President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal lawmakers in reciting the former national anthem at the National Assembly. Naija News reports that President Tinubu signed the National...
The candidate who represented the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 Abeokuta South Federal Constituency election, Tolulope Phillips, has completed his registration process to become a...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, OON, SAN, remarked that the actions of counsel and the Courts in the proceedings resulting in...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Anthem Bill 2024, reinstating the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Naija News reports that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised awareness about a concerning rise in phishing activities that are targeting unsuspecting individuals on various digital platforms....
The Federal Government has initiated the free distribution of gas cylinders yesterday as part of its efforts to promote clean cooking energy, with a goal of...
Governors, leaders from both the National and State Assemblies, alongside prominent politicians, convened in Agege, Lagos, on Tuesday to attend the eighth-day Fidau prayer of Alhaji...
Nigerians at the 2024 Hajj in Saudi Arabia have raised concerns about the poor quality and limited food being served, even after paying more than ₦8...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reached the inauguration site of the Southern Parkway, which will stretch from Christian Centre to Ring Road 1 in Abuja, Nigeria’s...
The Nigerian economy has rebounded with a robust growth rate of 2.99%, exceeding the 2.3% growth observed in Q1 of 2023. Minister of Finance and Coordinating...
The lawmaker representing Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, declared on Tuesday that he has retracted his lawsuit against the All...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the confiscation of ₦10.7 million linked to Ecole Supérieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT) in Cotonou, Benin...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governorship in Bayelsa State and former Minister of State, Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, has expressed his discontentment with the judgment...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Edo State on Monday. The exercise aims to capture would-be voters who have...
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has initiated the clearing of shanties and illegal activities beneath the Ijora bridge on Monday. Naija...
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has thanked the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, for appointing her as his Special Assistant on Social Events and Public Hearings. Naija News reports...
The Papua New Guinea government issued a plea for international assistance in a rescue effort after a devastating landslide wiped out a remote highland village, with...
Founder and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has disclosed why he has relocated to the United States. He mentioned this during a virtual interview...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a suit from the impeached former Edo Deputy Governor, Phillips Shaibu, who attempted to overturn the February...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized that the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction will yield benefits beyond imagination. Naija News reports that President Tinubu officially flagged off...
The deputy governor of Kano, Aminu Gwarzo, has apologised to the national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for linking him with the Emirship tussle in the state....
Southampton secured their place in next season’s Premier League on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the Championship promotion playoffs final at Wembley...
President Bola Tinubu is presently at the launch location of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, officiating the flag-off ceremony in Victoria Island, Lagos. The 700-kilometer project runs...
Two students who were abducted during the invasion of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTEC), Osara, Okene, Kogi State, two weeks ago have been killed...
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has threatened to initiate a defamation lawsuit against Kano State’s deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzo, regarding his statements in the ongoing Kano Emirship controversy....
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of Emmanuel Okechuku Orjinze, a 48-year-old businessman planning to fly to Paris, France, for ingesting...
Protesters have taken to the streets of Gaya, one of the five emirates impacted by the annulled Kano Emirates Council Law. Naija News earlier reported that...
The Northern Youth Assembly, Majalisar Matasan Arewa, have issued an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, warning him about potential instigators of disorder within his administration...
The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has been confirmed to be alive. Naija News gathered that on Sunday morning, rumours were...
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has urgently requested prayers from his fans amidst health scare. The ‘Zazu‘ crooner posted a video and photo of himself undergoing...
The Kano Traders Association has called on Governor Abba Yusuf to adhere to the Federal High Court’s ruling that prohibits the Kano State Government from repealing the Kano Emirate Council Law 2019. Naija News...
The presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu is ready to fire underperforming ministers who fail to deliver on their targets. The President’s Special Adviser on...
Gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, leads as the most followed Nigerian singer on Instagram. Instagram, a photo and video-sharing platform owned by Meta, enables users to upload...
