Both the Senate and House of Representatives have announced that lawmakers’ break would be cut short and resumption would be on Thursday, June 27. The lawmakers...
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on substance abuse and illicit...
A 42-year-old former middle school principal in Missouri will spend the rest of his days in a federal prison for killing a teacher on his staff who was pregnant with his daughter....
The newly appointed Kano State Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, has dismissed the allegation of having royal ties with the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero. Naija News...
A Nigerian woman has proposed that people with AS and SS genotype should not be allowed to live so as to protect the “superior” AA genes....
The Abia State government has said workers in state-owned tertiary institutions are owed N16.5 billion, saying that the amount was inherited from the immediate past administration...
Man City have enquired about RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as the Premier League champions have held an interest in the Spaniard for...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced significant progress in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse. In a comprehensive report spanning the last...
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has announced plans to commemorate this year’s American Independence Day in Nigeria. The International Spokesman of IAWPA, Amb...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has disclosed that some unpatriotic politicians encouraged the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to fight back after his dethronedment....
Dangote Group has released an official statement over the fire incident at its refinery on Wednesday. A statement from Dangote Refinery described the fire as...
Wale Edun, minister of finance, says the federal government is not relying on Ways and Means to fund external debt service or other liabilities. Edun...
A section of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was gutted by fire today June 26. Videos shared online shows billows of smoke emanating from the refinery....
Dangote Group has released an official statement over the fire incident at its refinery on Wednesday. A statement from Dangote Refinery described the fire as minor,...
The Global Initiative for Peace, Love and Care (GIPCL) through the support of Julius Rone, has offered financial assistance worth over N50 million to children with...
The military high command and family members of President-General of Umuaku Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Obinna Obi, have locked horns over...
Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja presided by Justice...
England booked their place in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 on Tuesday night in unconvincing fashion as Gareth Southgate’s men played out a 0-0...
Country singer, Billy Ray Cyrus is claiming that estranged wife Firerose, was “physically,” “verbally and emotionally” abusive to him during their seven-month marriage in a new court filing. ...
An online video game dispute took a violent turn when Edward Kang, 20, from New Jersey, flew to Florida to attack another gamer with a hammer,...
Dangote petroleum refinery has stated that the fire that broke out at the $20 billion refinery on Wednesday has been contained. A statement signed by the...
Following violent clashes outside parliament and across the country that left at least 23 people dead and numerous others wounded, Kenyan protesters have vowed on Wednesday...
The Chairman of LEADERSHIP Media Group, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, has said that despite the immense contribution of journalists, writers, and columnists in shaping public opinion and driving...
There was a fire outbreak at a section of Dangote Refinery at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, on Wednesday morning. Though the cause of the fire could not...
A section of Dangote Refinery is currently engulfed by fire. Explosions were heard on Wednesday after a major fire outbreak at the refinery located at...
The Organised Labour on Tuesday has criticised the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) recent decision to step down the memorandum on the report of the Tripartite Committee...
Sanusi Bature, Spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has asserted that the Ex-Emir Aminu Adu Bayero’s occupancy of the Nasarawa Mini Palace is now illegal...
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada, has sentenced a fake senator, Tom Makwe, to two years imprisonment for swindling a Spanish of 47,082...
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has said that the Bola Tinubu led administration cannot promise a wage that it cannot...
Alex Agwanwor, the Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman in Rivers State, has highlighted the ongoing local government office lockdown, saying that the earlier the Inspector General and...
Senator Shehu Sani has taken to X to taunt fellow Nigerian Senators while reacting to the news of Kenyan protesters attacking the country’s parliament. Kenyans...
Explosions were heard on Wednesday after a major fire outbreak at the refinery located at Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. As of the time of filing...
Nollywood actress, Merit Gold has criticized Christians who are celebrating Davido and Chioma’s wedding after three kids, yet judge others who fornicate and want to wed. ...
Six secondary school students have drowned in the Mbang river in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The teenagers, according to reports,...
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Wednesday disclosed that some unpatriotic politicians encouraged the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to fight back after...
Joshua Zirkzee’s next destination in football may soon be clarified with significant developments now expected over the coming weekend. CaughtOffside understands that AC Milan do remain...
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke has called on political parties and relevant government agencies to fully...
A city council in South Korea said Wednesday, June 26, that their first administrative officer robot was defunct after throwing itself down some stairs, with local...
Explosions was heard on Wednesday after a major fire engulfed the Dangote Group refinery located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. More to come… The post BREAKING: Major...
Manchester United are reportedly in frequent contact over the potential free transfer of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, while Arsenal are also interested in the player as...
Reno Omokri has shared his thoughts on why Davido and Chioma’s wedding shut down Nigeria and broke the internet. In a post shared on X,...
Saudi Arabia’s interest in Thomas Partey has resurfaced following last summer’s pursuits. The Ghanaian midfielder, whose contract with Arsenal ends in June 2025, has been approached...
The cost of a new presidential jet will be included in the 2024 supplementary budget. Sources have disclosed that the proposal will be sent to...
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has departed Nigeria for Europ on a business trip. Naija News...
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has departed Nigeria for Europ on a business trip. Naija News...
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada, has sentenced a fake senator, Tom Makwe, to two years imprisonment for swindling a Spanish of 47,...
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the Sokoto State House of Assembly for passing the Emirate Council Amendment Bill, which seeks to strip the Sultan...
The seven-day warning strike embarked upon by medical and health workers in Oyo State has paralysed activities in hospitals across the state. The News Agency of...
The Kano State Government has debunked reports of cholera outbreak in the State. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has listed Kano among...
There is a possibility that Virgil van Dijk could depart Liverpool in the summer window. His current terms remain set to expire in June 2025 and...
