President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, returned from his trip abroad after days of speculations over his whereabouts. Naija News reports that the Special Adviser to the...
Leading Nigerian fintech companies have issued stern warnings to their customers regarding the trading of cryptocurrencies and other virtual currencies on their platforms. Firms including OPay,...
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Zone 1 Kano; and Commissioner of Police Kano have been restrained by a kano high court...
Elder statesman, Edwin Clark, on Friday claimed that ex-president, Muhammadu Buhari imposed Abdullahi Adamu, on the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the national chairman of the...
The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has been restricted by a federal high court in Kano from implementing the...
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Thursday, noted that governors can afford to pay the proposed ₦615,000 minimum wage if they...
The online rivalry between Nigerian music icons, Wizkid and Davido, reached new heights on Monday night, captivating fans on the social media platform X. Naija News...
Petrol marketers, on Monday, revealed the causes of the lingering scarcity of the product across the country. The Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of...
Panic has gripped some bank customers following a recent directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which imposes a temporary ban on mobile money operators,...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) commenced the offloading of 240 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, on Monday to...
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has refuted claims that he has a hand in the impeachment of...
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, in his reaction to the crisis, expressed optimism that the long queues will clear in the coming...
According to IPMAN, the petrol scarcity currently spreading to more states across the country will take at least two weeks to normalise. The Public Relations Officer...
Over the weekend, prominent northern organizations, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Northern Awareness Network (NAN), voiced concerns regarding potential plots by certain politicians...
A tragic incident occurred in Gamborun LGA of Borno State where eight members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed by an improvised explosive...
The Nigerian Naira recorded a significant appreciation in the parallel market, strengthening to ₦1280/$ yesterday, as reported by Nairametrics from currency traders. This marked an impressive...
One person has lost his life, six others injured and six vehicles burnt in a gas tanker explosion. Naija News gathered that the incident happened at...
The Chair of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has appointed Michael Nzekwe as his chief of staff. Olukoyede in a move to...
The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye, on Saturday, claimed that his business is ready to give Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, a...
The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has issued a clarification regarding the conditions under which Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, is...
Law Lee, an associate of the popular singer Naira Marley, has openly expressed disdain for the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known professionally as Mohbad, in a...
A Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice A. M. Liman, has issued an injunction preventing the executive members of the All Progressives Congress...
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from a report by the Nigerian Army claiming that it was responsible for the attack on the...
The American International School of Abuja has returned $760,910.84 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in connection with an ongoing investigation involving former Kogi...
At least 85 terrorists have been killed in renewed clashes between the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region...
A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has highlighted a dramatic increase in the prices of staple food items across Nigeria, with key...
A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ondo state, Eyitayo Jegede, has spoken on the governorship primary of the party on Friday....
The Lagos State Police Command recently apprehended ten members of suspected criminals who specialise in exhuming body parts from cemeteries and killing human beings for rituals....
The Lagos State Government has officially confirmed the receipt of the toxicology test results for late music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known popularly as Mohbad. The results,...
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 27th April 2024. A High Court sitting in...
The Oyo State Government has announced a restriction on movement throughout the state to facilitate the smooth conduct of Saturday’s local government elections. The movement will...
Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as Bright Amaewhule, a supporter of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, issued a stern warning to the...
A tragic incident occurred on the East-West Road in Eleme, Rivers State, as a tanker carrying petroleum products exploded near the Indorama Petrochemical Company, leading to...
Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, stars of the Super Eagles, have played a pivotal role in securing Leicester City‘s return to the Premier League after a...
The Nigerian naira experienced a decline in value against the US dollar, reaching ₦1,320 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market...
Travellers across Nigeria may soon find relief in their wallets as the price of Jet A1, the primary fuel used by airlines, significantly drops. The latest...
A military commander of an army camp located at Sabon Garin Dan’Ali, in Danmusa local government area of Katsina state, on Thursday evening was reportedly killed...
In a brazen attack late Wednesday night, bandits stormed the palace of the Emir of Zurmi, Bello Muhammad Bunu, in Zamfara State, resulting in three fatalities...
In a welcome development for consumers across Nigeria, the price of rice and other essential food commodities has significantly decreased this week. The price drop brings...
An Air Peace plane coming from Port Harcourt, on Thursday made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Naija News gathered that the pilots...
In the ongoing corruption trial of former Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, Hamma Bello, the eighth prosecution witness, provided crucial testimony on Thursday...
The toxicology tests to determine the cause of death of the popular Nigerian music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known professionally as Mohbad, have been completed, with results...
Air Peace, a leading Nigerian airline, is set to expand its international flight operations by adding a new route from Abuja to London, according to the...
A total of 14 inmates have been successfully recaptured following their escape from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State, as confirmed by the...
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has expressed its dissatisfaction with the slow progress of negotiations for a new minimum wage, urging the Federal Government...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commenced its governorship primary in Ondo State on Thursday, following the accreditation of delegates at the International Culture and Events Centre,...
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has adjourned the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to June 24. The...
There are indications that the detained Binance Holdings Limited executive, Tigran Gambaryan, is attempting to escape from Kuje Correctional Facility. Punch revealed how Mr Gambaryan who...
