The Ebonyi State government has reacted to the rejection of an appointment by businessman Emmanuel Eze to the state’s Economic Advisory Committee. Naija News reports that Governor Francis Nwifuru had appointed Eze, CEO of Immaculate Group of Companies and former House of Representatives candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, to the advisory body. Eze was formally notified of his appointment on August 29, 2025, through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Grace Umezuruike. He declined the position, explaining that the timing of the committee’s formation was not ideal. Eze said economic teams are most effective when…
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Media personality Toke Makinwa has opened up about her past marriage, sharing insights on her survival, inner strength, and the misunderstandings she faced from the public. Naija News reports that in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the mother of one reflected on the challenges of enduring a highly public relationship and the judgments people made without understanding her experiences. Toke explained that people often misinterpret resilience, assuming situations were not difficult because she remained alive and continued her life. She said that many are unsettled by others’ ability to recover and grow stronger, sometimes feeling threatened rather than…
Fresh details have emerged on the death of Ayomikun Oluwanisola, the only son of veteran Yoruba actress Peju Ogunmola. According to a report by NewsmakersNG, Ayomikun died in a tragic bathroom accident. Family sources said Ayomikun, who was living alone abroad, slipped and fell, and could not get help in time. Naija News reports that his isolation made it difficult for anyone to assist him, which led to his death. Ayo, who recently completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme passed away on Tuesday at the young age of 24. The incident has left Peju Ogunmola, back home in…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, has advised the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, not to join issues with former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s 2023 vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, over the nation’s insecurity. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today show on Tuesday, he asserted that the NSA is beyond the argument. The former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives acknowledged that insecurity remains a national challenge but cautioned against politicising the matter. He said, “Let me use this opportunity to beg my brother, Nuhu Ribadu, he should not join…
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 2nd September, 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 ₦1540 and sell at ₦1520 on Tuesday 2nd September, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…
The newly appointed 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland designate, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has formally endorsed the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for a second term in office. This was disclosed in a statement to Naija News on Tuesday signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. Oba Ladoja, a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and former Governor of Oyo State, gave his endorsement while receiving Governor Adeleke during a congratulatory visit to his Ibadan residence ahead of his official coronation scheduled for September 26, 2025. Speaking warmly as he received the Governor, the Olubadan drew striking…
Former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed has stated that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s allegations that the Federal Government is paying bandits should be taken seriously. Naija News recalls that El-Rufai, on Sunday, alleged that the Federal Government was paying a “monthly allowance” to bandits and sending “food to them in the name of non-kinetic”. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the former chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) described the move as a “kiss-the-bandits” policy. He said: “What I will not do is to pay bandits, give them a monthly allowance, or send…
An Ikorodu Magistrate Court has ordered that Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests be conducted on Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Naija News gathered that the court ruled that the DNA tests are to be conducted in an accredited and recognised hospital, both in Nigeria and abroad. Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga gave the order while ruling on an application filed by late Mohbad’s Father, Joseph Aloba who sought for a paternity test. The late Mohbad’s wife, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, was listed as the respondent in the application which was brought pursuant to Order 8 Rules…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 1. Tinubu Reverses Appointments, Recalls NTA DG, ED President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the recall of Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). This was made known in a statement on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Naija News reports that Dembos briefly vacated the post following some management changes in the agency. Dembos was appointed DG of the TV network by President Tinubu in October 2023. He…
Veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola has lost her only son, Shina, leaving her family and the Yoruba movie industry in grief. The sad news came while the 56-year-old actress was said to be working on a movie set. Shina, her only child with her husband and comic actor Sunday Omobolanle, also known as Papi Luwe, had just completed his National Youth Service Corps programme, a moment that recently brought joy to his parents. His death has brought deep sorrow to colleagues, friends, and fans, many of whom have been sending messages of condolence. The Yoruba film community has been especially…
