The suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a N5bn defamation suit at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, against her colleague, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, for alleging that she has six children for different men. Akpoti-Uduaghan, in the suit filed through her team of lawyers led by M. J. Numa, a … Read more
Tensions are mounting in Abule Ado, a community within Lagos State’s Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, as the Sanusi Olawunmi Family has raised objections over what they describe as the unlawful installation of a traditional ruler amid an ongoing court case. Members of the family have accused Lagos State authorities of violating a standing court order … Read more
A violent resurgence of a long-standing land dispute between Ndukwe Community in Amasiri, Afikpo Local Government Area, and Okporojo in Osso Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has left at least four people dead and properties worth millions destroyed. Naija News gathered that the renewed conflict, which has spanned decades, has forced residents of … Read more
The Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has called on the Federal Government to strengthen economic ties with key global markets such as India, China, and African nations, in a strategic move to cushion the impact of the 14 per cent tariff hike on Nigerian exports imposed by former U.S. President Donald … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewale Adebayo, has asserted that the only way President Bola Tinubu can retain the tenancy of Aso Rock in 2027 is to change his government’s policies and confront the challenges Nigerians are facing. Naija News reports that Adebayo, in an interview with Daily Trust, stated that … Read more
As Arsenal prepare to host Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium at 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, April 8, they are not just stepping onto the pitch to play a match; they are embracing a significant moment in their history. This UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid represents a convergence of … Read more
The Kogi State Government has appealed to residents, particularly those in rural areas, to support ongoing security efforts by providing credible intelligence that can lead to the arrest of criminal elements undermining peace and safety across the state. The call was made by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, during a press … Read more
As part of activities marking this year’s World Health Day, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion through her Renewed Hope Initiative to support the National Cancer Fund in its ongoing fight against cervical cancer. During a meeting with the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination, led by Minister of State for … Read more
The Presidency has condemned Senator Ali Ndume‘s choice of words by describing President Bola Tinubu’s spokesmen as attack dogs. Naija News reported that the Borno South Senator, in an interview, condemned what he termed the President’s lopsided appointments without recourse to the Constitution and upholding the federal character principle. Ndume said unless the President corrected … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, Ayo Teriba, has warned the federal government against any action that will worsen the 14 per cent tariff imposed by the United States. The CEO said President Donald Trump treated Nigeria mildly with only 14 per cent tariff compared to over 30 per cent to 60 per cent … Read more
Veteran Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s administration, stating it is filled with empty promises. Naija News reports that Abdulkareem, in a new song titled ‘Tell Your Papa,’ urged the son of the president, Seyi Tinubu, to present the plight of Nigerians to his father. Recall that Seyi Tinubu, while addressing … Read more
Youths of Igbo ethnicity under the aegis of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately withdraw the name of former presidential aide Reno Omokri from the list of ambassadorial nominees, citing what it described as a glaring contradiction and a failure of integrity checks. The development follows reports … Read more
A former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has stated that he left his sickbed to respond to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), regarding allegations of fraud made against him by the agency. In a video presented in open court during his trial, Mamman informed Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in … Read more
Special Adviser on Economic Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, Tope Fasua, has reaffirmed his stance on the purchasing power of $1 in Nigeria, arguing that it remains a significant amount despite widespread criticism. In a recent interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Fasua addressed misconceptions about multi-dimensional poverty, a key factor in global poverty assessments. He maintained … Read more
The House of Representatives Labour Party Caucus has dismissed as “laughable, naive, and misleading” the reported appointment of a new caucus leader by the embattled former national chairman of the party, Julius Abure. This response follows an earlier statement from the caucus, which welcomed the Supreme Court judgment from last Friday and expressed readiness to … Read more
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a reduction of the curfew in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities, located in the Irepodun and Orolu Local Government Areas, from 17 hours to 12 hours, effective immediately. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, it was … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of Chief Pascal Gabriel Dozie. Tinubu described the late business icon as “a rare breed business leader” whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic landscape left an enduring legacy. Chief Dozie, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85, was the founder of Diamond Bank and the … Read more
Governor Hope Uzodinma has said former President Muhammadu Buhari‘s legacy is a shining light to the nation. Naija News reports that Governor Uzodimma said President Bola Tinubu has continued to build on Buhari’s legacy of impactful leadership. The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum stated this on Monday when he led a delegation … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Tuesday, April 8, expressed his sadness over the passing of Pascal Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond Bank. Dozie died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 85 – about 24 hours to his 86th birthday celebration. In a post … Read more
Tensions are rising again between the U.S. and China over trade. On Monday, President Donald Trump announced that he would impose a 50% additional tariff on Chinese products entering the U.S. if China doesn’t remove the 34% tariffs it imposed on American goods last week. China had raised its tariffs in response to Trump’s earlier … Read more