The Labour Party (LP) has berated a former governorship candidate in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, for his actions after dumping the party. The Labour Party accused Ozigbo of attempting to undermine and demarket the party after his defection. Naija News recalls that Ozigbo dumped the Labour Party for the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing leadership … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has assured that a better Nigeria is within reach. Obi in a post made on X said he was in the United Kingdom on Sunday, March 2, and proceeded to Cambridge for scheduled meetings with development experts. According to Obi, his discussions with the experts … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to probe the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over its failure to implement the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance for corps members. NANS expressed frustration that despite the Federal Government’s approval of the increment from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000—effective July 2024—the NYSC has … Read more
Senior Pastor of Trinity House, Ituah Ighodalo, has refuted claims suggesting he is set to marry Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, following the passing of his wife, Ibidunni Ighodalo. The speculation, which has been making rounds on social media, alleged that preparations, including Aso Ebi, were already underway for the rumored wedding. However, during a recent … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted a high-profile dinner in Lagos on Saturday night, drawing some of Nigeria’s most influential political figures, including ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The private gathering, held at a luxury venue in the heart of Lagos, brought together politicians, business leaders, and dignitaries from across the country. … Read more
The Senate will not initiate an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Apoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, as no formal petition has been submitted, Senate Spokesman Adeyemi Adaramodu has stated. Addressing the issue yesterday, Adaramodu emphasized that the Red Chamber does not act on claims made through television interviews or … Read more
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it will absorb a ₦16 billion loss by refunding ₦65 per litre to marketers, ensuring Nigerians benefit from reduced fuel prices. In a statement issued over the weekend, the refinery said it would compensate customers who purchased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the new … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. The lawmakers said this during plenary in Port Harcourt on Monday. More to follow…
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has granted Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, bail set at N100 million ahead of his trial for alleged fraud. Okoye was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and … Read more
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has approved a two-year tax exemption for traders impacted by the flood disaster in September 2024 and the fire incident at the Maiduguri Monday market. The Chairman of the Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BO-IRS), Prof. Ibrahim Bello, announced this decision while speaking to reporters in Maiduguri on … Read more