Independence Day: We have distributed N330 Billion to poor households and vulnerable Nigerians— President Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration has disbursed N330 billion to about eight million households under the government’s social investment programme, aimed at assisting poor and vulnerable Nigerians.

The President disclosed this during his 65th Independence Anniversary broadcast on Wednesday, noting that the initiative was designed to provide direct relief to struggling families.

“Under the social investment programme to support poor households and vulnerable Nigerians, N330 billion has been disbursed to eight million households, many of whom have received either one or two out of the three tranches of the N25,000 each,” Tinubu stated.

Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence, he highlighted the nation’s resilience, saying that despite decades of challenges, Nigeria has continued to endure & record significant economic growth.

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Nigeria NewsSaudi Grand Mufti, Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh Is Dead.

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, has reportedly died.
Saudi Grand Mufti, Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh Is Dead.

Saudi Royal Court confirmed his passing, it did not disclose his age or cause of death.

Multiple Saudi media outlets put his age at 82. Al-Sheikh’s death on Tuesday marked the end of more than two decades as the Kingdom’s top religious authority.

“With the passing of Al-Sheikh, Saudi Arabia and the Islamic world have lost a distinguished scholar who made significant contributions to the service of Islam and Muslims,” the Royal Court announced.

Funeral prayers were held after Asr at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, Riyadh, with senior officials, scholars and citizens in attendance.

In line with Saudi custom, burial followed immediately at a nearby cemetery.

By directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, funeral prayers in absentia were also offered after Asr at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, and mosques across the Kingdom.

Among dignitaries present were the Emir of Madinah, Prince Salman bin Sultan, who joined prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque, and Makkah Deputy Emir, Prince Saud bin Mishaal, who offered prayers at King Salman Mosque, Jeddah.

Worshippers prayed for Allah’s mercy, forgiveness and high rank in Paradise for the deceased.

Nigeria NewsDetails Of How Veteran Nollywood Actor, Chief Kanran Died, And Burial Arrangement Emerge.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, reportedly slumped in his bathroom on Friday, which led to his death.
Chief Kanran
Naija News reports that movie executive and producer, Seun Oloketuyi, confirmed Chief Kanran’s death in an Instagram post on Friday, stating that the actor passed away earlier in the day.

In an update on Saturday, Oloketuyi said the film star slumped and died instantly in his bathroom at home, stressing that he has been managing high Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

Contrary to reports that Chief Kanran is age 72, family sources disclosed that the thespian died at 62 and would have been 63 in September.

Oloketuyi added that Chief Kanran, who was active before the sudden death, will be laid to rest in September.

He wrote, “How Chief Kanra died. Segun Remi this afternoon slumped in the bathroom and died instantly. Close family sources confirm to us that Chief Kanra was 62 and would have been 63 next month will be buried next month.

“He was said to be managing HBP. His death in his residence, Meran, was shocked many people because he was active. In fact, he still granted interview last week”

Chief Kanran, before his demise, was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, celebrated for his unique style, humour, and commanding performances in numerous stage plays and movies over several decades.

Nigeria NewsTinubu Replaces NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro DG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping shake-up at the Nigerian Television Authority, replacing its management with a new leadership team.
'You Have No Reason To Be Poor' - President Tinubu Tells Nigerians, Reaffirms Support For MSME
Veteran media executive, Rotimi Richard Pedro, has been named the new Director-General of the state-owned broadcaster.

Naija News reports that a senior official of the NTA confirmed the appointments to Vanguard.

Other key appointments include Karimah Bello as Executive Director of Marketing, Stella Din as Executive Director of News, and Sophia Essahmed as Managing Director of NTA Enterprises Limited.

Pedro, a Lagos native, is a seasoned media entrepreneur and consultant with close to three decades of experience in broadcasting, sports rights, and marketing communications across Africa, the UK, and the Middle East.

A trained entertainment and intellectual property lawyer, he also holds an MSc in Investment Management & Finance from City University Business School, London.

In 1995, he founded Optima Sports Management International (OSMI), one of Africa’s leading sports content providers, distributing premium events such as the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and CAF competitions to audiences in over 40 countries.

Pedro’s career has spanned leadership roles at Bloomberg Television Africa, Rapid Blue Format, and consultancy work for FIFA, UEFA, Fremantle Media, and the African Union of Broadcasters (AUB). He notably helped the AUB secure exclusive pan-African free-to-air media rights for all CAF competitions.

