on April 2 by the deceased person’s elder brother. The brother, Onyenbushi, told … Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Joe Aribo and his team, Southampton, have suffered an early relegation from the Premier League with seven matches still remaining. Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a tough match against Tottenham Hotspur, where Brennan Johnson delivered an impressive performance. The Wales forward scored the opening goal in … Read more
Two suspected armed robbers were arrested after a gun battle with police officers in the Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said the suspects had terrorised the area before their arrest in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, 2025. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, … Read more
Yola, Adamawa state – Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has revealed plans to assess the performance of local government chairmen as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his administration. The governor made this known while receiving local government chairmen at the Government House in Yola during a Sallah homage. The delegation … Read more
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has opened up on the reasons behind his decision to drop Cole Palmer, and Nico Jackson for the Premier League clash against Brentford. The Blues faltered in their Champions League qualification race with a disappointing goalless draw at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday. The Italian manager was heavily criticised on … Read more
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), has stirred mixed reactions on social media as he prophesied the governing council of the church would soon start to hold their meetings on the moon. The cleric was seen in a trending video making the prophecy, adding that the revelation … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the international community to pressure Russia into an “unconditional ceasefire” that will bring to an end to the war between both countries. Zelenskyy made this call in a statement released on X, stating that Russian forces launched a wave of missile attacks on Ukraine from the Black Sea. According … Read more
A coalition of civil society organizations has raised alarm over what it described as politically motivated violence in Benue State, allegedly orchestrated by influential politicians aiming to destabilize the region and provoke a state of emergency. Under the banner of the Coalition for Civil Society in Nigeria and Advocates of Social Justice, the group held … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The federal government of Nigeria is vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. Legit.ng recalls that in September 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recalled all Nigerian ambassadors representing the country across the world just barely three months after his … Read more
About 30 people have been killed in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, following torrential rains over the weekend that caused widespread flooding and destruction, authorities reported on Sunday. The Ndjili River, which runs through part of the city of around 17 million people, overflowed its banks on Friday night, blocking the … Read more
Doma, Nasarawa state – Umar, the first son of the late Aliyu Akwe-Doma, former Nasarawa state governor, said no coalition gang-up can’t stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election. Akwe-Doma declared that no political alliance, especially in northern Nigeria, will stop Tinubu’s re-election bid. He stated this during his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress … Read more
The Federal Government, on Sunday, disclosed that it has secured the sum of ₦700bn from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to fund a large-scale metering initiative, to deploy two million meters annually over the next five years. The development, it said, was part of the newly launched Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), aimed at closing … Read more
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has praised the ongoing coastal highway project embarked upon by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister, who disclosed that he recently visited the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, said it looked so beautiful and serves as an inspiration to live a better life so as not to miss … Read more
Senator Magnus Abe has urged Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to reconsider his efforts in stopping the April 12th rally organized by supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Abe expressed disbelief over the Bayelsa government’s deployment of resources aimed at … Read more
Port Harcourt, Rivers state – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to allow democracy to thrive in Nigeria, citing the recent developments in Rivers State as a concerning example of democratic erosion. An international group, Nigerians in Diaspora Movement for Democracy, expressed alarm over the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and members … Read more
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the House of Representatives, Ifeanyi Ibezi, has officially announced his departure from the party. Ibezi, who represented the Idemili North and South Federal Constituency in the 9th National Assembly, declared his support for the re-election of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. … Read more
Group photos of the suspended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly in the United Kingdom have emerged. Comments which have followed the emergence of the pictures on social media, suggest the suspended lawmakers, led by Martin Chike Amaewhule, are on vacation pending their resumption. Naija News recalls that President Bola Tinubu had, in … Read more
Senate spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has maintained that the Nigerian Senate did nothing wrong in the process adopted to approve the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State. The lawmaker said the controversy over the action is because every Nigerian wants to interpret the constitution to favour them. While insisting that … Read more