The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the explosion that rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna on Saturday, leaving at least one person dead and sparking fresh concerns about safety at the nation’s premier arms production facility. Naija News recalls that the blast occurred at the Ordnance Factory Disposal Pit […] The post FG Sets Up Panel To Probe Kaduna Weapons Factory Explosion appeared first on Naija News.
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The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, to foster unity among Yoruba traditional rulers. Naija News reports that Oba Ladoja, while hosting the Ooni on Sunday at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, emphasised that collective harmony between the traditional rulers remains vital for the […] The post ‘If We Are United, Political Class Will Not Be Able To Manipulate Us’ – Ladoja Tells Ooni appeared first on Naija News.
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has claimed that fraudulent fuel subsidy activities occurred during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking via a statement on recent issues in the oil and gas sector, Otedola disclosed that he warned the ex-President about fraudulent oil marketers at the time. He asserted that the fraudulent subsidy claims were tied […] The post Fuel Subsidy: I Personally Warned Goodluck Jonathan That He Was Being Misled – Otedola appeared first on Naija News.
Jamaican sprint queen, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce brought the curtain down on her World Athletics Championship career with a silver medal in the women’s 4x100m relay in Tokyo on Sunday, adding yet another chapter to her remarkable legacy. Fraser-Pryce, who turned 38 this year, was entrusted with the opening leg for her team. Facing America’s Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, […] The post Fraser-Pryce Ends World Championship Career With Silver In Tokyo appeared first on Naija News.
A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has berated the First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu over her birthday request to Nigerians. Naija News reports that Tinubu had asked Nigerians willing to celebrate her with gifts to channel their gesture towards the completion of the National Library in Abuja. Reacting to the development in a post […] The post This Is Shocking And Tragic – Peter Obi Fumes Over Remi Tinubu’s Birthday Request appeared first on Naija News.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which kicks off on Monday and runs until September 28. Naija News reports that Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the high-level General Debate, announce the country’s […] The post Shettima Arrives New York For 80th UNGA appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian footballers across Europe and beyond made their presence felt over the weekend, with some finding the back of the net while others delivered crucial assists for their clubs. From Kelechi Iheanacho’s creative spark in Scotland to Cyriel Dessers’ derby strike in Greece, the Nigerian footballers abroad ensured their names stayed in the headlines. In […] The post Top Performing Nigerian Footballers Abroad Last Weekend: Dessers, Iheanacho Shine, Lookman Returns appeared first on Naija News.
The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will begin enforcing the use of tinted glass permits nationwide on October 2, 2025. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Dutse, the state capital. According to him, online […] The post Police Reveal Date To Begin Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permits appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has vowed not to back down in its operations against criminal elements despite the recent killing of officers in Benue State, describing the attacks as proof that ongoing raids are yielding results. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this during an interview on TVC News while reacting to the killing […] The post Police Gives Update On Attack On Officers In Benue appeared first on Naija News.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has advised the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to remain focused and vigilant against detractors. Naija News reports that the Ooni made this known on Sunday during a visit to Oba Ladoja’s residence on Ondo Street, Bodija, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Ooni urged Ladoja to be […] The post ‘Not Everyone Who Pays You Visit Comes With Good Intentions’ – Ooni Tells Ladoja appeared first on Naija News.
