The wife of Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, Chioma, has returned to social media almost three years after the demise of her first child, Ifeanyi. Naija News recalls that the couple lost their three-year-old son in 2022 in a drowning accident at their home in Banana Island, Lagos State. Since the incident, Chioma has never posted anything on social media, despite the arrival of their twin babies. However, Chioma, in the early hours of Thursday, August 21, 2025, took to her Instagram page to share pictures of her recent wedding with Davido in Miami. She also…
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A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has described the threat by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to stop the party’s national convention in Ibadan as “mere noise.” Speaking in an interview with Punch, George emphasised that the decision of the National Executive Committee of the PDP took precedence over the personal interests of any individual, regardless of their power. He said, “No individual owns this party (PDP). NEC decided that there will be a national convention, and it will be held in Ibadan. Any individual can make his noise. PDP…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a stern warning to social media handlers of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition for fabricating statements and attributing them to him. Naija News reports that El-Rufai expressed his displeasure over the statements in a post via 𝕏 on Thursday. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stated that he is distancing himself from the statements not because he necessarily disagrees with the message, but because he never made them. According to El-Rufai, fabricating statements is not an honest way to represent the party or gain traction and should…
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 20th 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 ₦1555 and sell at ₦1550 on Wednesday 20th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 21st August, 2025 1. TICAD 9: Nigeria Is Busy With Strategic Engagements, Not Trade Expos – Presidency Replies Critics The presidency has reacted to claims that the Nigerian delegation is not actively engaging at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9). This follows social media posts showing an empty and unmanned booth labelled ‘NIGERIA’ at the ongoing conference. However, a statement made available to Naija News on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy,…
Nigeria’s quest for a semifinal spot at the ongoing Afrobasket Championship in Luanda, Angola, came to an end on Wednesday after a 91–75 defeat to Senegal. The result came barely a month after Nigeria’s D’Tigresses had beaten Senegal in the women’s final of the competition. This time, the West African rivals got their revenge on the men’s stage. Naija News reports that D’Tigers started brightly, edging the first quarter 24-23. But Senegal responded strongly in the second quarter with a 30-18 run, opening up a commanding 53-42 lead at halftime. The third quarter further compounded Nigeria’s woes as they trailed…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has warned President Bola Tinubu against retaining the Muslim-Muslim formula, arguing it would present the opposition with an easy campaign tool. Naija News reports that Alancha made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. According to him, a possible alliance between former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, could weaken the APC’s chances in the 2027 general elections. The APC member, who also leads the Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF), further stated that the opposition coalition is not…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed four separate suits before the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking the removal of four federal lawmakers from Osun State who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The affected legislators are Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (Osun East), Senator Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi (Osun Central), Hon. Omirin Emmanuel Olusanya (Atakumosa East/West and Ilesa East/West Federal Constituency), and Hon. Taofeek Abimbola Ajilesoro (Ife Central/East/North and South Federal Constituency). In the suits filed on Wednesday by PDP’s lead counsel, Raphael Oyewole, the party joined several other defendants alongside the lawmakers. While the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,…
Nigerian singer, Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has been involved in a robbery attack. Naija News learnt that the Shoki crooner narrowly escaped death on Wednesday after a robbery incident in Lagos. According to Hip TV, Lil Kesh was stabbed in the neck during the robbery, and his jewellery worth millions of naira was also stolen. While details of the incident remain sketchy at the moment, neither Lil Kesh’s management nor the Lagos State Police Command has issued a statement regarding the incident. The news has sent his fans into panic mode, with many offering prayers and well-wishes…
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of five persons to serve as members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission. Naija News reports that the announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement, the nominees are: Oko-Ose Samuel Ozemhonyelea, mni – Chairman Deborah O. Enakhimion – Member Mrs. Monica Igbadumhe – Member Elder David Ovbiosa Odaro (JP) – Member Isikpe Irene Kadiri – Member Ikhilor disclosed that the names have been forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for…