President of the 9th Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent condolences to the Vice President, Kashim Shettima and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, has distributed palliative ranging from food items, detergents and clothes to 400 widows across...
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has declared that the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, is an ordinary citizen like every other state resident....
Tottenham, West Ham and Inter Milan are all among the clubs in the race for the potential transfer of Genoa striker Albert Gudmundsson this summer, CaughtOffside...
There is currently a growing tension among members of the Oyo State House of Assembly regarding the proposed suspension of eleven lawmakers. Naija News understands that...
In what would be considered a huge win for protesting Kenyans, President William Ruto has declined to sign the controversial 2024 Finance Bill after it passed...
Chelsea have reportedly enquired to Newcastle United about the potential transfer of Swedish striker Alexander Isak, who would likely cost a club-record fee. The 24-year-old has...
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Elrufai has instituted a lawsuit against the State House of Assembly over a recent allegation that his eight-year administration...
The Grassroots Mobilizers for Better Nigeria Initiative (GMBNI), a non-governmental organisation offering support across various human endeavours, has sought for funding support to tackle the menace...
The Coordinator of Abuja Municipal Management Council, Felix Obuah, has said the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, would commence the relocation of mechanics and traders operating...
Nigerian contemporary Visual Artist, Zinno Orara, is dead, aged 60. Orara’s colleague, Gab Awusa, disclosed this on his Facebook page on Wednesday. Awusa wrote, “My friend,...
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a lawsuit against the Kaduna State House of Assembly over claims that his administration embezzled N432 billion and left the...
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he will issue a proclamation giving mass clemency to veterans convicted under a now-revoked law that banned homosexuality in the...
Six teenagers who were returning from writing their Junior West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams drowned in the Mbang River on Tuesday in Ribang (Mbang) village,...
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services (LSFRS) has announced plans to install a centralized generator in the Lagos Island market to help curb frequent market...
The State House has expended ₦244,654,350 on tyres, including bulletproof variants, in a single transaction, as reported by Daily Trust. This expenditure occurred in the week...
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a case against the Kaduna House of Assembly seeking to enforce his fundamental human rights. The suit...
Leeds United midfielder Marc Roca is set to finalise a permanent move to Real Betis this summer. According to Estadio Deportivo, the 27-year-old will sign a...
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a lawsuit against the Kaduna State House of Assembly over the N432 billion investigation findings....
England have been quite disappointing in the UEFA Euro 2024, so far winning one of their group games and drawing the other two. Although they have...
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has declared that the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will lose if a referendum to decide Biafra is...
Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 22-year-old Mohammed Moda from Burtu village, Ringim Local Government Area, over alleged threats to kidnap two individuals. The command’s...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has approved the relocation of traders from Apo Mechanic Village to Wassa in Abuja. The Coordinator...
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday disassociated its members from a reported court case against former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano in the...
Rilwanu Marafa Na Gambo, a representative in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, has cried out over incessant banditry attacks in his community. Speaking at a...
Governor Alex Otti’s government of Abia has announced that it plans to settle the outstanding salary payments to its civil service employees in the state, in...
Renowned Nigerian contemporary visual artist, Zinno Orara, is dead. Naija News reports that Orara passed away at the age of 60, and his colleague, Gab Awusa, confirmed...
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one 34-year-old Glory Samuel, for allegedly defrauding a businessman of N120 million. The arrest followed a complaint filed on...
Chelsea are looking to sign the Barcelona attacker Marc Guiu this summer. The 18-year-old has rejected the opportunity to sign an extension with Barcelona and he...
It was another disappointing performance from England against Slovenia in their final group stage game of Euro 2024. The match ended in a 0-0 draw and...
The State House spent a whopping sum of N244,654,350 for the purchase and supply of tyres in a single day, according to findings by Daily Trust....
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has claimed that if a referendum took place, the majority of Igbos would opt to stay within Nigeria rather than...
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said on Tuesday, that the Senate had not approved the purchase of new presidential jets for the use of President Bola...
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Etop Essien, deputy comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in charge of revenue. Essien died on...
Angel Unigwe has refuted the claim by the veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo that she breached their contract together. On June 21, Kanayo alleged that...
Chelsea are reportedly also weighing up a transfer move for Lille striker Jonathan David this summer despite advancing in talks to land Marc Guiu from Barcelona....
Joe Johnson, Rivers State Commissioner for Information, has said the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was misinformed about the local government crisis in the state. Johnson...
Multichoice Nigeria has appealed the ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) which imposed a fine of N150 million and “free monthly subscription order”...
Protesters on Tuesday stormed the Republic of Benin Embassy in Abuja, challenging the continued detention of Nigerian pastor Benjamin Egbaji in Benin. Egbaji, a native of...
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has sued the State House of Assembly over a recent allegation that his eight-year administration allegedly siphoned ₦432 billion,...
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja presided over...
Former Arsenal defender, Shkodran Mustafi has retired from playing football and bagged a job as an Under-17s national team coach. The ex-German defender, who also won...
Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton is reportedly a target for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig this summer, with concrete talks having already taken place but with no agreement...
Comedian Deeone has tackled Chioma’s family for allowing her traditional wedding to Davido hold in Lagos and not in Imo state, where they are from. ...
A former Niger Delta militant leader, Gabriel ‘General’ Asabuja, has vowed never to allow the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to control the...
The Nigerian government has signalled its intention to purchase a new presidential jet, an initiative set to be included in the 2024 supplementary budget, sources close...
British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua is set to land his chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion after Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk vacated his IBF heavyweight title. ...
British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua is set to land his chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion after Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk vacated his IBF heavyweight title. ...
Kenyan President, William Ruto has described the escalating protests gripping the East African country as “treasonable”, invoking the military to quell the protests. A controversial...