Mr Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any involvement in the explosion that occurred at the Rivers State House of Assembly chambers on October 29, 2023. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television on Sunday, Ehie emphasized that only the Speaker of the House, Martin […] More
President Bola Tinubu has praised the educational reforms currently being undertaken by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, describing it as an inspiration to other tiers of government and other states to do better. The President made these remarks during the Iftar Dinner Party held to mark the end of the Ramadan fasting on Saturday in […] More
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, sternly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to book. The CDS assured, as the Edo State administration stated, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo has informed the victims’ relatives, the state’s Hausa community leaders, and the northern […] More
Woman Reportedly Commits Suicide After She Was Left In Agony From Botched Wisdom Tooth Surgery Due To Alleged “Medical Malpractice” A tragic incident involving a botched dental procedure has sparked outrage in China after a 34-year-old woman from Anqing reportedly died by suicide following a traumatic experience at the dentist. According to Chinese media, the […] More
He emphasized the need to protect and value human lives and advocated swift and decisive action to stop jungle justice. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for a thorough probe into the killing of some travelers in Edo State. Atiku, while commiserating with the families of […] More
The cost of cement, a crucial material in Nigeria’s construction industry, has experienced notable fluctuations recently. Prices vary based on brand, location, and market dynamics. Below is a summary of the current prices for major cement brands:​ 1. Dangote Cement Price Range: ₦8,000 – ₦10,300 per 50kg bag.​ Details: Dangote Cement is renowned for its […] More
A recent survey conducted by Naija News has revealed a significant reduction in the price of cooking gas in Nigeria. The price of refilling cooking gas per kilogram has dropped from ₦1,350 to ₦1,020, offering some relief to households and businesses that rely on cooking gas as their primary fuel source. The survey, which included […] More
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state is a ploy to intimidate governors to support his re-election bid. Amaechi spoke in an interview with DW Africa on Friday. On March 18, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the protracted political […] More
They pleaded guilty to a separate one-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents filed against them by the EFCC. convicts Seventeen internet fraudsters have been convicted and jailed in Benin, Edo state. They pleaded guilty to a separate one-count charge bordering on obtaining by […] More
Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that those alleging that he did not go to school were only desirous of tarnishing his image. Some persons had, during the 2023 electioneering campaign, questioned and challenged his educational qualifications. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he played host to members of the Executive Committee of the […] More
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s political career might be on the rocks after President Bola Tinubu received information that the Lagos governor has allegedly piped public funds to arch-opponents of the ruling party, Peoples Gazette learnt this week. Mr Tinubu immediately saw betrayal after a security report indicated to the president that anti-graft agents found funds from […] More
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri over his concerns about a planned rally in support of Wike. Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, dismissed Diri’s alarm as “shamefully baseless.” He argued that if Wike were attending […] More