Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route till further notice. Naija News reports that NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja. He stated that technical staff of the corporation, alongside the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and other relevant agencies, are currently on the ground at the train derailment site carrying out an investigation NRC MD dismissed claims that the trains are not in good condition. He also revealed that refund of the ticket fees has been initiated for all passengers on board. Opeifa, who received some passengers on…
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The renowned Nigerian afrobeat musician and songwriter Boy Spyce just lately promoted the interesting song “Totali.” On top of that, this masterwork then acts as a follow-up to his previously undiscovered exciting version, titled “Achalugo,” featuring the notable Nigerian native rap artist and songwriter JeriQ. In the end, if you enjoy good music, you should add the aforementioned album to your playlist. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Boy Spyce – Totali appeared first on Val9ja.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts, with immediate effect. Naija News reports that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over an implementation meeting with critical stakeholders on the Presidential directive. More details to come… The post Breaking: Tinubu Orders Ban On Raw Shea Nut Export With Immediate Effect appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Femi Babalola, popularly known as Jogor, has declared Governor Seyi Makinde the most suitable presidential candidate for the party in the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that Babalola made the declaration while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, stressing that Makinde’s performance across sectors in Oyo State positioned him as a credible and competent leader to “right the noticeable wrongs” in Nigeria. The PDP stalwart criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of deceiving Nigerians with unfulfilled promises. Babalola said, “The APC is known for failed and…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s claim that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is competing with that of the late Muhammadu Buhari in incompetence, describing the remark as “laughable and disgracefully hypocritical.” Naija News reports that the rebuttal was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo. Obasanjo, in his recently launched book, Nigeria: Past and Future, reviewed the country’s leaders since independence and concluded that Buhari’s administration was the “worst civil administration regime” in Nigeria’s history. The former president wrote, “Only Bola Tinubu’s administration…
The African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has slammed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over allegations of terror financing. Naija News reports that Sowore’s outbursts follow the order of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which requires six banks to provide the IGP with details of Sowore’s account and all transactions, including inflows and outflows, from January 2024 to date. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after IGP‘s lawyer, Wisdom Madaki, moved an ex parte motion to the effect. The IGP, in the motion, informed the court that Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters,…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a fresh recruitment opportunity for qualified and interested Nigerian graduates to join its service. Naija News reports that NAF is recruiting for the Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 34/2025. According to a statement by NAF via its social media pages on Tuesday, applications are expected across various professions for the DSSC 34/2025 recruitment exercise. It added that the exercise is free, and recruitment will commence on Wednesday, 27th August, and run until Tuesday, 7th October 2025. “Are you a graduate seeking an opportunity to serve your nation with pride and professionalism? The Nigerian…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has directed Kano Pillars, Barau FC, and Abia Warriors to carry out urgent upgrades on their respective home stadiums or risk being forced to play at neutral venues. Kano Pillars and Barau FC currently share the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, while Abia Warriors host their games at the Umuahia Township Stadium. According to the NPFL, both facilities fall short of broadcast and competition standards. The NPFL specifically pointed out the need to improve the playing surface, renovate the dressing rooms, upgrade the technical benches, and install standard floodlights. It stressed that clubs that…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigations into Tuesday’s derailment of a Kaduna-bound passenger train along the Abuja–Kaduna corridor. Naija News reports that the incident, which occurred around 11:09 a.m. at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations, left six passengers injured, though no fatalities were recorded. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, the Bureau said a “go-team” of investigators had been dispatched to the site to gather evidence, liaise with stakeholders, and establish the circumstances leading to the derailment. “The Bureau has deployed investigators to the…
A former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, has claimed that over 80 percent of Nigeria’s problems are caused by state governors. Naija News reports that Yusuf, in an interview on Trust TV, accused state governors of not informing President Bola Tinubu of the truth regarding the hunger in Nigeria. Yusuf said state governors now have more money under Tinubu’s administration due to the removal of fuel subsidy, but they are not utilising the funds for the benefit of Nigerians. According to him, governors are running around the world, building bridges and houses all over the world, while Nigerians…
