BREAKING: Student Killed, Others Injured as School Building Collapses in Yobe

A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday at the Government Girls Science and Technical College in Potiskum Local Government Area, where a section of a classroom block collapsed, resulting in the death of a student. Several others sustained injuries and were promptly rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Reports indicate that the affected students … Read more

BREAKING: UN condemns Hamas for parading hostages’ coffins in Gaza (photos)

Hamas has faced widespread condemnation for publicly displaying the coffins of Israeli hostages in Gaza, an act the United Nations rights chief has described as “abhorrent” and a violation of international law. Israelis are mourning the deaths of the youngest hostages—baby Kfir Bibas, his four-year-old brother Ariel, their mother Shiri, and elderly captive Oded Lifshitz—whose … Read more

BREAKING: IBB Feels Sad If He’s Unable To Help Another Person

Former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, has said former Military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) feels sad whenever he cannot help another person. Naija News reports that Aliyu said General Babangida was lucky to be alive to tender an apology, on Thursday, during the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Journey of Service’ concerning events … Read more

BREAKING: Group says Nigeria’s AI push to contribute $15bn to local economy  

Nigeria’s growing investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation is positioning the country as one of Africa’s most ambitious tech-driven economies, with AI projected to contribute $15 billion to Nigeria’s economy by 2030. As global technology companies deepen their focus on Africa, Young Professionals for Tinubu (YP4T) has acknowledged the deliberate policy moves by … Read more

BREAKING: Your Poor Job Led To Etim’s Death

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed a deep sense of sadness over the passing of one Pius Etim. Naija News understands that Etim, a young man, had tragically lost his life due to an unfortunate incident on Thursday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, following a heavy rainfall. Speaking on … Read more

BREAKING: 11 Convicted for internet fraud in Edo

The Edo State High Court in Benin City has sentenced 11 internet fraudsters to varying jail terms for offences related to obtaining by false pretence, advance fee fraud, and possession of fraudulent documents. According to a statement released on Friday via X by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin delivered the … Read more

BREAKING: Portable Reveals Next Plan After ₦2 Million Bail

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed never to be involved in mayhem again. Naija News reports that the ‘Zazu zeh’ crooner decided to turn a new leaf after being granted ₦2 million bail by an Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday. The Ogun State Police command … Read more

BREAKING: Naira to Dollar Exchange Rate Today

The Naira is enjoying a positive trend on both the official and parallel markets following the close of trading on Thursday, February 21, 2025. In the official foreign exchange (FX) market, the naira rebounded from Wednesday’s losses against the dollar, according to data published on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website. After trading concluded … Read more