President Bola Tinubu has reassured traditional rulers in the South-South geopolitical zone that his administration would address their worries about development and environmental damage. The guarantee was given by the President on Tuesday at the State House at a meeting with the South-South Monarchs Forum. The monarchs were headed by His Royal Majesty, Major-General Felix…
In anticipation of the February 3, 2024, re-run and bye-elections in certain states, Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), issued a warning yesterday regarding potential plans to disrupt the electoral process. He revealed this information during his address at the inaugural quarterly meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election…
The Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), an organization dedicated to environmental preservation and peace advocacy, has declared its intention to oppose the departure of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) from the Niger Delta. This stance comes in response to SPDC’s announcement of its plans to divest its operations in Nigeria’s onshore oil…
United Nations (UN) humanitarians have expressed deep concern for patients and others seeking treatment who had “no way in and out’’ amid continuing fighting in Gaza including reported attacks on hospitals in the southern city of Khan Younis. Speaking in Geneva on Tuesday, Mr Christian Lindmeier, spokesperson for the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed…
Cameroon, a five-time champion, demonstrated their resilience on Tuesday in Bouake, securing a spot in the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with an impressive comeback. Despite a slow start and being down 1-2 in their Group C match on match day 3, the Indomitable Lions showed determination and scored…
A sense of palpable tension filled an Ikeja High Court on Tuesday as a defendant, Ayoko Oluwatobi, made an attempt to commit suicide. Oluwatobi, aged 25, is currently on trial before Justice Hakeem Oshodi. The courtroom is located on the second floor of a two-storey building, directly opposite the second gate of the court complex….
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency is urging prospective pilgrims from the state to promptly submit their deposits to ensure their participation in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Malam Salihu Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of the Agency, conveyed this message during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Kaduna. Abubakar stressed the significance of acting…
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja postponed two distinct lawsuits initiated by former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other parties. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a brief ruling, announced the adjournment to await the Court of Appeal’s report on the application for a stay of proceedings…
Judy Austin, a Nollywood actress, responded to her husband Yul Edochie’s recent announcement of an internet ministry. As previously reported by Naija News, Yul Edochie declared the formation of his Christian organization, True Salvation Ministry, on Tuesday. He claims that the ministry will launch online, with sermons being distributed mostly on YouTube. Austin, the second wife of the Nollywood actor turned preacher, responded to the news by saying she had always known that no one could elude God’s call. She praised her husband on his most recent endeavor…
The 2023 popular song “Buga” by Kizz Daniel and Tekno, according to Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, is on the verge of becoming the nation’s second national anthem. Shettima, whose “Buga” dance video went viral last year, said in an interview with Arise TV that he accepted the challenge because Nigeria needs to show off…
