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"The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday vowed to stop former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Ameachi, from returning to power.

Wike made the vow when Vice President Kashim Shettima commissioned the Aguma Palace Road and the New Market Road in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/you-wont-return-to-power-wike-tells-amaechi/

"Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Wednesday slammed Presodent Bola Tinubu, saying he never believed he could govern Nigeria.

According to Amaechi, who confirmed the resignation of his membership from the ruling All Progressive Congress, under Tinubu-led administration, Nigeria’s economic has collapsed."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/ameachi-slams-tinubu-cant-govern-as-he-dumps-apc-for-coalition-party/

"Comedian Woli Arole has taken to his social media account to state that BDSM practices has no place in a Christian marriage.

According to him, he was asked to share his opinion on BDSM practices in Cristian marriage."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/you-cant-practice-bdsm-in-christian-marriage-woli-arole/

"Joshua Lawson, a student of Babcock University has reportedly cpmmotted suicide after being handed a one-year academic session suspension for examination malpractice.

According to the Guardian, the student took his own life at his family home in Lagos on Wednesday, 25 June 2025."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/babcock-final-year-student-commits-suicide-after-inability-to-graduate-with-peers-due-to-suspension/

"Former Senator Shehu Sani of Kaduna Central Distract on Wednesday slammed opposition leaders for expecting President Bola Tinubu to resolve the crisis in their parties.

Shehu, in an interview on Channels Television, described the opposition leaders’ expectations as “illogical”."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/shehu-sani-opposition-expecting-tinubu-to-resolve-their-internal-crisis-illogical/

"The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on Monday increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, at its retail outlets to N945/litre in Abuja, and N915/litre in Lagos, respectively.

The increase saw a N35 spike in the Federal Capital Territory from the previous N910 per litre and N45 in Lagos from N870 to N915."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/nnpc-raises-petrol-price-to-n910-litre-in-lagos-n945-litre-in-abuja/

"Air Peace has dismissed Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s claims that the airline extorted its passegengers.

The airline, in a statement on Thursday, noted that no passenger was asked to buy new ticket after the closure of check-in on the flight, as alleged by the senator."

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"The CEO of Pvation Magazine, Dele Momodu, on Monday said a disunited People’s Democratic Party cannot unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Momodu, who made the assertion in an interview on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State’s Guest of the Month programme, blamed the All Progressive Congress for the crisis rocking the PDP."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/dele-momodu-disunited-pdp-cant-unseat-tinubu-in-2027/

"A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has said that President Bola Tinubu is political smarter than his rivals, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

He made the remarks during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/tinubu-politically-smarter-than-atiku-obi-pdps-sowunmi/

"Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel) Bishop David Oyedepo has revealed his commitment to building a thousand churches for God.

Oyedepo, who recounted his commitment during a recent sermon, told his congregation that he made the vow when he didn’t have a bank account."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/video-im-committed-to-building-1000-churches-in-my-lifetime-bishop-oyedepo/

"The striker of Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, has confirmed that he won’t be leaving the Saudi Pro League this summer.

Ronaldo, 40, who scored as Portugal went on to beat Spain and win their second Nations League title at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Sunday, has a current contract with Al Nassr that is due to expire this month.".

Read here: https://briefly.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-confirms-staying-at-al-nassr/

"The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, on Monday said he would have also implemented some of President Bola Tinubu’s policies.

According to him, he would have removed the fuel subsidy and also floated the Naira, allowing market forces to determine its value, but he would not have done so in the manner Tinubu’s went about it."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/peter-obi-i-wouldve-also-implemented-tinubus-policies-but-in-organised-manner/

"Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South Senatorial Distract on Sunday alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s aides are damaging his image by deceiving him.

According to Senator Ndume, the President’s aides are feeding him with what he would like to hear and are not telling him the exact happenings in the country."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/tinubus-aides-damaging-his-image-by-deceiving-him-ndume/

"The Oyo State Fire Service has rescued a 68-year-old man who fell into a deep well while trying to recover his mobile phone.

According to reports, the incident occured in the early hours of Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Mobolorunduro mosque, No.30 Ajeigbe Street, Molefalafia, Oke-Ado in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area pf the state’s capital."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/elderly-man-falls-into-deep-well-while-trying-to-recover-phone-in-oyo/

Do Muslim Women Have Rights? The Answer May Offend You | Eye to Eye

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"Former Military Head of State Yakubu Gowon has described the Biafra civil war period as the most difficult in his life.

Gowon, who was the leader of the country during the civil war from July 6, 1967 to January 15, 1970, said it was never his choice."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/biafra-war-most-difficult-period-of-my-life-gowon/

"The striker for Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Saturday confirmed that he will not be playing in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup tournament in the United States.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Portigal’s UEFA Nations League final against Spain on Sunday, he said he’s had offers to play in the tournament but he can’t be at every competition."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/cristiano-ronaldo-i-wont-be-at-club-world-cup/

"The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adebayo, on Saturday said God had warned him against leaving the ministry.

According to him, God warned him earlier in his life that if he leaves RCCG his firstborn will die."

Watch here: https://briefly.ng/video-god-told-me-my-firstborn-will-die-if-i-leave-rccg-pastor-adeboye/

"Founder of House of the Roch Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin has dismissed claim that he held a firearm during a recent encounter with a passenger in Lagos traffic.

Adefarasin, in a video that was making the rounds on social media earlier this week, could be seen holding a metellic object during an encounter with a passenger who filmed him."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/pastor-adefarasin-says-he-didnt-hold-firearm-in-viral-video/

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, on Friday confirmed his defection from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressive Congress.

According to the governor, he came to this decision after three months of wide consultation across the state.

Read here: https://briefly.ng/gov-eno-of-akwa-ibom-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/

"Nigerian singer Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, best known by his stage name Bella Shmurda, has opened up about the limitation that come with being a celebrity.

"Shmurda, in a recent chat with Tweety7, said success has limited his freedom."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/bella-shmurda-laments-pressure-of-being-celebrity-says-hes-in-box/

"The Kaduna Police Command on Thursday denied report of kidnapping on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, saying there is no record of such in two years.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, made this known in a statement while debunking claim that 150-200 individuals were kidnapped on the highway."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/no-record-of-kidnapping-on-abuja-kaduna-highway-in-two-years-police/

Finnish authorities seek six-year jail term as Simon Ekpa’s trial begins
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Southeast senator's have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to honour late National Electoral Commission Nwosu for his input in the June 12 presidential election.

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Nigerian actor Kunle Remi and his wife Tiwi have announced the arrival of their first child after going through several challenges.

Read here: https://briefnaija.com/kenle-remi-his-wife-tiwi-welcomes-first-child/

NYSC officials threatening Corps member over criticism of Tinubu have run away – Sowore has updated Nigerians after excorting her to their office.

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Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, has publicly rejected his dismissal by Nigeria’s Senate, calling it unjust and defending his role in the contentious 2023 governorship election.

His removal, approved at President Bola Tinubu’s request, followed allegations of electoral misconduct in Adamawa, Abia, and Sokoto states.

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