The former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has spent a second consecutive night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid ongoing...
The Nigerian Army has abruptly withdrawn its troops and dismantled its camp in a community in Niger State, amidst growing threats from bandits and terrorists. This...
The ongoing trial of former Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, facing allegations of N6.9 billion fraud and money laundering, has been adjourned to July 1, 2024, due...
The Nigeria Correctional Service has reacted to the breach that occurred at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, resulting in the escape of...
A tragic incident occurred at BrickHall Schools in the Cadastral Zone B11, Kaura, Abuja, when a four-year-old pupil, Miguel Ovoke, died during the school’s feeding hours...
The naira experienced a significant depreciation, falling to ₦1,300 per dollar in the parallel foreign exchange market on Wednesday, a 3.17 per cent drop from its...
Commuters in the Federal Capital Territory and five other states faced severe transportation hurdles on Wednesday as a sudden scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly...
Four Commissioner serving under Governor Siminalayi Fubara‘s administration in Rivers State, have resigned from the State Executive Council. Naija News understands that the Commissioner for Works,...
Troops of Sector 1, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have successfully neutralized three Boko Haram terrorists in two separate operations conducted in Zigue and Soueram, Cameroon....
Rice millers in Nigeria are experiencing a significant relief in production costs and are passing these savings on to consumers following the reopening of the Nigeria-Niger...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday urged Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject the bail application for...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday revealed how the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, disregarded the...
The Forum of All Progressives Congress State (APC) Chairmen, have passed a vote of confidence on the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje. Naija News...
The former director-general of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign, Doyin Okupe, has spoken about his and Peter Obi‘s relationship with the Labour Party, describing it...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed that his administration will remain steadfast and not succumb to the pressures and tactics of self-serving politicians. This declaration...
A tragic incident occurred in the Marish community of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State, where a soldier, reportedly intoxicated during his birthday celebrations, allegedly...
Bandits operating in the Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State have surrendered a substantial cache of AK47 rifles and other weaponry to the state government. This...
The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant depreciation in value against the US Dollar this Monday, as rates hit ₦1,260 per dollar in the parallel foreign exchange...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a statement denying allegations of disobeying a court order in relation to the attempted arrest of former...
Former Vice-President and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has emphasized the critical need for robust public institutions in advancing Nigeria’s...
A celebrated Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has achieved a historic milestone by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. On April...
Cement prices across Nigeria have decreased dramatically, from a high of N10,000-N15,000 per 50kg bag to a more affordable range of N7,000-N8,000. This change comes after...
A high court in Kano State, on Monday, vacated a previous court order that affirmed the suspension of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emphasised the necessity of establishing state police in Nigeria to ensure national security. He stated this while speaking at a one-day...
The Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, spearheaded by Professor Banji Akintoye and Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has issued an open letter to President Bola Tinubu...
Transporters, business owners, and passengers in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State and its environs, are facing increased hardships due to the recent surge in petrol...
The National Vice President of IPMAN, Hammed Fashola, stated this on Wednesday while appreciating the Dangote refinery for reducing the diesel price from over N1,200 to...
The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, who also serves as the chairman of the Ondo governorship election committee, is set to declare the winner of...
The ongoing governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State is set to continue on Sunday, according to the Kogi State Governor...
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) is on the brink of commencing production, with oil marketers gearing up to load refined petroleum products, as confirmed by...
As Workers’ Day approaches on May 1, 2024, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has set forth a list of seven critical demands from the Federal Government,...
Tensions flared at the governorship primary election in Ugbo Ward 3, Ilaje council area of Ondo State, leading to a violent assault on the state’s Health...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is in early lead in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election held across the 18 council areas of the...
The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the Turnaround Maintenance of Nigeria’s Refineries has announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery is set to commence operations before the end...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is intensifying its investigations into several former ministers who served under President Muhammadu Buhari, over alleged involvement in multi-billion...
The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant depreciation in the parallel foreign exchange market, ending its previous trend of appreciation. On Friday, the currency fell to ₦1,230...
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his belief that political power is granted solely by divine authority, not by human intervention. This statement was made in...
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 20th April 2024 The Nigeria Police Force has detained...
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has responded to concerns raised about the passport application process, particularly the necessity of providing proof of state of origin. This...
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess. The chestmaster confirmed the achievement, on Saturday in a...
The Nigeria Police Force has detained the female aide-de-camp (ADC) and several other police officers attached to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, following...
A former governor of old Oyo State and a respected elder statesman, Omololu Olunloyo, has officially debunked rumours of his death, confirming that he is alive...
A prominent human rights lawyer, Deji Ajare, has called on the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar Yusuf, to initiate impeachment proceedings against...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially refuted allegations that the presidency played a role in the purported efforts to remove its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje....
The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, has vehemently denied allegations that Governor Usman Ododo facilitated the escape of his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, from an...
Tensions rose in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, as armed policemen sealed off the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Austin...
Recent weeks have seen a welcome decrease in the prices of various foodstuffs across Nigeria, a trend analysts attribute to the strengthening of the Nigerian naira...
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has issued a warning that the soaring food prices in Nigeria may persist if global supply chain disruptions...
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