Nigeria NewsASUP Gives FG 21 Days To Meet Demands.

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet outstanding demands contained in its 2010 agreement with the union.
ASUP Maintains Stand On December 2 Nationwide Strike
Naija News reports that ASUP President, Shammah Kpanja, disclosed this on Thursday during a briefing to newsmen after an emergency National Executive Council meeting in Abuja.

Kpanja explained that the union’s demands include the immediate release of a circular by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission to effect payment of the Peculiar Academic Allowance for polytechnic lecturers.

He said, “The Peculiar Academic Allowances paid to academic staff across polytechnics are a component of the ASUP/FGN 2010 agreement. Rather than make provisions for payment, these allowances have been removed from the budgeting template, and the Federal Ministry of Education has failed to intervene in definite terms.”

The union president noted that the 25/35 per cent salary review arrears, covering 12 months and already captured in the budget, were yet to be released “for reasons beyond the comprehension of the union.”

He also faulted the continued outsourcing of the polytechnic accreditation process by the National Board for Technical Education despite assurances to halt the practice.

Kpanja lamented that many state governments have yet to implement the new national minimum wage in polytechnics.

He further decried the continued delay in approving a dual mandate structure aimed at ending the “longstanding discrimination against HND holders.”

“In view of the items listed above, our union’s NEC has resolved to issue a 21-day ultimatum to the government to address the issues satisfactorily.

“A failure to utilise this window may lead to the declaration of a trade dispute and withdrawal of services of our members across public polytechnics and monotechnics nationwide,” he warned.

Nigeria NewsGhana Releases Identities Of Ministers, Others Who Died In Helicopter Crash (Full List).

Ghana was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the crash of a military helicopter en route from Accra to Obuasi, which claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, including two serving ministers and senior security officials.

Naija News reports that the Z-9 military helicopter, which lost contact mid-flight, was carrying government and army personnel to Obuasi, a gold-mining town in southern Ghana, for an official engagement when the tragedy occurred.

Ghanaian President John Mahama described the crash as a “national tragedy”, suspending all official engagements and ordering flags to fly at half-mast across the country.

In the same manner, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria joined other world leaders in expressing condolences to the people of Ghana over the incident, describing the victims as “heroes who died in the line of patriotic service.”

Naija News gathered that authorities have released the names and designations of those who perished in the crash:

Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence

Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology

Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture

Samuel Sarpong – Vice-Chairman, National Democratic Congress (NDC)

Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate

Peter Baafemi Anala – Squadron Leader

Manaen Twum Ampadu – Flying Officer

Ernest Addo – Sergeant

Nigeria NewsBREAKING: Nigeria Is A Democracy, Not A Private Estate – ADC Fires Gov.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the recent authoritarian actions by Governor Umar Bago of Niger State.

Naija News recalls that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State had ordered the immediate shutdown of Badeggi FM Radio in Minna, the state capital.

This was communicated in statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, who disclosed that Bago gave the directive during the expanded Niger State All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting held at the Government House.

He stated that the Governor directed the State Commissioner of Police and Commissioner for Homeland Security, Brigadier General Bello Abdullahi Mohammed (RTD) to shut down the media outfit.

In a statement to Naija News, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said that this development reveals a disturbing pattern of executive overreach, disdain for constitutional rights, and a steady erosion of democratic norms under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He stated that Governor Umar Bago’s decision to shut down Badeggi FM “with immediate effect” is nothing short of a brazen assault on press freedom and a clear violation of the rule of law in a manner reminiscent of military dictatorship.

The full statement reads: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is greatly concerned about the growing dictatorial tendencies among the state governors of the ruling party, APC.

“We recall the recent public statement made by the APC Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, declaring the presidential candidate of the Labour Party and a leading member of the coalition movement persona non-grata in Edo State.

“Now this: Another APC Governor of Niger State, Muhammed Umaru Bago, has just announced a clamp down on a private radio station in the state, with “immediate effect” in a manner reminiscent of the worst form of military dictatorship.

Nigeria News‘We Are Not Criminals’ – FG Fires Ghanaians Protesting ‘Nigeria Must Go.

The Federal Government, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has condemned the protest by Ghanaians calling on Nigerians to be deported from the West African country.

Naija News earlier reported that some Ghanaian citizens staged a protest against Nigerians, accusing them of engaging in mass prostitution, ritual killings, kidnapping, and violent crimes in their country.

In a viral video seen on Tuesday, the protesters, numbering in their hundreds, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop,” “Our health at stake due to mass prostitution,” “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals,” and “Our kids are getting missing because of Igbos.”

