The Lagos State government has apologized to the residents of the Ijede community, Ikorodu area, following the massive flooding and submerging of buildings which occurred in the area after a torrential rainfall between Sunday, 3rd August and Monday, 4th August. Naija News reports that flood waters took over homes, streets, and vehicles in the affected communities, leaving residents stranded and calling for urgent government intervention. The dire situation was captured in various videos now trending on social media. Reacting to the flooding incident and the attendant destruction, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said a…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across its retail outlets, with motorists now paying ₦955 per litre for petrol. Findings by Daily Post on Monday revealed that NNPCL retail outlets along the Kubwa Expressway, Wuse, and other parts of Abuja have adjusted their meters from ₦890 to ₦955 per litre. Similarly, the new pump price has been implemented in several filling stations across Kogi and Nasarawa states, reflecting a ₦65 increment. Naija News reports that this development follows last weekend’s increase by independent petroleum marketers and filling station owners…
Reality TV star, Uriel Oputa, has explained why she has no plans to post her relationship online. Naija News reports that in a post on her Instagram story, Oputa said she is too emotional to deal with the drama that usually follows public displays of love. She described how innocent moments, like sharing a simple family photo, can quickly turn into heated discussions. She said people may start to ask about the child’s resemblance to the father and even suggest DNA tests. According to her, such online reactions often lead to arguments, family issues, and stress. Uriel jokingly begged not…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Monday returned to a rousing welcome at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following their record-breaking victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. Naija News reports that the Rena Wakama-led team arrived with the championship trophy in hand and was met by a jubilant crowd, including cultural dancers, drummers, basketball fans, and officials of the National Sports Commission. Also present to receive the team were representatives from the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, as well as the Association of Nigerian Women in Sports. From the airport, D’Tigress headed to the Presidential…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has refuted allegations of double standards in his political dealings with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he was upfront about his refusal to support former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike maintained that his decision to work with the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government was based on principle, not betrayal. He said, “I take exception to people saying I’m double faced, we must like people who will tell you what they will do and…
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has revealed he will step away from the music scene once his close friends in their music group, Anti World Gangsters, reach their goals in the industry. Naija News reports that he made this known through a post on his Twitter account. The ‘Blood On The Dance Floor’ crooner explained that his journey in music would end as soon as every member of the group becomes successful. He wrote, “Once all my n*ggas make it in music, I’m out.” The hip-hop crew includes Odumodublvck, along with Agunna, Fatboy E, Reeplay, Shagba,…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that the Southeast must avoid politics of hatred and sentiments if it wants to become president in the future. He insisted that the region must throw it’s full support behind President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027 as a crucial step toward realizing an Igbo presidency. Speaking via a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Umahi dismissed the notion of an Igbo presidency in 2027 as unrealistic, warning against what he called “darkening counsel without knowledge” aimed at misleading the people. He said, “We must not be deceived again. Mr. President must have…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on New Media, Olusegun Dada, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will continue to defeat opposition parties in future elections with its effective media and digital communication strategy. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Dada credited the party’s success in the 2023 presidential election to a well-coordinated media campaign that countered widespread scepticism about Tinubu’s electability. He said, “We were able to ensure that we elected a president that people initially said was unelectable. We elected him, and we have continued on that trajectory.” The presidential aide dismissed…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, officially resumed duties on Monday amid widespread speculation about his alleged resignation. Naija News understands that Ojulari arrived at the NNPC headquarters at about 9:35 am, dispelling social media rumours suggesting that he had stepped down from his position. A top security source confirmed to journalists that Ojulari was already engaging in his normal official activities. “The GCEO is in the office performing his duties as usual. Reports of his resignation making the rounds on social media are entirely false,” the source stated. The source…
The Senator representing Katsina Central, Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, has dismissed claims circulating that he is plotting to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement released on Sunday night, the lawmaker described the rumours as baseless and mischievous media speculation, insisting that his political allegiance remains firmly with the ruling party and President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that the senator, reacting to widespread online reports of an imminent defection, urged Nigerians and the media to disregard the story, which he said was fabricated to cause confusion. “I wish to categorically reaffirm…