The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has nullified the 2019 suspension of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State, describing the action of Governor Seyi Makinde as unlawful. Naija News understands that Makinde had, on May 31, 2019, proscribed the activities of the NURTW across the state, citing breaches of […] The post Oyo Govt Acted Outside The Law In Banning NURTW – Court appeared first on Naija News.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a request by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, seeking to stop the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from releasing his academic records. Justice Hausa Yilwa, in a ruling delivered on September 22, declined to grant an injunction restraining the university from releasing the minister’s […] The post Certificate Scandal: Court Rejects Nnaji’s Bid To Stop UNN From Releasing Academic Records appeared first on Naija News.
Despite the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reporting a drop in the average cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas from ₦8,243.79 in July to ₦6,404.02 in August 2025, retail prices have surged sharply across parts of Lagos and Ogun states. A market survey by The Guardian showed that a kilogram of […] The post Cooking Gas Prices Hit ₦3,500 Per Kg Despite NBS Report Of Drop appeared first on Naija News.
The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, popularly known as cooking gas, has surged to ₦25,000 this week, up from ₦17,500 the previous week. According to market checks by Vanguard, 1kg of gas now sells between ₦1,500 and ₦2,000, depending on the location. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Association of […] The post Price Of Cooking Gas Increases To ₦25,000 Per 12.5kg appeared first on Naija News.
Pressure is mounting on the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, to resign from the Federal Executive Council following allegations of certificate forgery. Naija News understands that Civil Society Organisations have urged the embattled minister to step aside and apologise to Nigerians to preserve the integrity of public office. Speaking in an interview […] The post Pressure Mounts On Tinubu’s Minister To Resign Over Certificate Forgery appeared first on Naija News.
Team Brazil made history on Sunday with a sensational win at the E1 Lagos GP, claiming their first-ever victory in the all-electric powerboat series. Naija News reports that the triumph marked the first time the competition had ever been staged in Africa, with Lagos providing a dramatic backdrop for the weekend’s action. Team Brazil, led […] The post Team Brazil Clinch Historic Victory At E1 Lagos GP, Africa’s First All-Electric Powerboat Race appeared first on Naija News.
The national chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has been accused of engaging in undemocratic conduct and violating the constitution. In a petition seen by The Cable, some members of PENGASSAN, who identify with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) branch of PENGASSAN, […] The post Crisis Rocks PENGASSAN As Members Accuse National Chairman, Osifo, Of Undemocratic Conduct appeared first on Naija News.
The scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has spread across several Nigerian cities, with residents of Lagos, Ogun, Ibadan, Abuja, and other states. Naija News reports that the scarcity has resulted in sharp price increases due to last week’s strike by Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria […] The post Cooking Gas Scarcity Hits Major Cities As Prices Soar appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Chief Executive Officer of Fine & Country West Africa, Mrs. Okonjo Udokanma, to pay Providus Bank Plc the sum of $97,982.19. Naija News reports that the court affirmed that Udokanma, who is the sister-in-law to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, fully utilized an […] The post Court Orders Okonjo-Iweala’s Sister-in-law To Pay $97,982 Overdraft appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives minority caucus will meet in Abuja today, Monday, to deliberate on the lawsuit filed by its leader, Kingsley Chinda, seeking to halt an alleged plot to remove him from office. Chinda had earlier filed a lawsuit before the Federal High Court in Abuja on September 25, 2025, claiming that there were […] The post Lawmakers Meet In Abuja Over Move To Sack Wike’s Ally appeared first on Naija News.
