Tinubu Appoints Adeyemi as New Fire Service Boss
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Deputy Controller General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service. The appointment was confirmed in a Wednesday statement by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd), on behalf of the President.
Tinubu Meets Kwankwaso Ally Behind Closed Doors
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, met with Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close ally of New Nigeria People’s Party leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Jibrin, who represents Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency in Kano, was a former Chairman of the House Appropriation Committee.
DSS Frees Three Suspects, Reviews 20 Detention Cases
The Department of State Services on Wednesday released three people arrested over alleged links to IPOB and the killing of Fulani herders. The agency is also reviewing more than 20 cases of persons believed to have been wrongfully detained.
Benue Governor Alia Dissolves State Executive Council
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dissolved the State Executive Council. In a statement on Wednesday night, he named former Attorney-General Moses Atagher as his new Chief of Staff.
NNPC Rules Out Sale of Port Harcourt Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed speculation that it plans to sell the Port Harcourt Refining Company. GCEO Bayo Ojulari told staff in Abuja that the corporation remains committed to completing rehabilitation of the facility.
Peter Obi Has Not Joined ADC – Abdullahi
The African Democratic Congress has clarified that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has not formally joined the party. ADC’s Interim Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Obi remains part of the broader opposition coalition.
Heavy Rainfall Collapses Eight Buildings in Maiduguri
Heavy downpour in Maiduguri on Wednesday led to the collapse of eight buildings, displacing several families. The rain, which lasted three hours, affected residents in Bulumkutu, Abuja, Moduganari, and other low-lying areas.
Former Lagos Lawmaker Victor Akande Dies After Crash
Hon. Victor Akande, a former Lagos State House of Assembly member, has died from injuries sustained in an auto crash last week in Ojo. The lawyer passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Presidency Denies Offering ADC Ex-Chairman Ministerial Slot
The Presidency has dismissed as false claims by ex-ADC Chairman Ralph Nwosu that he was offered three ministerial posts to abandon an opposition coalition. Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala, described the allegation as baseless.
IDPs Block Benue–Nasarawa Highway, Demand Return Home
Vehicular movement along the Yelwata axis was halted Wednesday as Internally Displaced Persons protested. The IDPs, victims of herdsmen attacks, demanded immediate return to their ancestral homes.
Tinubu Government to Establish Cattle Breeding Centres
The federal government plans to establish cattle breeding centres across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones. Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed this in Kaduna on Wednesday.
NNPC Confirms Port Harcourt Refinery Won’t Be Sold
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reaffirmed it will not sell the Port Harcourt Refining Company. GCEO Bayo Ojulari announced the decision at a town hall in Abuja.
APC Vice Chair Says Enugu, Abia Governors May Defect
APC National Vice Chairman (Southeast), Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has claimed Enugu Governor Peter Mbah and Abia Governor Alex Otti are likely to join the ruling party. He accused ADC of spreading false claims.
NSA Ribadu Confirms Killing of Top Terrorists
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu says terrorists Kachalla Boka, Dogo Isah, and Kachalla Shekau have been killed. He said the development has made highways safer for government officials.
PDP in Talks With Peter Obi Ahead of 2027 – Rufai
PDP chieftain Abduljabbar Rufai has revealed ongoing talks with Peter Obi about returning to the party ahead of the 2027 elections. He described Obi’s return as a “game changer” for the PDP.
Petrol Prices Drop Below Dangote Refinery Rates
Importers of petroleum products have cut pump prices below Dangote Refinery’s rates. In Ogun, some stations sold petrol at ₦847 per litre, lower than Dangote’s ₦820 depot price.
Nigerians Mock DJ Cuppy for Asking Mom How to Boil Rice
Nigerians have criticised DJ Cuppy after she admitted on social media that she still calls her mother to ask how long rice should boil. Some fans warned it could scare away suitors.
Naeto C’s Wife Says She Always Feels Like Fainting Whenever She Sees Genevieve Nnaji
Nicole Chikwe, wife of rapper Naeto C, confessed she feels like fainting whenever she meets actress Genevieve Nnaji. She described her as “my queen” during a recent encounter in Ikoyi.
Arsenal’s Gyokeres: I’m Not Here to Replace Henry
Arsenal’s new striker Viktor Gyokeres, who will wear the No.14 jersey, says he is not seeking to emulate club legend Thierry Henry. He explained the shirt choice was due to availability.
Luis Diaz: Jota’s Death Overshadowed My Liverpool Goodbye
Colombian forward Luis Diaz has said his Liverpool exit was marred by teammate Diogo Jota’s death. Diaz, now at Bayern Munich, called it a “tragic end to my time at Anfield.”