Good morning in Nigeria. Welcome Naija News Top newspaper headlines in Nigeria on Friday, April 11, 2025
The Presidential Palace admitted its mistake in an earlier list, saying that since taking office in 2023, a compilation of appointments by President Bola Tinubu.
The President’s Special Adviser Tinubu released the previous list, media and public communications on Wednesday night, Dare on Sunday.
Naija News reported that it dared to react to Senator Ali Ndume’s latest statement accusing Tinubu of failing to adhere to federal role principles.
The president’s aide said in a statement about his đť•Ź hand that Tinubu was a damaged leader.
Dare to say, a broader view of key federal appointments for major government agencies and institutions shows that the president is on the right path as far as federal figures are concerned.
According to the former sports minister, the list of 134 federal appointments he released shows that there are 71 appointments in the north of the country, while there are 63 in the entire south.
However, Dare to say in an update statement Thursday through its đť•Ź processing that the previously posted date list was found to be incorrect because it contained some errors.
The presidential aide added that an updated list will be provided later.
The federal government has issued a harsh warning to 1,249 communities (LGAs) in 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the high possibility of flooding between April and November 2025.
The announcement was made by Minister of Water Resources and Health Joseph Utsev during the unveiling of the 2025 Annual Flood Prospects (AFO) during the unveiling of the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) in Abuja on Thursday.
Naija News reported that Professor Utsev highlighted the most risk of severe flooding in states, including Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Anambra, Bauchi, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Bayelsa, Bayue, Borno, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Delta, Ebonyi, Ebonyi, Ebonyi, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Imo, Imo and Jigawa.
Other states on the list include Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Yobe, Zamfara, and FCT.
The minister’s threat to flooding in the country is increasing, stressing that climate change has exacerbated the frequency and severity of flooding.
He also predicts flooding in coastal and river areas such as Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers and Ondo due to sea level rise and tidal tides. He said the areas will face severe damage from fishing, wildlife and river navigation.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has won all kinds of wars nationwide against the Nigerian army.
The Senate president said lawmakers will provide the necessary support for President Bra Tinub’s administration to turn the Nigerian army into a world-class force.
Naija News reported that Akpabio made a promise at the inaugural high-level roundtable held at the National Defense Academy (NDC) Irregular War Centre in Abuja on Thursday, April 10, where he was a special guest of honor.
The Senate President is chaired by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, representative of the Senate Army Committee, and the Senate President said the military is fighting a war and perceived war between the Nigerians.
During the event, Akpabio promised that the National Assembly will continue to strengthen the Nigerian defense system and promote regional security through cooperative research and strategic planning programs.
The Senate President pays tribute to members of the armed forces to defend the country from the sacrifices of his opponents and urges them to continue to uphold professionalism, discipline and respect for human dignity.
Buba Galadima, a prominent figure in the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), attracted attention from the political moves of former governor Nasir El-Rufai around the former governor.
Naija News reported that Galadima claimed that El-Rufai was used as a placeholder for the People’s Democratic presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar within the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
In an interview with AIT, Galadima talked about why Atiku, a political conflict with El-Rufai, was consistent with the former governor.
He questioned the logic behind the alliance, considering the hatred between the two politicians in the past.
The National Assembly’s Northeast Caucus accused President Bola Tinubu of shortening the region in the execution of major projects, political appointments and other government decisions.
The allegations were filed Thursday by the Caucus, an umbrella machine for senators and members of the House of Representatives, Northeast Geopolitical Region.
The caucus calls on the President to review certain actions of his government by conducting fair representation to the Northeast, which is composed of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Gombe, Talaba and Yube states.
They announced their posts at a press conference held in the Abuja National Assembly while demanding fairness and equity.
Naija News reported that the legislators’ position was a public day after Borno South South Senator Ali Ndume was accused of Tinubu making a biased appointment, an allegation the president has debunked.
