The Secretary to Ondo state government, Temitayo Oluwatuyi has died after a ghastly car accident. It was gathered on Saturday that Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday, at an undisclosed hospital. It was also gathered that he was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, 15th December, 2024, while traveling to Ibadan and … Read more
Kwara state has lost one of its former Secretary to the State Government, Saka Issau. Issau, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) reportedly died on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after a brief illness. A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, the late former SSG died in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara state. He was also … Read more
President Bola Tinubu touched down at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, at approximately 1:22 pm today for an official state visit. Naija News reports that the President arrived aboard the Nigeria Air Force Airbus A330 and was warmly received by top government officials and dignitaries. Among those present to welcome the President were Governor … Read more
President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 distinguished individuals on Saturday, recognising their remarkable contributions to society. The Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the United States, will be bestowed on icons from various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and activism. According to AFP, this year’s honourees include football … Read more
Angry youths from the Odo-Ape community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have blocked a federal highway to protest escalating insecurity following the killing of two individuals by suspected gunmen. Naija News gathered that the tragic incident occurred when gunmen ambushed and shot two farmers in Odo-Ape. According to Vanguard, a resident who … Read more
Professor John Ebeh, a lecturer at the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba (PAAU) has been kidnapped by some gunmen who invaded his house in a suburb of Anyigba in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The lecturer was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday, January 3, by the gunmen at about 7 pm. According to sources, … Read more
The Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Tayo Oluwatuyi, is dead. Naija News reports that Oluwatuyi died on Saturday, a few weeks after his involvement in a road accident along the Ife-Ibadan Road on December 19, 2024, after which he was hospitalised. Confirming the demise, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Wale Akinlosotu, in … Read more
The governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo has said that President Bola Tinubu is interested in the development of the Southeast region. Soludo reacting to the president’s visit to Enugu state on Saturday, January 4, said Tinubu is paying attention to activities in the region. In a statement issued by Christian Aburime, his chief press … Read more
Telecommunications subscribers have announced plans to take legal action against service providers over a proposed tariff increase that could potentially double the cost of services across the country. While telecom companies argue that the price adjustment is necessary to address escalating operational costs, the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has firmly rejected the move. … Read more
Entertainer Idowu Adeyemi, popularly known as Yhemolee, and his wife, Oyin Tayo, or Thayour B, welcomed their first child. Yhemolee and Thayour B made this announcement in a joint Instagram post where they shared beautiful photos of their maternity shoot. The couple rejoiced at the arrival of the bundle of joy they had been expecting. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Enugu State to commission projects undertaken by the government of Peter Mbah. The president arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on board the Nigeria Air Force Airbus A330 at about 1:22 pm. The Nigerian leader was warmly received by a host of dignitaries, including Enugu State Governor … Read more
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has raised the alarm over the activities of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. He disclosed that Turji and his men have been launching attacks and causing mayhem in communities along the Zamfara- Sokoto axis. During an interview with RFI Hausa, the former governor called for government intervention. … Read more
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi, has passed away at an undisclosed hospital in the state. Oluwatuyi, popularly known as “Tukana”, died from injuries he sustained in a car accident last year. The SSG was appointed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on January 24, 2024. More to follow…
The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) has announced the sudden passing of three prominent clerics, Evangelist Oladotun Elusanmi, Shepherd Olumuyiwa Michael, and Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Johnson Olajuwon, who died on the first day of the new year, 2025. Their deaths have thrown the Celestial community into mourning, with members taking to social media to … Read more
At least nine people have lost their lives, and four others sustained injuries in a deadly clash between villagers and Fulani settlers in Jigawa State, as confirmed by the state police command. Naija News gathered that the violence erupted when a group of individuals, believed to be Fulani, allegedly broke into a shop in Gululu … Read more
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, has put to rest speculations about his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027. Adedeji, who had previously served as the Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State from 2011 to 2015, has been touted as one of the prominent … Read more
Manchester City have officially entered the competition to sign 20-year-old Abdukodir Khusanov in this January transfer window as the Uzbekistan defender continues to shine at the Ligue 1 club, Lens, according to the Telegraph. Liverpool have rejected a substantial £15 million transfer offer from Crystal Palace for talented 19-year-old midfielder Ben Doak, who is currently … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has commented on the trending AI-generated picture of him dressing like an Alhaji. Social media was recently bombarded with the image of Adeboye putting on Islamic garments, suggesting that the pastor was in the Holy Land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. … Read more
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced plans to reduce the price of petrol for select farmers in the state. The governor made the announcement while speaking in Bama town on Friday evening. Governor Zulum revealed that the state government will subsidize the cost of petrol to farmers in communities affected by the insurgency. … Read more
Augustine Eguavoen, a former international and the NFF’s technical director, has been managing the Super Eagles in an interim capacity since September 2024. Under his leadership, the team successfully qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. However, the NFF has decided to pursue the appointment of an expatriate coach to bring fresh perspectives to … Read more