Nigeria has extended its congratulations to Ghana on the occasion of its 68th Independence Anniversary, reiterating its dedication to enhancing bilateral relations. In a press release issued on Thursday, March 6, and signed by the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, … Read more
The federal government has designated and listed 17 individuals including Simon Ekpa and entities on the Nigeria Sanctions List following their involvement in terrorism financing. The individuals and entities were recommended for designation by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee during a meeting that was held in Abuja on Thursday. According to government documents, the development was … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that he spent the night at the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, on the wedding day of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stressing his close relationship with her husband. Naija News reports that Akpabio made the statement while responding to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions’ … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area I Command, has seized a massive haul of illicit drugs, including 3,365 parcels and 75 sacks of marijuana weighing 3,103.3kg, along with 88 cartons of codeine syrup in Ogun State. The command also intercepted 2,145 bags of smuggled rice, equivalent to over four trailer loads, and 6,625 litres … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s government has unveiled new standards and guidelines for establishing and coordinating organ and tissue transplant services across the nation. During the official launch of this document on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Salako, emphasized its importance as a pivotal step towards improving organ donation practices in … Read more
Mikel Oyarzabal’s composed penalty secured a 1-1 draw for Real Sociedad against Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 encounter on Thursday. Struggling for consistency this season, the Red Devils saw the Europa League as their best chance to qualify for the Champions League but failed to hold onto their advantage … Read more
The United States President, Donald Trump, has temporarily suspended tariffs on Mexico, effective until April 2. Naija News reports that this decision comes after his conversation with Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum. Trump emphasized that Mexico will not incur tariffs on any products included in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). He also noted that his rapport … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that he spent the night at the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, on the day of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s wedding. Akpabio made this statement on Thursday during a plenary session at the National Assembly while addressing his relationship with Natasha’s family. He described her husband as a … Read more
Ikeja, Lagos state – Two Pakistanis, 19-year-old Roman Gull and 28-year-old Aftab Ahmad, who allegedly specialise in kidnapping people for ransom have been arrested by the police in Lagos state. The suspects were arrested after a distress call was received at the Ikeja Division of the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to utilize an indirect primary system for selecting its governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra election scheduled for November 8. Naija News reports that the National Secretary of the party, Ajibola Basiru, announced this while speaking to reporters following the NWC meeting … Read more
Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers delivered a stellar performance, scoring and assisting to help Rangers secure a 3-1 victory over José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe on Thursday night. Dessers opened the scoring in the sixth minute, rounding the goalkeeper before calmly slotting the ball into the net. However, Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku leveled the score for Fenerbahçe in … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has decorated six newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG). The event follows the recent retirement of six veteran DIGs in March 3rd, 2025, who honorably served the force for 35 years. The Force announced the appointment of the DIGs via … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, over alleged misappropriation, procurement violations, and diversion of public funds amounting to ₦138 million. According to a top EFCC source, the former minister arrived at the agency’s headquarters around 11 a.m. on Thursday and is being questioned regarding … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central, has declared that her six-month suspension from the Senate will not stop her from carrying out her duties. Her suspension was announced during Thursday’s plenary following her accusation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision was based on a recommendation from the Senate Committee on Ethics, … Read more
Dangote Industries Limited (Dangote Group), along with its subsidiaries, has announced it paid over ₦402 billion in taxes in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country. Naija News reports that Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed in a statement on Thursday. Chiejina stated that Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and its … Read more
There was a dramatic turn of events at a Kwara State Magistrate’s Court on Thursday when Abdulrahman Mohammed Bello, the prime suspect in the murder of a final-year College of Education student, Hafsah Lawal, shockingly exonerated his co-defendants. Bello, who was arraigned alongside Ahmed Abdulwasiu (41), Suleiman Muyideen (28), Jamiu Uthman (29), and Abdulrahmon Jamiu … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. President Tinubu made this known during the programme’s launch at the State House in Abuja. The President said the National Health Fellows initiative was part of several platforms provided by his administration to empower Nigerian … Read more
Sheikh Saeed Hassan Jingir, the second national deputy chairman of the Council of Ulama, Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), has passed away. Naija News gathered that the Publicity Secretary of JIBWIS, Hon. Ahmad Ashiru, confirmed his death on Thursday in Jos, Plateau State. He told Blueprint: “Innalillahi Wa’inna Illaihi Rajiun, I confirm the death … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, has once again resubmitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. This time, the petition was submitted on behalf of her constituents, led by Zubairu Yakubu. Following the submission, Akpabio sought clarification on whether any legal barriers existed against … Read more
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has appealed for a reduction in the proposed suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from six months to three months. Naija News reports that this is following the presentation of recommendations by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions. … Read more