Browsing Tag

recent news in nigeria

Stay informed with the latest happenings in Nigeria. From breaking news and political updates to business developments and local stories, we provide comprehensive coverage to keep you connected to the issues that matter. Explore today’s top stories and gain insights into the dynamic landscape of Nigeria

Nigeria News Now

Breaking: Tinubu Appoints Hafsat Bakari as Replacement for Sacked Director-General of NFIU

Taiwo Oyedepo Feb 20, 2024 0

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hafsat Bakari as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), pending Senate confirmation. Hafsat Bakari Biography: State of Origin, Age,…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Bandits Attack Katsina Villages, Kill Six, Abduct Others

Ogheneyoma Grace Feb 20, 2024 0

Suspected armed bandits launched attacks on villages in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State in the late hours of Monday, February 19, 2024. The bandits, reportedly rampaging across three different villages in the Faskari…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Anambra Female Lawyer Who Brutalized Maid Surrenders To Police

Ogheneyoma Grace Feb 20, 2024 0

Adachukwu Chikelu-Okafor, a female lawyer from Anambra, who was declared wanted in connection with the assault on her 11-year-old househelp, has voluntarily surrendered to the police. The lawyer, accused of inserting a hot knife into the…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

A Guy Should Have His Own House At 21 So Ladies Can Come There To Enjoy – Slayqueen (Video)

Omajemite Don Feb 20, 2024 0

A Nigerian lady has stirred mixed reactions online after she stated that a man should have a house of his own at the age of 21. The lady made the statement while being interviewed in a street vox-pop shared by @iplaydetty. The interviewer…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

EFCC Operatives Allegedly Shoot Sporadically At Abuja Dollar Market (Video)

Omajemite Don Feb 20, 2024 0

The recent incident at the Dollar market in Abuja has raised concerns as a video surfaced, capturing the moment suspected operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opened fire. The motives behind their…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Gunmen Kill Two Friends, Injure Five In Plateau Community

Omajemite Don Feb 20, 2024 0

Two persons have been killed while five others sustained injuries as gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias attacked Rawuru community in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Woman Gives Birth At Lagos Bus Stop

Omajemite Don Feb 20, 2024 0

The birth of a baby boy at Onipanu Bus Stop along Ikorodu road in Lagos State has been reported, and emergency responders played a crucial role in assisting the new mother. The unexpected event occurred on Monday morning, February 19,…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Court Sentences 20-Year-Old Man To Four Years In Jail For Stealing Electric Wires

Ogheneyoma Grace Feb 19, 2024 0

Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced one Ugar Ebenezer to four years imprisonment for stealing. The 20-year-old convict was arraigned before Magistrate Dolamu Babalogbon on the 23rd of August 2022 on a two-count…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Ungrateful People Shouldn’t Ask Me For Help Again – Actor Uzee Usman Issues Warning

Omajemite Don Feb 19, 2024 0

Uzee, via an Instagram post, begged his troubles to stop asking him for money as it is getting out of hand. Actor Uzee Usman has said he is not happy with ungrateful people. He warned them not to ask him for help again. He noted…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Court To Hear N140bn Suit Against Power Generating Companies March 11

Ogheneyoma Grace Feb 19, 2024 0

The Federal High Court 2, Minna, on Monday adjourned a N140 billion ground rent suit filed against North-South Power Company Limited and the Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, to March 11. DAILY POST reports that the suit was instituted…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Wike Issues Ultimatum To Abuja Technology Village ‘Landlords’

Omajemite Don Feb 19, 2024 0

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has ordered individuals who unlawfully constructed buildings at the Abuja Technology Village to move elsewhere or face legal consequences. The ultimatum was issued on Monday during an inspection of the site in…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Naira Falls To N2,000/1£ At Parallel Market

Omajemite Don Feb 19, 2024 0

Malam Ibrahim, a Bureau de Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, verified the rates on Monday, February 19. Nigeria's currency, the naira has depreciated against the pound at the parallel market. TheNation reported that the local…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Young Man Arraigned For Allegedly Stabbing Another With Scissors

Ogheneyoma Grace Feb 19, 2024 0

Trader Arraigned for Alleged Scissor Stabbing in Lagos In an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, a 23-year-old trader, Abdul Samad, was arraigned on Monday for allegedly stabbing another man with a pair of scissors on his waist. The…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

UNILORIN Expels Four Final Year Students, Others Over Alleged Exam Malpractice (Full Names)

Omajemite Don Feb 19, 2024 0

University of Ilorin in Kwara State Expels Nine Students for Alleged Exam Malpractice The University of Ilorin in Kwara State has taken disciplinary action by dismissing nine students, including four individuals in their final year, from…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Tinubu’s Hardship: Ex-Presidential Aspirant Issues Strong Warning to Northern Leaders

Taiwo Oyedepo Feb 19, 2024 0

Famuyibo Cautions Northern Leaders Against Inciting Nigerians Against Tinubu. Chief Reuben Famuyibo, a former presidential aspirant and legal practitioner, has issued a stern caution to northern leaders, urging them to refrain…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Yul Edochie’s Daughter Yanks Off His Name From Her Instagram Page

Omajemite Don Feb 19, 2024 0

Danielle, the daughter of controversial actor, Yul Edochie has sparked mixed reactions after she took off his name from her Instagram page amid their family drama. It is no news that the actor and his first wife are no longer on good…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Nigerians React To Davido’s Unusual Handshake With A Man In Black (Video)

Omajemite Don Feb 19, 2024 0

Afrobeats star, Davido has stirred mixed reactions after a video of him exchanging an unusual handshake with a man surfaced online. The Nigerian singer met the acquaintance at an event where they they greeted with familiarity. Their…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Tinubu’s Reforms Worsening Nigerians’ Hardship – Catholic Bishops

Ogheneyoma Grace Feb 19, 2024 0

Tinubu's Reforms Worsening Nigerians' Hardship, Catholic Bishops Declare The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has voiced concern over the impact of the Bola Tinubu administration's reform agenda, stating that it has exacerbated the…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

Court Jails Cobbler 1 Year Over Illegal Possession Of Firearm

Ogheneyoma Grace Feb 19, 2024 0

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced a 26-year-old cobbler, Jude Jatau, to a year in jail without an option of fine. Jatau had pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a locally-made pistol. Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos…
Read More...

Nigeria News Now

RMD Advised Me To Go Back To School When I Was Working As A Bartender – AY Makun

Omajemite Don Feb 19, 2024 0

Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, AY Makun has disclosed how veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo advised him to further his education, which he obliged. According to him, he was working as a bartender when he met RMD, who recommended he…
Read More...