In a bid to curb years of violence and insecurity, residents of Jibia Local Government Area in Katsina State have reached a peace agreement with armed bandits, leading to the release of 10 abducted persons and the surrender of two AK-47 rifles. The reconciliation meeting, held on February 28, 2025, in Kwari village, was spearheaded … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has arrived at the assembly complex with cheers from lawmakers who had earlier endorsed her as speaker of the house. As of the time Naija News is filing this report, Meranda was spotted making her way into the chamber to commence today’s plenary session. At about … Read more
Remo Stars demonstrated their strong position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Plateau United in Ikenne, Ogun state on Sunday. Samson Olasupo, a mid-season signing and former striker for Sunshine Stars, made an impressive return to the NPFL by scoring the decisive goal in … Read more
Security operatives, including the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force, have taken over the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt as lawmakers prepare to resume sitting. A strong detachment of armed security personnel was seen stationed at strategic points around the Assembly Quarters on Monday morning. Their presence … Read more
Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate made the announcement on Monday during a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos. Although he did not disclose his next political step, he assured that he would reveal his plans in the coming months. He … Read more
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering Nigeria’s elections, politics, and governance. Port Harcourt, Rivers state – The Rivers state house of assembly on Monday, March 3, gave Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. As reported by Channels Television, the lawmakers said this … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle as the new Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The announcement has been met with excitement in Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government, and across Osun State, as Olakunle becomes one of the state’s distinguished sons to hold a key national position. According to Western … Read more
The elder sibling and former manager of the now-defunct music group P-Square, Jude Okoye, has been granted bail in the amount of ₦100 million as he prepares for his trial concerning allegations of fraud. Naija News reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Okoye for laundering a total of ₦1.38 billion, … Read more
Abdul-Azeez Adediran, a former governorship candidate for Lagos State in the 2023 elections have dumped the Peoples Denocratic Party (PDP). Adediran, popularly know as Jandor announced his resignation from the PDP on Monday, March 3, at the Liberty Place in Ikeja, Lagos State. Speaking at a press briefing, Jandor said he deemed it necessary to … Read more
A tragic incident occurred in the Kutunku area of Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Saturday, when a man identified as Abdulrasheed Usman reportedly slumped and died while breaking his Ramadan fast. The event has left the community in shock and mourning. Deceased was healthy prior to death According to an eyewitness, Suleiman Bala, the … Read more