Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed optimism that the emergence of Aminu Muazu Maifata as national president of Association of Local Government of Nigeria, (ALGON)...
The Federal Government has condemned an international fast food restaurant chain, KFC, over its discriminatory treatment of an individual with reduced mobility, Debola Daniel, at the...
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended birthday greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wishing him good health and long life in order for the country to...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has appealed to President Bola Tunubu, to urgently intervene in the high cost of liquefied...
Disturbed by the harsh economic reality in the country, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has expressed support for any genuine efforts to strengthen and stabilize...
Federal government is collaborating with the Hungarian government to enhance food security, flood control and training of young water engineers in Nigeria.This was made known during...
President Bola Tinubu has cautioned religious leaders against condemning and cursing Nigeria during their sermons. He spoke during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders...
Wunmi, the wife of Nigerian late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has cried out on social media over a death threat to her...
The Controller of Correctional Services Kano state command, Suleiman Inuwa, has presented a list of inmates who have formally applied for clemency to the Kano State...
As the deadline for payment of fares for the 2024 hajj elapsed by 12am on Friday (today), respite has come the way of some intending pilgrims...
Many pensioners in Abia State have confirmed the report that their accumulated pensions owed by previous administrations in the State have been paid. The pension payments,...
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended birthday greetings to President Bola Tinubu wishing him good health and long life in order for the country to benefit...
President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. The President stated this during Ramadan Iftar...
The Editor of FirstNews Newspaper, Segun Olatunji, on Thursday linked his abduction and detention by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to his stories published in the...
Chelsea captain and right-back Reece James is reportedly on Real Madrid’s wishlist but the Spanish giants have put his move on hold until 2025. The president...
A Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 42-year-old man, Muyiwa Shonibare, be remanded for allegedly defiling and impregnating an 11-year–old girl. The Magistrate,...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) may place a bounty on the heads of suspects implicated in the killing of 17 officers and soldiers in the Okuama community,...
Hoodlums numbering about 30 on Thursday morning burnt a part of Anaocha Local Government Headquarters in Neni, Anambra State. The hoodlums who were said to be...
The traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Clement Ikolo Oghenerukevwe, who has surrendered himself to police over...
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, and other dignitaries have hailed President Bola Ahmed on his 72nd...
There was a time in the not too distant past when Barcelona, one of the giants of European football, could attract players from clubs across the...
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo has granted the senator representing Bayelsa Central, Benson Konbowei, N50m bail. The senator was initially arraigned on Tuesday...
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Friday 29th March 2024. The PUNCH: Barely 48...
Rapper 50 Cent has denied allegations that he raped and physically abused his ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy. This comes shortly after model Daphne Joy shared a post...
In their ongoing dispute over Dan Ashworth, Manchester United and Newcastle are not willing to back down, and they both have summer transfer windows planned without...
A newly wedded wife, Amina Abashe, allegedly poured boiling water on her husband, Shehu Abdullahi, following a disagreement over her frequent phone calls with other men....
The House of Representatives has berated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), commercial banks and other financial institutions over alleged questionable...
The traditional ruler of Ewu an-Urhobo Kingdom, HRM Clement Oghenerhukewe Ikolo, who was declared wanted by the military over the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama...
The traditional ruler of Ewu an-Urhobo Kingdom, HRM Clement Oghenerhukewe Ikolo, who was declared wanted by the military over the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama...
A sociopolitical group in the Niger Delta region, Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC), has condemned the invasion of the Kiagbodo country home of elder statesman, Edwin...
The King of Ewu kingdom, Clement Ikolo, who was being declared wanted by the Army over the killing of 17 soldiers in Delta State, has surrendered...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has maintained that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working in the nation’s...
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has said that it is illegal for the defence headquarters to declare murder suspects wanted. He insisted that the federal...
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Kwara State Command, Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung, has deployed 856 personnel for the Easter Special Patrol Operations scheduled to...
The summer at Liverpool will bring a lot of changes at the club on and off the pitch. Jurgen Klopp announced his decision to leave the...
Onlyfans model, Daphne Joy has accused her ex, 50 Cent of physically and sexually assaulting her. On Thursday, model Daphne Joy shared a post on her...
Kaduna State commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Sadiq Mamman, has commended the national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Umar Ganduje, for selecting...
The federal government has threatened to sanction tertiary institutions violating the application of federal character principle in staff recruitment, insisting that such is mandatory. The Director,...
Patients and their relatives, as well as staff of University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan are currently groaning over the total power outage in the hospital. DAILY...
Chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), based in Abuja, Alliance for Credible Legislative Conducts (ACLC), Afuye Clement, has said about 24 lawyers are ready to challenge...
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), on Thursday rejected the alleged move by the Chairman of Bariga Local...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen and his deputy, Benjamin Kalu have congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he celebrates his 72nd birthday....
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), has announced that it will conclude the ongoing recruitment process into the Federal Fire Service (...
The peace committee set up by the Ebonyi State government led by the Commissioner for Land and Survey, Hon. Matthew Nwobashi, has kicked off the demarcation...
More details have emerged on the abduction of Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper. Gunmen in military uniform had invaded Olatunji’s residence at Iyana Odo,...
The Neni Police Divisional Headquarters, in Anaocha Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra, has been attacked by yet-to-be-identified arsonists. Residents of the area who pleaded anonymity,...
An FCT High Court has discharged and acquitted a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke and six others over...
