Written by The United Bank of Africa (UBA) has cleared the air over the safety of its staff members and customers during a fire that broke out in a building that houses one of its branches on Tuesday. Panic gripped Broad Street, Lagos Island, when smoke from a basement fire scare forced the evacuation of trapped … Continue reading “Lagos Fire: Our Staff, Customers Are Safe — UBA”
The presidency has declared that Nigeria’s inflation would continue to decrease and soon be at a single-digit level. This claim was made by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, during a Channels Television interview on Tuesday in which he reacted to comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on … Continue reading “Hardship – Atiku Only Making Emotional, Political Statements – Presidency”
The Labour Party (LP) 2024 gubernatorial candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has dismissed reports of defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that Akpata, in a post via 𝕏, described the reports of abandoning the Labour Party as mischievous and false. Akpata maintained that he neither contemplated, discussed, nor effected a … Continue reading “Olumide Akpata Speaks On Dumping Labour Party To Join APC”
Kwara United are set for one of the biggest nights in their history as they prepare to face Ghanaian giants, Asante Kotoko in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. The first leg of the Confederation Cup game will be played on Sunday, September 21, at the Accra Sports Stadium with kickoff fixed for 4 p.m. … Continue reading “CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United Coach Tunde Sanni Eyes Historic Win Over Ghana’s Asante Kotoko”
Renowned British actor, Idris Elba, has described Lagos as ‘the World’s most amazing city’, recalling fond memories of his time in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Naija News reports that Elba made the remarks while speaking on the red carpet at the TIFF Tribute Awards in an interview with eTalk TV. “There are so many memories. Lagos, … Continue reading “‘Lagos Is World’s Most Amazing City, Full Of Incredible Talents’ – Says British Actor Idris Elba”
The member representing Umuahia North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Akaliro Kelechi Anderson, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party (LP), further weakening the opposition’s grip in the state. In his resignation letter to the APC chairman of Umuahia North LGA, Akaliro blamed his decision on … Continue reading “Abia Lawmaker Dumps APC For Labour Party, Hails Otti’s Leadership”
The Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Hon. Aliyu Yakubu Barde, has died. Family sources confirmed to Leadership that Barde passed away on Tuesday in Lafia after a brief illness. He will be laid to rest in his hometown, Wamba, according to Islamic rites. Confirming the development, the State Secretary … Continue reading “Nasarawa APC Deputy Chairman, Aliyu Barde Dies After Brief Illness”
The suspect in the killing of US conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, is set to be charged in a Utah court on Tuesday, authorities have confirmed. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump and founder of the conservative youth movement Turning Point USA, was shot dead last week while speaking at a Utah university campus. … Continue reading “Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect To Be Charged In Utah Court”
The outgoing Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has defended the state of emergency declared in the state, saying it was the only viable option to restore peace and stability. Naija News understands that President Bola Tinubu had, on March 18, 2025, imposed emergency rule following a prolonged political impasse and … Continue reading “Rivers Emergency Rule Was A Necessity – Ibas”
Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has signed for Melbourne Victory ahead of the new A-League campaign. The 37-year-old Spanish playmaker, who was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad in 2010, joins after a season with Western Sydney Wanderers, where he made only seven starts. Juan Mata said his move was motivated by … Continue reading “Juan Mata Joins Melbourne Victory Ahead Of New A-League Season”