A young lady, Barakat Adesanya, celebrated her graduation from Obafemi Awolowo University. She graduated from the university with a first-class in Accounting despite not having a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 in any semester. In a Facebook post, the graduate shared photos from her convocation ceremony, revealing that she graduated with a cumulative grade … Read more

The Nigerian naira appreciated against the US dollar across various forex platforms, driven by improved foreign currency liquidity in the Nigerian autonomous foreign exchange market. In the official market, the naira strengthened by 0.84%, closing at N1,532 per US dollar, according to spot data from the FMDQ platform. Enhanced liquidity in the Nigerian autonomous forex … Read more

At least six people were feared dead, and more than two dozen others were injured when a fire broke out at a private hospital in southern India. It was gathered that building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and a routine disregard for safety regulations. The fire reportedly broke … Read more

In a significant development, the Nigerian military has announced the retirement of over 600 soldiers as part of a broader restructuring and personnel review. The mass retirement, which affects soldiers across various ranks, marks a notable shift in the military’s strategy and could signal a response to internal reorganizations within the armed forces. According to … Read more

Governors Divided Over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Meeting Ends In Deadlock Strong divisions have emerged among the 36 state governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) over the controversial tax reform bills pending before the National Assembly. President Bola Tinubu submitted the bills, which have sparked widespread criticism and opposition, particularly from northern governors. The … Read more

A young man celebrated his graduation as he bagged a Higher National Diploma (HND) He emerged as the first graduate in his family. In a post by @tfame__mania on TikTok, the young man shared pictures from his sign-out day. Mechanic’s son graduates from polytechnic In the TikTok post, the man showcased his sign-out white shirt … Read more

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism about the imminent release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kalu made this known during a meeting with the South East Legislators Forum in Abuja on Thursday. The forum, led by Kingsley Ikoro, Majority Leader of the Ebonyi … Read more

UK postal operator Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million ($13.3 million) for delays in delivering mail for the 2023/2024 financial year, Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom said Friday. The fine is nearly double the penalty given to it by the watchdog last year, as the UK’s struggling postal service has failed to sufficiently improve its … Read more

A Nigerian mother’s joy knew no bounds when her daughter made a surprise return from the United States, ending a three-year separation. The emotional reunion, captured on video, warmed the hearts of many netizens who watched it. Lady reunites with mum after 3 years Omofolawe1 shared the touching moment on TikTok, showing her mother’s ecstatic … Read more

Renowned activist, Omoyele Sowore, has raised concerns about a purported conspiracy among influential elites aimed at leaving the beleaguered human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, incarcerated due to his defamation case involving Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Naija News reports that the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate for the 2023 general election made … Read more

Businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu was in a party mood as he attended UBA’s end-of-the-year party in the company of his wife Dr. Vivian Awele Elumelu. The event was held on Thursday night, December 12, 2024, in Lagos, and it was a display of music, dance, and different fun vibes. On his Instagram stories, Tony, … Read more

The cost of landing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, in Nigeria has dropped by N36, reaching N900.28 per litre The cost is a 3.62% decline from the previous N936.75 per litre recorded last week. This is according to data released by the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN). Petrol landing … Read more

Two individuals suspected to be bandits were reportedly killed during an attempt to test Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp allegedly established by the infamous extremist leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara State. It was gathered that the incident took place in Barikin Daji Village and Dan Bagudu Hills, both situated within the Talata Mafara … Read more

A Nigerian lady who graced the ongoing Shiloh 2024 program has expressed disappointment after she could not find Bishop Abioye. In a Facebook post, the lady, Mma JT, admitted she truly missed Bishop Abioye at the annual Winners Chapel church program. According to Mma JT, she wished Bishop Abioye had been there on Thursday when … Read more

The ongoing cash scarcity has drastically changed as banks continued rationing cash in Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and over-the-counter. The development also led to Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators increasing their charges by 100%, citing the unavailability of cash at ATMs and banks. PoS operators give a reason for the hike in charges According to the operators, … Read more

As the year 2024 draws to a close, some people would definitely look back on it as a period in their lives they would never forget because they reconnected with their loved ones who were long lost. Once again, social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), showed in 2024 that it is a great force for … Read more

A Nigerian lady was criticised for the type of meals she served her security guard daily. She shared a video of the meals as she took them to her security guard, whose room was beside the gate. In the video shared by @pha_vhur, the meals included bread and groundnut, plantain and oil, beans and bread, … Read more

A Nigerian lady said her fiancee has called off their marital plans which were supposed to commence in January, 2025. The lady was spotted weeping sorrowfully in public, and when she was asked, she explained what happened. According to the story shared in a video by Ada Nnewi, the prospective husband called off the wedding … Read more

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has reported that at least 68 journalists lost their lives in 2024, marking a second consecutive year where conflict zones have proven deadly for media professionals. According to the report, over 60% of these fatalities occurred in regions plagued by conflict — the highest percentage recorded … Read more

A midnight fire incident on Thursday devastated a rice mill located in Ega-Idah, the administrative centre of Idah Local Government Area in Kogi State. Reports obtained by Naija News revealed that the fire broke out around 3:00 a.m. following an explosion that resonated throughout the vicinity. This rice mill, a collaborative effort between two friends, … Read more