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UAE Tightens Visa Rules For Nigerians, Bans Transit Visa Applications
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again imposed stricter visa requirements on Nigerian travellers, including a ban on transit visa applications, in a move that could significantly reduce the volume of Nigerians visiting Dubai for tourism or business. On Tuesday that the latest immigration directives were issued to travel agents by Dubai authorities, barely a […]
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Senate: Why I postponed resumption – Natasha
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, stated that she postponed her resumption in the Senate due to legal advice and respect for protocols. Natasha also stated that she will wait for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement before deciding her next action. She said this during an interview with African […]
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Just In: Peter Obi Releases Evidence Of His Dealings With General Sani Abacha
With allegations making the rounds on his alleged involvement in the government of late Military dictator, General Sani Abacha, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has released details of his engagement to set the record straight. Obi’s clarification followed recent social media narratives and political commentary suggesting that Obi had ties with the Abacha junta, which ruled […]
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JUST-IN: FCT Primary School Teachers Suspend Strike
Public primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will return to classrooms on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, after the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) suspended its nearly four-month-old strike. The teachers had embarked on the strike over non-payment of the new minimum wage and five months of salary arrears. The decision to suspend […]
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Reps Moves To Increase National Assembly Seats From 469 To 552
A constitutional amendment to reserve 10 per cent of seats in the National Assembly for women and five per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs) has been proposed by the House of Representatives. Naija News understands that the proposal suggests 83 additional seats would be created exclusively for women, 55 in the House of Representatives, […]
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Panic in Ondo University as Two Students Go Missing
Two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Andrel Eloho Okah and John Friday Abba have been reported missing by their colleagues. The disappearance of the two students who are both second-years undergraduates have thrown their colleagues and the university community into confusion. Okah is a student in the institution’s Department of History […]
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Breaking: U.S Limits Most Nigerian Applicants’ Visa To Single-Entry, 3-Month Validity
The United States Department of State has revised its visa reciprocity policy for Nigerian citizens, reducing most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas to single-entry permits valid for just three months. Reports that the policy adjustment, which takes immediate effect, was announced by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja in a statement released on Monday. Effective immediately, most non-immigrant and […]
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Senate moves to legalise AI, E-Governance as National Digital Economy Bill passes second reading
In a decisive push towards digital transformation, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (Ogun Central), through its second reading setting the stage for the country’s most comprehensive legal framework yet for artificial intelligence (AI), secure electronic transactions, and public sector digitisation. […]
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Enough of siren abuse

Enough of siren abuse

July 8, 2025

It is not uncommon to see many non-government, non-emergency, and unauthorised vehicles blaring sirens on our roads despite laws and regulations stating who is entitled to the use of sirens. The blaring of sirens has become an unfortunate symbol of impunity rather than emergency or lawful entitlement. To restore order on Nigerian roads, regulation and […]
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ADC Records Website Crash 3 Times in 48 Hours Due to Traffic Spike
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) website has crashed three times within a span of 48 hours, following an unprecedented surge in traffic from Nigerians seeking membership and information about the party. The incident came on the heels of a newly announced opposition coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, […]
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Ekiti Government Fixes July 19 for Teachers’ Screening Exam
Ekiti State Government has fixed Saturday, July 19, 2025, for the written examination for applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the teaching and non-teaching cadres in the state secondary schools. The Permanent Secretary,Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Mr Michael Boluwade, who said that the written examination would hold at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, […]
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Peter Obi Is No Longer A Member Of Labour Party’ – Arabambi
The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has revealed that the party is set to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to recommend the expulsion of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to report o naija news disclosed that Arabambi, speaking on Tuesday during the Channels Morning Brief, stated […]
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JAMB sets 150 as the cut-off mark for universities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday announced 150 as the cut-off mark for admission into universities in Nigeria. ‎ ‎JAMB decided on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. ‎ ‎According to the board, the cut-off mark for colleges for […]
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JUST IN: FG sets admission age at 16
‎The Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s general  institutions. ‎Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board held in Abuja. ‎Alausa, while declaring the meeting open, emphasised that the age benchmark is […]
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Cable Thief Electrocuted While Attempting to Steal
Cable Thief, Electrocuted who was attempting to steal Uniq FM 103.1 Power Cables. A suspected cable thief was electrocuted last week while allegedly attempting to steal electrical cables belonging to Uniq FM 103.1 Ilesa. The incident occurred at the station’s facility, drawing the attention of security personnel and residents in the area. Before losing consciousness, […]
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‎Ilorin butchers protest.
Butchers at the Abubakar Olusola Saraki Abattoir Market in Ilorin have staged a protest over the recent increase in daily tax levies by the Ilorin East Local Council, rejecting what they described as an abrupt and burdensome hike. Members of the Irepodun United Butchers Association of Nigeria condemned the move, which raised the levy from […]
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‎CBN Imposes $50 Charge On Non-Resident BVN.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a nominal charge of approximately $50 on the recently launched Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) initiative, a service designed specifically for Nigerians living in the Diaspora. ‎The CBN said the charge is not a fee for obtaining a BVN, but rather a recoverable processing cost for remote […]
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ASUU directs members to begin nationwide strike
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that a directive has been issued for all branches of the union nationwide to withdraw their services over the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to its members, citing the enforcement of the “No Pay, No Work” resolution. ‎ASUU branches in […]
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2027 Elections — Tinubu’s Endgame and the Coalition Challenge
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the political terrain is beginning to quake with tension, strategy, and renewed alliances. At the heart of this evolving contest is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose All Progressives Congress (APC) appears determined to entrench its dominance, while a growing chorus of opposition voices seeks to reverse […]
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JAMB, stakeholders to decide 2025 admission cut-off mark, Tuesday
‎The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and key stakeholders will on Tuesday determine the acceptable minimum admission standards (cut-off marks) for all tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the 2025 academic year. ‎This follows the successful conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by JAMB and the subsequent release of the results. ‎The […]
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CBN Denies Charging $50 For Nigerians In Diaspora To Obtain BVN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that there is no truth in reports that Nigerians residing outside the country are being charged $50 to obtain their Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN). The CBN Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Ali, explained that the nominal charge of approximately $50 is not a fee for obtaining […]
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‎Who is the Next Olubadan After Late Oba Olakulehin?
The Olubadan of Ibadanland is one of Nigeria’s most revered traditional titles, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage and unity of the Yoruba people. Following the passing of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on 7 July 2025, questions have arisen about who will succeed him as the next Olubadan. Among the names […]
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From Cells to Classrooms: 58 Inmates Write NECO in Kano
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, states that 58 inmates from its custodial facilities are currently taking the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). ‎This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, on Sunday in Kano. ‎According to him, the milestone was […]
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N417bn Debt: 10 States Borrow More Despite Rising Revenues
At least 10 Nigerian states collectively increased their domestic debt by N417.7bn year-on-year, despite a significant rise in revenue allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, a review of official data has shown. An analysis of the Debt Management Office’s quarterly reports on subnational debt reveals that Rivers, Enugu, Niger, Taraba, Bauchi, Benue, Gombe, Edo, […]
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Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal dumps APC
‎Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. ‎This was contained in a statement he signed. He tendered his resignation through the chairman of the party in Bangshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa state. He said he would make […]
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2027: I’m running for president, not in talks to be Atiku’s VP – Obi
‎Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election, debunking speculation that he may team up with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a running mate. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV programme, Obi dismissed suggestions that he was […]
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