The Alliance for Credible Legislative Conducts (ACLC), an NGO, has said 24 lawyers are prepared to challenge a lawsuit at a federal high court in Abuja...
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for the amendment of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly rules to accommodate more emergency...
As Christians celebrate this year’s Easter, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has enjoined them to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, perseverance and unity,...
The Federal Ministry of Tourism in conjunction with National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) are setting up train tour operators and tour guides in Ekiti...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, ordered high-level security and protection measures in public spaces across the country. The IGP assured Nigerians of...
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has insisted that all efforts must be put in place to ensure that road traffic...
The Nigerian Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has said that following the reported incident of unauthorized NIN verification by expressverify.com, its investigation reveals that a third-party who,...
The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Professor Wasiu Adeyemo, yesterday inaugurated six new projects as part of activities marking his one year...
NSDC International Limited, a subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and the Sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET) have signed a Memorandum...
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1.Nationwide darkness hit Nigeria as the National Grid collapsed for the fourth time in 2024 amid the...
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 29th March 2024 President Bola Tinubu has approved the...
Former Barcelona and Brazil football star Dani Alves was released on bail this week after posting a €1 million bond on Monday. The 40-year-old had been...
Sky Sports pundit Paul Robinson has claimed that he will not be surprised if Leeds United ace Liam Cooper leaves the club this summer. Leeds United defender...
President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. Speaking during Ramadan Iftar (breaking of...
Determined to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South local...
Leeds United’s youth academy continues to nurture exceptional talents, with 16-year-old midfielder Ollie Pickles emerging as the latest promising prospect. According to talkSPORT, the 16-year-old midfielder...
Leicester City have terminated the contract of manager Willie Kirk following an investigation into an alleged relationship with a player. The Daily Mail reports that the...
West Ham United are gearing up for the upcoming transfer window as they set their sights on potential targets. The Hammers are reportedly interested in Nicolo...
This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Jonathan Johnson’s exclusive transfer articles via email ahead...
The national power grid collapsed, on Thursday, plunging the nation into blackout. The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, suffered the collapse of electricity grid which has...
Bayern Munich are set to part ways with their current head coach, Thomas Tuchel, at the end of the season following a disappointing campaign. The German...
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso will not replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool this summer as it is believed that the Spanish coach will stay with the...
A Benue man, Takema Akom Smith has said he won’t give up his children if DNA test shows they are not his biological kids. “I...
Dozens of worshippers died after a bus headed to an Easter conference apparently “lost control” and “plunged” off a cliff in South Africa’s Limpopo province on...
Nationwide darkness hit Nigeria as the national grid collapsed for the fourth time in 2024 amid the Easter holidays. According to sources from electricity distribution companies...
Man United have entered the race for RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo as the Spain international has an enticing £52m release clause which becomes active this...
Nigerian playwright, producer, director and culture advocate, Wole Oguntokun, has died at the age of 56. Oguntokun, who was also a lawyer, died in Canada...
The commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, has disclosed that the state has all it takes for...
Days after urging Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base in order to strengthen the nation’s financial system, the Central Bank...
Kanye West has proclaimed himself the only goat amid Drake and Kendrick beef. The rapper took to Instagram to state that he has “washed” both...
Manchester United are looking to bolster their defence in the summer and have been linked with several defenders, including Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo. There is much excitement...
Man United will enter the summer transfer market in search of a centre-back and Erik ten Hag has his eye on Juventus’ Gleison Bremer, with Mason...
Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, DSCTDA, has condemned the attitude of dropping waste inside drainage and road median. The Director General of the agency, Patrick...
A woman on X has shared the text message her father sent to her after she missed his calls twice. She shared it with the...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, pending confirmation by the Senate. ...
Leicester City have sacked their manager Willie Kirk after carrying out an investigation into his alleged relationship with a female player at the club. ...
Ikolo Clement, King of Ewu kingdom and one of the suspects declared wanted by the Nigerian military, has surrendered himself to the authorities. Clement, a newly...
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday Mass. The 87-year-old pontiff performed the...
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, was on Thursday examined by an independent medical doctor after many months of back and...
Liverpool’s vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has set a date to target for his return to action as the full-back has missed the majority of 2024 through injury. The...
The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, on Thursday, handed over the released 137 rescued Kuriga schoolchildren to their parents. DAILY POST recalls that bandits had abducted...
The country has yet again suffered another nationwide blackout following the collapse of the national electricity grid. Naija News gathered that the grid centrally managed from...
Abubakar Kutigi, judge of a federal capital territory (FCT) high court, has chastised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for filing “frivolous” charges against Mohammed...
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Nigeria, an international fast food restaurant chain, has issued an apology to Adebola Daniel, son of Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun...
The Russian government has blamed the attack at a Moscow concert hall on hefty financial support from Ukraine. This was disclosed by an investigative committee on...
Belgian football has been hit with a fixing scandal after Westerlo’s 1-1 draw with Genk. The two sides faced each other on the final day of...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, expressed excitement for the opportunity to be part of the administration of President Bola...
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has distanced itself from the scheduled Easter Retreat in Asaba, Delta State. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ohanaeze...
Niger State Commissioner of Police Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman has presented cheques worth N44.5 million to no fewer than 38 next of kin and families of deceased...
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the principle of press freedom while urging media...
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Public Accounts has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and commercial banks of complicity in the sharing of the...
A former Minister of Communications in the Muhammadu Buhari administration, Adebayo Shittu, has said that banditry in the North is a rebellion against the neglect of...