The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to the safety and welfare of residents following a petrol tanker fire incident in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state, which left several persons injured. In a statement signed and issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Ebojele Akhere […] The post Auchi Tanker Explosion: Okpebholo Sends Delegation, Vows Support For Victims appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the federal government of Nigeria of making decisions that leave a lot of questions unanswered. According to Peter Obi, the government is fast losing the trust of the people. He demanded more accountability, transparency and respect for the rule of law from the government. The former […] The post National Shame: Nigerian Leaders Padding Budgets, Forging Laws – Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
A US government official has disclosed that the Trump administration has directed the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to suspend green card and citizenship applications filed by Nigerians and nationals of other countries newly added to the expanded US “travel ban.” The official, speaking in a report by CBS News on Thursday, said the […] The post Full List Of Countries Stopped By US From Applying For Green Card, Citizenship appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede, has opened up on her view concerning marriage, describing it as something she considers overrated. Naija News reports that the 42-year-old actress said she is open to the idea of remarriage if it happens naturally, but she is not actively pursuing it. Jegede, in an interview with Naija FM, explained that […] The post Marriage Is Overrated – Yvonne Jegede appeared first on Naija News.
The Department of State Security (DSS) on Friday, December 19, arraigned Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki, the suspected mastermind of the deadly 2012 gun attack on a Deeper Life Bible Church in Otite, near Okene, Kogi State. Obadaki was brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a six-count charge bordering on terrorism, […] The post 2012 Attack: DSS Arraigns Suspected Mastermind Of Okene Deeper Life Church Massacre appeared first on Naija News.
Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis believes Jake Paul was not physically ready for the demands of a heavyweight contest against Anthony Joshua, after the Briton secured a sixth round stoppage. Naija News reports that Paul, who had never previously been knocked down in his professional career, failed to beat the count as Joshua’s pressure […] The post Lennox Lewis Reveals Why Jake Paul Lost To Anthony Joshua appeared first on Naija News.
Kaduna State government, led by Governor Uba Sani, has approved improved service conditions for teachers across the state. The new policy, which takes effect from August 1, 2025, extends the mandatory retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years, while the maximum years of service have also been increased from 35 to 40 years. […] The post Kaduna Govt Raises Teachers’ Retirement Age appeared first on Naija News.
American boxer, Jake Paul was taken to hospital in the early hours of today, December 20, after being stopped by Anthony Joshua in their much talked-about heavyweight clash in Miami. Naija News reports that Jake Paul lasted six rounds with the former two-time world champion but could not beat the count after a punishing sequence […] The post Jake Paul Taken To Hospital After Anthony Joshua Knockout Win In Miami appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has dismissed claims that his recent visit to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Sokoto Correctional Centre was politically motivated, saying the trip was aimed at dialogue and peace, not advancing any political ambition. Otti spoke on Friday when he received members […] The post Otti Gives Reason For Visiting Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that all rewards promised to Nigeria’s senior national teams have been fully approved and processed. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, Shehu Dikko revealed that the Super Falcons and D’Tigress will be rewarded for their recent continental triumphs, while the […] The post Super Eagles, Super Falcons, D’Tigress Rewards Approved, Ready For Release – Shehu Dikko Confirms appeared first on Naija News.
