Naija News Today 247

On Saturday, October 5, some policemen allegedly teargassed voter stations at Elekahia Primary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, disrupting the local government elections. Approximately 20 patrol vans filled with the heavily armed…
Read More...

In the early hours of Saturday, militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, launched a deadly attack on Geidam town in Yobe State, killing one resident and causing widespread destruction, according to multiple sources.…
Read More...

Saheed Balogun, the popular Nollywood actor, has lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold hands of death. The actor announced the passing of his daughter on Saturday via his verified Instagram account, posting a solemn image of a…
Read More...

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state. The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode…
Read More...

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has warned security agencies in Rivers State against any move that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. The former President gave the warning in a statement on Saturday…
Read More...

The Federal Government has revealed that it has commenced sales of crude oil and other refined products in naira. It said the initiative commenced on October 1, 2024 without providing further details on the contractual agreement signed and…
Read More...

During Friday’s Jummat prayers, worshippers in Dan-Ali, a community in Katsina State, fled in panic as armed terrorists, locally referred to as bandits, invaded the area.The attack, which occurred in Danmusa Local Government Area,…
Read More...

Bendel Insurance have expressed their desire to consolidate on their first win of the campaign when they take on El-Kanemi Warriors in a matchday five fixture on Saturday. The Benin Arsenals secured a 1-0 win over Shooting Stars in the…
Read More...

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham and colleague, Annie Idibia have been called out over an alleged unpaid debt. The duo were called out by A Nigerian fashion designer. The designer tagged the Nollywood stars on her Instagram page…
Read More...

At last President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has succumbed to pressure by conferring the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen…
Read More...

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has presented cheques worth N48,681,738.48k to 22 families of deceased officers who died in active-service, as well as those who got injured through accident while carrying out…
Read More...

The eleven Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria have lost N28.97 billion to unpaid electricity due to customers in July 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission disclosed this on Thursday in its Commercial Performance…
Read More...

Religious leaders in Ondo State has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that a hitch-free election is conducted during the oncoming November 16 governorship election in the state. According to the…
Read More...

Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk has lamented Victor Osimhen’s absence in the club’s UEFA Europa League clash against Rigas FS. The Yellow and Reds surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against their Latvian opponent. Osimhen…
Read More...

The government of Lagos State has announced plans to ban the circulation of single-use plastics and sachet water in the state starting in January 2025. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,…
Read More...

Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Kassia Sule, has revealed that her husband, Kellyrae asked her out for two years. She disclosed this in a recent interview with media personality, Hero Daniels. She…
Read More...

Erudite Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN has denied a report that was circulated that the crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky approached him to help facilitate the process of securing a presidential…
Read More...

Governor of Gombe state, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has set up a high-level negotiation team to engage with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union…
Read More...

A 74-year-old woman has been reportedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend during a heated confrontation at a housing complex in Cornubia City, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) said it was contacted by a…
Read More...

Justice Dije Aboki of the Kano State High Court has adjourned ruling in the suit filed to prevent the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from proceeding with renovations on the historic Nasarawa mini palace. The court has set October 10,…
Read More...