French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Thursday that the sweeping new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump were a “catastrophe” both for Europe and the United States. “This decision is a catastrophe for the economic world,” Bayrou said. “It is an immense difficulty for Europe. I believe that it is also a catastrophe for … Read more
Los Angeles FC sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami spinning to their first defeat of the season on Wednesday, scoring an upset 1-0 victory in their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final first-leg clash. A 57th-minute strike from Los Angeles-born El Salvador international Nathan Ordaz handed LAFC a precious advantage heading into next Wednesday’s return leg in … Read more
China on Thursday said it “firmly opposes” sweeping new US tariffs on its exports, vowing “countermeasures” to protect its rights and interests. US President Donald Trump has ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war after imposing 10 percent levies on imports from around the world and harsh extra duties on key trading partners. Trump unveiled … Read more
Nigerians in diaspora have strongly condemned the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly. The group, Progressives Without Borders, based in the United Kingdom (UK) expressed concerns that the move not only undermines Nigeria’s democratic … Read more
Former lawmaker representing Adamawa North in the Senate, Elijah Ishaku Abbo, has accused the judiciary of manipulating the 2023 election outcome against him. Naija News recalls that the Court of Appeal in Abuja had, on October 16, 2023, nullified Abbo’s election and declared Amos Yohanna of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the rightful winner of … Read more
Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State governorship election, has rejected the ruling of the election petition tribunal. The tribunal on Wednesday upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo, dismissing Ighodalo’s petition challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024 poll. In a statement, Ighodalo said while he … Read more
Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has appealed to foreign investors to invest in the state, declaring that his administration is open for business as it is a government of partnerships. Governor Otti appealed when he received a delegation of Haier Global Business led by its director of Africa, Mr. Sunny Liu, who called on … Read more
A private hospital in the Ibeju/Lekki area of Lagos State has remained silent following allegations that it denied emergency care to a pregnant woman due to her husband’s inability to make an upfront payment of N500,000. The woman, identified as Kemi, later died after being referred to a general hospital in Epe. Hospital reportedly rejected … Read more
Two gallant soldiers from the 312 Battalion stationed at Kalapanzi Barracks in Kaduna were reportedly ambushed by armed attackers in Babar Saura on April 2, 2025, at approximately 4:41 PM. Naija News reports that this development was disclosed in a publication on Thursday morning by security expert, Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, intelligence sources relayed … Read more
A group of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom has raised concerns over the state of emergency declared in Rivers State. The supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have strongly opposed the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly. The group, Progressives Without Borders, claims that … Read more
The Super of Nigeria have moved a step upward in the latest FIFA World ranking of national teams released earlier today, April 3. The Super Eagles had a fair run during the March international break where they recorded a win and a draw in two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Recall that they beat Rwanda … Read more
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for travelling to France while Nigeria grapples with escalating security challenges. Tinubu departed Nigeria for France on Wednesday and is expected to be away for approximately two weeks. In a statement titled “Whither Nigeria, My Beloved Country”, … Read more
A fire outbreak on a ferry owned by the Lagos State Government caused panic on Thursday morning as passengers scrambled for safety. The incident, which occurred around 6:45 AM at the Ipakodo Ferry Terminal in Ikorodu, involved the LAGFERRY vessel Igbega Eko, which was en route to Victoria Island with 19 passengers on board. It … Read more
Traffic congestion in Lagos has prompted an urgent decision from the Federal Government regarding the Independence Bridge on Victoria Island. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate reopening of the bridge to alleviate the gridlock that has paralyzed movement in the Ikoyi area. Authorities working on opening Lagos bridge Confirming this development, the … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has refuted allegations that the telecom company engages in the theft of customer data. He noted that this accusation has been a recurring issue throughout his career in various markets, as reported by MyJoyOnline, a Ghanaian online news outlet, on Wednesday. His remarks come amid a … Read more
Opposition political parties in Katsina State have started talks to form a coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. A former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, revealed this on Wednesday while speaking to stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina. Katsina State … Read more
Fear and uncertainty continue to grip Uromi, a week after a violent mob lynched 16 northern travelers accused of being kidnappers. As normalcy gradually returns, residents are raising concerns over alleged indiscriminate arrests and extortion by security operatives, particularly the police. On what should have been a bustling market day, the usually crowded Mission Road—the … Read more
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, received a delegation from the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department led by Marco Antonio, Technical Assistance Advisor for Revenue Administration 2, to discuss the ongoing Single Window Project. A statement by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday said the IMF expressed support for the … Read more
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba believes he has the qualities needed to achieve his dream of becoming a world champion. Efe Ajagba is set to face Martin Bakole on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed world super-middleweight championship fight against William Scull in Saudi Arabia on May 4. During an interview with Sky Sports, Ajagba expressed … Read more
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed a man identified as Godwin Anuka right in front of his wife and two children. This development was revealed by the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilization to the Delta State Governor, Harrison Gwamnishu, in a Facebook post on Wednesday. He narrated that the Fulani herdsmen … Read more