Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the United Nations to support Nigeria’s aspiration for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Shettima made the call during a meeting with the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the UN headquarters in New York, United States. “We are aspiring to become a permanent member of […] The post Over 8 Million Nigerians Have Received Cash Transfers – FG Insists As Shettima Meets UN Chief appeared first on Naija News.
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There was palpable tension at the Bilyaminu Usman Polytechnic (BUPOLY), Hadejia, along Malam Madori road in Jigawa State, on Thursday night, after armed bandits invaded the students’ quarters of the institution. Naija News understands that the assailants injured students and carted away several mobile phones. According to The PUNCH, witnesses revealed that the armed men […] The post Tension As Bandits Attack Jigawa Polytechnic Students’ Hostel appeared first on Naija News.
Lagosians residing in the Ikota and the Lekki axis have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over flooding in the area. Naija News reports that the residents described Tuesday’s downpour as yet another nightmare that left homes and roads completely submerged. According to residents, the floods swallowed streets, destroyed businesses, and forced families to scramble to […] The post Flood: Lagos Residents Cry Out For Help, Demand Govt Intervention appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian afrobeats singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has shared the story behind how his popular stage name was formed. Naija News reports that the Grammy-winning artiste spoke about it during a conversation with tennis legend Roger Federer, where he explained that the name came from his childhood interest in comic books […] The post How I Created My Stage Name – Burna Boy appeared first on Naija News.
Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has opened up on her past struggle with depression, a period she described as one of the most difficult times in her life. Naija News reports that she revealed that the experience nearly silenced her passion for fiction writing, which has always been at the core of her career. […] The post I Did A Number Of Things To Distract Myself – Chimamanda Adichie Opens Up On Depression appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor Michael Ejoor has opened up on his struggle with depression and how he managed to survive repeated suicide attempts. Naija News reports that he revealed during a podcast session with Jay On Air that his experience with depression began 14 years ago after being diagnosed with the condition. According to him, he once […] The post I Tried Killing Myself – Michael Ejoor Opens Up On Battle With Depression appeared first on Naija News.
The air was rent with boos on Friday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) when Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, lambasted countries which recently decided to recognize the statehood of Palestine. Naija News reports that Netanyahu, during his speech, condemned countries that have decided to recognize Palestinian statehood, labelling their actions as “shameful, sheer […] The post “Shame On All Of You” – Israeli Prime Minister Blasts World Leaders At UNGA For Recognizing Palestine Statehood appeared first on Naija News.
Barcelona’s preparations for a critical run of matches have been hit by fresh injury blows, with Joan García and Raphinha both ruled out. Barcelona announced on Friday morning that García suffered an injury in training and will undergo surgery on Saturday, performed by Dr Joan Carles Monllau, the same surgeon who operated on Gavi earlier […] The post Barcelona Rocked By Double Injury Setback As Joan García, Raphinha Sidelined appeared first on Naija News.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has accused Dangote Refinery of unjustly terminating the appointment of 800 Nigerians in its workforce. The labour union, in a statement on Friday by its General Secretary, Lumumba Okugbawa, accused the refinery of engaging in anti-labour practices. It also alleged that the management of […] The post Dangote Sacked 800 Nigerian Workers, Replaced Them With Indians – PENGASSAN appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has stated that his biggest regret in office is losing his wife, Patience Umo Eno. Naija News reports that the Akwa Ibom First Lady died at a hospital on September 26, 2024, following an illness. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, Eno said his greatest achievement […] The post I Wish My Wife Was Here With Me Right Now – Gov Eno Expresses Regret appeared first on Naija News.
