Good morning in Nigeria. Welcome to Sunday, April 6, 2025 today’s Naija news roundup in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu vowed that the gunman who killed residents of the Plateau State community would be arrested by security operators and faced severe punishment under the law.
He also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with state authorities to provide the necessary support for victims and to provide immediate relief to affected communities and those injured during the attack.
Naija News President Tinubu, his information and strategy adviser, Bayo Onanuga, responded to the terrible murder of some residents in the Plateau state by suspected armed personnel.
The President expressed his condolences to the Ruwi, Hurti and Tadai communities of Bokkos local government and the families of victims from the villages of Manguna and Dafo, and the gunmen launched a brutal attack that resulted in the loss of life and the destruction of property.
President Tinib sympathized with Plateau State Government and Governor Caleb Mutfwang, urging affected communities to capture perpetrators and ensure their communities, working with authorities and security agencies through volunteer information.
He assured Governor Mutfwang his support to end the wanton and unbridled blood abortion on the plateau.
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) invited Kano’s 16th Emir Muhammad Sanusi II (NPF) to question Kano’s recent violence erupted in Kano’s Eid-el-fitr parade, resulting in the death of local alert people.
Naija News The report said the invitation was a tragic event that occurred as Emir entourage moved from Eid to the palace in a traditional parade.
Violence undermined the originally peaceful celebrations, resulting in the death of Virginette member Surajo Rabiu and left another injured person behind.
The official letter dated April 4, 2025, signed by the police CP Olajide Rufus Ibitoye, and the Deputy Inspector General of the Police Department, who represented the Deputy Inspector General of the Force Intelligence Department (FID), was sent to the EMIR.
Edo National Governor, Senator Okepeholo announced on Saturday that a wave of defectors is expected to affect opposition parties as the 2027 presidential election approaches.
Naija News It was reported that Okpebholo made the statement at a special reception in Ewatto, a local government area in the southeastern Ido state, following a recent victory in the election petition court.
He thanked the Edo people for their unwavering support and prayer and recognized their trust in his leadership.
The governor assured the citizens that the Edo country would experience progress and development under his government.
“The people of Edo State will not regret voting for me as governor. Today I am glad I am in a Victory Party. A party that has been rejected by everyone and has now become a party that everyone wants to join. The APC has stayed because the central government is the APC.
“Soon, there will be a lot of defections in the APC. People will move from the PDP, LP and other opposition parties into the APC, which will be the reform agenda of President South South South of South of South of South of South of South of South of South of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Today, I am happy and proud to say that I am the son of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I am also proud to say that I carry rare grace and rare transformation that I have used to transform and develop Edo.
“The words from my mouth are prophetic and I am using these words to develop the Edo state. My government is working to ensure the road of cars and reduce the travel time for our people.
“Our developments also cover other neighboring states“Okpebholo in a statement provided to Naija News on Saturday, his chief press secretary Fred Itua said in a statement.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its Anambra Governor’s primary election from April 5 to April 8.
Naija News The report said that PDP Anambra Chairman Chidi Chidebe confirmed the development of AWKA in an interview with reporters on Saturday.
Chidebe said the National Secretariat approved the transition to complete the necessary administrative processes and ensure smooth progress.
He described the PDP as the most peaceful party in Anambra, ready to compete with and be prepared, adding that party members should prioritize public interest over personal ambitions.
He said “Our main election will be held on Tuesday, April 8.
“Due to confusion from other parties, it’s clear that PDP is not a problem.”
The primary election will call the party’s candidates for the gubernatorial election on November 8.
The Lagos State Police Command has issued directives to all commanders and officials within its jurisdiction to prepare for a planned national protest, which is scheduled to take place on April 7, 2025.
Naija News The report said the protests were organized by the Protesters (TIB) campaign and several civil society organizations (CSOs) who expressed concerns about the abuse of cybercrime laws and the state of emergency in the Rivers state.
TIB’s national coordinator Juwon Sanyaolu explained that the core requirements of the protests include the abolition of the Cybercrime Act and the suspension of emergency rule in Rivers, which they believe is a form of military dictatorship under President Bra Tinob’s rule.
Protesters also called for the restoration of River State’s moratorium on government agencies such as the State Capitol and administrative agencies.
In response to planned demonstrations, the Lagos State Police Command issued a statement on Saturday citing intelligence reports that some groups operating under the guise of civil society organizations are preparing to mobilize national protests.
Police warned that the protests will highlight issues surrounding high cost of living and what organizers say the government suppresses freedom of speech.
