Top News in Nigeria Today, Saturday October 25, 2025
NDDC hands over new naval base to boost Bayelsa security
The Niger Delta Development Commission on Friday has handed over a fully equipped Forward Operating Base to the Nigerian Navy at Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The FOB, a state-of-the-art facility, is expected to strengthen the fight against pipeline vandalism, illegal refining of petroleum products, and other crimes along the waterways.
It features a fully furnished administrative block, accommodation block, and a 40-man houseboat, all equipped with two 100KVA generators and two gunboats powered by 200HP Yamaha engines each.
The facility also includes a 60KVA solar inverter installed in the administrative and accommodation blocks as backup power, a 30KVA solar inverter in the 40-man houseboat, a full-option Toyota Hilux for operational use, and a newly built floating operational jetty.
FG commits to stabilising Jet A1 supply, prices
Federal Government has said it is committed to focusing on promoting dialogue between government, oil marketers and airline operators to create a fair and transparent fuel supply chain that supports both economic sustainability and operational excellence.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, said this while pledging commitment to policies and partnerships that would ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of aviation fuel.
Dangote becomes first African to reach $30 billion net worth
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has achieved a historic milestone as his net worth surged past the $30 billion mark, making him the first African ever to reach that figure.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s wealth rose by $2.25 billion to $30.3 billion as of October 24, 2025, placing him 75th among the world’s 100 richest people and the only African on the list.
The latest boost in his fortune comes two weeks after Dangote Cement, a key subsidiary of the Dangote Group, officially launched operations at its new 3-million-tonne-per-year cement plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire.
Covering 50 hectares, the plant is one of the conglomerate’s largest facilities outside Nigeria.
You can stop high blood pressure without medication – Expert
High blood pressure, also known as the “silent killer,” is among the top contributors to heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure across the globe.
Still, physicians affirm that it need not be a life sentence nor require a lifetime on medication.
Evidence-based simple changes to lifestyle can decrease and even reverse elevated blood pressure naturally, says Professor Rasha Al-Lamee, consultant cardiologist and professor at Imperial College London.
Reducing salt intake is what we recommend to all who come to see us with elevated blood pressure, it’s the single biggest change most can make,” Al-Lamee says.
Demolition of my broadcasting station announced me to the world — Yinka Ayefele
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fresh FM, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, has said that the demolition of his broadcasting station in 2018 by the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, was one of the major events that brought him into the global spotlight.
Ayefele stated this at a press conference held at the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Ibadan, to flag off activities marking the 10th anniversary celebration of Fresh FM Nigeria.
According to him, the demolition, which many considered a setback, turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
His words:
The demolition exercise carried out on my station by the Ajimobi administration was a blessing in disguise.
Governments have always carried out demolition exercises, but why did mine draw the attention of the whole world? BBC London and CNN called me for interviews on the matter.
My name and that of my company travelled across the world.
What surprised me most was that the late Governor Ajimobi later rebuilt the station.
That incident took me to where I am today — perhaps I might not have reached this level if it hadn’t happened.”
Why I refused to endorse El-Rufai as my successor — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he turned down a suggestion to endorse former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor.
Speaking on Friday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the second edition of the annual Ajibosin Platform symposium themed “Importance of Leadership in Governance”.
Obasanjo disclosed that former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, had recommended El-Rufai for the presidency, but he rejected the idea
Food prices: Bag of dry onions sold for N202,500 in February now N25,000 — Presidency
The Presidency has announced a sharp decline in food prices across Nigeria, describing the development as a major achievement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms.
Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement on Friday titled
“Nationwide Food Price Drop — A Testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Economic Impact.”
According to the statement, the prices of major food items have dropped significantly between February and September 2025, reflecting the positive impact of government policies aimed at stabilising the economy and boosting local production.
Data released alongside the statement by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications claims that a big bag of dry onions, which sold for ₦202,500 in February 2025, now sells for ₦25,000, while a 50kg bag of local rice has dropped from ₦95,000 to ₦40,000.
Similarly, imported rice now sells for ₦70,000, down from ₦106,000 earlier in the year.
I have 14 presidents’ numbers on my phone and have helped my family enter places” – Davido brags in resurfaced video following link-up with French President
A resurfaced video of music star Davido bragging about his influence is making the rounds online.
The Afrobeat singer, in the viral clip, said that apart from his father’s business accomplishments.
He said he knows how many places his music has helped his family gain entry to.
Davido further bragged that he has the numbers of 14 presidents on his phone and can call them directly.
Apart from my daddy’s business accomplishments, I know how many places my music has helped my family enter.
I have 14 presidents’ numbers on my phone.
I can call them directly”.
This comes hours after he met with French President Emmanuel Macron
NGF Congratulates President Tinubu, Citizens on Nigeria’s Exit from FATF Grey List
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the people of Nigeria on the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List.
“This milestone is a clear testament to Your Excellency’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to strengthening governance, transparency, and institutional integrity in our nation,”
NGF Chairman Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State said in a letter to the President.
“It also underscores the impact of the reform agenda championed under the Renewed Hope Administration, anchored on fiscal prudence, anti-corruption, and the restoration of Nigeria’s global standing.”
The NGF said the exit from the grey list restores international confidence in the country’s financial system and strengthens the foundation for inclusive growth, responsible governance, and sustainable development across all tiers of government.
Mikel nearly wrecked my career — Ex-Premier League referee slams Super Eagles legend
John Obi Mikel has been accused by a former Premier League referee of trying to wreck his career
More than a decade after one of the most infamous nights in Premier League history, former referee Mark Clattenburg has reopened old wounds by accusing Nigerian football legend John Mikel Obi of nearly destroying his career.
The retired official claimed that Mikel never apologized for what he described as a baseless and damaging accusation following a heated clash between Chelsea and Manchester United in 2012
