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The Media Aide to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has reacted to the defection of youth advocate, Comrade Odih Rowland, from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Rowland, who served as Director-General of the Atiku Youth Wing Campaign Organisation, announced his defection to the ADC on August 1, 2025, describing it as a move for “political realignment.” However, in a letter dated August 27, 2025, titled “My Sincere Apologies” and addressed to the PDP leadership, Rowland admitted that his exit was a mistake. In a post via 𝕏 on…

The chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed why it has been challenging to rehabilitate refineries in the country According to him, the NNPC was losing about ₦500 million monthly on Nigerian refineries when he resumed office. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja, when he received a delegation from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), led by its president, Festus Osifo, Ojulari stated that it has been challenging to rehabilitate the refineries due to years of neglect. He said, “When you fix one thing, the other thing is…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pushed back at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over claims that figures released in its first-week report on continuous voter registration (CVR) are ‘statistically implausible’. Naija News reports that INEC on Monday said more than 1.3 million Nigerians completed their online voter pre-registration within just one week of opening the exercise, stressing that Osun state recorded 393,269 pre-registrations in one week. However, ADC, in a statement on Thursday through its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the numbers from Osun state alone defy both historical patterns and demographic realities. In response, the chief press secretary…

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU), Hadiza Bala-Usman, has expressed concern over the diversion of police officers and specialised squads from critical security assignments to Very Important Personalities (VIP). She argued that elite protection should no longer come at the expense of national security. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during the Ministry of Interior’s performance retreat, Bala-Usman asserted that such a practice overstrains the nation’s security agencies and deprives ordinary Nigerians of needed protection. According to her, “One of the most disturbing things for me is when VIPs…

U.S.-based Nigerian gospel minister Thobbie has released his brand-new single, “Ese Oluwa”—a heartfelt anthem of gratitude and thanksgiving to God. Available today on all major digital platforms, “Ese Oluwa” (which means “Thank You, Lord” in Yoruba) beautifully blends Thobbie’s soulful vocals with moving lyrics that reflect his worship-driven heart. The single is also accompanied by captivating visuals that draw listeners into a deep atmosphere of thanksgiving worship. A passionate worshipper with a minister’s heart, Thobbie is also a multi-instrumentalist, vocal trainer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and music director. Residing in the United States, where he also holds citizenship, Thobbie continues to…

Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 29 August 2025 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: Be Still   TOPIC: Be Still (Seeds Of Destiny 29 August 2025) SCRIPTURE: Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Psalm 46:10-11 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The reality of God usually manifests in stillness. MESSAGE: Life events and experiences are full of confrontations of faith and conviction. Our faith is usually confronted, and our conviction is often challenged. But what matters eventually is…

DCLM Daily Manna 29 August 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Guarantee Of Answered Prayer   TOPIC: Guarantee Of Answered Prayer (DCLM Daily Manna 29 August 2025) KEY VERSE: “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full” (John 16:23,24). TEXT: John 16:23-28 (KJV) 23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask…

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 28th August, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1538 and sell at ₦1528 on Thursday 28th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has slammed the federal government’s decision to increase the cost of obtaining international passports. Peter Obi lamented that the price increase shows that the government is totally disconnected from the people. Naija News recalls that the federal government announced on Thursday an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian international passport, effective September 1, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), A. S. Akinlabi. According to the Service, the new rates will only apply to passport applications submitted within Nigeria. The…

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 29th August, 2025 1. FG Approves New Passport Fees, Effective September 1 The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian international passport, effective September 1, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), A. S. Akinlabi. According to the Service, the new rates will only apply to passport applications submitted within Nigeria. He explained that the increment was aimed at safeguarding the quality and integrity of the…