Thursday’s caucus alleged that the government was excluded from the Special Agricultural Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), a $530 million agricultural development program jointly funded by the federal government, the African Development Bank (AFDB), the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) and the International Agricultural Development Fund (IFAD).
Danjuma Goje, the head of the caucus, said on development that although the region accounts for one-third of Nigeria’s total land community and is Nigeria’s largest producer of livestock and other food products, the group is not satisfied with the group.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio formally applied to police inspector General IGP Kayode Egbetokun for an investigation into his alleged assassination plot by his Natasha Akpoti-uduaghan.
Naija News reported that the petition was issued on April 3, 2025, following the public outbreak of Akpoti-Uduaghan on April 1, 2025, accusing Akpabio of instructing former Kogi Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello to assassinate her in Kogi State. She claimed the purpose of the plot was to make it look as if her voters were responsible for her death.
Akpabio strongly denied the allegation in the petition, calling it a “heuristic lie” and a “reckless and intentional attempt” to undermine his reputation. He demanded that Akpoti-uduaghan be prosecuted for crimes.
The Senate President described the allegation as politically motivated, accusing Akpoti-uduaghan of trying to incite political unrest and damage his public image. He also stressed that the allegations were not supported by any evidence.
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AFDB), stressed that Africa’s growing youth population should be seen as an economic advantage rather than a challenge, highlighting the need for large investments in human capital development and financial support.
The former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture spoke on Thursday in an interview with the channel’s TV show Sunrise Sunrise, refuting the idea of ​​a mandatory plan that provides small economic incentives and insisting that young people need a lot of money to bring their ideas to life.
Adesina expressed concern about the massive migration of young talents, stressing that there are more than 465 million young people aged 15 to 35 in Africa, warning of the risk of ignoring this demographic advantage.
Adesina compares the comparison between India and China, and as long as there are correct policies that provide relevant skills and employment opportunities for young people, a large population is not a burden, but an opportunity.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has ordered restrictions on broadcasting the controversial song “Tell Your Papa”, by experienced Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem.
Naija News reported that the recently released song targeted the son of Seyi President Bola Tinubu, calling on him to face-to-face with his father amid a deterioration of socioeconomic conditions in Nigeria.
In the track titled “Tell Your Dad”, shared by 𝕏 on Sunday, Abdulka County conveyed a blunt message pointing to the current difficulties faced by many Nigerians.
In a memorandum of April 9, 2025, released by Susan Obi, coordinating director of broadcast surveillance, NBC banned Nigerian Radio and Television Stations from broadcasting the trend song, citing its offensive nature.
The Commission declared that the track was not broadcasted under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigerian Broadcasting Regulation (NTBB), prohibiting broadcasting on Nigerian Broadcasting Platforms in public.
Although the song has been popular on social media platforms, its lyrical content failed to meet responsible broadcast standards, according to NBC.
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola (commonly known as Portable) chose a planned celebrity boxing match with his colleague Darlington Achakpo Okoye (Speed ​​Darlington).
Naija News reported that Portable was known on Thursday, April 10, 2025 through videos on its Instagram page.
“Zazu Zeh” Crooner said he was not interested in the fight with Speed ​​Darlington, highlighting that he would fight former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and bet with 100 million.
He further suggested that Speed ​​Darlington only used the proposed round to promote his upcoming April show.
Former Arsenal defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst saw no special goal in his first free kick goal against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Bronckhorst argued that if Real Madrid organizes its own defense correctly, it would avoid Declan Rice’s free kick goal.
In a discussion about the Ziggo movement, Bronckhorst responded to the views of former Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder, who said Rice’s goal was quite routine for a right-footed player.
Sneijder noted that Real Madrid’s wall was not placed correctly as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is expected to take a free kick from left-footed Bukayo Saka. This miscalculation allows rice to successfully shoot around the wall from an angle that should usually have good defense.
Bronckhorst supported Sneijder’s analysis and noted: “I agree with Wesley. The wall is too far away to allow Rice to find a way to score. For players at that position, such a shot should be relatively simple.”
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