Enugu – President Bola Tinubu has promised that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Saturday, January 4. Legit.ng gathers that Tinubu made the promise during an interactive session with southeast leaders during his official visit … Read more
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has voiced strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed Tax Reform Bills, urging their immediate suspension and demanding broader consultations with critical stakeholders and experts. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Chairman of the NEF Management Board, Al-Amin Daggash, criticized the government for failing to engage stakeholders before drafting … Read more
Jigawa State Police Command confirmed on December 4 that a communal clash that occurred on December 3 in the Miga Local Government Area resulted in the death of nine people and left four others injured. The incident has led to significant unrest in the community, with many others hospitalized. Eyewitness and Gululu village resident Bala … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday assured South-East leaders of his administration’s commitment to completing the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Eastern Rail Line and supporting the development of the Anambra Basin, a critical energy reserve for Nigeria. Speaking during an interactive session with leaders from the region during his official visit to Enugu, Tinubu described the rail line … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday paid a one-day working visit to Enugu State on the invitation of Govenor Peter Mbah. Naija News reports that during the visit, Tinubu inaugurated numerous projects across the Southeast state. Below are highpoints of President Tinubu’s visit to Enugu: 1– The visit is the first official call of the … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has charged troops of the newly established two National Mission Brigades in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna State, and Sector 8 Mangu, Plateau State, called on troops to take the fight to the criminal hideouts and flush them out completely. This is just as he urged the troops … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what they called disregard of court judgements by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, concerning local government chairmen in the state. The Chairman, Edo PDP chapter, Anthony Aziegbemi, said the letter from the Governor concerning the previously suspended 18 local government chairmen was illegal and could not stand. In … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday made a firm commitment that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. The President, who gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State also pledged that his administration would support the development of the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Secretary to Ondo State Government, Temitayo Oluwatuyi, as a diligent man. President Tinubu said Temitayo Oluwatuyi served the people of Ondo with unwavering dedication, providing the necessary backbone for policy coordination and implementation. In a statement by his Special Adviser of Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu recalled … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent alert to healthcare providers and the public about a suspected counterfeit cancer drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml injection, bearing the batch number: C5290S20. This warning followed a report from a doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), who raised concerns about … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolence on the demise of former Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Professor Nuhu Yaqub. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Saturday, the former leader described the deceased as a “scholar of exceptional merit,” emphasizing that his significant contributions to Nigeria’s intellectual and … Read more
Tomiko Itooka, officially recognised as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records, has died aged 116. She passed away at a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, according to local officials. “Itooka gave us courage and hope through her long life. We thank her for it,” said Ashiya’s 27-year-old mayor, Ryosuke Takashima, in a … Read more
Washington DC, USA – Popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast of the incoming United States (US) president, Donald Trump. Legit.ng reports that the event has been slated for Monday, January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. Nathaniel Bassey joins Donald Trump’s inaugural event The event, … Read more
The Kano State Censorship Board has officially suspended and revoked the operating license of renowned Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa. Naija News understands that the actress is accused of infringement of the board’s regulations concerning indecent attire and the posting of vulgar content, among other violations. A statement released and signed by the board’s Information … Read more
The immediate past Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Prince Mathew Kolawole, has condemned the killing of two farmers by gunmen, expressing deep sadness over the recent deaths in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, suspected to be the result of attacks by armed bandits. In a statement, the former Speaker extended his heartfelt … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 5th January, 2025. President Bola Tinubu has again justified the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration and labelled it a “necessary” move to secure the country’s future. Speaking during a visit to Enugu State on Saturday, … Read more
Renowned Nigerian pastor and gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has received a prestigious invitation to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The event, set for January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C., will precede the swearing-in ceremony of Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance. The gathering, which is a non-governmental and … Read more
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, has hailed the administration of the immediate past governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for its significant impact on the Ekpeye kingdom, comprising Ahoada East and Ahoada West local government areas. Nwuche, speaking during an appreciation party … Read more
As the 2027 general elections approach, politicians have already shifted focus, with many intensifying discussions and making moves aimed at securing power in the next election cycle. While the elections are still years away, political officeholders and party leaders are already strategizing for the 2027 race. This growing preoccupation with the next election has raised … Read more
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, has stated that he won’t join the race to replace Governor Seyi Makinde as the next governor of Oyo State in 2027. Adedeji who had previously held the position of Oyo State Commissioner for Finance from 2011 to 2015, was rumoured to have … Read more