The Adamawa State House of Assembly mourns the loss of Abdulmalik Jauro Musa, the representative for the Ganye state constituency. Abdulmalik Musa, a member of the...
Protesters marched to the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly in Abuja on Friday, demanding President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the Kano Emirate conflict. The protesters,...
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have attacked certain members of the Benue State House of Assembly. Naija News gathered that the assault occurred on Thursday...
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a public apology to Abians for failing to meet their expectations over the years....
Nigerians were forced to pay inflated prices for essential foods like beef, rice, beans, white garri, and yam in April. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed this in its...
West Ham United appointed former Real Madrid and Spain boss Julen Lopetegui as their new manager on Thursday after David Moyes’ departure from the London Stadium....
The chairman of the defunct Failed Bank Tribunal set up by the government of late General Sani Abacha, Justice Steven Sado Idajili, has died at the...
Chad’s military junta leader for three years, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, officially became president on Thursday, despite opposition objections to the election process. Deby was officially...
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has stated that the Nigerian government is making a mistake by imprisoning the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),...
A Ghanaian boy, Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, has secured a place in the Guinness World Records as the youngest male artist ever, achieving this milestone at the...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed optimism that the current two-day Economic and Investment Summit will elevate Rivers State to a top investment hub....
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security issued an urgent public alert on Thursday due to an outbreak of unintentional poisoning in trade animals at...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, revealed that an estimated 700 babies die daily in the country, highlighting the critical issue of high maternal and child mortality...
The federal government has issued an apology to the citizens for the ongoing difficulties in the country. Naija News reports that the Minister of Budget and...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke at a summit on the state of democracy in Africa on Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja. The summit’s...
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s one-year anniversary in office will be marked without any fanfare. According to...
A logistics company truck ran over and killed a soldier at Orile bus stop, Iganmu, in Lagos on Tuesday. Naija News gathered that the driver was...
Controversial rapper, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, has listed numerous reasons why Igbo ladies aren’t great for marriage. Darlington, who recently outlined fluency in Igbo language...
The former Deputy Governor of Edo State who was impeached, Phillip Shaibu, has been granted permission by Justice James Kolawole Omotoso of the Federal High Court...
The Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Dr. Emmanuel Shotande, has raised concerns about lawyers allegedly aiding criminals to invest and cover...
The kidnappers who abducted workers at the Dangote Cement Company Plc in Okpella Community, Etsako Area of Edo State, have demanded a ransom of ₦5 million...
Controversial social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has pointed out that the opposition’s mistake lies in underestimating the incumbent president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The self-styled activist asserted...
Founder of the Nigerian Teachers Community, Dr Peter Ogudoro, considers the new student loan scheme a favourable start but insists it does not sufficiently address the difficulties...
Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, popularly known as Olaolu Slawn, has designed the English FA Cup trophy for the 2024 final between Manchester City and Manchester United, set to be...
Organised Labour turned down the Federal Government’s N54,000 minimum wage proposal on Tuesday. One of the leaders of Organised Labour who attended the meeting disclosed to Vanguard in...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has been agitating for improved funding of the education sector and better welfare for its members, may be well...
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has requested that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) reschedule exams set for May 30, observed as ‘Biafra Day’ in...
The House of Representatives directed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday, May 21, to thoroughly eradicate all arms, ammunition, AK-47s, cutlasses, and other weapons...
In an effort to alleviate people’s sufferings, the Federal Government has allocated 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted food items to the Zamfara State government for distribution to...
At least 20 people were abducted by some gunmen in military uniforms, who raided the Dawaki community in Abuja. According to Daily Trust, witnesses described it as...
Police in Anambra state have detained a 30-year-old teacher for allegedly causing an 8-year-old student to fall into a coma due to physical assault. Naija News...
The head of the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has challenged the legality of his trial, asserting it as unjust. Naija News earlier...
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has assured fans that his team will continue to pursue the Premier League title, even after losing it to Manchester City. Arteta’s...
The Kano State Government has confirmed the purchase of 41 ‘exotic’ SUVs, each costing N68 million, for members of the State House of Assembly. The State...
