The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, shared his optimistic vision, expressing his prayer and hope that a woman will eventually rise...
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has stated his commitment to improving the welfare of armed forces personnel to boost their morale. Naija News reports that Badaru’s...
The Alliance For The Defence of Niger Delta (ADND) has asked the National Assembly to revoke the statute offering immunity to the president, vice president, governor,...
Communities in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State were invaded by gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday, resulting in the loss of 16...
A prison inmate at the Oke-Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, seized a rifle from a warder on Friday and proceeded to...
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has threatened to sue the Federal government over its move to eliminate the Pension Transitional Arrangements Directorate (PTAD) without seeking...
The Senator representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, Sen. Lawal Adamu Usman, has voiced his profound sadness and shock regarding the abduction of primary school...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), operating within the south east zone, have shown varying stances on the precise sum for...
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called on the Federal Ministry of Education to integrate security education into the core curriculum of Primary and Secondary...
The South West Geopolitical Zone Governors emphasised that most Sub-National governments need major adjustments to sustain enhanced employee wages and salaries in various aspects of the...
Bandits struck at LEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), in Kuriga town, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, triggering chaos and the abduction of numerous pupils. Residents...
This year’s Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Mock UTME), saw the attendance of at least 260,000 candidates on Thursday, spread out across 793 Computer-Based Test (CBT)...
An illegal gun factory was found in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, as announced by the Nigerian Police. The force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this...
The former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, saw the N1 billion lawsuit against him dismissed by the FCT High Court sitting...
Unidentified gunmen have killed a 17-year-old herder and 35 cows in Nafan community, Fan District, and Doruwa Babuje, Ropp District, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau....
With the wrap-up of this week’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg matches, here’s an update on the top scorers in the competition. The goal-scoring...
This year, the salary payments of workers in at least 24 states across the federation are reliant on federal allocations. Naija News understands that the budgets...
The House of Representatives seeks to raise the penalty for defacing the Nigerian flag from N100 to N100,000. Naija News reports that the House approved a...
The Labour Party said it is aware that huge sums of money have been allocated to wage a propaganda war against Peter Obi ahead of the...
The former National Vice Chairman North-west of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman, has cautioned party leaders and President Bola Tinubu against the dangers of...
The House of Representatives, on the 6th of March, supported the idea of paying Nigerian workers wages that are appropriate to the present worldwide economic conditions....
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has upheld Julius Abure‘s position as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP. Naija News reports that...
The former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, was among the 4,412 individuals admitted to the Nigerian Bar this Tuesday, marking a significant expansion in the...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that over 40 million telephone lines barred due to owners’ failure to link their SIM cards with their National...
At least 10 people were reportedly killed by alleged herdsmen on Tuesday afternoon in the communities of Azandeh, Mbasaa, Mbajiga, and Ityulugh, all part of the...
In light of the recent assaults faced during food delivery, truck drivers throughout the nation are warning of a potential strike. Naija News reports that as...
The House of Representatives has called on Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola and Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali to address allegations of fraudulent port infrastructure...
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has awarded a scholarship to Kano-native tricycle operator Auwalu Salisu for...
The Lagos State House of Assembly commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday for the successful completion of the Red Line rail project within the state. The...
American rapper, Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, is considering relocating to Africa, with Ghana as a potential destination. Naija News understands that the American rapper expressed...
Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) has sealed the Enugu outlets of ShopRite, Spar and other supermarkets in Enugu over their alleged failure to pay purchase...
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS’ Director General, Dr. Gambo Aliyu, reported that for every ten people with HIV in the country, six are...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that the Nigerian government’s immediate task should be combating food insecurity. The IMF announced this in its End-of-Mission statement, released...
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index revealed on Monday that the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, had reclaimed his status as the world’s wealthiest individual, surpassing Elon Musk....
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has raised concerns regarding the increasing occurrences of looting of trucks carrying food and raw materials by suspected hoodlums, stressing the...
The Ebonyi State Police Department has initiated court proceedings against Moses Nweze, 61, on allegations of murdering his elder brother’s wife. The wife of his brother,...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a warning, noting that the Nigerian banking sector is becoming a hotbed of fraudulent activities, jeopardizing the...
The House of Representatives Committee has decided to issue arrest warrants for executives of the cryptocurrency platform, Binance, following a hearing on a petition against the...
Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist Francis Zavier Ngannou is widely recognized for his formidable presence and power within the MMA octagon, making him a prominent figure...
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, pleaded with traders to decrease the prices of foodstuffs and other commodities, facilitating an easier observance of Ramadan for...
Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, criticised President Bola Tinubu’s viewpoint on bribe-seeking officials within government, stating that the president’s primary task is to uphold Nigeria’s reputation,...
The non-implementation of the state government’s free antenatal and child delivery services at specific General Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centers in Lagos has drawn criticism from...
Social commentator, Reno Omokri, has observed that Southern Nigerian men often lose their attraction to Nigerian women when they travel within and outside Africa and come...
The recent commissioning of Geometric Power in Osisioma, Abia state, by President Bola Tinubu has ignited a fierce verbal confrontation between loyalists of former Governor Okezie...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made it clear on Sunday that his administration has a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, encouraging Qatari investors to report any officials who...
The Federal Government stated on Saturday that train services from Port Harcourt to Aba will start operating by the end of March. The Port Harcourt-Aba rail...
The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has summoned the CEO of Binance Holding Limited, Richard Teng, to appear before them over the allegations of...
A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central in the Senate, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to intensify their efforts on economic reforms to avoid the...
In the face of Nigeria’s ongoing challenges, which range from economic hardship to insecurity crisis, it becomes imperative to find sustainable ways to navigate these turbulent...
