Month: April 2025

No Vacancy in Ekiti Government House Until 2030, Say Pensioners.

The Ekiti State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has

NNPC Appoints Idrisu and Abangwu, Dismisses Port Harcourt Refinery MD and 200 Others.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has named Maryam Idrisu as

Trade Ministry, NGX Group Partner to Boost Economic Growth.

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) recently hosted Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister

Okowa Responds to Saraki Over Defection Criticism.

Former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has dismissed criticism from former

Baba-Ahmed: Tinubu Is Isolated, Many Ministers Unfit for Governance.

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Vice

EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu at Abuja Airport.

Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes

El-Rufai’s Political Shift: “I Choose Nigeria Over Party Politics”.

   A New Chapter Begins Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is

Payment of Outstanding Wage Awards to Federal Workers Begins – Federal Government.

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the long-awaited N35,000 monthly

15 Million Children Lack Access to Vaccines Due to Funding Cuts – UNICEF, WHO Report.

A recent report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Mocks Senate President Akpabio with Satirical Apology.

Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made waves with a satirical

Delta State Welcomes Oborevwori and Other PDP Leaders to APC.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and several key leaders from the People’s Democratic Party

Headies Returns to Celebrate Nigeria’s Music Stars

The 17th edition of The Headies Awards will take place tonight at

APC Official Warns VeryDarkMan Against Slander

ABUJA — The South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives

Measles Outbreak Claims Lives of Five Children in Kaduna Community

A measles outbreak has struck Unguwar Kanawa in Zaria Local Government Area

Three Key Takeaways from Barcelona’s 3–2 Copa del Rey Victory Over Real Madrid.

The last time Barcelona lifted the Copa del Rey, Lionel Messi was

Political Defections Spark Concerns in Osun, Plateau, Anambra, Abia, and Enugu

The recent defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori from the PDP

Atiku Criticizes PDP Leaders Amid Delta Defections

Following the defection of key figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

2027: How Tinubu Took Delta From PDP

There’s growing concern within James Ibori’s political circle as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

Adamawa Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign Targeting 1.4 Million Children.

The Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADPHCDA), with support from UNICEF,

Anambra First Lady Urges Collective Effort to End Malaria.

Dr. Nonye Soludo, the First Lady of Anambra State, has called for

World Bank Appoints Aliko Dangote to Investment Lab.

Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of the Dangote Group and owner of

Barcelona’s Predicted Lineup for Copa del Rey Final Against Real Madrid

Barcelona is set to face long-time rivals Real Madrid in a highly

Davido Inspires Fans with New Album ‘5ive’

Afropop star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has encouraged fans to

Small Pill, Big Impact: How Multiple Micronutrient Supplements Are Improving Maternal Health in Bauchi

In Bauchi State, pregnant women like Hajara Abdullahi are seeing health improvements

Rivers Crisis: Peterside Criticizes Ibas Over Appointments

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, President, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, retd., has

Delta Defections Shock and Hurt PDP – Damagum

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum,

JUST In: Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 — Vatican

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced

Femi Kuti Reflects on Music, Activism, and Personal Growth.

Sitting at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos—a venue that pays tribute

China Condemns Nations Supporting US in Trade Negotiations.

China has cautioned other nations against yielding to pressure from the United

North in Distress Under Tinubu’s Leadership, Will Soon Choose Its Path – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu,

Ukraine Reports New Wave of Russian Drone Attacks Following End of Easter Truce.

Ukraine’s military has reported renewed Russian drone and missile attacks across several

Governor Alia: Benue Facing Serious Security Crisis.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised alarm over the worsening

Yahaya Bello Urges Unity, Peace During Easter Message.

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has called on Christians

Dafinone Greets Christians at Easter, Urges Reflection on Christ’s Sacrifice.

As Easter is celebrated around the world, Senator Ede Dafinone has extended

Gov. Alia Confirms Rising Death Toll in Benue Killings: 55 Feared Dead

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has confirmed that the number of

Death Toll Hits 56 in Benue as Governor Seeks Federal Intervention

The death toll from recent attacks in Benue State has risen to

Speed Darlington Demands Rematch After Knockout Loss to Portable.

Controversial artist Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington, has called for a

Barcelona Stages Stunning Comeback, Lewandowski Injured

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick praised his team’s dramatic 4-3 win over

Tension Between Minister and Bauchi Deputy Governor at Turbaning Event.

A brief confrontation reportedly occurred between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador

Labour Party Vows to Unseat Tinubu in 2027

The Chairman of the Labour Party in Ogun State, Chief Samuel Olaolu,

LP – Disowns Datti Baba-Ahmed’s Comments, Raises Concerns Over Threats from Abia Governor Otti

The Labour Party has publicly distanced itself from comments made by its

Baba-Ahmed’s 2027 Remarks as ‘Illogical’ and ‘Misguided’

Sunday Dare, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication,

Police and locals retrieve bodies as Benue attack claims 20 lives.

The number of fatalities from the recent herdsmen attacks on Ukum and

Secondus: Sole Administrator Turning Rivers State into a Ticking Time Bomb

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus,

Building Collapse in Lagos Traps Several People

A multi-storey building under construction on Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State, collapsed

Death Toll in Benue Attacks Rises to 20 – Governor Alia

The number of deaths from recent attacks in Benue State’s Ukum and

Fayose Vows to Oppose Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Bid

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has stated that he will not

Kano APC tells Kwankwaso to apologize to Tinubu and Shettima before rejoining the party.

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded

Federal Government Closes Enugu Airport for Urgent Runway Repairs.

