Renowned Nigerian Human Rights Attorney, Femi Falana, SAN, has initiated a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, alleging a breach of privacy. Naija News reports that the lawsuit was filed in the Lagos High Court, where Falana contends that Meta infringed upon his rights by disseminating misleading information regarding … Read more
Ushie Rita Uguamaye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, recently queried for calling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a terrible leader, has tendered an open apology to Lagosians. Controversial video and alleged threats Uguamaye recently sparked widespread debate after sharing a TikTok video describing Lagos as a state that smells, (has an unpleasant odour) lamented … Read more
President Paul Kagame-led Rwandan Government has officially ended all diplomatic relations with the Government of Belgium. Naija News reports that the Rwanda government accused Belgium of undermining the country on issues concerning the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). In a statement on Monday, Rwanda accused Belgium of fueling ethnic extremism that … Read more
Nigerian gospel singer, Tope Alabi’s daughter, Ayomiku, has ignored her biological father while expressing appreciation to her step-daddy, Soji Alabi, after her private wedding last week. Naija News recalls that in November 2020, Ayomiku’s biological father surfaced on social media, claiming that Tope Alabi denied him access to their child for 22 years. Amid the … Read more
Angola, Benin, Republic of Congo, Liberia, and Zimbabwe are among the African countries that may soon face travel bans or restrictions in the United States, according to a report. The Trump administration is reportedly considering a sweeping set of travel restrictions that could impact citizens from 22 African nations. Some could face an outright ban, … Read more
An explosion occurred last night at the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, located within the Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, significantly impacting the section. Reports obtained by Naija News on Tuesday morning revealed that the section of the pipeline affected by the explosion is currently ablaze, but the precise cause of the incident has … Read more
Abeokuta, Ogun state – Former Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has challenged the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to provide requisite approvals for the construction of the structures he alleged were demolished. Amosun stated this after Dangote him of demolishing his cement plant twice during his tenure. Legit.ng recalls that Dangote accused Amosun of … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and other opposition figures have sharply criticized ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for leading a proposed coalition against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. El-Rufai’s recent defection from the APC to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his calls for opposition … Read more
An explosion rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State on Monday night, leading to a massive fire. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, although it is understood that investigations are underway. A section of the pipeline, which is a crucial export route for crude oil to the Bonny … Read more
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appealed for an end to the political crisis rocking Rivers State. The former Anambra State Governor, in a post on Tuesday via his X account, submitted that the people of Rivers State are the real losers in the political drama which has engulfed the state. He … Read more
Port Hacourt, Rivers state – A massive explosion has hit the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers state, leaving a section of the major crude oil transport route in flames. The incident, which occurred on Monday night, March 17, has raised concerns among residents and authorities. The cause of the explosion … Read more
As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil on Monday signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. GIP, the largest agricultural project in Africa which priotises the development of sustainable, low-carbon agriculture, aims to … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and youth advocate, Comrade Isaac Balami, has defended Seyi Tinubu against recent criticisms, stating that he deserves recognition rather than condemnation for his selfless contributions to national unity. Balami argued that unlike many children of past presidents who often distance themselves from the public, Seyi Tinubu has … Read more
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has cautioned that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, might destabilise the ruling party in the same way he did with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Garba expressed concerns that if Wike continues what he described as an overreach on … Read more
Former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Akin Oshuntokun, has raised concerns about the feasibility of a strong opposition coalition against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, Oshuntokun pointed out the difficulties posed by the presidential ambitions of key opposition figures, particularly Peter … Read more
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for an end to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, warning that the real victims are the people. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Obi urged all parties involved, including the federal government, to prioritize the … Read more
Former Ogun State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sunday Ogini, has alleged that Rabiu Kwankwaso failed to remit money he collected for the party during the 2023 election. Naija News reports that Ogini said the former presidential candidate of the party, Kwankwaso, caused the political crisis in the party. In an interview … Read more
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in the prices of goods and services, further declined to 23.18 per cent in February, compared to 24.48 per cent in the preceding month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday. Year-on-year, the headline inflation was 8.52 per cent lower than 31.70 … Read more
The National Youth Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Dighi Matthew, has said Nyesom Wike, is responsible for the crisis in Rivers State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Matthew said the Minister of Federal Capital Territory could be likened to a “devil” who never tells the truth. In … Read more
The federal government has announced a private sector-led Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme, designed to drive food security through large-scale investment in industrial agriculture in the country. The investment fund model designed to mobilise large-scale financing for the production and processing of critical crops, including oil palm, rice, maize, cassava, sugar, and soybean was unveiled at … Read more