Umahi dismisses harassment allegations, describes claims as politically motivated

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied allegations of harassment levelled against him by a woman, describing the claims as “baseless” and “mischievous.” In a statement issued on Thursday, the former Ebonyi State governor said his public record contradicts the allegations, stressing that no such complaint had been made against him during his years … Read more

DJ ZINO Releases Long-Awaited “Undiluted Vibes” Mixtape

Fast-rising Nigerian disc jockey DJ ZINO has officially released his highly anticipated mixtape titled Undiluted Vibes, delivering what fans have described as a rich blend of nonstop energy and street-certified sound. The new project, DJ-ZINO Undiluted Vibes, features collaborations with Hypeman Bestkid, Ebube Conga, and Airnet Jazzy, combining hyped vocals, rhythmic percussion, and club-ready transitions … Read more

Confusion Trails Online Rumours Claiming VeryDarkMan Is Dead

Social media has been awash with claims that Nigerian social media personality and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, is dead. However, checks by NAIJA NEWS TODAY show there is no credible confirmation to support the claim. The rumours began circulating late Friday across X, Instagram and TikTok, with several posts alleging that … Read more

Nigerians Spent Over ₦900bn on Nightlife in 2025

Nigeria’s after-hours economy expanded significantly in 2025, with total spending on nightlife surpassing ₦900 billion, according to transaction data released by Moniepoint. The fintech company disclosed that more than 27,000 clubs, bars, and lounges processed payments through its platform during the year, with transactions averaging three per second across its network — a signal of … Read more

Ebonyi Governor Suspends Two Commissioners

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has approved the indefinite suspension of the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, and the Commissioner for Infrastructure Development for Concession, Engr. Ogbonnaya Obasi Abara, over alleged dereliction of duties. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a public service statement issued on Friday … Read more

Nwajiuba Calls on ASUU to Ban University Lecturers from INEC Election Duties

A former Vice Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) in Ebonyi State, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prohibit its members from participating in election-related assignments for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Prof. Nwajiuba made the appeal on Tuesday during a valedictory lecture delivered at … Read more

FCET Isu Appoints Francis Nwangbo Azunku as Provost

The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Isu has approved the appointment of Dr. Francis Nwangbo Azunku as the second Provost of the institution. The decision was announced on Thursday, February 26, 2026, following a screening and interview process conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Federal College of Education Act … Read more

Ebonyi Graduate Trekking to Meet Davido Reaches Asaba on Day 12

A young graduate from Ebonyi State, Nworie Obinna Jasper has continued to draw nationwide attention as he presses on with his ambitious trek to meet Afrobeats superstar Davido. The determined fan, who reportedly began his journey from Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, is walking all the way to Lagos State with the sole aim … Read more

NYO Condemns Smear Campaign Against Umahi, Seeks Probe

The Nigeria Youth Organisation (NYO) has condemned what it described as an online smear campaign targeting the Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, and called on security agencies to investigate the sponsors of the trending publications. In a statement issued on February 27, 2026, and signed by its National Executive President, Comrade Okorie C. Okorie, … Read more

UK Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2026

Have you been looking for how to get UK scholarship, this page provides you with available scholarships in UK for Nigerian students. Most of these scholarships are majorly funded by government and private institutions in both UK and Nigerian Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Thomas Mark Scholarship 2026 The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine 2026 … Read more