The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has declared that it will not bow to what it describes as intimidation and exclusion tactics by the Federal Government. This strong message was delivered at the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the PDP, held on Tuesday in Abuja. Addressing the gathering, Chairman of the PDP…
The Oyo State Government has revealed it has paid ₦5 billion out of the ₦8 billion agreed for the complete takeover of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, from Osun State. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made this known in a statement on Monday, affirming the state’s commitment to fulfilling the…
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to continue activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where he currently serves as Chairman. The ECOWAS Golden Jubilee celebrations, which commenced in Accra, Ghana, last month, will feature high-level events in Lagos, including…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. In a statement issued on Sunday, the board confirmed that the release covers candidates who sat for the exams at centres that previously experienced technical issues and those who missed their original exam dates. Over 21,000…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the relaxation of the curfew in the conflict-affected towns of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, citing improved peace and stability in the region. The move comes just days before the Eid El Kabir celebrations, allowing residents more freedom to observe the Islamic festival. New Curfew Time Effective May…
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) is set to undergo a 30-day maintenance shutdown, sparking outrage among fuel marketers and host community stakeholders, Naija Blog Daily has learned. According to multiple reports, the refinery, which was recently revamped and resumed operations at 70% capacity, is facing internal strife as fuel retailers allege a sabotage plot…
The National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Idele Alile, has called for urgent action to boost women’s political participation and inclusion in governance across Nigeria. Speaking during a strategic visit to the Federal Ministry of Regional Development in Abuja on Friday, Alile decried the low number of women in politics,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to international airlines, declaring that sanctions await any carrier caught flying passengers into the country without valid Nigerian visas, Landing Cards, or Exit Cards. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement on Friday in Lagos. The meeting…
The Federal Government has filed a criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, over statements she allegedly made during a live television interview. The case, filed on May 16, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court (Case No: CR/297/25), accuses Senator Akpoti of knowingly making imputations that could harm…
In a major relief for Nigerians, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across the country. The new price, announced on Thursday via the refinery’s official social media channels, now ranges from ₦875 to ₦905 per litre, reflecting a ₦15 per litre…