In the cycle signed by the Deputy Police Commission of Tijani O. Fatai, the Lagos Police Department noted that they are closely monitoring the situation to ensure orders and safety during the protests.
Authorities called for caution and urged the public to maintain peace during the demonstrations.
Obe Abimbola Owoade has ascended the throne to Oyo’s 46th Alafin.
Naija News The coronation ceremony was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, with Governor Seyi Makinde leading many VIP guests, including the famous Nigerians.
VIPs attending the coronation include the customization ability of mail, Obama lamented; the crocodile of love, Obama suggests; the sun of roses, Ghandi Olaiye; your visitors, the king abandons some houses. Yoruba President Adams et al.
OWOADE succeeds Oba Lamidi Adeyemi of Oyo’s 45th Alaafin, who died on April 22, 2022 at the age of 83.
Recall that Oba Owoade was on Monday, January 13, 2025 with office staff and office tasks in the state capital Ibadan State Governor’s office.
The new monarch completed a mandatory 21-day traditional ceremony called Oro Ipebi on Saturday, March 29.
Elvis Donkemezuo, former chairman of the Iya Youth Committee, urged River Governor Siminalayi Fubara to apologize to the Federal Minister of Capital Territory (FCT) (NYESOM WIKE) to make peace rule in the state.
Naija News reported that Donkemezuo expressed this in response to the political crisis between Wike and Fubara, which led to a state of emergency in the state.
The former IYC president spoke with Arise News on Friday, which puts Fubara on objection to the state’s political crisis.
“It’s the governor’s method. Look, some of them, speakers, Martins Amaewhule, members of the congress, all of us went to elementary school together. Some of them were my friends. I was born in Port Harcourt.
“Look, these are the people we interact with every day. If the governor descends from the tall horse alone and goes to see those boys at night, then they have no prizes and they hope the governor cannot give them what they let them do, invite them to him.
“You know, so they were all in the same political family in the last election. So why can’t they solve it again? Is anyone dead? It’s a question that they can all come back and come back for the good of the country,” He said.
The late politician and former federal information commissioner Edwin Clark will rest on May 13, 2025 in his hometown of Kiagbodo in the local government area of Burutu, Delta.
The famous South-South leader and senator from the Second Republic passed away on February 17, 2025 in Abuja.
Naija News His eldest son, Penaowei Clark, reportedly announced his funeral arrangements during a brief ceremony at the residence of the late Pandev leader, Kiagbodo.
The ceremony was attended by several famous figures, including Mein Kingdom, Kiagbodo, HRM Samuel Fuludu, Ogiogio II, head of the Clark family, Professor CC Clark, Ebikeme Clark, Delta National Infrastructure Development Directorate, and other family members.
According to a statement from Penaowei Clark, the funeral will begin on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with a speech at NAF Convention Center and Suites in Abuja at 11 a.m.
Paris Saint-Germain won the 2024/2025 Ligue 1 title in a 1-0 victory over the Angers on Saturday.
Naija News PSG reportedly won six titles in six games this season, an impeccable lead over recent challenger Monaco.
The victory gave PSG a 13th Ligue title and confirmed their dominance in the French league as clubs remained unbeaten this season.
After 28 games, PSG’s 74 points have won 23 games, attracting 5 games without losing.
After Saturday’s final whistle, an early strike by Doue Doue in the second half was resolved, with coach Luis Enrique being raised high by his coaching staff members while PSG players earned the honors of Parc parc des princes dess plitch.
Club Captain Marquinhos said PSG’s ambition is to win all available trophys.
Nigerian comedian Justice Nuagbe (commonly known as Ushbebe) frowned against legendary singer, innocent Idibia (renamed 2Baba).
Naija News Ushbebe reportedly hints at 2Baba’s relationship with Natasha rather than love in a video of the online tour, urging music idols to get rid of the grip of legislators.
The comedian also called for the National Prayer 2Baba, adding that it would be difficult for him to keep silent.
He said “I like to mind my business, but on this particular issue, I have to say it out loud. These are all these junk nas? All these are nas? You go dey hord hord hord hord hand the toy cancer anc anc and waka waka wey wey wey wey wey we wan way way wo n wo n wo n of School shind shind shind shind.
“ dem go hold hold hold hand dey ancar an waka waka like Tata wey dem Wan went to school. [dis one] Work hard for me. ”
Recall that 2face’s mother, Rose Idibia, also begged Natasha Osawaru to release her son, claiming that the singer may not show it in his right mind.
She urged lawmakers to remove the beads she had placed on 2baba’s neck and hands.
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