The Adamawa State Government has officially withdrawn the revered traditional title of Waziri Adamawa from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Naija News reports that the government cited newly implemented indigeneship criteria governing emirate council leadership. The revocation was conveyed in a circular dated June 20, 2025, signed by Mrs. Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been stripped of his traditional title of Wazirin Adamawa following a new directive by the state government Atiku was turbaned the seventh Waziri of Adamawa Emirate in November 2018 by the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo, becoming next in rank to the Lamido. However, the state government has now […]

Intense political manoeuvring has already taken centre stage, with multiple contenders lobbying to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima, despite assurances from the Presidency that President Bola Tinubu will decide on his 2027 running mate after the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention. Naija News reports that the development follows a chaotic APC North-East stakeholders’ meeting held […]

Violence erupted at the national secretariat of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abuja on Tuesday as suspected thugs reportedly loyal to embattled National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, disrupted a press briefing and attacked journalists, deepening the party’s already boiling leadership crisis. The chaos followed a resolution earlier in the day by a faction of […]

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 24th June, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […]

Qosim Suleiman, Abdullah Tijani, Amma Moussa & Gaston Sawadogo Five years ago, Aliyu Garba, 45, was summoned to his village head’s palace to receive some exciting news: He would now participate in a massive tree-planting project commissioned by the National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW) in Rumfar Akke, a village in Zamfara State, north-west […]

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has said President Bola Tinubu had earlier expressed interest in working with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, after the 2023 presidential election. Naija News reports that Tinubu and Amaechi parted ways after the 2023 general elections, and the former Rivers State Governor has continued to criticise the current […]

Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has recounted how his first child died in a Lagos hospital over his inability to pay the hospital bills. Naija News reports that the thespian made this known while speaking during a video conversation with crew members on a movie set. In the video shared online, Ibrahim Chetta explained that all […]

The lawmaker representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has warned that he may dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to address Nigeria’s growing challenges. Naija News reports that Ndume made the statement during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme aired by Arise Television, where […]

…rescuing Nigeria is predicated on two recommendations…in which a sizeable population from the people across all the six geo-political zones would, for once, unite, damn the consequences, and ground the current system in a peaceful revolution that enforces the re-writing of the current constitution; leads to the amendment of the current electoral laws to prevent […]

The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has adjourned ruling on an application by former Central Bank (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele seeking forensic analysis of WhatsApp evidence in a $4.5 billion fraud case. Mr Emefiele is standing trial along with a co-defendant, Henry Omoile, on charges of fraud involving $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion […]

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 The Senate on Tuesday granted a fresh extension for the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 national budget, moving the deadline from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Naija News reports that […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo Sector Command, has confirmed the death of five people in Tuesday’s multiple crash of seven vehicles at Soka area of the Ibadan-Lagos expressway. The corps’ spokesperson, Mayowa Odewo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, that the victims consist of a male […]

The Chief Judge (CJ) of Oyo State, Iyabo Yerima, has granted freedom to 77 inmates of the Abolongo Correctional Facility in Oyo, Oyo State. The CJ, represented by Ladiran Akintola, another judge of the Oyo State High Court, freed the inmates during a prison visit to the facility on Tuesday. The inmates, who had separately […]

Popular Nigerian socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has taken legal action against his alleged Kenyan baby mama, Helen Atti, as tensions continue to rise over an ongoing paternity battle. The lawsuit, reportedly filed in Kenya, follows Helen’s demand for a DNA test to confirm whether Cubana Chief Priest, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, is the […]

Yinka Theisan, the wife of actor Linc Edochie, has vowed to respond publicly after their brief marriage came to an abrupt and dramatic end. The couple, who were married for less than a month, parted ways under controversial circumstances, drawing widespread attention across social media. In a Facebook post shared on Monday, Yinka voiced her […]

The Gates Foundation has announced a $1.6 billion commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, over the next five years to help deliver lifesaving vaccines to children in the world’s most vulnerable communities. This was disclosed on the foundation’s website on Tuesday.The announcement comes amid deep cuts to global aid budgets, which threaten to reverse decades […]

Following her recent divorce from Nigerian businessman Simon Guobadia, Porsha Williams, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star, has said that she can now put the issue to rest. On 10 June, Mr Guobadia was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention and deported to Nigeria. Days later, he lost a prenup case as a […]