Africa’s wealthiest man and the foumder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has proposed that Nigeria shift its focus from a resource-dependent to a knowledge-centred economy. Naija...
The ex-Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who served from 1984 to 1993, has passed away at 84. The 18th prime minister of Canada and conservative leader,...
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to apprehend and prosecute Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemi, popularly known...
Shade Silifat Abdulkadir, the mother of the three children who tragically suffocated to death in a parked car in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, last...
The Government of Ukraine has stepped in to offer 25,000 tonnes of wheat as emergency food aid to 1.3 million vulnerable individuals in northeast Nigeria, amidst...
Former Minister of Power and Steel during ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure, Olu Agunloye, has taken legal recourse by filing a N1 billion lawsuit against the Economic...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given an update regarding the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. Naija News reports that the National Commissioner and...
A Saudi medical and surgical team has successfully completed the separation surgery of Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital...
The Nigerian Army clarified that selected trainees at the Depot, Nigerian Army, Zaria, were not asked to pay any money for vetting. In a statement issued...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Yoruba monarchs not to abandon the use of supernatural powers to defend themselves and their territories from...
The House of Representatives has instructed the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to prolong the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration period by two...
The Senate has endorsed a bill seeking to increase the retirement age of National Assembly staff from 60 to 65 years. The Senate granted concurrence to...
French footballer, Paul Pogba, received a four-year ban from the Italian anti-doping tribunal on Thursday, following his positive testosterone test in August 2023. After testing positive...
The Ukpana Community, situated in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, took action on Wednesday by blocking the operations of Natural Oilfield Services Limited...
President Bola Tinubu officially opened the Lagos Red Line rail project on Thursday. Naija News reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State announced that the...
The Dangote Group, a multinational industrial conglomerate founded by Aliko Dangote, has been reported to be the 12th wealthiest company in Africa. Dangote Group employed over...
Roadblocks and heightened security surrounded the headquarters of an opposition party in Chad‘s capital on Thursday, following gunfire that erupted nearby the day before due to...
In a heartbreaking incident, 13-year-old Kelvin Onyengba drowned while enjoying a hangout at Alatise beach in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Naija News gathered that...
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent decision of the Monetary Policy Committee to hike the Monetary...
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, declared his administration’s commitment to honouring Herbert Wigwe by establishing a lasting legacy in recognition of his remarkable contributions...
The Chief Whip of the Senate and representative for Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, revealed a forthcoming mandate for every government Ministry, Department and Agency...
A bus crash in Mali’s southeast region on its way to Burkina Faso on Tuesday, left 31 dead and 10 injured, as disclosed by the country’s...
The leader of Biafra Independence Movement, (BIM) Ralph Uwazuruike, has declared that the path to resolving the country’s current issues with insecurity and hardships lies exclusively...
The Enugu State College of Education Technical, ESCET, has terminated the employment of no fewer than 95 staff members. Naija News learnt that the College’s Registrar,...
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has directed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to attend its session on March...
The Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Ned Nwoko of Delta North, Barrister Chris Agidy, who was abducted by bandits in 2023, has been confirmed dead. Naija...
A public commentator, Reno Omokri, has expressed his position on the nationwide protest led by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) against the rising cost of living...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) revealed that its officers intercepted the largest-ever heroin consignment brought into the country by a syndicate with operations in...
The Johnsons, a favorite among Nigerian comedy series, has come to an end after 13 years of broadcast. Nollywood‘s Charles Inojie, who starred as Lucky Johnson,...
A group of protesters, guided by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has surrounded the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to express their grievances over the mounting...
Controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has argued against leaving your marriage due to infidelity. She opened up about leaving her...
The South West Prayers Support for Tinubu and the All Christian Leaders/Ministers Forum are joining forces to stage a one-day prayer gathering, intended to bolster the...
The Police Command in Anambra State has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the killing of the President-General of the Umuoji community, Silas...
A Federal High Court in Lagos has instructed telecom operators nationwide not to deactivate or block any phone line or SIM card of users who haven’t...
The Labour Party‘s Forum of Gubernatorial Candidates 2023/2024 has demanded the party’s restructuring and realignment in anticipation of the 2027 elections. At the forum held in...
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has announced it will participate in the two-day nationwide protest organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress. Naija News reports...
The principal attorney representing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has expressed optimism about Kanu’s potential release at the...
Human rights lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo criticized retired Military Head of State General Yakubu Gowon’s government, stating that the (3 Rs) Reconciliation, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation policy in...
Algeria has showcased an expansive mosque on its Mediterranean shoreline after experiencing years of political instability that hampered its construction timeline. The Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune...
Renowned economist and influential figure in the Labour Party, Pat Utomi, has raised concerns, predicting that the naira may reach N10,000 per dollar if urgent steps...
A group of bakers from across the country assembled and voiced their objection to the nationwide strike organized by a faction within their ranks. Naija News...
A member of the US Air Force reportedly set himself ablaze outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, identified as a form of protest against the ongoing...
Nigerian nurses have taken legal action against the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) due to its recent circular mandating certificate verification for nurses and...
The late mother of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, was laid to rest in Gwarangah, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State,...
The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has made it clear to Nigerians that the grain bags are free of charge...
The President-General of Umuoji Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Silas Onyima, was killed by unknown hoodlums. While the specifics of the...
Alphonsus Eba has reiterated his position as Cross River State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman. Naija News reports that Eba dismissed the assertions made by a...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated that the Federal Government provided N313.4 billion for the planning and execution of the 2023 general elections. Naija News...
The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has demanded prompt arrest and public legal proceedings against Muslim Cleric, Idris Abdulaziz Dusen Tenshi. Naija...
Former Nigerian lawmaker and ex-Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has pointed out that the primary issue confronting Nigerians is not food scarcity but...