BREAKING: Okpebholo Commissions Security Vehicles In Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has commissioned 56 new Toyota Hiace buses, 38 Toyota Hilux vans and 16 Prado Jeeps to be distributed to security agencies in the State to fight crime. Governor Okpebholo was joined at the event by Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon Dennis Idahosa; Minister of Works, Dave Umahi; former governor of … Read more

BREAKING: Microsoft Pledges $1 Million To Train One Million Nigerians In AI Skills

Global tech leader, Microsoft has unveiled a $1 million (approximately ₦1.6 billion) investment aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) skills among Nigerians over the next three years. Naija News reports that the announcement was made during the ongoing Microsoft AI Tour in Lagos, Nigeria, by the Country Manager for Microsoft Nigeria & Ghana, Ola Williams, … Read more

BREAKING: Anambra Guber Aspirant, Valentine Ozigbo Dumps Labour Party, Gives Reason

A Labour Party chieftain and a governorship aspirant of the party in the Anambra state governorship election, Valentine Ozigbo has dumped the party. Ozigbo, an ally of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, also contested the state governorship election in 2021 under the Peoples Democratic Party. Although he did not disclose his next … Read more

BREAKING: Former President Goodluck Jonathan Advocates For Athletes’ Pension Fund

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advocated for the establishment of a pension fund dedicated to retired athletes who have brought honor to Nigeria. The former president stated this during the recent groundbreaking ceremony for a 25,000-capacity Olympic stadium in Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This event coincided with Governor Douye Diri’s fifth anniversary in office. In … Read more

BREAKING: US, Russia Agree To Restore Diplomatic Mission

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin on Wednesday confirmed that normal diplomatic ties have been restored between his country and the United States (US). The Russian President who made this known also expressed interest in meeting with the 47th President of Americ, Donald Trump. “The constant expulsion of diplomats from Washington and Moscow does not lead … Read more

BREAKING: U.S.-Based Nigerian Pastor Arrested by FBI Over Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Internet Fraud

The FBI has arrested Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi for conspiring with Osun monarch Oba Joseph Oloyede to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Similar to the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Mr Oluwasanmi submitted forged documents to apply for COVID-19 loans intended to alleviate the financial strain on struggling businesses during … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu, Akpabio Hold Closed-Door Meeting

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with Senate President Godswill Akpabio at his official residence in Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Naija News gathered that Akpabio’s motorcade was stationed outside the premises on Wednesday evening. Other vehicles were also seen entering the Villa, though the occupants could not be identified as journalists were not granted … Read more

BREAKING: NJC says Ikpambese remains Benue CJ, rejects assembly’s removal attempt

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has affirmed that Justice Maurice Ikpambese remains the Chief Judge of Benue State, dismissing attempts by the state House of Assembly to remove him from office. In a statement released on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Kemi Ogedengbe, the NJC emphasized that Ikpambese will retain his position until all complaints against … Read more

BREAKING: LG Autonomy: “Why CBN Delayed Funds Despite Supreme Court Order,” Tinubu’s FG Explains

The federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, February 19, explained why, despite the Supreme Court’s order, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has not commenced the direct release of funds to the country’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Autonomy: FG explains delay in direct LGA funds The Attorney-General of the Federation … Read more