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended its National Chairperson, Shehu Gabam, over allegations of gross financial misconduct and diversion of funds. The party also suspended its National Auditor, Nnadi Clarkson, and National Youth Leader, Chukwuma Uchechukwu, over the same offence. SDP spokesperson, Rufus Aiyenigba, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, according to Vanguard […]

The National Committee for the Oversight and Financial Management of Clubs (DNCG) has announced on Tuesday, June 24, the relegation of Olympique Lyon to Ligue 2 following a final review of the club’s financial records. The decision comes after months of financial instability at Lyon, which has struggled under the weight of €175 million in […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over the global death toll linked to tobacco use, warning that more than seven million people die each year from tobacco-related causes. This was disclosed in its newly released Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report, presented at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin. While the report […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested six persons and sealed several shops in Sabon Gari, Kano, over the illegal sale of skin-bleaching creams. The Kano State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mr Kasim Ibrahim, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Kano. He said the operation followed public […]

Niger South Senator, Jiya Ndalikali, has said the recent devastating flood in Mokwa town in the state, led to the deaths of entire families, with some losing up to 18 members each. Mr Ndalikali, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday after plenary. […]

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has strengthened the ‘Building Your Future’, administration’s partnership with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The strategic discussions took place during a high-level site meeting between Governor Radda and CCECC Managing Director, Cheng Sichang in Macao, China, where the Governor attended the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum […]

Two members of the House of Representatives have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors are Peter Akpanke, who represents Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwara federal constituency of Cross River State, and Paul Nnamchi, representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo federal constituency in Enugu State. Mr Akpanke left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while Mr Nnamchi dumped the Labour […]

Stakeholders drawn from the transportation sector and law enforcement agencies have canvassed the need for collaborative approach, increased safety education as well as standardized regulations to address security challenges arising from ride-hailing services in Nigeria. In his welcome address at the inDrive Safety Education Summit 2.0 held on Friday, 20 June, 2025, the Country Representative, […]

French football sensation Kylian Mbappé has officially been unveiled as the newest ambassador for luxury fashion house Dior. The announcement, shared with customers via email and seen by 234Star, highlights Mbappé’s embodiment of “exacting standards and generosity,” values central to the esteemed brand. The House of Dior expressed its delight in welcoming the world champion, […]

A Kenyan woman, Hellen Mutimu, has publicly defied a court order sought by Nigerian nightlife figure Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, over an ongoing paternity dispute. Although she publicly identifies as Hellen Mutimi, the court documents show she is addressed as Linda Otieno alias Hellen. The order, filed at a magistrate court […]

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the lingering crisis in the position of its national secretary. The meeting at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, which started at 2.30 p.m., later went into a closed-door session immediately after the opening ceremony. The […]

The Lagos State Government has released a diversion plan ahead of the repair of the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge which will take 110 days. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Osiyemi said that the repair earlier postponed would begin from June 28 and end on 15 […]

The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has opened up about the reason why a merger was formed to remove Goodluck Jonathan from power in 2015. Recall that during Jonathan’s time in power, political parties merged to form what is today known as the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai was one of the […]

Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has reportedly carried out a deadly ambush near Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving no fewer than 44 security operatives dead, including 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four Nigerian soldiers. Naija News reports that the attack, which occurred earlier this week, is one of […]

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned the embattled President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Abubakar Isah, before a Magistrate Court sitting in Zone 6, Abuja. Isah, who arrived in court dressed in all black, was charged with inciting public disturbance and impersonating a public officer, following weeks of […]

Paris Saint-Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi, has issued a friendly but firm warning to former teammate, Lionel Messi ahead of their highly anticipated clash in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Hakimi, who shared the PSG dressing room with Messi before the Argentine’s move to Inter Miami, acknowledged the fond memories […]

An Inspector of the Nigeria Police Force, Yakubu Dauda, has been reportedly killed and his firearm confiscated by gunmen in a recent attack in Chwelnyap Rim, a community located within the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. During a visit by the fact-finding committee established by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to examine the underlying causes […]

Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri, has urged the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, to drop his 2027 presidential ambition in the interest of national unity and political stability. Naija News reports that Eradiri, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, said, […]