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Good morning, Nigeria. Here is a comprehensive roundup of major newspaper headlines for Monday, August 18, 2025, as reported by Nivo News.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Tinubu Accused of Imposing ‘Lagos Model’ on Rivers State
Veteran Nollywood actor and Labour Party chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining the autonomy of Rivers State through the declaration of a state of emergency. Okonkwo stated that the move, which led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly, has created a constitutional crisis. He alleged that Tinubu is attempting to replicate his political control of Lagos in Rivers State and called for an immediate reversal of the suspension to prevent anarchy. -
APC Vice Chairman Denies Election Material Theft Allegation in Adamawa
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman (Northeast) Mustapha Salihu has dismissed allegations that he stole sensitive election materials during Saturday’s State Constituency by-elections in Adamawa. Salihu, addressing the media in Yola, insisted he acted only to protect materials amid claims that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was attempting to disrupt vote counting. -
INEC Declares Zamfara By-Election Inconclusive
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Zamfara State House of Assembly by-election for Kaura-Namoda South Constituency inconclusive. Although the APC led with 6,999 votes against PDP’s 5,339, irregularities in several polling units prompted INEC to order a supplementary election, with a new date to be announced. -
ADC Rejects By-Election Results, Says Outcome Does Not Define Coalition Strength
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has downplayed Saturday’s by-election results, insisting they do not reflect the coalition’s influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party alleged widespread violence, vote-buying, and electoral malpractice, accusing President Tinubu’s administration of presiding over a declining democratic process. -
Nigeria Begins Deportation of 42 Convicted Cybercrime Suspects
The Nigeria Immigration Service has commenced the deportation of 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cyber terrorism and Ponzi scheme operations. This marks the first phase of repatriations from a group of 192 convicted foreigners arrested in a major December 2024 cybercrime bust in Lagos. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the exercise as a landmark success in the fight against financial crime. -
Soludo Declares ADC ‘Nonexistent’ and Labour Party ‘Dead’ in Anambra
Governor Charles Soludo has praised voters in Anambra for overwhelmingly backing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Saturday’s by-elections, declaring that both ADC and Labour Party have lost relevance in the state. He said APGA’s sweeping victories prove it remains the dominant political force. -
Cubana Chief Priest Clashes With Alleged Baby Mama Over DNA Dispute
Nigerian nightlife mogul Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has hit back at a Kenyan woman, Hellen Mutimu, amid their ongoing paternity dispute. Okechukwu challenged her to present the child in Nigeria for a DNA test, dismissing her fraud and drug allegations as baseless social media drama. -
Beverly Osu Opens Up About Post-Film Depression
Actress Beverly Osu revealed she battled depression for three months after her intense role in the Netflix original film Òlòtūré. She said her immersive acting approach made it difficult to detach from the character, leaving her in an emotional and psychological struggle to rediscover herself. -
Uriel Blasts Solomon Buchi Over Remarks on Toke Makinwa’s Pregnancy
Reality TV star Uriel Oputa criticized commentator Solomon Buchi for questioning Toke Makinwa’s public acknowledgment of her pregnancy as a blessing from God. Uriel argued that men should refrain from dominating conversations about women’s reproductive challenges, noting that natural conception at 39 is a rare gift. -
Amorim Praises United Despite 1-0 Loss to Arsenal
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim lauded his players’ performance despite a narrow Premier League defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford. A goal from Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori sealed the match, though Amorim said the display showed positive signs for United’s new campaign.
That concludes today’s roundup of Nigeria’s top headlines. Stay informed with Nivo News for more detailed reports throughout the day.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has stated that the commission will comply with any court ruling concerning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News recalls that the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, had nullified the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) caretaker committee and invalidated its decisions, including the process that produced Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate.
Speaking on the matter on Thursday during an engagement at Chatham House in London, Amupitan said INEC was legally bound to obey any court order, particularly a decision of the Supreme Court, irrespective of its political implications.
He explained that although implementing such rulings could put the commission at the centre of political controversies, it would still have to respect the law.
He said: “If it travels through the courts and, as you said, he eventually fails, well, I’m obligated under section 285 of the Constitution of Nigeria to obey every court order, especially if it is from the Supreme Court.
“But the danger is that whenever there’s such a decision, and it’s you who now has to implement it, you become the problem.
“The problem now is transferred to you. But that is the position of the law.”
The INEC chairman also disclosed that the commission was handling more than 300 court cases, with approximately 66 days remaining before the 2027 general election.
Amupitan said he had previously called for pre-election disputes to be concluded at least six months to one year before an election to enable INEC to focus on its preparations.
According to him, resolving such cases early would allow the commission to concentrate on logistical arrangements, particularly the procurement of sensitive election materials.
He said: “I had advocated in several forums that election matters, pre-election matters rather, should be at least a year before the election. Or let’s say six months.
“So that we can face our logistics. Now we have gone into serious procurement of the most sensitive materials. So that’s a very big issue for us.”
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“My Man Is Not Finding It Funny” – Nkechi Blessing Warns Opeyemi Falegan Over Her Pictures.
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has appealed to her former lover, Opeyemi Falegan, to stop posting her pictures on social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The warning came barely five days after the actress and the Ekiti-born politician reconciled and apologised to each other during a TikTok live session.
News reports that Nkechi and Falegan settled their past differences on November 7, 2026, following issues surrounding their former relationship.
However, Falegan, who is also a United States-based military officer, later shared a picture of himself and the actress on social media.
The post generated reactions among Nigerians, with some assuming that the former lovers had rekindled their romance.
Nkechi, however, dismissed such suggestions, insisting that their reconciliation did not mean they had resumed their romantic relationship.
In a post shared on her Instagram Story on Thursday, the actress called on people close to Falegan to advise him to stop sharing her pictures.
She explained that his repeated posts were creating tension between her and her current partner, who was uncomfortable with the situation.
She said: “Anybody wey sabi that honorable should pls tell him to stop posting my picture on his page every minute. My man is not finding it funny and I am seriously tired of explaining like I’m a child. Oga we don apologise to each other kindly leave me alone na.”
Nigerian content creator and actor Justin Ugonna, popularly known as Justin UG, has enlisted in the United States military......KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the entertainer announced his new career development in a post shared on his Instagram page.
Justin UG revealed that joining the military was never part of his plans, noting that he would have found it difficult to believe anyone who predicted a few years ago that he would eventually wear the military uniform.
He disclosed that the past few weeks had been physically and mentally challenging, but the experience had taught him the importance of mental strength and the ability to push beyond personal limits.
The actor expressed pride in himself for completing the demanding experience, while appreciating the lessons he had learnt along the way.
He wrote: “You never really know where certain decisions will take you or how much they can change the course of your life.
“If you had told me a few years ago that I’d one day be wearing this uniform, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. This was never a path I imagined for myself, but here we are.
“The past few weeks have been some of the most mentally and physically challenging weeks of my life. But if there’s one thing this experience has taught me, it’s just how powerful the mind really is. We’re capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for and I’m incredibly proud of myself for seeing this through and grateful for everything this experience has taught me.
“Would I want to do it all over again? Absolutely not 🙏😂. But I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.”
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