The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, January 3, announced that it recovered over N100 million worth of fuel in a criminal hideout on the Lagos waterways in Badagry. The Zonal Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind Zone A, comprising six states in the South West region, Kehinde Ejibunu, in a statement said officials intercepted 10,970 litres … Read more
The Catholic archdiocese of Owerri has confirmed the death of a boy who was reportedly shot to death during the cross-over service at St. Columbus Catholic Church in the Amaimo area of Imo state. The boy was reportedly killed by a priest identified as Joseph Enyinnaya. As earlier reported by Naija News, the tragic event occurred … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has warned that the Nigerian Police force will no longer tolerate any act of assault or killing of officers by criminal-minded individuals. The IGP gave the warning on Thursday in Enugu during his first official working visit to the headquarters of the Enugu State Police Command. In his … Read more
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory will be experiencing power disruptions following plans by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to relocate the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway. A statement issued by the AEDC on Friday, January 3, said the power disruption would happen between … Read more
Ghana has approved a visa-free travel policy for all countries in the African continent, effective this year, 2025. The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, made the announcement during his final State of the Nation address on Friday as he prepares to step down on January 6 after two terms in office. He said the decision … Read more
Germany’s Foreign Ministry has officially launched a new digital platform for visa applications, marking a transformative step in the country’s immigration process. The platform, described as “a real administrative revolution” by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, aims to simplify access for individuals seeking to work, study, or reunite with family in Germany. Visa offers golden … Read more
Eight people sustained injuries on Friday when a commercial ‘Molue’ bus rammed into a road median at Ahmadiyya, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. According to a statement by Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred as the driver attempted to avoid hitting pedestrians standing at a bus stop. “A … Read more
Peter Gregory Obi, a former governor of Anambra state and a candidate for the Labour Party LP in the 2023 presidential election, has directed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit every state in the country. On Thursday, a story that was published on the official X account of DAILY TRUST included this declaration as one … Read more
A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, Esther Marcus, has lamented over the “poor” retirement plan for Nigerian police officers. In a viral video post shared on various social media platforms, Marcus said she joined the Police Force at the age of 16 and retired in 2018 after 35 years of service. Speaking further, she stated … Read more
A young woman named Ifeoluwa Adekalu tragically lost her life after being struck by a bullet that was accidentally discharged from the firearm of an officer of the Nigeria Police Force in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State. Naija News understands that the unfortunate event took place at the Okela Police Station on Thursday. … Read more