Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as the militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has threatened to attack oil installations over the ongoing political crisis and the alleged withholding of the state’s federal allocation. Naija News reports that the group also issued a stern warning to non-indigenes, urging them to leave the state for their … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Rivers State local government election confirms the illegality of the local government election conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. He stated that the ruling affirms that the election was conducted in violation of the Electoral Act … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. Tinubu announced the fellows’ employment during the programme’s launch at State House, Abuja, attended by Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials, and traditional leaders, … Read more
FCT, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has designated and frozen the bank accounts of Biafra separatist leader, Simon Ekpa and 16 individuals and organizations for allegedly sponsoring terrorism. The Nigeria Sanctions Committee also ordered the freezing of their financial instruments and entities across multiple banks, payment platforms, and financial institutions. As reported … Read more
A Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers state political crisis has explained the reason behind the restoration of the 27 lawmakers who were allegedly loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike. According to the document, there is no evidence to back up the claim that the Martin Amaewhule-led leadership of … Read more
FIFA has announced an unprecedented total prize fund of one billion dollars for participants in the upcoming Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. This substantial prize pool for the 2025 Club World Cup considerably surpasses the financial offerings for both the previous men’s … Read more
FIFA has announced that it will assess a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, a significant increase aimed at celebrating the tournament’s centenary. The 2030 World Cup holds special historical importance, marking 100 years since the inaugural event took place in Uruguay. This edition will be jointly hosted by … Read more
A Rangers supporter who traveled to Istanbul to watch his team face Fenerbahce in the UEFA Europa League last-16 clash tragically lost his life in a traffic accident just hours before the match. Both clubs confirmed the incident on Thursday, expressing their condolences. The identity of the fan has not been disclosed, but reports indicate … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Nigeria Senate, has rejected the appeal by his predecessor and the immediate past Senate President Ahmed Lawan, over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Natasha was suspended over the alleged violation of Senate standing order. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition hearing … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State officially presented a certificate of appointment and staff of office to Oba Samuel Adegbola as the newly reinstated Eleruwa of Eruwa on Thursday. Naija News reports that the governor had approved Adegbola’s reappointment as the traditional ruler of Eruwa land earlier in the week. Adegbola, who was initially installed … Read more
A fresh crisis is brewing in the Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as heated war of words erupted between the South-South Zonal Secretary, George Turnah, and the state PDP Chairman, Solomon Agwanana. Naija News gathered that the tensions escalated following a letter dated March 5, 2025, signed by Agwanana, the State … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Bashir, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a dilapidated structure that can no longer be trusted to rule Nigeria. Bashir, who is the APC National Secretary, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he formally received a former member of the PDP, Nicholas … Read more
A bill proposing the creation of an independent authority to oversee the registration and regulation of political parties has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, jointly sponsored by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, and Marcus Onobun (Edo State), aims to remove the responsibility of registering and regulating political parties … Read more
Ogun state – A man identified simply as Oju has reportedly stabbed his 36-year-old wife, Josephine Isaac, to death during a violent altercation in Ogun state. The tragic incident occurred in the Agbure community, Ogun Waterside local government area of the southwest state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, said the suspect, … Read more
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has announced that the Federal Government will soon commence a fresh recruitment exercise for the Corps. Speaking during the inauguration of the NSCDC Bwari Divisional Office on Wednesday in Abuja, Audi revealed that approval had been secured for the recruitment but noted … Read more
A renowned Nigerian author, Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun, widely recognized as Mabel Segun, has reportedly died. Reports obtained by Naija News revealed that Segun departed the earth in the early hours of Thursday, March 6, 2025, just days after commemorating her 95th birthday in Lagos. A statement by her family made available to newsmen confirmed … Read more
Conference of Energy & Finance Consultants (CEFC), a group known for championing integrity, quality delivery and financial management amongst energy consultants, has called on the major oil regulatory agencies in Nigeria to allow local refineries function smoothly. The group specifically urged the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army reportedly neutralized 92 terrorists during the period from February 27 to March 6, 2025. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, confirmed this during a Thursday press conference in Abuja. General Kangye provided an update on the operations of the military and other security agencies, stating that … Read more
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its readiness to conduct off-cycle Governorship election in Anambra State. INEC’s National Commissioner & Chairman for Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun confirmed this via a statement made available to our Correspondent. The governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, 8th November, 2025. So far, 12 out of … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the indirect mode of primary election for the nomination of its candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election. To this end, the APC National Working Committee (NWC) will be meeting with all party’s stakeholders and aspirants at its national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday next week … Read more