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has implored Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to cease escalating political tensions in...
Nana Otedola, mother of Nigerian female disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has extended her prayers for her daughter to discover her life...
The Okun-Ajah Community has appealed to both the Federal and Lagos State governments for assistance, as they face an alleged unauthorized alteration of the Lagos-Calabar coastal...
The Obidient movement, comprising supporters of former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, has formed a harmonization committee as part of their strategy to solidify gains and prepare...
Twenty governors will mark their first year in office in less than ten days. Naija News reports that a few of them ascended to governorship through...
In the first undisputed heavyweight match since 1999, Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious over Tyson Fury on Sunday morning. Within the complex network of boxing-sanctioning bodies, the victor in...
The German government has handed two looted royal stools to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, the Oba of Benin, symbolizing progress in returning cultural artefacts. Historical records...
The army spokesperson disclosed that the DR Congo military thwarted an attempted coup near President Felix Tshisekedi’s Kinshasa offices on Sunday, which reportedly involved both foreigners and Congolese....
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted a successful operation in Lagos, resulting in the arrest of four syndicate members. Naija News gathered that a...
A tragic incident on Saturday night at Imo State University’s junction in Owerri left a lecturer and five others dead after an articulated truck lost control...
Ahead of Monday’s trial, Aloy Ejimakor, the principal lawyer for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has asserted that the legal...
The family of David Ukpo, who was taken to the United Kingdom by the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, for a kidney transplant, has cried...
Canadian rapper, Drake, has faced another substantial gambling setback, losing $565,000 after betting on Tyson Fury to defeat Oleksandr Usyk. Naija News reports that in the...
The Nigerian Army’s intervention has resulted in the rescue of 386 individuals, mostly women and children, from the Sambisa forest, a decade after their abduction. The...
The confrontation over the minimum wage between the NLC, TUC, and Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has entered a new phase. The National President of...
The National Progressive Hub (NPH), a support group for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has predicted President Bola Tinubu‘s success in the 2027 election, undeterred...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned Nigerians against purchasing pre-registered SIM cards, emphasizing the illegality of the act and the potential for severe consequences. The...
The Northeast Governors, under the umbrella of the Northeast Governors’ Forum (NEGF), have gathered in the capital of Bauchi State to deliberate on matters impacting the...
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has dropped her legal action against Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, in light...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s visit to Nigeria has drawn criticism from British journalist and presenter, Kevin O’Sullivan. Naija News recall that the Duke and Duchess...
The Dangote Refinery has announced intentions to purchase a minimum of 24 million barrels of US crude within the upcoming year to expand its processing capacities....
The Conference of Speakers from 36 State Houses of Assembly has called on President Bola Tinubu to enact enduring policies aimed at alleviating the plight of...
Salvation Ministries’ Presiding Pastor, David Ibiyeomie, has presented a mechanic-turned-messenger employed by the church with a generous gift; a four-bedroom bungalow. During the celebration of the...
The organizers of the yearly BET Awards unveiled the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday, with African stars leaving a notable mark. Nominations for the...
A high court in Adamawa State has issued an arrest warrant against the embattled State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Hudu...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for an overhaul of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Act. The commission emphasized that the current...
The Slovakian government has announced that the surgery on Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was shot at close range in an assassination attempt, was successful. Fico’s...
The Federal High Court in Abuja, under Justice Peter Lifu, will on June 27, deliver judgment in a suit by the family of the late head...
In the midst of growing hardship, the most recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics’ April Consumer Price Index and Inflation report highlighted three Nigerian...
The Kano State Hisbah Corps, a religious police force responsible for the enforcement of Shari’a to only Muslims in the state, has detained 20 men and...
The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has announced that all users of federal airports across the country must begin paying tolls at airport gates....
The Federal Executive Council has approved the equalization of the Okpella section of the Lokoja-Benin road and other projects totaling ₦120 billion. Naija News understands that BUA Cement Plc will fund these...