Troops of the Nigerian military in collaboration with other security operatives including vigilante members have killed a notorious leader of the Lakurawa terrorist sect. It was gathered that Maigemu was killed during a gun battle with security operatives in Kuncin Baba village in Arewa Local Government of the state on Thursday. According to Zagazola Makama, … Read more
For those familiar with Lagos State politics, the common belief is that President Bola Tinubu rarely opposes decisions made by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC). However, in the ongoing Lagos State House of Assembly crisis, Tinubu’s stance appears to be at odds with the majority of GAC members, raising questions about his motivations. According to … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced a partnership with the Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) to enhance transparency, accountability, and the prevention of corruption in local government financial management. ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, shared … Read more
Some members of the Coalition of Atiku Support Groups on Friday met with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje. Led by Abubakar Malami, the group’s members said they joined the APC to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The coalition consists of members of various support groups … Read more
Residents of Isokan Phase I and II, Wakilu Street, Greenlake, and parts of Ashipa in the Ayobo area of Lagos State continue to endure prolonged power blackout, despite their persistent appeals to Ikeja Electric (IKEDC) and the involvement of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In a previous report, Naija News highlighted how … Read more
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has revealed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has initiated 340 infrastructure projects over the past 20 months, successfully completing 195 of them. Abubakar disclosed this on Friday during the commissioning of officers’ accommodation in Abuja. He stated that 145 of the projects were at … Read more
Some officials of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) have resigned from their positions, citing ongoing challenges within the commission and the recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified the local government elections held on October 5, 2024. The Supreme Court had recently annulled the elections, ruling that they did not comply with electoral guidelines. … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio addressed the recent allegation of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Friday. Speaking at the 2025 International Women’s Day ceremony, Akpabio reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to promoting gender equality and eliminating barriers to women’s progress nationwide. Recall that the Senate, on Thursday, March 7, suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan … Read more
Mr Adetula Lawal, the Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Osun State, has reiterated the agency’s firm stance against corruption. Speaking at a press conference in Osogbo on Friday, Lawal addressed allegations that some NDLEA officers were involved in extortion and bribery. He dismissed these claims as baseless and without merit. … Read more
The National Youth President of Afenifere, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, has confirmed that he was kidnapped by Fulani herdsmen on February 17 while traveling to Abuja. Naija News reports that the abduction reportedly took place around 2:00 p.m. in Akunnu Akoko, Ondo State. Ojajuni recounted his ordeal in a Facebook post on Friday, revealing that … Read more