A powerful earthquake struck a high-altitude region in western China and parts of Nepal on Tuesday, causing extensive damage and resulting in the deaths of at least 126 people in Tibet. Hundreds of homes were damaged, streets were covered in rubble, and dozens of aftershocks shook the devastated area, leaving many trapped under debris. Rescue … Read more
A former member of the House of Representatives, Oghene Egoh, has urged Northern governors to support President Bola Tinubu proposed tax reform bills. Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos, Egoh pleaded with the governors to seek more clarification for a better understanding of the provisions of the tax reform bills rather than outright opposition. … Read more
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) has revealed that in 2024, the anti-narcotics agency seized over 2.6 million kilogrammes of illicit drugs. He added that across the country, more than 18,500 drug trafficking offenders were arrested with over 3,250 convicted, including 10 drug barons, further revealing … Read more
A former Special Assistant on Digital Communication to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has said Peter Obi lacked the leadership he portrays to Nigerians. Ahmad said this in reaction to the conversation on the alleged threat to Obi’s life by the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka. Recall that … Read more
Tragedy struck at Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, Kuchibuyi Village, Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday when an explosive device brought to the school by a student detonated, killing two and injuring two others. According to Channels TV, eyewitnesses reported that the device was brought to the school by a student who had … Read more
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has confirmed that corps members will begin receiving a new minimum allowance of N77,000 as part of the Federal Government’s wage review. Speaking during the commissioning of a staff bus donated by Capital Express Insurance Company in Abuja, Ahmed said that … Read more
Son Heung-min made his debut with the Premier League club in 2015 after transferring from Bayer Leverkusen. Since then, he has made an impressive 431 appearances and scored 169 goals, earning him a place as one of Tottenham’s all-time top scorers, currently sitting fourth on the list. Son, who was appointed club captain in August … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is focused on enhancing his attacking options during the January transfer window as the Premier League champions are nearing a deal with Frankfurt for forward Omar Marmoush. According to Mail Sport, Marmoush is enthusiastic about the prospect of joining City in the January transfer window. Although Frankfurt is hesitant to … Read more
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that Lagos State is the biggest loser in the ongoing tax reform efforts. Oyedele stated this during an appearance on Arise TV while addressing complaints that had trailed the tax reform policy by President Bola Tinubu. He explained that … Read more
The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation has uncovered financial irregularities totalling ₦514 billion in the 2021 operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The findings were detailed in an audit report highlighting non-compliance and internal control weaknesses within Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for the 2021 financial year. Breakdown of Infractions … Read more
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has congratulated Ghana’s President, John Mahama. Naija News reported that Mahama, who was a former president of Ghana, clinched victory in the 7th December 2024 presidential election. In a statement on Tuesday, Obi enjoined Mahama to implement policies that would birth transformation in his country and … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sounded the alarm over the influx of bandits into the state, vowing to take decisive action to ensure the safety of residents. Speaking at the 2025 annual inter-faith service for Oyo workers in Ibadan, Makinde revealed that he had received intelligence that bandits were relocating to Oyo from … Read more
Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reflected on how the club’s coach, Mikel Arteta failed to support him when he was battling with personal issues. Recall that Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018 and had a remarkable impact on the team, netting 92 goals and providing 20 assists in 163 appearances. However, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, met with former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan in Ghana. Naija News reports that President Tinubu and the former Nigerian leaders were among the dignitaries who graced the swearing-in event of John Mahama, the new president of Ghana. The incumbent and former Nigerian leaders were captured in warm handshakes during the ceremony … Read more
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the Oyo state High Court located at Ring Road in Ibadan listened to the arguments of three defendants in the case of the fatal stampede that took place during the days leading up to Christmas last year. After five hours of intense legal debate, Justice K.B. Olawoyin fixed January 13 … Read more
President Bola Tinubu met with former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday during the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the inauguration took place at the Black Star Square in Accra. At the inauguration ceremony, Tinubu delivered a keynote address, in which he praised Ghana’s democratic progress … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, made fresh revelations on how the suspended 18 Local Government Council Chairmen remitted about ₦12 billion to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 15 months. In a statement to Naija News on Tuesday, Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, disclosed that the Governor made these revelations … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) said the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, lied about threat to his life over his New Year message. The APC national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, denied threatening Obi during his interview on Arise Television. Morka said nothing in his sentence constitutes or suggests a threat … Read more
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended 19 suspects in connection with the deaths of four individuals in the Owo community, located in the Owo Local Government Area of the state. Naija News reports that among the victims of the violent incident, which occurred on Monday, was a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has assured Africans that the continent will be lifted from poverty by their leaders. Speaking at the inauguration of President John Mahama of Ghana on Tuesday, January 7, Tinubu said African leaders are focused on building resilient economies across nations of the continent. According to Tinubu, these African leaders are doing this … Read more