The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has promised that his administration will not introduce new taxes. Speaking in a media chat with newsmen, Makinde asserted that the state has gone over six years without adding any tax. He explained that his government is focused on bringing more people into the existing tax net. He […] The post Why I Will Not Introduce New Taxes – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Naija News.
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Two senators from Rivers State, who are believed to be loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting lawmakers are Sen. Onyesoh Alwell, representing Rivers East Senatorial District and Sen. Barry Mpigi, representing Rivers South East […] The post Two Rivers State Senators Dump PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
Christmas is traditionally a season of light, warmth, renewal, and collective hope. In Edo State, particularly in Benin City, this Christmas has arrived cloaked in darkness, both physical and moral. Streets that should glow with festive brilliance are subdued. Public buildings that ought to symbolise order and functionality stand in oppressive gloom. Offices that once […] The post Okpebholo’s Dark Christmas In Edo – By Daniel A. Noah Osa-Ogbegie, Esq. appeared first on Naija News.
Six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State on Tuesday, announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers who defected blamed the leadership challenges in the PDP for their decision. They argued that the instability in the PDP has made it difficult to represent their […] The post 6 House Of Reps Members From Rivers State Defect From PDP To APC (Full List) appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer cum filmmaker, Dare Fasasi, better known as ‘Baba Dee’, has frowned at the deep-rooted corruption and mismanagement in Nigeria’s public systems, citing his recent experience with the Lagos train service. Naija News reports that Dare, in a post on Instagram, said he had to abandon his car to use the train while in Lagos […] The post ‘This Is Daylight Robbery Dressed As Public Service’ – Baba Dee Fumes Over Corruption At Lagos Train System appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP, in violation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive withdrawing policemen from VIP protection duties. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest took place on December 17, at about 9:30 a.m., while the officers were reportedly on escort […] The post Military Arrests Policemen On VIP Escort Duty appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed not to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde took a swipe at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, stating that others should be allowed to freely […] The post Wike: Why I Won’t Support Tinubu In 2027 – Makinde (Video) appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has expressed disappointment over the absence of teammate Benjamin Fredrick from Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria begin their AFCON campaign against Tanzania on Tuesday evening, but Fredrick will miss the tournament after sustaining an injury that has ruled him out for the […] The post AFCON 2025: Bassey Laments Fredrick’s Absence As Chelle Plays Down Defensive Concerns appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, better known as K1 De Ultimate or KWAM1, has withdrawn the suit filed before an Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode, seeking an interlocutory injunction to stop the installation process of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. The singer announced the withdrawal in a notice of discontinuance signed by his lawyer, […] The post KWAM 1 Withdraws Suit Seeking To Stop Emergence Of New Awujale (Photo) appeared first on Naija News.
No fewer than 10 persons have lost their lives in a fatal road crash along the Jos–Bauchi Road in Plateau State. The accident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 23, around 12:12am, and involved four vehicles, comprising two trailers and two Ford Galaxy minibuses. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH that the impact of the […] The post 10 Die In Fatal Accident On Jos-Bauchi Road appeared first on Naija News.
