The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has uncovered of an illegal crude oil reservoir in the state, in the aftermath of a joint security operation the Nigerian Army and TANTITA Security Service. As contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Akure, DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, the spokesperson for the command, … Read more
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diran Odeyemi, has advised governors to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers State. Naija News reported that former spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Anabs Sara-Igbe, also called on opposition parties governors and members of the National Assembly to … Read more
The management of the Alex Ekwueme University in Ebonyi State has placed Felix Okemini, a former security aide to Governor Francis Nwifuru, on indefinite suspension due to alleged involvement in cult-related activities during his recent matriculation. Naija News understands that Governor Nwifuru recently sacked Okemini for serious misconduct. Okemini was suspended from the university only … Read more
FCT, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), an initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with skills in digital literacy, technical training, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries. The announcement comes amid rising economic hardship in the country, with many Nigerians lamenting the state of the economy in a viral … Read more
The depreciation of the Nigerian currency, the Naira, against the United States (US) dollar persisted yesterday, with the naira trading at ₦1,540.57 in the official market. Naija News reports that this decline is occurring amid a growing demand for dollars, which has resulted in the naira losing value against foreign currencies. The Central Bank of … Read more
Five Osun State University (UniOsun) students have reportedly died following a serious road accident that occurred on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Naija News reports that the school management confirmed the tragic incident in a statement released late Monday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji. Adesoji revealed that the incident took place in the … Read more
The Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Mukhtar Aliyu Betara has denied speaking to any journalist on a gift of N7.6 million from the President for the upcoming Sallah celebration. Betara, in a phone chat with our correspondent from Saudi Arabia where he is presently performing the lesser hajj, … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested 133 suspects following a raid on a notorious ponzi scheme academy, known as Q University, or Q-Net, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The operation, carried out at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada, was based on intelligence reports regarding the academy’s fraudulent … Read more
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State did the unusual over the weekend as he apologised to the students of the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) over the deplorable state of facilities at the institution. He was confronted with the decay in the state-owned ivory tower during an unscheduled visit to the institution after attending church … Read more
Nigeria’s major carrier Air Peace has moved to assist Nigerian students studying in the UK and beyond by introducing 15% discount on the price of tickets for them on the Lagos-London route. The airline stated it is its own way of supporting Nigerian students studying overseas, especially in the UK in cognizance of the economic … Read more
The reinstated National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has called for unity within the party, emphasizing that the internal crises have been resolved and urged members to focus on strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in an interview with Punch on Monday, Anyanwu, who is a loyalist to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would screen the recall petition submitted against Senator Natasja Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District. Some individuals who claimed to be members of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituency had on Monday submitted a petition for the recall of the lawmaker suspended by the Senate for alleged misconduct. The petition … Read more
Chatham House, a UK-based International Affairs Think Tank, has carried out a new research on corruption in Nigeria, concluding that the social malaise has resulted in significant impunity and clientelism in the country. In a paper tagged: “Taking Action Against Corruption in Nigeria”, the global organisation said that corruption has caused a crisis of trust … Read more
Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has cautioned the federal government against continuing with the naira-for-crude transaction framework in the interest of the country’s economy. DAPPMAN warned that the policy presented significant risks that could affect the country’s foreign exchange (FX) stability and deter foreign direct investments (FDIs). Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has called on the residents of the state to uphold peace and respect the law to ensure the stability in the state. He made the appeal while speaking at a special Iftar (breaking of fast) at his palace on Sunday. Sanusi denounced those opposing his reinstatement, declaring that “fire … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Monday affirmed his administration’s resolve to equip Nigerian youth with the required skills that would enable them to compete effectively as key players on the global stage. He listed areas the government intends to train the young population to include world-class training in digital literacy, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and the creative … Read more
Fresh statistics have shown that the number of Nigerians in the diaspora enrolling for the National Identification Number (NIN) has increased by 308%, reflecting the federal government’s intensified efforts to digitally capture every citizen into a central database. According to data from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), between February 22, 2023, and February 28, … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (AP) Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, following the demise of his wife, Ebunoluwa. Naija News reports that Sanwo-Olu, in a post via his Facebook page on Monday, also mourned the deceased and asked God to grant Ojelabi … Read more
Security operatives in Kogi State have rearrested nine out of 12 inmates who escaped from the Federal Correctional Facility Centre, Kotonkarfe on Monday, March 24. Confirming the rearrest of the escapees, the Kogi State’s commissioner for information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo said a thorough investigation has been launched to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. … Read more
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ibas announced that the appointment of Worika takes immediate effect. The administrator emphasized that the decision was made after a careful evaluation of Worika’s credentials, extensive … Read more