Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has been admitted in the hospital following intense backlash online. Naija News reports that the criticism came after she responded to comments made by veteran actor and director Afeez Owo about a character she played in a recent movie. Afeez Owo, who is married to actress Mide Martins, had shared his view on Wumi’s role during an interview. Wumi reacted publicly, disagreeing with his remarks. Her response sparked widespread criticism from social media users and some fans who agreed with Afeez’s assessment. On Thursday morning, Wumi revealed that the pressure from the online reactions affected her…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Thursday by the outgoing Police PRO, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi. CSP Hundeyin holds a BA (Hons) in English Language from Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He also obtained a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State. He is an Associate of the…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned retired military personnel protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja to end the protest and vacate the premises immediately. The warning was given on Thursday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, while addressing newsmen in Abuja. He said while the DHQ recognizes the right of the veterans to legitimate protest, the military high command could no longer tolerate their action as it lacked merit and also disrupted government activities at the Finance Ministry. Kangye explained that before the implementation of the minimum wage, there were two charts for…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disagreed with the submission by the government of President Bola Tinubu that the country met its 2025 revenue target in August. The party questioned the revenue claims when the government continues to borrow huge amounts of money. The ADC, in a statement on Thursday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, cited a ₦21.22 trillion shortfall between the 2025 budget projection and actual collections, despite the government’s claim of meeting revenue targets. The party also condemned the new 5% petrol tax and the 300% hike in International passport fees, calling them cruel and insensitive…
Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Ocee Mbadiwe, has reported his brother, Odera Mbadiwe, missing in Lagos. Odera, 37, was last seen on Monday, September 1, 2025, at around 10 a.m. near 29 Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island. Naija News reports that Ocee on his Instagram story called on the public for help in locating his brother, providing a description of Odera as 6’2” tall with a muscular build, black fade haircut, and brown eyes. At the time he disappeared, Odera was wearing grey sweatpants and was believed to be driving a black Nissan 350Z convertible with a blue top and plate…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has alleged that the manipulation of the Rivers State Local Government election clearly shows that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has never won any election in his political life. Naija News reports that Eze, in a statement on Thursday, said the boycotting of the election by the people of the state, across the 23 Local Government Areas, embodies an outright rejection of the political illegality. According to him, the election was managed by a team unlawfully appointed by the Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ette Ibas, and…
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, of abandoning the state for foreign trips without any clear direction or handover arrangement. Naija News reports that the opposition party, in a statement through its Publicity Secretary, Chris Osa Nehikhare, said the foreign trip has plunged the state into a dangerous leadership vacuum. PDP also condemned Okpeholo’s recent request to the Edo State House of Assembly to confirm 28 commissioner-nominees, and plans to squander ₦4.2 billion of taxpayers’ money on luxury SUVs. The statement read, “This reckless dereliction of…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has urged security agencies to remain neutral in the unfolding political atmosphere in the state. Speaking via a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor warned that Osun, being the home state of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must not be turned into a political battleground. The Governor made this appeal during the decoration ceremony of his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ahmed Bio Abdulraman, held at the Government House, Osogbo. The event had in attendance the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security…
The iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. Naija News reports that that the fashion legend’s death was announced on Thursday by his company. In a statement, the fashion house said: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.” It added that Armani “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones”, noting that he remained committed to his craft until the very end. The statement added: “Tireless, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, its collections, and the diverse and…
The National Youth Service Corps has resumed payment of arrears to corps members after a two-month suspension. Naija News reports that the first batch of payments was made on June 3, ending the long wait of beneficiaries who had been expecting the new approved allowance. The arrears cover the revised ₦77,000 monthly allowance introduced by the Federal Government. They apply not only to serving corps members but also to those who have already completed their service year. Naija News reports that the payment spans from July 2024 to March 2025. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, had earlier explained that…
