The Rivers State Judiciary has denied reports that the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simon Amadi, is set to embark on an annual leave beginning Thursday, March 7, 2025. The denial follows widespread speculation that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had allegedly instructed the Chief Judge to leave the country as part of a political maneuver … Read more
Makurdi, Benue state – A widow and her newly-born quadruplets have died in Ushongo local government area (LGA) of Benue state. As reported by Vanguard newspaper on Wednesday, March 5, the five souls were lost due to an alleged lack of medical care. The mother and her babies lost their lives on Tuesday, March 4, … Read more
Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has stopped a supposed monarch of Oba community in Idemili South Local Government Area, Mr Augustine Chinedu Emelube from parading himself as monarch. The commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Tony Collins Nwabunwanne who made the declaration on behalf of the governor said the election that brought … Read more
China has warned the US it is ready to fight “any type” of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump’s mounting trade tariffs. The world’s top two economies have edged closer to a trade war after Trump slapped more tariffs on all Chinese goods. China quickly retaliated, imposing 10-15% tariffs on US farm products. … Read more
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has denied a media report alleging that he was accused of sexual harassment by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central). The controversy erupted after a report (not Naija News) claimed that Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North) had, during Wednesday’s plenary, stated that Akpoti-Uduaghan previously accused … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has issued a directive to Governor Simi Fubara, demanding the dismissal of all commissioners in the state within 48 hours. A letter obtained by Daily Post revealed that the resolution followed a meeting of the Assembly on Wednesday. Additionally, the lawmakers called … Read more
An Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court, located in the capital of Ogun State, has postponed the assault case involving singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to March 26. Naija News reports that this adjournment is intended to allow the prosecution to consolidate his charges with those of his employees. During the resumption of the case on … Read more
Bayelsa State has witnessed a boost in its infrastructure development, courtesy of the commissioning of key projects by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The projects, which include a 2.1-kilometer dual carriageway and the Commissioners’ Quarters, are located in the Government Reserved Area of New Yenagoa City. Fintiri, who was invited by his Bayelsa counterpart, … Read more
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has announced that the Federal Government is set to initiate a new recruitment process for qualified Nigerians to join the Corps. Naija News reports that this announcement was made during the inauguration of the NSCDC Bwari Divisional office on Wednesday in Abuja. … Read more
Popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has taken legal action against social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over alleged defamation. In February, VDM accused Chinwo of misappropriating funds from her performances and failing to pay her former record label, owned by Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (EeZee Tee). He also claimed she breached her contract with … Read more