Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Egiator Arase, at his residence in Benin City. Naija News recalls that Arase recently died at the age of 69. The IGP is being remembered not just as a respected security chief, but also […] The post Photos: Okpebholo Visits Arase’s Family, Recalls Relationship With Late IGP appeared first on Naija News.
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The Federal Government has announced that it has secured about ₦250 billion in funding to support the development of light rail projects in Kaduna and Kano states. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday. Idris stressed that President Bola Tinubu‘s administration is […] The post Tinubu Govt Earmarks ₦150 Billion For Kano Rail appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, suffered an early exit at the WTT China Smash after losing 3-0 to Denmark’s Anders Lind in the round of 64 on Sunday. The world number 14, who is Africa’s highest-ranked player, could not find his rhythm against the Dane, with the match ending 12-10, 13-11, 13-11 in straight […] The post Quadri Aruna Crashes Out Of WTT China Smash appeared first on Naija News.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns about the faceoff between Dangote Refinery and oil unions in the country. The former Governor of Anambra State stated that the crisis has the potential to create further suffering for the already struggling citizens of Nigeria if not addressed quickly. He also accused the […] The post “I Am Worried” – Peter Obi Speaks On Clash Between Dangote, Oil Unions appeared first on Naija News.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has declared Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion. In a […] The post BREAKING: FG Declares Public Holiday To Mark Independence Day appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives has declared that it has taken steps towards resolving the ongoing dispute between Dangote Refinery and some stakeholders in the Nigerian oil industry. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos at the end of a three-day retreat at the weekend, House Committee Chairman on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, expressed […] The post “We Have Looked Into The Ongoing Dispute Between Dangote And Oil Marketers” – House Of Reps appeared first on Naija News.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the federal government of Nigeria a 14-day ultimatum to settle unresolved issues. Naija News reports that ASUU made the decision following a National Executive Council meeting held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. The national president of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna made this known in a […] The post BREAKING: Another Strike Looms As ASUU Gives FG Deadline appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary will be marked with a low-key celebration. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at the Pre-Independence World Press Conference held on Monday in Abuja. Naija News reports that the Minister corroborated the earlier report that the theme of this […] The post Fresh Details Emerge Ahead Of 2025 Independence Day Anniversary appeared first on Naija News.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has swore in 57 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) at the Supreme Court in Abuja. Naija News reports that speaking during the special session of the Supreme Court marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 Legal Year, Justice Kekere-Ekun described the conferment of the SAN […] The post Supreme Court: CJN Swear In 57 Lawyers As Senior Advocate Of Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has demanded that the management of Dangote Petrochemical Refinery reinstate over 800 workers dismissed in the wake of a unionisation dispute and issue a public apology. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, TUC Secretary-General, Nuhu Toro, condemned the sackings, describing them as a violation of constitutional […] The post TUC Demands Apology, Reinstatement Of 800 Sacked Dangote Workers appeared first on Naija News.
