The Department of State Services (DSS) has initiated a five-count legal action against some social media companies at the Federal High Court in Abuja in the case involving human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore. Naija News reports that the charges were initiated against social media platforms 𝕏 (Twitter), Meta (Facebook), over Sowore’s post against President Bola Tinubu. The charge sheet states that Sowore is alleged to have used his official 𝕏 account and his Facebook page on August 25 and 26, 2025, to post comments labelling President Tinubu as a “criminal” and accusing him of dishonesty regarding corruption during an official…
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An energy expert, Dan Kunle, has described the criticisms of some petroleum marketers in Nigeria against the activities of Dangote Refinery as cheap blackmail. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Arise News, Kunle observed that the operations in Nigeria’s oil sector had been shrouded in secrecy for many years, but with the advent of Dangote Refinery, light has been shed on the darkness. He submitted that the $20 billion facility is a transformative project that has ended decades of inefficiency and import dependency. Naija News reports the expert made the submission amidst the faceoff between Dangote Refinery and the…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has invited the management of Badeggi Radio Broadcasting Service, Minna, Niger State, to a meeting over issues arising from its monitoring reports on the station. In a letter signed by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Pauline Ehusani, on behalf of the Director-General, the NBC said the meeting was necessary to address specific observations. “The National Broadcasting Commission hereby invites you and the Management staff of your broadcast station for a meeting, aimed at discussing observations from monitoring reports on your station,” the letter read. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at…
The Chief Imam of Owo and Chairman of the Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas, Alhaji Ahmad Oladoke Aladesawe, has passed away at the age of 91. Naija News reports that his death was announced on Tuesday by a Muslim leader in Owo, Alhaji Kamorudeen Ishola, who said the cleric died on Monday evening at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State. Ishola described the late Imam as a respected Islamic scholar and community leader who dedicated his life to the growth of Islam in Nigeria. He disclosed that the late scholar would be laid to rest in Owo,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five executive directors to the board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen. The new appointees are Biliquis Sanni (Administration & Human Resources), Aisha Ibrahim (Commercial and Industrial Development), James Uloko (Corporate Services), Muhammad Bashar (Finance), and Atika Ajanah (Projects). “The directors will assist the commission in actualising its statutory mandate,” the statement read. Tinubu tasked the directors to work closely with the…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has never donated more than ₦50 million. He argued that Obi’s interests do not align with the interests of the people. Speaking in a podcast with Nedu WAZOBIA, Bwala recalled how Obi left the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite saying his family would die if he dumped the former. The presidential aide argued that most politicians in Nigeria have changed parties at least three times. Bwala said, “99.9 percent of the political actors in…
UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has given an update on his health following surgery for cancer. Naija News reports that the founder of SPAC Nation church had earlier revealed his health struggle to the public. In a video on Instagram, he explained that he has completed his surgery and is now preparing for chemotherapy, which is the next stage of his treatment. Adegboyega said the diagnosis was difficult to accept, but he chose to face it with courage rather than denial. He said that while many people in Nigeria might reject such news, he chose to confront the situation directly.…
Afrobeats star Davido has revealed why he avoids blocking trolls on social media despite their constant negative comments. Naija News reports that taking to his 𝕏 handle, the father of five explained that he prefers to let critics keep seeing his achievements rather than shutting them out. According to him, blocking them would deprive them of the chance to witness his progress, which he wants them to watch closely. Davido, however, added that while he tolerates people monitoring his moves, he will not hesitate to rain curses on anyone who takes their attacks too far. He wrote: “Me I no…
A former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia, has opposed the creation of state police, warning that state governors have not demonstrated the competence to handle such responsibility. Omehia, a legal luminary, said in Abuja on Tuesday that the idea would only give governors more power to target political opponents, particularly during elections. According to him, many governors “don’t have open minds for the general good of the people” and would readily use force to pursue personal interests. “I do not subscribe to state police because it would be easily abused by the state governors, who would use them…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has boasted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition would be decimated before the 2027 election. He accused members of the party of being disorganised, maintaining that they keep moving from one party to another. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Galadima recalled warning the coalition that defeating President Bola Tinubu will not be easy. Galadima said, “I warned those trying to form coalition now and they didn’t listen. “They think it will be easy to defeat APC under this president? See how they are running…