The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of Akanu Ibiam International

Fuji musician Taye Currency laments losing a ₦10 million investment in CBEX.

Fuji musician Alhaji Taye Adebisi, widely known as Taye Currency, has shared

Rivers Crisis: I Pushed for Fubara’s Ouster – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has voiced his

Nigeria, China to Finalize Digital Currency Agreement to Cut Dollar Dependence — NCSP

The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has announced that Nigeria is set to

Wike: PDP Unprepared for 2027 Elections

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated

NNPC reveals strategy to draw $30 billion in investments by 2027.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has outlined an ambitious plan

Ghana to Host ECOWAS Council of Ministers’ Extraordinary Meeting During 50th Anniversary Launch.

Ghana will host an Extraordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers

Top 10 News Stories You Need to Know This Friday – Nigerian Headlines at a Glance.

Good morning and welcome to your Friday news brief! Here’s a roundup

Katsina Deploys 3,700 Monitors to Boost Immunisation Campaign

The Katsina State Government has announced plans to immunise over three million

UNICEF Donates 1.4 Million Polio Vaccines to Adamawa for Child Immunisation

Have you noticed vaccination teams in your neighborhood? If you’re in northeastern

Anambra APC Set to Align State with Federal Government – Party Chairman

The Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Basil

Barcelona begin preparations for 2025 Hansi Flick, with changes on the horizon

As FC Barcelona start shaping their squad for next season under new

Iyabo Ojo’s Daughter, Priscilla, Marries Tanzanian Fiancé in Lagos Ceremony.

Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, has officially married her

Presidency: Tinubu is keeping track of events in Nigeria while in Europe.

The Presidency has addressed criticisms surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s absence from

Armed men storm Natasha’s family residence in Kogi.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, raised an alarm on Thursday

Boy who blocked Obi’s convoy released after three months in custody.

Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who gained attention during the 2023 presidential election

Why a Naira-for-crude policy benefits the economy.

Nigeria’s oil sector has always been a major topic of national discussion,

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham speaks out following Arsenal loss and showdown with Declan Rice.

Jude Bellingham has broken his silence on social media after Real Madrid

Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux dazzle in regal purple attire before their traditional wedding.

As excitement mounts for their upcoming traditional wedding, the internet is buzzing

Phones that will no longer support WhatsApp in 2025.

Starting May 5, 2025, WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business will stop working on

2027: Labour Party Faces Three-Way Leadership Tussle

The Labour Party (LP) solidified its relevance on Nigeria’s political scene during

CPC Bloc Remains in APC – Buhari Ally, Farouk Aliyu

Farouk Aliyu, a close associate of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has debunked

INEC Still Lists Abure as LP National Chairman Despite Supreme Court Ruling

Despite a recent visit by Abia State Governor Alex Otti and others

Tinubu Sets Up Census Committee, Issues Three-Week Deadline

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a high-powered committee to oversee the upcoming

WhatsApp Pulls the Plug: Phones Losing Support Starting May 2025

If you’re still using an older smartphone, you might soon need to

Tinubu launches 465km Ebonyi-Calabar superhighway project.

The event was held on Wednesday at Amuro Primary School in Afikpo

Tinubu inaugurates Section 1 of the 118.85km superhighway project in Ebonyi State.

President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the construction of Section 1 (118.85

EFCC apprehends 40 alleged online scammers in Niger.

Operatives from the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes

Kwankwaso calls for peace amid rising violence in Plateau.

A prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and former Kano

EFCC: Investors in CBEX Digital Trading Platform Will Be Refunded.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that it had

Reps Invite Rivers Sole Admin. Admiral Ibik-Eye Ibas (rtd.), for Oversight Session

The Ad-Hoc Committee overseeing the situation in Rivers State has summoned the


Plateau Governor Imposes Ban on Night Grazing, Limits Movement Following Killings

In response to a series of deadly attacks in Plateau State, including

Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Postpone France Trip Amid Rising Deaths in Nigeria

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has

2027: PDP Governors Aiding Tinubu’s Disruption Strategy – Atiku’s Camp

A political coalition comprising former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party

Mutfwang unveils strategy to tackle killings in Plateau

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has condemned the recent wave of

Wike – Fubara hasn’t offered any apology for him to consider granting forgiveness.

FCT. Minister says, the suspended Gov. of River State has not apologised

NPF – Criticized over viral video showing cash gift distribution

Nigeria Police face backlash over viral cash gift videoNPF – PRO says

FG – Announces public holidays for Easter festivities.

The Federal Government has announced that Friday, April 18, and Monday, April

NNPP is finished, Kwankwaso will soon defect to APC – Ganduje

Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress

“We let you down — sorry,” governor apologizes for Plateau attacks.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has apologized for the recent attack


NASS instructs Rivers Admin, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to keep them updated.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has reminded Rivers

Damaturu residents criticize YEDC over unfair power supply distribution.

Residents of Gujba Road in Damaturu have voiced their displeasure over what

Suswam – Nig. No Longer Trust the PDP

Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has expressed concern over the current

JUST IN: Reps. Inaugurate 21-Man C’ttee to oversee River HoA

Reps speaker inaugurates 21-man c’ttee to oversee Rivers Assembly15th April 2025 Abbas

An event organized by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen

Peter Obi: How Governor Alia Prevented My Visit to Benue IDP Camps, Others

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has shared how Benue

China Reteriate in Trade War

China said Friday that it will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all

Tinubu approves tenure extension for Immigration Comptroller-General.

President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as

Tinubu Received Mahama

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria received former Ghanaian President John Dramani