The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disagreed with the submission by the government of President Bola Tinubu that the country met its 2025 revenue target in August. The party questioned the revenue claims when the government continues to borrow huge amounts of money. The ADC, in a statement on Thursday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, cited a ₦21.22 trillion shortfall between the 2025 budget projection and actual collections, despite the government’s claim of meeting revenue targets. The party also condemned the new 5% petrol tax and the 300% hike in International passport fees, calling them cruel and insensitive…
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Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Ocee Mbadiwe, has reported his brother, Odera Mbadiwe, missing in Lagos. Odera, 37, was last seen on Monday, September 1, 2025, at around 10 a.m. near 29 Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island. Naija News reports that Ocee on his Instagram story called on the public for help in locating his brother, providing a description of Odera as 6’2” tall with a muscular build, black fade haircut, and brown eyes. At the time he disappeared, Odera was wearing grey sweatpants and was believed to be driving a black Nissan 350Z convertible with a blue top and plate…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has alleged that the manipulation of the Rivers State Local Government election clearly shows that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has never won any election in his political life. Naija News reports that Eze, in a statement on Thursday, said the boycotting of the election by the people of the state, across the 23 Local Government Areas, embodies an outright rejection of the political illegality. According to him, the election was managed by a team unlawfully appointed by the Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ette Ibas, and…
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, of abandoning the state for foreign trips without any clear direction or handover arrangement. Naija News reports that the opposition party, in a statement through its Publicity Secretary, Chris Osa Nehikhare, said the foreign trip has plunged the state into a dangerous leadership vacuum. PDP also condemned Okpeholo’s recent request to the Edo State House of Assembly to confirm 28 commissioner-nominees, and plans to squander ₦4.2 billion of taxpayers’ money on luxury SUVs. The statement read, “This reckless dereliction of…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has urged security agencies to remain neutral in the unfolding political atmosphere in the state. Speaking via a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor warned that Osun, being the home state of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must not be turned into a political battleground. The Governor made this appeal during the decoration ceremony of his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ahmed Bio Abdulraman, held at the Government House, Osogbo. The event had in attendance the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security…
The iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. Naija News reports that that the fashion legend’s death was announced on Thursday by his company. In a statement, the fashion house said: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.” It added that Armani “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones”, noting that he remained committed to his craft until the very end. The statement added: “Tireless, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, its collections, and the diverse and…
The National Youth Service Corps has resumed payment of arrears to corps members after a two-month suspension. Naija News reports that the first batch of payments was made on June 3, ending the long wait of beneficiaries who had been expecting the new approved allowance. The arrears cover the revised ₦77,000 monthly allowance introduced by the Federal Government. They apply not only to serving corps members but also to those who have already completed their service year. Naija News reports that the payment spans from July 2024 to March 2025. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, had earlier explained that…
Nigerian actress Mary Njoku has raised concerns over how people use social media. Naija News reports that the mother of three, in a post on her Instagram page, questioned why pain and tragedy are often turned into entertainment. She stressed that while social platforms have been powerful tools in other parts of the world for activism, justice, and community building, the same cannot be said for Nigeria. According to her, many people are now more focused on clout, quick fame, and virality than on showing empathy. Njoku frowned at how human suffering is often repackaged as skits and how tragedies…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the posting of the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, Delta State Command. Naija News reports that this was communicated in a statement on Wednesday by the outgoing PRO. The statement reads: “This deployment underscores the confidence of the Force leadership in his wealth of experience, professionalism, and capacity to further strengthen operational strategies in the Command. “The IGP has commended DCP Adejobi for his exceptional service as Force Public Relations Officer, noting his professionalism, commitment,…
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain, Abdulmumin Jibrin, said he would choose both President Bola Tinubu and former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to work together in the 2027 election. Naija News reports that Jibrin made this statement on Wednesday while responding to a question on who he would choose in the presidential race, during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. The member of the House of Representatives also expressed optimism that he does not see anything stopping President Tinubu from winning the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. He said, “I’m a Tinubu person and I…
