Nigeria has officially entered the race to bring Formula 1 back to Africa, submitting a formal bid to host a Grand Prix in Abuja, the first on the continent since 1993. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, confirmed that the proposal has been sent to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) […] The post Nigeria Submits Bid To Host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
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The National President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Oladapo Olatunbosun, has assured Nigerians that the current scarcity of cooking gas will fizzle out by the weekend. Olatunbosun gave the assurance on Wednesday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. He explained that the current scarcity is […] The post Scarcity Of Cooking Gas Will Stop By Weekend – NALPGAM appeared first on Naija News.
After spending ten years at the Nigerian electoral body, Professor Mahmood Yakubu officially stepped down as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday. Naija News reports that Yakubu handed over to seasoned legal expert, May Agbamuche-Mbu, in an acting capacity. Yakubu’s stewardship as the head of the nation’s election management board saw […] The post 10 Major Highlights Of Mahmood Yakubu’s Decade In Office appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded that President Bola Tinubu, his cabinet, and the Department of State Services (DSS) be held accountable following allegations of certificate forgery against former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Naija News reports that Atiku, in a statement via 𝕏, faulted the resignation of Nnaji, stressing that the […] The post Nnaji: ‘Tinubu’s Govt Has Demonstrated It Is An Assembly Of Forgers, Imposters’ – Atiku appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood veteran Kenneth Okonkwo has stated that there is no truth to the claim made by President Bola Tinubu that Nigerians are benefiting from the removal of fuel subsidies. He lamented that Nigerians have gained nothing despite the removal of fuel subsidy. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Political Paradigm, a programme on Channels Television, […] The post Tinubu Is Lying, Nigerians Have Gained Nothing From Fuel Subsidy Removal – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s young table tennis stars, Matthew Kuti and Muizz Adegoke, continued their steady rise on the global stage after both players moved up five places in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings for Week 41, released on Tuesday. The upward movement comes in a week that saw several Nigerian players record positive […] The post ITTF World Rankings: Young Nigeran Table Tennis Stars Get Improved Ratings, Aruna Remain African Best appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has stated that his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt regarding the certificate forgery scandal. Naija News reports that Nnaji tendered his resignation on Monday after a Premium Times investigation revealed that he did not complete his studies at […] The post Uche Nnaji Reveals Why He Resigned As Tinubu’s Minister appeared first on Naija News.
The stage is now set for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unveil a new chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who formally ended his 10-year tenure on Tuesday. According to presidency insiders who spoke with Daily Trust, the shortlist for Yakubu’s successor has been narrowed down […] The post Amupitan Favoured To Takeover As INEC Chairman, Other Possible Replacement Emerge appeared first on Naija News.
The first runner-up of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) ‘Ten Over Ten’ season, Dede Ashiogwu, has refuted claims that regional bias influenced the outcome of the reality show. Naija News reports that the show’s finale took place on Sunday, with Imisi emerging as the winner, securing the grand prize of ₦150 million. However, an aide […] The post Imisi: Dede Reacts To Gov Oborevwori Aide’s Claim Of Being Robbed appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to significantly increase funding for education and improve the welfare of teachers across the country, warning that continued neglect of the profession poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s future. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the appeal during the World Teachers’ Day celebration held in Abuja, […] The post World Teachers’ Day: NLC Demands Better Pay, More Funding For Education In Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
