President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to renowned Nigerian businessman and former MTN Nigeria Chairman, Pascal Dozie, who passed away at the age of 85 in the early hours of Tuesday. The announcement was made by Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed the sad news of the death of the respected entrepreneur and pioneer founder…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that no ransom was paid to secure the release of Retired Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who was abducted and held captive for 56 days. In a statement issued by DHQ Spokesman, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the military emphasized that…
Abuja, Nigeria – Suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against fellow lawmaker Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for making damaging claims about her personal life during a live interview. Filed through her legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), M.J. Numa, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges that Nwaebonyi made false…
Security operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday, April 7, 2025, used tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters in the Maitama area of Abuja, triggering chaos and panic among demonstrators. The protest, organized by the Take-It-Back Movement in collaboration with other civil society organisations, aimed to highlight multiple national concerns, including the alleged abuse…
Massive anti-Trump protests erupted across major cities in the United States and Europe on Saturday, as tens of thousands marched against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies and leadership style, marking the largest demonstration since his return to the White House. From Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and Houston to international capitals like Paris, London,…
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to the Take It Back Movement (TIB) and other civil society groups planning a nationwide protest on April 7, 2025, urging them to cancel the demonstration. According to reports from Naija Blog Daily, the protest is aimed at addressing critical issues such as the alleged abuse…
Gunmen have killed two Chinese expatriates and a police escort officer in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, in what has been described as a coordinated ambush on Friday, April 4, 2025. The Abia State Police Command confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka….
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos following a massive traffic gridlock that left commuters stranded for hours. Why Was the Bridge Reopened? The bridge had been closed for planned maintenance and rehabilitation. The closure triggered severe congestion, affecting millions of Lagosians. Following public outcry, Minister of Works,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed viral reports claiming he collapsed at an event in Abuja. After inspecting key FCT projects, including the International Conference Centre (ICC), Wike described the rumors as false and politically motivated. Social media posts, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), alleged that the minister collapsed…
Abuja, April 3, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Nigeria for Paris, France, on a short working visit, where he is set to review his administration’s mid-term performance and key national milestones. Tinubu’s Agenda in France Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the trip in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday. According to…
