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Aviation, Headlines, Niger, State News
Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Minna Airport renamed after Tinubu as he visits Niger State on Monday By Abdullahi Egba Briefing journalists in Minna on Sunday, the State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Hon. Binta Mamman, said arrangements have been concluded by the government to ensure a smooth visit of the President. The Minna International Airport named after Abubakar […]
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Kaduna, Headlines, State News
Friday, March 8th, 2024
By Donatus Anichukwueze A teacher in one of the schools attacked in Kaduna State, Sani Abdullahi, has disclosed that a total of 287 students were abducted during the attack on Thursday. Narrating the incident, Abdullahi who said he was lucky to escape from the bush, noted that out of the 287, 100 students were […]
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Rivers, Headlines, Latest Politics, State News, Top Stories
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
Call to Bar: Rotimi Amaechi joins 4,411 as newly sworn in lawyers, 888 candidates fail bar exam By Ikenna Ngere The former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, was among the 4,412 individuals admitted to the Nigerian Bar this Tuesday, marking a significant expansion in the country’s legal ranks. The Nigerian Bar Association’s final bar […]
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Anambra, Headlines, State News
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
Police confirm murder of another Anambra community leader Mr. Silas Onyima, President General (PG) of Umuoji Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra has been shot dead by suspected assassins. Onyima was shot dead in his country home in Umuoji on Friday night, according to DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), Edo, Headlines, Party Politics, State News
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
By Enioluwa Adeniyi In a dramatic turn of events following the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, one of the 11 aspirants, has made a bold move to seek justice, less than 24 hours after Senator Monday Okpebholo was declared the winner. Idahosa, flanked by a significant number of his […]
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Headlines, Kaduna, State News
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
By Ibrahim Ramalan A notorious bandit, insurgent and ruthless killer, Boderi Isyaku, has been killed alongside some of his fighters in gun duel with troops of the Nigerian Army around Bada/Riyawa general areas of Chikun and Igabi LGAs. A statement by the commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the killing […]
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Headlines, Lagos, State News
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says that the three police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Tunni Ayuba, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She identified the errant officers as ASP Kenedy […]
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Headlines, Osun, State News
Sunday, January 28th, 2024
US-based Nigerian lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu, shot dead by local hunter in Osun State Dr Richard Idowu By Nurudeen Shotayo A United States of America-based Nigerian lecturer, Dr Richard Idowu, has been shot dead by a local hunter in the Ejigbo area of Osun State. The incident reportedly occurred between 8:00 and 8:30 pm […]
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Headlines, Kano, State News, Today's Politics
Saturday, January 27th, 2024
Ganduje By Bashir Bello, KANO Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has on Friday reacted to the call by the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to join the party, saying the latter didn’t invite him into the party through the right and proper channel. Governor Yusuf’s reply was […]
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Headlines, Oyo, State News
Saturday, January 27th, 2024
Private jet with VIPs onboard crash-lands in Ibadan By Rachel Okporu Fadoju A private jet having about 10 persons onboard, including Very Important Personalities (VIPs), crash-landed on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Naija News learnt that the jet with registration number, N580KR, crash-landed around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. […]