Gunmen disguised in military uniforms have kidnapped the village head of Dnako in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, HRH Etsu Yuda Garba, along with his two grandchildren and five other residents. The attack took place around 12:03 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a resident, Mr Tanko Baba. He reported that the kidnappers, armed with … Read more
The price war in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector escalated further on Tuesday as major oil marketers moved to offer petrol at rates lower than the ₦825 per litre ex-depot price set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Naija News reports that this development follows revelations that the landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has dropped … Read more
The leadership tussle in the Lagos State House of Assembly took a fresh twist on Tuesday, as Speaker Mudashiru Obasa filed a corruption case against his brief successor, Mojisola Meranda, at the Ikeja High Court. Obasa, who was impeached on January 13 over allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and gross misconduct, is now … Read more
There seems to be a brewing crisis in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) following an alleged plot to oust the party’s national secretary, Olu Agunloye. In a petition sent to the Inspector General of Police, Agunloye alleged that there are plots by some disgruntled individuals to force him to resign as SDP’s national secretary. The … Read more
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the transfer of 25 senior officers to various commands and departments across the country. Naija News understands that the reshuffling follows the mass compulsory retirement of senior officers who had either completed 35 years of service or reached the 60-year age limit. This move aligns with the Police … Read more
Popular Nigerian movie, Love In Every Word which was reportedly deleted from YouTube after it almost hit 7 million views is now back on YouTube. The movie producer, Omoni Oboli announced the goodnews on her page on Wednesday morning after lamentations from Nigerians over the disaapearance of the movie. Recall that the movie was reportedly … Read more
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has stated that he is expecting citizens to come after him with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) when he vacates office. Eno made the declaration at the Uyo Township Stadium on Tuesday while distributing various cash awards, business startup tools and equipment to numerous beneficiaries. … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has sanctioned the appointment of CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State. This appointment was detailed in a statement issued and signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. Naija News understands that CP Bakori, hailing from Katsina State, takes over … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with former justice of the Supreme Court and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Justice George Oguntade, on his 85th birthday. Justice Oguntade, who began his legal career as a court clerk and was appointed a Judge of the Lagos High Court in 1980, served as judge of the … Read more
Irate youths, on Tuesday, embarked on protest and burnt down the Gwer West Local Government secretariat located in Naka area of the state. The setting ablaze of the secretariat came barely a few hours after the news of the murder of three youths, who were said to be members of the state protection guards, filtered … Read more