Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a tight race. This victory marks Trump’s return to the White House after losing his re-election bid in 2020, making him the first U.S. president since Grover Cleveland to serve two nonconsecutive terms. Trump’s comeback was…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff. Lt. General Lagbaja, aged 56, died in Lagos on Tuesday night after an illness, as disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. Lagbaja, born on February 28, 1968, was appointed Chief…

Here’s a summary of the states reportedly won by Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election according to Naija News: Trump’s campaign centered on issues like immigration reform, economic policies favoring domestic manufacturing, and strengthening national security, which have resonated with his base across these states.

Lagos State, located in southwestern Nigeria, is the smallest by land area but one of the most significant states in the country, serving as its commercial and financial hub. Historically, Lagos was a Yoruba settlement known as Eko before becoming a Portuguese trading post in the 15th century. The British colonized Lagos in 1861, making…

Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), a Nigerian social media influencer, recently addressed the leaked scandal involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a finance leader from Equatorial Guinea. Engonga was under investigation for corruption when over 300 recordings surfaced, exposing his intimate relationships with various women, including high-profile connections like the wife of the head…

The Nigerian Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, recently announced a shift in the minimum age requirement for university entry. Previously, there was an 18-year benchmark, but this has now been abolished. This decision aims to create more flexible access to higher education, allowing younger qualified students to enroll. The policy shift is part of broader…

The continued collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid is caused by a combination of technical, structural, and operational issues. Here are some key factors: To address these issues, Nigeria would need a significant overhaul of its power sector policies, modernization of infrastructure, diversification of energy sources, and stronger regulatory enforcement for efficiency and reliability improvements.

Several former governors and current or former ministers in Nigeria have faced or are facing prosecution on various charges, often related to corruption, financial misconduct, or abuse of office. Here are some notable cases: In addition to former governors, current and former ministers have also faced prosecution: These cases reflect ongoing efforts by Nigerian anti-corruption…

In Nigeria, the following official public holidays are recognized annually: These dates are determined by either the Gregorian calendar or the lunar Islamic calendar, meaning the exact dates for Islamic holidays vary each year.

Benue Infrastructure Boost: Governor Alia Embarks on Major Road Rehabilitation | Wande Hype Media Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Executive Governor of Benue State, has launched a significant infrastructure development project in Benue State, focusing on the rehabilitation of major roads within Makurdi, the state capital. As part of this initiative, contractors are…