Police in Ondo State have arrested 19 suspects following a deadly clash between rival cult groups in Owo, an ancient town in the state. The violent confrontation, which began around 2 a.m. on Monday, has left at least nine people dead, including a local political leader and a mother with her child, who were struck … Read more
The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale Oyerinde, has declared that no state of the federation should use insufficient funds as an excuse not to pay the recently approved new minimum wage of ₦70,000. He argued that the federal government has consistently increased the monthly revenue to state governments, so claims of … Read more
Some retired personnel of the Nigerian Military on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, erected canopies in front of the gate of the Ministry of Finance Complex in Abuja to protest the long overdue payment of their entitlements. In photos seen by Politics Nigeria, the ex-service men were captured blocking the entrance of the Finance Ministry with … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the alleged bomb explosion in an Abuja school, which happened on Monday, January 6. Legit.ng reported that there was a deadly explosion at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyu Community of Bwari Area Council of Abuja, the Nigeria capital, on Monday, January 6. Security sources noted … Read more
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, has consoled his Secretary to the State Government, Rabi’atu Bello Sifawa, over the loss of his daughter, his three grandchildren and a house help during a fire incident. Naija News reported that the ugly incident happened on Monday. Only Sifawa’s inlaw, Muhammadu Yusuf Bello, the Permanent Secretary … Read more
At least 46 people, including women and children, were reportedly kidnapped during a violent raid on Gana town in Zamfara State late Sunday night. The attack, which occurred around 10pm, saw dozens of gunmen on motorbikes storm the community, shooting sporadically and setting homes and businesses ablaze. According to eyewitnesses who spoke with Reuters, the … Read more
A prominent member of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Marcel Ngogbehei, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene following alleged threats made against the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. Ngogbehei, who serves as the Director General of the Labour Party Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, has urged the president to take action … Read more
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Communication, has described defending the administration as “the easiest job,” attributing this to the government’s transparency, research-driven approach, and the ability to counter negative narratives. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV on Monday, Bwala stated that President Tinubu’s policies are delivering positive results, … Read more
Activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has defended the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent clash with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeyanju, in a statement on Tuesday via his X account, said Obi spoke the mind of Nigerians, and no harm must come to him for his … Read more
A citizens’ group has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to prioritize crude oil supply to local refineries, including the privately owned Dangote Refinery, amid growing concerns over a reported reduction in allocations. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the group accused the NNPCL of attempting to marginalize private sector players … Read more
John Mahama on Tuesday took the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders. More to come…
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has stated that it is impossible for the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka to plot evil against the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Recall that Peter Obi had alleged a threat to his life following … Read more
Retired military personnel staged a demonstration on Tuesday, barricading the entrance to the Ministry of Finance in Abuja to demand the full settlement of their unpaid entitlements. The protesters, equipped with canopies and chairs, blocked access to the ministry, disrupting normal operations. This marks the second such protest in recent months, following a similar action … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as a strong contender in the transfer race to sign Jhon Duran, the 21-year-old Colombian striker currently with Aston Villa. Reports suggest that the Premier League club may be open to parting ways with Duran for a substantial transfer fee of around £60 million, according to Talksport. Barcelona’s sporting director Deco … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has assessed the risk of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country as moderate, emphasizing proactive monitoring and preparedness. HMPV, a single-stranded RNA virus first identified in the Netherlands in 2001, causes symptoms resembling the common cold and influenza, such as cough, fever, nasal congestion, and fatigue. While its … Read more
Nollywood actress and babymama of singer Portable, Omobolarinde Akinyanju, better known as Ashabi, has revealed her resolution for the New Year. Taking to her Instagram page, she told her actor friends to include payment in their budget if they want her to be on their project this year. She stated that they shouldn’t call her … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed claims that his new portfolio represents a demotion. Bwala also disclosed that he has a good relationship with President Tinubu. Naija News recalls that Bwala was initially appointed as the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to the President, but his … Read more
Big Brother Naija reality star Uriel Oputa is shooting her shot at Grammy singer Burna Boy following his assistance to his opponent, Cubana Chief Priest’s baby mama and brother. Taking to her Instagram story, she noted how the singer is on a roll as she begged him to help fulfill her mother’s dream of buying … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched an investigation into a bomb explosion that killed two men and injured two others at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Bwari Area Council, on January 6, 2025. According to the police, preliminary findings suggest that three men from Katsina visited the school’s … Read more
The United States Congress has formally certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, paving the way for his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The certification, conducted during a joint session on Monday, marked the final step in affirming the Electoral College results from November’s election. According to Al-Jazeera, Vice President Kamala Harris, who … Read more