The right Naija news at your fingertips

Boko Haram Benefited From USAID Fraud – American Congressman

A U.S. congressman recently revealed that the terrorist group Boko Haram may have gained from fraud linked to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). According to the congressman, funds meant for humanitarian aid were misused, possibly aiding extremist groups like Boko Haram. The congressman’s statement raises concerns about the safety and effectiveness of international […]

Tinubu Approves Recruitment Of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses For Correctional Centres

President Bola Tinubu has approved the hiring of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to improve healthcare in Nigerian correctional centres. This decision will help address the medical needs of prisoners across the country, according to a report by News360 Nigeria. The approval was announced by Babatunde Alao, the spokesperson for the Minister of Interior, Hon. […]

First HoldCo: First Bank Announces New Name, Shareholders Approve New Identity

First Bank, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most respected financial institutions, has unveiled a new identity. FBN Holdings Plc, the company’s holding arm, is now officially called First HoldCo Plc (FirstHoldCo). This rebranding effort aims to create a more unified identity for the company and its various subsidiaries, both in Africa and Europe. Over the […]

VeryDarkMan: Nedu steps down from Honest Bunch Podcast amid sex-for-role allegations

Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu, has stepped down from his role as the host of The Honest Bunch Podcast. Nedu made this decision after facing a lot of negative attention surrounding him. Social media critic Martins Ortse, also known as VeryDarkMan, accused Nedu of demanding sex for movie roles from a female content […]

Chelsea not planning to sign free agent striker – Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made it clear that the club is not looking to sign a free agent striker. Speaking ahead of their Premier League match against Brighton on Friday, Maresca confirmed that the team will continue working with the players they already have. For the past two transfer windows, Chelsea has been linked […]

Nigeria’s President Tinubu arrives Ethiopia for AU summit

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 38th African Union (AU) Summit. He landed on Thursday night and was welcomed by Ethiopian officials, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and other diplomats. After his arrival, Tuggar briefed Tinubu on the summit’s agenda and Nigeria’s recent diplomatic successes. […]

Tuface’s family says he is “missing”; petitions DSS to intervene

The family of Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or Tubaba, has reported him missing. They have also called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to help find him. According to his family, Tuface left home on February 10, wearing his lounge clothes and without his bodyguard. They initially thought he […]

Yahoo boys now involved in ritual killings, kidnapping, banditry – EFCC chairman

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns about the growing dangers of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. According to him, these fraudsters are no longer just scamming people online—they are now involved in more serious crimes such as kidnapping, ritual killings, and arms trafficking. Speaking […]