The Federal Government has verified over 960,000 Nigerian youths for technical and vocational skills training under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education. Naija News reports that the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during an inspection visit to selected partner centres […] The post Tinubu Govt To Empower 960,000 Nigerian Youths With Skills, Grants, Starter Packs appeared first on Naija News.
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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Taofik Gani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to publicly clear his name over allegations of irregularities during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Naija News recalls that Tunji-Ojo faced allegations of presenting a forged NYSC certificate during his ministerial […] The post Certificate Saga: ‘Tunji-Ojo Should Resign Or Clear Himself’ – Gani Tells Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has declared that Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has lost the legitimacy to remain in office after dumping the PDP and declaring himself “partyless.” Wabara, a former Senate President, described the governor’s action as unconstitutional, stressing that Nigeria’s laws do […] The post PDP BoT Chair, Wabara Questions Diri’s Legitimacy After Dumping Party appeared first on Naija News.
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, says his team is fully focused on the task ahead as they prepare to face the Amazons of the Benin Republic in Friday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Lome. The match, which will take place at the Stade de Kegue, is the first leg of the final […] The post Justine Madugu Eyes Dominant Win As Super Falcons Face Benin In WAFCON Qualifier appeared first on Naija News.
At least eight people, including a pregnant woman and a child, lost their lives on Wednesday evening after a truck rammed into roadside shops in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The crash occurred along the Owo–Akungba–Ikare expressway, close to the Holy Trinity Church. Witnesses said the truck, which was loaded with […] The post Dangote Group Speaks On Truck Involved In Killing Of Eight, Including Pregnant Woman appeared first on Naija News.
Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed allegations that he is secretly running the Kano State Government or taking charge of contracts on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Naija News reports that Kwankwaso, speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, described the claims […] The post Kwankwaso Speaks On Handling Kano State’s Contracts appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations that it is protecting former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, from prosecution following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, speaking through the agency’s Director of Legal and Prosecution, Sylvanus Tahir (SAN), stressed that no suspect enjoys immunity from investigation […] The post ‘Justice Will Be Served’ – EFCC Insists On Okowa’s Corruption Probe appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, better known as Bella Shmurda, has refuted claims that Nigerian artistes are skyrocketing their performance fees. Naija News reports that Bella Shmurda, in a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, said he and his colleagues charge high fees because of their high expenditures as musicians. The ‘Eye Clear’ crooner explained that […] The post ‘Nigerian Artistes Are Not Overcharging’ – Bella Shmurda Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
Spanish La Liga giants, FC Barcelona are battling to have Hansi Flick available for Sunday’s blockbuster clash with Real Madrid after the club appealed the one-match suspension handed to the German manager. Naija News reports that the Catalans filed their appeal on Thursday morning, urging the Appeals Committee to overturn the decision made by the […] The post Barcelona Fight To Clear Hansi Flick’s Ban Before El Clásico Showdown appeared first on Naija News.
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has called off the 10-day planned power outage earlier scheduled to affect parts of Enugu State. Naija News reports that the outage, billed to run from Wednesday, October 22, to Friday, October 31, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, was suspended due to unforeseen technical constraints, the […] The post EEDC Cancels Planned 10-Day Power Outage In Enugu appeared first on Naija News.
