The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has been thrown into mourning following the death of its former Inspector-General of Police and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Ehigiator Arase. Naija News reports that Arase passed away in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the development in a statement from the Force Headquarters, Abuja. He disclosed that the current Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, received the sad news through Arase’s first son, Mr. Solomon Osabohien Arase. “The Nigeria Police…
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Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has confronted activist Deji Adeyanju over his persistent attacks on Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging him to “come out clean” about his alleged support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News understands that Adeyanju has repeatedly described Obi as a “fraud,” insisting that he has valid evidence to prove the former Anambra governor is not who he claims to be. He also recently accused Obi of being a “manipulator and religious bigot,” comments that have sparked outrage among Obi’s supporters, many…
Actress Mo Bimpe has called out a social media user who mocked her for not having children while she promoted her new movie My Miracle. Naija News reports that the Nollywood star premiered the film on her YouTube channel, MobimpeTV, on Sunday, but a troll used the opportunity to attack her with harsh comments about her womb and childbearing. The user left a series of offensive remarks on Instagram, accusing her of being barren and questioning her womanhood. The troll wrote: “Tell the world what actually happens to your womb!!!! The clock is ticking!!!! Tell the truth!!!!!! You don’t have…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating politically motivated attacks on opposition members in a bid to silence dissent ahead of the 2026 governorship election. ADC State Chairman, Ilesanmi Omolayo, in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, condemned the violent disruption of a party meeting in Ikere-Ekiti, alleging that armed thugs stormed the venue, unleashed mayhem on citizens, injured several people, vandalised vehicles and motorcycles, and carted away personal belongings. He described the incident as a reckless abuse of democracy and a deliberate attempt to silence opposition.…
The Federal Government states that it has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical schools to ensure that Nigerian learners are future-ready. Naija News reports that the development was announced in Abuja by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, according to a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, and made available to newsmen on Sunday. The ministry stated that the revised framework was developed in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) risks disqualification and further electoral defeat in 2027 if it fields either former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate. In a post on his official 𝕏 handle on Sunday, Keyamo said the PDP was grappling with the consequences of its failure to zone its 2023 ticket to the South, which, he argued, cost the party its traditional strongholds in the South-South and South-East. He said, “In 2023, PDP lacked the balls to deliberately zone its…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed grief over the death of former Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian and a proud son of Edo State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor said Arase’s death was a huge blow not only to Edo State but also to Nigeria’s security architecture. The statement read, “We have lost a great mind, a dedicated public servant, and an exceptional leader. Dr. Arase was a man of integrity and honour who served our nation with distinction, rising to the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the position of the Police on the violence which occurred in Kaduna State during a political gathering over the weekend. The ADC said the Kaduna State Police Command did not display professionalism in its handling of the weekend’s violent disruption of the party’s inauguration in Kaduna, where armed thugs attacked party members. Naija News reports that the party, in a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, submitted that the Police can not criminalize the opposition. According to Abdullahi, the Kaduna State Police Command can not criminalize legitimate political activity…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan or Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. According to Keyamo, the PDP committed an error in 2023 when it failed to zone its 2023 presidential ticket to the south and now wants to correct the mistake by picking a candidate from the south in 2027. The Minister stated that the PDP deliberately zoned its 2027 ticket to the south in order to win back the region. He, however, cautioned that the party may end up…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and businesswoman Natacha Akide, also known as Tacha, has opened up about her struggles after leaving the reality TV show. Speaking during an interview on Pulse Hot Takes, Tacha disclosed that celebrities distanced themselves from her following her controversial disqualification. She lamented that they treated her like her career had ended prematurely. Tacha noted that despite the criticism and isolation, she found the strength to rebuild her brand and keep pushing forward. She stated that she picked herself back up, started making sales online, created content, and worked on becoming a better version of herself.…
