The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the forex transactions of some companies in the country. The companies are being investigated for the...
The Federal Government has reportedly initiated discussions with Luan Steel Holding Group, a Chinese company, to establish a new steel plant in Nigeria and begin the...
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Segun Showunmi, has taunted former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq,...
The caretaker chairmen of Ondo State‘s 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas have appealed to the Court of Appeal after a state High...
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has said Nigerians should be allowed to own and...
The lawmaker representing Delta North senatorial district, Ned Nwoko, has listed the qualifications for firearm ownership in the country. Nwoko said he is sponsoring a bill on...
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu claims that all Nigerian rulers have failed to deliver a decent level of electricity...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Executive Directors for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Presidential spokesman, Ajuri...
Advocacy group, YIAGA Africa has urged political parties to follow the Electoral Act 2022’s provisions as they conduct primaries to field candidates across two senatorial districts, four federal...
The Northern Governors’ Forum has commended the President Bola Tinubu-led government for its effort towards ensuring that the tragic killings in Plateau and Kaduna state do not reoccur. Commending...
The President of the Nigerian Labour Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed that the congress expects the administration of President Bola Tinubu to start paying a...
The Nigerian Correctional Service has revealed that every prisoner in all of the country’s detention centres receives N750 a day in food, not N200 as has been “mischievously”...
The number of federal government-owned universities in Nigeria may reach 99 soon, World Wide Gist reports. This is as reports revealed that a bill proposing the establishment...
The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has reacted to an alleged diversion of N3 billion from the account of the National Social Investment...
World Wide Gist looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Friday 5th January 2024. The PUNCH: Operatives of the Economic...
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate suspension of the activities of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The Force Public...
The General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Oki, has revealed that officials of the agency were attacked with weapons and charms while on routine...
Michael Olise, a 22-year-old Crystal Palace and Nigerian-born British winger, is one of the first players Manchester United are interested in bringing to Old Trafford under...
The National Hospital in Abuja has dismissed reports claiming that renowned Nollywood actor, Zack Orji was transferred to a private facility for further treatment. The Chief Medical Director...
Nigerian celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani, has called out married men sleeping around with men while showing lovey-dovey moments with their wives on social media. World Wide Gist reports...