Month February 2025

Tinubu Celebrates Dr Funmi Babington-Ashaye at 60

President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated Dr Funmi Babington-Ashaye on his 60th birthday, applauding her career in the insurance sector and commitment to Nigeria’s socioeconomic advancement. “As the 48th President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Babington-Ashaye, now…

US Hits ICC With Sanctions for Issuing Warrant Against Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The controversial move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights advocates and international…

Senate Approves Capt. Najomo’s Appointment As NCAA’s DG

  THE Senate has confirmed Capt. Chris Ona Najomo’s appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Najomo’s confirmation was announced after the Senate Committee on Aviation’s report was adopted during the plenary session after undergoing…

After 32 Years, NPA Announces 15% Port tariff Increase

  THE Federal Government has announced a 15% raise in port tariffs, marking the first hike in 32 years. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, during a stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos on…

Reps Propose Life Imprisonment For Fake Drug Peddlers

THE House of Representatives has proposed life imprisonment for individuals involved in the production and importation of fake drugs. The house passed the resolution during Thursday’s plenary, following a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Muktar Shagaya, an All Progressives…

Veteran Nigerian Broadcaster, Christianah Ademulegun Is Dead

THE first Ekiti State Indigenous broadcaster, Christianah Ademulegun, popularly known as ‘Eye Opitan’, is dead. Naija News learnt that ‘Eye Opitan’, versed in the history of Ekiti towns and their ‘oriki’, passed away at 74. A statement by one of her children, Femi…

Wike Approves Construction Of Three Police Stations In FCT

THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the allocation of ₦3.6 billion to establish three police divisional headquarters and accompanying staff quarters in the Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Kwali Area Councils. Trojaninsights reports that the Director…