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A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has alleged that the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu is backing Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano as a strategy for the 2027 election. Naija News reports that Galadima made the claim on Monday during a guest appearance on Channels Television’s interview. According to him, the federal government is supporting Bayero against Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II as a way to have an inroad into Kano in the 2027 elections. It would be recalled that both Bayero and Sanusi are laying claim to the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction of three more persons arrested at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for internet fraud. Naija News reports that the development comes just days after a court convicted four others nabbed at a hotel within the OOPL premises. The EFCC confirmed that the fresh convictions bring the total number of convicted persons from the sting operation to seven. Justice Deinde Dipeolu, a vacation judge of the Federal High Court, Lagos, handed down the ruling on Monday after the defendants pleaded guilty to the charges…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has stated that former presidential candidate Peter Obi’s time as governor does not reflect his capability to rule the country. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, Ajiboye argued that Obi can’t do better than President Bola Tinubu. Defending Tinubu’s leadership, the APC chieftain pointed out that the president had taken difficult but necessary decisions to rescue Nigeria’s economy from collapse. He said, “Bring a million Obi, he can’t do better, I know, I can even take a bet on it. What miracle will he perform in government?…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has signalled plans to review the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing the current pay structure as “inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated.” Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman of the Commission, Mohammed Shehu, lamented that President Bola Tinubu earns only ₦1.5m monthly. At the same time, ministers receive figures of less than N1m, which have remained unchanged since 2008. Shehu said, “You are paying the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria N1.5m a month, with a population of over 200 million people. Everybody believes that…

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government 21 days to resolve its outstanding demands or face a nationwide strike across public polytechnics and monotechnics. Speaking in Abuja after an emergency meeting of the union, ASUP President, Comrade Shammah Kpanja, accused the government of insincerity and deliberate neglect of promises made to the union over the years. “Our ultimatum has become necessary because issues that directly affect staff welfare and the credibility of polytechnic education have remained unresolved for years despite repeated assurances,” Kpanja declared. A major source of the union’s anger is the National Board…

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has slammed a ₦10 billion lawsuit against the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, accusing him of defamation. Kanu, through his lawyer, Maxwell Opara, filed the suit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on August 14, 2025. The suit, marked CV3179/2025, was dated August 12. The IPOB leader is demanding N10 billion as general damages and an additional ₦50 million as exemplary damages. He is also seeking 10 per cent post-judgment interest per annum until the complete liquidation of the sum. The…

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 1. Tinubu Arrives Japan For TICAD9 President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Japan ahead of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled to hold in Yokohama between August 20 and 22. Naija News reports that the Nigerian leader, who left Abuja on Friday, August 15, was received in Tokyo on Monday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, alongside top Japanese officials. Tinubu’s entourage included senior government officials, ministers, and special advisers. His journey to Japan…

Nigerian gospel sensation Oscar Kelvin rises to prominence with his breakout single “Yahweh.” Lifted from his critically acclaimed EP “CALL,” Yahweh has quickly become a viral worship staple, celebrated for its intense spiritual atmosphere and divine resonance. The track has cemented its place in households, churches, and playlists worldwide, drawing listeners into profound encounters through its powerful delivery and heartfelt devotion. Kelvin’s artistry is deeply rooted in his personal relationship with God and testimonies of divine intervention. “My mission is to cultivate deeper connections between people and the Divine,” he shares. “Music is a vessel for the miraculous — every lyric…

The father of Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, Ahmed Momohsani, has passed away at the age of 83. Naija News reports that the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the demise in a statement on Monday. Fanwo also stated that the late Momohsani would be buried in accordance with Islamic rites. The statement reads: “The Kogi State Government regrets to announce the passing of the father of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who returned to his Creator a few hours ago at the age of 83. “His Janazah (funeral) will…

Anita Brown, the alleged baby mama of Afrobeats star, Davido, has stirred reactions on social media with a post directed at the fake lives of some celebrities. Anita Brown took to Instagram with a lengthy write-up aimed at wealthy individuals whom she accused of living fake lives. Though she didn’t mention any specific name, her post emerged a few days after the wedding of Davido and Chioma, held on August 9, 2025, in Miami. The event drew top figures from the entertainment world as well as high-profile dignitaries. She mocked the display of luxury items such as designer handbags, wedding…