Nigeria’s airline carrier, Air Peace, on Tuesday announced that heavy rainfall in Lagos had caused delays to some of its scheduled flights across the country. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, the airline urged passengers to remain patient while it worked to manage the disruptions. The statement read, “We wish to inform you that due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed. “While weather is beyond our control and safety remains our utmost priority, we appeal for your understanding as we manage the disruptions as…
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Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have killed eight Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during an encounter in Borno State. According to military sources quoted by the News Agency of Nigeria, the gun battle occurred early Monday near Garin Giwa, along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route (MSR), as the insurgents attempted to disrupt military operations. The source said the terrorists met stiff resistance from the troops, leading to the death of two Munzirs and one Qaid among the fighters. “The identified fighters include Modu Dogo Munzir of Dogon Chukun, another…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has openly invited Governor Siminalayi Fubara to join its fold ahead of his planned reinstatement ceremony. Naija News reports that the call was made by the reinstated Rivers APC spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday. “If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return on Thursday, I would announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress. I think the governor should join the APC, and we would gladly receive the governor into our party,” Nwauju said. When asked if Fubara…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been handed a timely boost in their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA’s decision to dock six points from Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player. The saga revolves around striker Emilio Nsue, who scored the decisive goals in Equatorial Guinea’s 1-0 wins over Namibia and Liberia last November. Despite representing the nation for more than ten years, FIFA ruled that Nsue had not received the necessary clearance to switch international allegiance from Spain, where he had previously played at the youth level. The governing body subsequently…
A former governorship candidate in Cross River State on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Effiong Nyong, has accused the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, of teaming up with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to subvert the electoral process that brought him to power. He argued that Fubara deserves the crisis and troubles that ensued. Nyong stated this while reacting to the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State and the possible return of Fubara on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Speaking with Daily Post, he alleged that during the six-month emergency rule headed…
Nigerian reality TV star Tolani Baj, has spoken about her past experience working in the United States and how it shaped her decision to return home. Naija News reports that the media personality shared on her Snapchat on Monday that working a regular 9-5 job abroad was an experience she did not enjoy. According to her, she often found herself counting down to December when she could travel back to Nigeria for the festive season. Tolani explained that she constantly thought about leaving her job in America and settling in Nigeria, where she felt more at ease. She wrote: “I…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new job vacancies for Nigerians to serve as ad-hoc staff during the upcoming Anambra state 2025 governorship election. Naija News understands that the vacant roles include Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs), Presiding Officers (POs), Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs), Registration Area Technicians (RATECHs), and Registration Area Centre (RAC) Managers. The electoral commission stated that the online registration portal, INECPRES, will be open to the public for three weeks from Monday, September 15, to Sunday, October 5, 2025. For eligibility requirements, SPOs must be permanent staff of the Federal Public or Civil Service within Grade Levels 10…
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, has advised pilgrims on the 2025 Easter pilgrimage to the Holy Lands of Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan to focus on prayer, spiritual growth, and Nigeria’s peace and development during the pilgrimage. She warned that the sponsors of those who abscond would be arrested and jailed. Speaking at the pre-departure orientation programme for intending Christian pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Speaking at the pre-departure orientation programme for intending Christian pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mahmoud urged pilgrims to focus on prayer, spiritual growth and…
Nigerian actress Dayo Amusa has decided to withdraw the petition she filed against TikToker Segun Olaoluwa. Naija News recalls that months ago, Segun released a viral video falsely claiming that Amusa was living with HIV. The case began after Segun’s video spread widely online, prompting the actress to report the matter to the police. He was arrested and detained for the false allegation. On Monday, September 15, the TikToker shared a video recounting the harsh experience he had while in detention and tendered an apology to Amusa for spreading the false information. In response, Dayo Amusa posted a video online…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has blamed the surge in insecurity on the erosion of family values. Speaking at the opening of Exercise Haske Biyu 2025 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, Tinubu said families must reclaim their role as the foundation of society. Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the First Lady noted that many parents, in the struggle to survive, have abandoned their primary duty of raising children, leaving them vulnerable to cultism, drug abuse, prostitution, and extremist ideologies “This parental absence creates a void which often…