Reacting in a statement to Naija News, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, disclosed that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO NIDCOM, said the blanket outrage against Nigerians living in Ghana and branding them as criminals should be condemned by all.

She said: “Nigerians are not criminals. They are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves while those bad ones should be fish out and face the necessary sanctions.


“Ghana and Nigeria are like siamese twins. They are brothers and such in the spirit of ECOWAS and regional integration should continue to live in peace like brothers.”

The NIDCOM Boss appealed for calm and urged Nigerians living in Ghana not to be provoked or go into violence with anyone as the issue is being handled at the diplomatic level.

She advised anyone using inciteful words to desist henceforth both from Nigerians and Ghanaians as that is capable of escalating the matter.

Dabiri-Erewa also advised Nigerians to disregard the videos circulating that Nigerians’ shops and properties are destroyed by Ghanaians.

“There is no evidence to that and we must at all cost prevent any reprisal attacks,” she said.

She praised Ghanaian and Nigeria High Commissioners for their efforts to control the situation, adding that the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, has also been in touch with Ghanaian authorities and had taken some pro- active measures.

Nigeria NewsPeter Obi To Join PDP, Contest As Presidential Candidate – Ali Modu Sheriff.

Former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has claimed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, is set to dump the Labour Party (LP) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Naija News reports that Sheriff, a former National Chairman of the PDP, made this known on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

Speaking on the chances of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general election, Sheriff downplayed the political power of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

He stated that they control no state in Nigeria as it stands, insisting that the duo are no longer heavyweights in politics.

He said: “The information available to me is that at any moment from now, Peter Obi will return to the PDP and run as a presidential candidate under the PDP.” Further hinting that the coalition to oust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not succeed.

Speaking on why Peter Obi defeated Tinubu in Lagos in the 2023 presidential election, he said: “There are more Igbo people in Lagos than other tribes. I have lived in Lagos for the majority of my life since I left England in 1980. Lagos is largely occupied by the Igbos.”

Nigeria NewsLagos Residents To Experience 25-day Blackout.
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has announced that some parts of Lagos State will experience a 25-day blackout.
FG Promises 20-hour Daily Electricity Supply Amid Incessant National Grid Collapse
Naija News reports that Eko DisCo made this known in a notice to customers on Friday via its 𝕏 handle.

According to EKEDC, the blackout is scheduled to commence on July 28th and last until August 21st, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

The Disco explained that the outage is to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria to carry out work on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330 kV line.

The statement read, “EKEDC has announced a daily planned power outage from Monday, July 28th, to Thursday, August 21st 2025, due to essential maintenance work by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330 kV line.

“The outage will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day, affecting several parts of Lagos and other serviced areas. During this period, residents should expect intermittent electricity supply and load shedding across the Eko Disco network.”

In other news, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the failure to deliver on the campaign promise of providing Nigerians with uninterrupted electricity within four years.

Naija News reports that the interim spokesman of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Saturday, questioned Tinubu on how long Nigerians would have to wait before the fulfilment of his campaign promise.

Abdullahi reminded Tinubu that it is past the halfway mark of his administration, and millions of Nigerians are still charging their phones at mobile charging kiosks and spending hundreds of thousands to fuel their generators

Nigeria NewsFull List: 28 States, 739 Communities At High Risk Of Impending Flood.

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a new flood warning for 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, highlighting the risk of flooding in over 739 communities across 162 local government areas between Tuesday and August 5.
Full List: 28 States, 739 Communities At High Risk Of Impending Flood
Naija News reports that the alert, issued on Wednesday, follows the agency’s forecast and aligns with its 2025 Annual Flood Outlook released on April 10.

In a statement signed by the Director General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammad, the agency noted that the weekly flood alerts are designed to guide preparedness efforts by relevant authorities and residents.

States At Risk Of Heavy Flood
States identified in the latest flood watch include: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, FCT, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, and Yobe.

NIHSA warned that the intensity and impact of flooding would vary across the affected states during the period under review, urging emergency management stakeholders to activate response mechanisms immediately.

The statement emphasized that key metropolitan areas such as Lagos and the FCT are also under flood threat.

The agency warned that over 100 major transportation routes face potential disruption, including economic corridors like Okene-Lokoja-Abuja Road, Birnin Kebbi-Bunza Road and Ibi-Wukari Road.

“There is also an increased risk of property damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure in low-lying and flood-prone areas,” the agency warned.

