The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what they called disregard of court judgements by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, concerning local government chairmen in the state. The Chairman, Edo PDP chapter, Anthony Aziegbemi, said the letter from the Governor concerning the previously suspended 18 local government chairmen was illegal and could not stand. In … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday made a firm commitment that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. The President, who gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State also pledged that his administration would support the development of the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Secretary to Ondo State Government, Temitayo Oluwatuyi, as a diligent man. President Tinubu said Temitayo Oluwatuyi served the people of Ondo with unwavering dedication, providing the necessary backbone for policy coordination and implementation. In a statement by his Special Adviser of Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu recalled … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent alert to healthcare providers and the public about a suspected counterfeit cancer drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml injection, bearing the batch number: C5290S20. This warning followed a report from a doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), who raised concerns about … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolence on the demise of former Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Professor Nuhu Yaqub. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Saturday, the former leader described the deceased as a “scholar of exceptional merit,” emphasizing that his significant contributions to Nigeria’s intellectual and … Read more
Tomiko Itooka, officially recognised as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records, has died aged 116. She passed away at a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, according to local officials. “Itooka gave us courage and hope through her long life. We thank her for it,” said Ashiya’s 27-year-old mayor, Ryosuke Takashima, in a … Read more
Washington DC, USA – Popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast of the incoming United States (US) president, Donald Trump. Legit.ng reports that the event has been slated for Monday, January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. Nathaniel Bassey joins Donald Trump’s inaugural event The event, … Read more
The Kano State Censorship Board has officially suspended and revoked the operating license of renowned Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa. Naija News understands that the actress is accused of infringement of the board’s regulations concerning indecent attire and the posting of vulgar content, among other violations. A statement released and signed by the board’s Information … Read more
The immediate past Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Prince Mathew Kolawole, has condemned the killing of two farmers by gunmen, expressing deep sadness over the recent deaths in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, suspected to be the result of attacks by armed bandits. In a statement, the former Speaker extended his heartfelt … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 5th January, 2025. President Bola Tinubu has again justified the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration and labelled it a “necessary” move to secure the country’s future. Speaking during a visit to Enugu State on Saturday, … Read more