The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, commonly referred to as the Shi’ites group, has urged the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to release their detained members, which includes at least 60 minors who are reportedly being held, or they will pursue legal action. Naija News reports that this appeal was made during a press conference … Read more
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba (formerly Abia State Polytechnic) has matriculated over 4,000 students across its National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes. The 31st matriculation ceremony, which took place at the institution’s pavilion on Friday, saw an increase in the number of matriculated students compared to previous year’s. The event was marked … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the Managing Director, Ajaokuta Steel Company. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement released on Friday and signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations for: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Imohiosen stated … Read more
The United States government has expressed concern over the recent tribunal decision on the Edo State governorship election. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria said the ruling may have come from a process with problems. In a message posted on the official X account of the U.S. Embassy on Friday, the diplomatic office said there were … Read more
Victoria Island, Lagos state – David Umahi, the minister of works, on Friday, April 4, reopened the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island. As reported by Vanguard, the decision of the minister follows the massive traffic gridlock that enveloped Victoria Island and Ikoyi areas of Lagos state. Many road users left their vehicles and trekked … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the appointment of a new senior management team. Naija News reports that this follows the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. In a statement on Friday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC, Olufemi Soneye, announced the 8-man Senior Management Team. … Read more
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Umahi announced that permanent repair work on the bridge is scheduled to begin in three weeks. He added that contractors had worked overnight to make the bridge ready for use. The bridge was temporarily closed on April … Read more
Ahead of the November 2025 governorship poll in Anambra State, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced the date for the primary election in the state. In a statement issued by the National Organising Secretary/Secretary, Electoral Committee 2025, Ifeanyi Mbaeri, the party’s governorship primary election will take place on Saturday, April 5. Mbaeri in … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has berated President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the failure to address the security challenges in the country. Atiku slammed Tinubu’s Government while reacting to recent killings in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Naija News reported earlier that suspected herdsmen, on Wednesday, April 2, attacked five communities in … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has opened up on his beef with ace rapper cum music executive, Olamide. Naija News recalls that Portable previously accused Olamide of snatching his producer, dancer, and promoter from him. In an interview on the EchoRoom podcast, Portable opined that Olamide could have assisted him more during his … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture. The announcement was made on Friday through a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Mr. Sotinrin brings wide experience from both the private and public sectors. He was most recently the Group … Read more
The Chinese government has announced that it will impose a 34 per cent tariff on all U.S. goods in response to tariffs imposed on its country by U.S. President Donald Trump, which went into effect on Wednesday. Trump had announced sweeping tariffs on all goods entering the U.S., with China getting tariffs as high as … Read more
The Director of Voter Education and Publicity at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Victoria Eta-Messi, has stated that the recall process initiated against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially concluded, and there is no clear legal provision for restarting it. Speaking during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, Eta-Messi explained that while INEC acted … Read more
A tragic incident occurred in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night when gunmen hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and abducting all passengers on board. Eyewitnesses revealed to Daily Post that the attackers ambushed the vehicle along the highway, fatally shooting the driver before leading the … Read more
Experts and stakeholders in the Seed Sector of Nigeria have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review his recent appointment of a ‘non-professional’ as substantive Director General for the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC). Stakeholders are concerned that Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari who was appointed as substantive Director General of the Council did not possess … Read more
China has declared its intention to implement additional tariffs of 34 percent on imports from the United States, responding to similar duties introduced by President Donald Trump this week as part of his assertive trade policy. The Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday (today) that this tariff will apply to all goods imported from the … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said he will take legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over claims that he planned to have her killed. In a statement released on Friday by his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio said he would not be distracted by what he called a campaign of lies and misinformation. “As a … Read more
A petrol-laden tanker, on Thursday night, crashed along Enugu Road by Ikpa Market junction in Nsukka, Enugu State. The incident forced the diversion of traffic off the dual carriageways to avoid a possible explosion of the tanker. THE WHISTLER gathered that the tanker hit a stationary mini-truck belonging to a popular beer distribution company before … Read more
A clash over land use between farmers and herdsmen in Murgarang, Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State, has escalated into violence, leaving three farmers injured. The Legit.ng correspondent in the state learned that the conflict arose due to disagreements over land access and grazing rights. How the conflict started The confrontation was triggered when … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided clarity on why the recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan failed to meet the required legal standards. Naija News reported that INEC, in a statement on Thursday, rejected the recall process against the Kogi Central Senator who accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexually harassing her. According … Read more