The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede, has disclosed why the board is not comfortable with the award of scholarships to candidates with the highest scores in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
A prominent human rights lawyer, Deji Ajare, has called on the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar Yusuf, to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Usman Ododo. The request, articulated in a letter submitted…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, has asserted that the current travail of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, is different from the political intrigues that led to the removal of…
Former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, has insisted that it would be a shame if he and Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua don’t fight before they bow out of boxing. Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder ought to…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has appealed to candidates who experienced glitches during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise to remain calm as…
Yunusa Tanko, the spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has alleged a fresh orchestrated plan to blackmail his principal. Naija News reports that Tanko made this known in a statement…
Former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma, has described Nigeria as a disgrace and laughing stock to the entire world. The elder statesman submitted that to change the narrative, Nigeria must end the senseless killings, kidnappings…
The Nigerian Senate has postponed its resumption from recess for a second time. The Clerk of the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, Naija News reports. He stated that the upper chamber of the…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has not borrowed from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since assuming office. Edun made this known on Thursday…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Joint Venture (JV) partner, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P), have announced the commencement of oil production at the Madu Field in Oil…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, has said the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) continues to be a crucial component of measures to promote integrity in Nigeria’s electoral processes. Agboke also…
As Nigeria’s job market thrives, Google’s Gemini can be utilised as a one-stop career companion empowering job seekers. This AI tool tackles fierce competition by helping Nigerians craft stellar resumes, ace interviews, identify in-demand…
Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to get a new head coach in the next one to two weeks, according to the country’s sports minister, John Enoh. The Super Eagles have been without a permanent head coach since February 29, 2024, when Jose…
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, has addressed the controversy surrounding the testimony of one Vera Anyim, who said she graduated from the National Open University with a B.Sc degree in Law. Recall that…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially refuted allegations that the presidency played a role in the purported efforts to remove its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka,…
The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, has vehemently denied allegations that Governor Usman Ododo facilitated the escape of his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, from an attempted arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state, conducted a review of its anti-crime operations in the first quarter of 2024. The Commanding Officer of the base, Capt. Uche Aneke,…
Tensions rose in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, as armed policemen sealed off the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Austin Agada. The office, located along JS Tarka Way opposite the Railway Market, was…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning to arrest him upon his return to Nigeria. Naija News reports that the ‘Zazu’ hitmaker,…
The All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State has named Naymarie Musa as the acting APC Women Leader, succeeding Maryam Sulaiman who was suspended for supporting the El-Rufai administration amidst the state’s debt controversy. Naija News…
Nigerian table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna has described his second and last defeat at the ongoing 2024 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China as “hurtful”. Quadri Aruna was the only Nigerian table tennis player who made it to the 2024 ITTF World…
The community of Tilengpat Pushit in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has once again fallen victim to a deadly attack by unidentified gunmen, resulting in the deaths of twelve individuals. The incident, which occurred in the…
Former Senator representing Kaduna North Central Senatorial Zone, Shehu Sani has claimed that the erstwhile governor of the state, Nasiru El-Rufai insulted and cursed him publicly. He made the claim while addressing newsmen recently. Sani…
There won’t be full action in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after matchday 32 on Sunday, April 28. The break is to enable Rivers United to play their six outstanding NPFL games which piled up due to their involvement in the…
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government on Friday test-ran the electronic gates (e-gates) installed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Naija News reports that the test on the e-gates was carried out by the Minister of…
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Illya Umar Damagum, has said the struggle to stay in office was not a matter of life and death for him. He stated this during the 98th National Executive Committee (NEC)…
The Nigerian FA has completed the Federation Cup round 64 draw and the draw produced some mouth-watering fixtures to watch out for in 2024. The 2024 Federation Cup draw took place at the Nigeria Football Federation secretariat in Abuja on…
A former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has said he has all the necessary qualities and requirements to become the next National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that the PDP NEC, at its meeting…
The Abia State Police Command has announced the arrest of Emmanuel Victor, who is accused of the murder of Abia State University student Emmanuel Uche in March. Naija News understands that the incident is believed to be linked to a…
The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo, after about one month in custody. Naija News reports the Monarch was released to the Senator representing Delta Central at the National Assembly, Ede…