Beyond the physical damage, NIHSA flagged the threat to agricultural lands, warning that crops across multiple regions could be submerged, endangering food security nationwide.

“In addition, agricultural lands are under threat, potentially affecting food security in several regions,” the statement read.

The agency advised communities at risk to implement evacuation plans without delay and urged Nigerians to stay updated through NIHSA’s Flood Dashboard at www.nihsa.gov.ng and its official social media platforms.

“All emergency management stakeholders are strongly advised to activate preparedness and response protocols,” NIHSA concluded.

Nigeria NewsTension As Suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Insists On Resumption TodayPublished.

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is set to stage a controversial return to plenary today, despite strong warnings from the Senate leadership that her suspension remains in full effect.

Naija News reports that the lawmaker, who was suspended in March over alleged misconduct, told journalists at a constituency event that she had officially notified the Senate of her intention to resume duties, citing a recent court ruling as justification.

She said, “I have pretty much two months more before the six months expire. However, I have written to the Senate again telling them that I’m resuming on the 22nd, which is on Tuesday, by the special grace of God.”

Akpoti-Uduaghan maintained that the Federal High Court’s recent judgment supported her return to the Red Chamber, even as the Senate continues to argue otherwise.

“They argue that it’s an order, it’s not an order, but it is a decision,” she said, adding that the suspension hindered her from performing core legislative functions like sponsoring bills and moving motions.

Backing her stance, her counsel, West Idahosa (SAN), said the ruling made it clear that the Senate had overreached its constitutional powers by suspending her for 180 days.

Idahosa said, “When you say the plaintiff should go back, you mean she should go back to work. Now that she said she wants to go and resume, let us see what the reaction of the Senate will be.”

He noted that while his client had appealed certain aspects of the judgment, particularly the conviction for contempt, the decision permitting her return was a significant victory.

“She is still a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the judgment has come to an end,” he said.

Her aide, Isah Bala, when contacted by Punch on Monday, could not confirm her exact movement.

He said, “It is not something I can immediately confirm now because we just returned from a programme in Okene.”

However, the Senate has firmly rejected her claim of a judicial green light for resumption.

In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, reiterated that no binding court order compels the upper chamber to lift her suspension.

Adaramodu said, “The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to reaffirm, for the third time, that there is no subsisting court order mandating the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the expiration of her suspension.”

The Senate clarified that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court only gave an advisory urging a review of the suspension and potential amendment of Senate Standing Orders—not a direct recall order.

He stated, “The court explicitly held that the Senate did not breach any law or constitutional provision in imposing the disciplinary measure.”

He further noted that Akpoti-Uduaghan was found guilty of contempt over a social media post and fined ₦5 million, along with a directive to issue a public apology in two national dailies and on her social platforms—actions the Senate claims are yet to be fulfilled.

In a stern warning, Adaramodu said any attempt by the senator to enter the chambers today “under a false pretext” would be considered disruptive and a breach of legislative decorum.

“Until then, she is respectfully advised to stay away from the Senate chambers and allow due process to run its full course,” the Senate spokesman said

Nigeria NewsTinubu To Visit Kano Over Dantata’s Death.

President Bola Tinubu will visit Kano State on Friday, July 18, 2025, to commiserate with the family of late elder statesman and renowned businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata.

This was confirmed in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.

He recalled that President Tinubu was out of the country at the time of Dantata’s passing but directed some of his ministers, led by Defence Minister, to attend the burial in Saudi Arabia as a mark of honour for the late nonagenarian.

Naija News recalls that the billionaire and philanthropist passed away at the age of 94 on Saturday, June 28.

During the visit, Tinubu is expected to personally condole with Dantata’s relatives and also express his sympathies to the Kano State Government and the people of the state.


In other news, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday announced that the University of Maiduguri will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri, in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Naija News reports that the announcement was made during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in Abuja to pay tribute to Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025, following a brief illness.

Speaking at the session, President Tinubu paid glowing tribute to the former leader, describing him as a man of “discipline, moral fortitude, and unwavering patriotism.”

“President Muhammadu Buhari was not a perfect man, no leader is, but he was a good man, a decent man, and an honourable man,” Tinubu declared before a solemn gathering of cabinet ministers, senior officials, and aides.

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"I will not attend any PDP meeting until Wike is expelled — party discipline must be upheld for unity to thrive."
— According to Nigeria Newsdesk, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has taken a firm stance amid internal party tensions.