The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed social media reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Naija News reports that a viral WhatsApp message indicated that Tinubu had sacked Mahmood and replaced him with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan. The message read, “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with … Read more
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has said Nigeria is well-positioned to withstand emerging global trade disruptions, including the escalating tariff tensions triggered by recent United States policy shifts. On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on all imports into the country, including those from … Read more
Lagos state – A driver of a private vehicle was rescued after the car fell off the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 7, 2025. It was gathered that the crash occurred around the same spot where a gas-laden truck explosion had killed at least … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has welcomed Crown Princess Victoria Désirée of Sweden to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Swedish royal arrived at the villa at 2:13 PM and was received by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, who then escorted her to Shettima’s office. Princess Victoria is on … Read more
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the death of sixteen persons following a violent bandit attack on two villages, Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan, in Augie Local Government Area. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the attack occurred around 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2025. Abubakar stated that heavily … Read more
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have visited former President Muhammadu Buhari. Naija News reports the APC Governors visited Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State. The delegation was led by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State and included his colleagues from Kwara, Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, Kogi, Usman Ododo, Hope Uzodinma … Read more
In a push to enhance the battlefield competence of troops, the Nigerian Army Headquarters Garrison on Monday flagged off the 2025 Corporals and Below Competition in Abuja, emphasizing the urgent need for soldiers to acquire survival skills necessary to defeat enemies in modern warfare. The Commander of the Army Headquarters Garrison, Maj.-Gen. Koko Isoni, reiterated … Read more
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative on Monday blamed last October’s car explosion in Edo State on economic saboteurs engaged in illegal fabrication of CNG cylinders The project director, Michael Oluwagbemi, claimed on Monday during a press briefing. The cylinder had exploded at the NIPCO filling station in Aduwawa, Benin, Edo State, which left three … Read more
Attempts by members of the Take-It-Back Movement and allied civil society groups to submit a letter of demands at the Lagos State Assembly were thwarted on Monday as police operatives blocked their access to the complex. The protesters, who had initially gathered at the Ikeja Under Bridge, were advocating against various national issues, including the … Read more
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Monday said the joint enforcement efforts and international collaboration, particularly with Saudi Arabia has facilitated the seizure of over 10 million kilogrammes of illicit drugs between 2021 and 2024. Marwa said the seizures facilitated the arrest of 57,792 suspects. Marwa said … Read more
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has emphasized the importance of the club’s co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, making strategic decisions regarding the future of academy graduates Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho during this summer’s transfer window. Following Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, Scholes expressed the need for several new signings to enhance … Read more
The Presidency has described as “fake news” speculation on Monday morning regarding the purported removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. Earlier reports emanating particularly from social media platforms claimed that Yakubu had been sacked and replaced by Professor Bashiru Olamilekan. Reacting, O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Adviser to President … Read more
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has revealed that he is not giving up on his quest to win a historic 100th ATP title despite falling short once again in the Miami Open. The 37-year-old suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Jakub Mensik in the final two weeks ago. He was aiming to join the likes of Jimmy … Read more
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has extended his condolences to the families of those who fell victim to a recent bandit attack in Yola Ward, Augie Local Government Area, which resulted in the tragic loss of 18 lives. Naija News reports that the assault, reportedly executed by suspected Lakurawa bandits, impacted six villages: … Read more
Activists from the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition staged a peaceful protest in London on Monday, demanding justice for Ikerete Udo, a coordinator with Tantita Security Services Ltd., who was brutally murdered while protecting Nigeria’s oil infrastructure. The demonstrators marched to the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom, where they submitted a formal petition … Read more
The Lagos State University (LASU) on Monday held its symbolic coconut-breaking ceremony, offering prayers for peace and progress within the institution and among students. The Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, led the ceremony at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 28th convocation ceremony. Olatunji-Bello, who emphasised the significance … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has slammed ex-presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, over an impending coalition of opposition political parties to retire President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Naija News reports that Akindele made this known while reacting to … Read more
Intending Nigerian pilgrims may be unable to perform the 2025 Hajj, following a sweeping visa restriction announced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new policy bars nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria, from obtaining several categories of short-term visas. The measure, which takes effect on 13 April 2025, includes the suspension of business visas … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, motivation, and modernisation of the Nigeria Police Force. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu said the salaries and benefits of police officers will be improved to reflect the gravity of their responsibilities and the risks they face daily. The president spoke during the maiden … Read more
The presidency has denied the report that Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been sacked by President Bola Tinubu. Daniel Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, denied the report in a tweet on Monday, April 7, adding that there was no iota of truth in … Read more