Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 25th June, 2025
1. Senate Extends 2024 Budget Implementation To December 2025
The Senate on Tuesday granted a fresh extension for the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 national budget, moving the deadline from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Naija News reports that this marks the second time the Red Chamber is extending the lifespan of the 2024 capital budget, citing the need to allow the federal government to complete ongoing infrastructure projects nationwide.
The decision followed the consideration and expeditious passage of an amended appropriation bill during plenary. The bill underwent its first, second, and third readings in one sitting, and was adopted after deliberation by the Senate Committee on Supply.
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who presided over Tuesday’s session, formally announced the passage of the extension bill.
Leading the debate, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and representative of Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, explained that the extension became necessary due to the government’s limited financial capacity.
He told lawmakers that several capital projects captured in the 2024 budget risked abandonment without additional time to access and utilise allocated funds.
2. President Tinubu Rejects National Assembly Library Trust Fund Bill
President Bola Tinubu has refused to give his approval to the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill, 2025, citing conflicts with current federal laws and policies.
In a correspondence directed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which was read by the Speaker on Tuesday, Tinubu expressed that while he recognised the commendable goals of the proposed legislation, numerous provisions within the bill were at odds with established laws and policies of the federal government.
The President noted that the bill included clauses concerning funding mechanisms for agencies under the National Assembly, taxation of national entities, public service remuneration, as well as age and years of service, which he indicated could set a perilous and unsustainable precedent.
The Nigerian leader cautioned that passing the bill into law in its present form would not only conflict with existing governance frameworks but also undermine the public interest.
3. Police Arrest 28 Suspects Over Yelwata Killings
The Nigerian Police have arrested 28 persons suspected to be masterminds of the killings in Yelwata community, Benue State.
Naija News recalls that gunmen, suspected to be herders, had on June 14, 2025, attacked the Yelwata community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue state, leaving many dead and thousands of others displaced.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, while addressing a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, said the police were on the heels of other suspects involved in the Yelwata killings.
The IGP clarified that out of the 28 arrested persons, two have been cleared as they were only used as bait to arrest the 26 suspected masterminds.
He assured Nigerians that the police are not overwhelmed as they are mopping up light and small weapons that some persons have illegally acquired.
According to Egbetokun, the security operatives are also intensifying their border patrols in order to curtail the influx of irregular migrants into the country.
4. INEC Chair, Yakubu Tells PDP What To Do Regarding Issue Of Its National Secretary
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called upon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve the ambiguity surrounding its National Secretary position.
Yakubu made this appeal during a private meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) and party stakeholders in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to the INEC Chairman, the main opposition party had sought to engage with the Commission to address its leadership crisis.
Naija News reports that not long ago, INEC welcomed visitors from the Labour Party with a similar request.POCO smartphones
Earlier in the meeting with INEC, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Iliya Umar Damagun, stated that the purpose of the discussion was to address the status of the party’s National Secretary, particularly in relation to the letter sent to the party by INEC regarding the request for the Commission to oversee the 100th NEC meeting.
Yakubu noted that the letter was signed solely by the party chairman, rather than by both the chairman and the secretary, as stipulated in INEC regulations and guidelines.
5. SDP Announces Immediate Suspension Of National Chairman Gabam, Auditor, Youth Leader
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced the immediate suspension of the National Chairman of the Party, Shehu Gabam, along with two members of the National Working Committee (NWC), Nnadi Clarkson, National Auditor, and Chukwuma Uchechukwu, National Youth Leader.
Naija News reports that the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, disclosed that party members were suspended over allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement, misappropriation, and diversion of party funds.
Aiyenigba stated that the decision to suspend the National Chairman and other implicated NWC members is intended to facilitate a thorough investigation.
According to the SDP chieftain, in the interim, the Deputy National Chairman (North), Sadiq Umar Abubakar, has assumed leadership of the party as Acting National Chairman, as per the provisions of the party’s Constitution.
Aiyenigba added that the suspension of these officers has been communicated to the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and all relevant agencies.
6. DSS Arrests Six Suspected Bandits Returning From Hajj At Kaduna Airport
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested six individuals, three men and three women, suspected to be members of a banditry network operating in Northern Nigeria.
Naija News reports that the suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday at the Kaduna International Airport shortly after they arrived in the country from Saudi Arabia, where they had completed the Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj.
A senior security source who spoke on condition of anonymity with Sahara Reporters revealed that the operation took place at about 3:40am.
“Today, at 3:40 a.m., operatives of DSS arrested six suspected bandits, three men and three women, at the Kaduna Airport upon their return from Hajj,” the source said.
7. ‘Peller Is More Relevant Online Than Genevieve Nnaji’ – BBNaija Star, DeeOne
Controversial former Big Brother Naija Housemate cum comedian, Aderombi Adedayo Martin, better known as DeeOne, has explained why popular TikToker, Peller, is more relevant than veteran Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, on the internet space.
Naija News reports that the reality TV star, while speaking in a recent episode of Pulse’s Hot Takes podcast, said not being social media-savvy is affecting the brands of some Nigerian celebrities like Genevieve Nnaji.
He claimed that celebrities with mysterious personalities tend not to trend on social media and rarely make the news.
To buttress his point, the reality star claimed that Peller is more relevant in the Nigerian internet space because of his constant online streams, unlike Genevieve Nnaji.
8. You’re A Failure, I No Dey Roll Or Do Music With Failures – Portable Blasts Bella Shmurda
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has slammed his colleague, Bella Shmurda, over a remark about him.
Naija News recalls that Bella Shmurda, during an interview with Isbae U on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, stated that he cannot collaborate with Portable because there is no connection between their styles of music.
The singer also pointed at the controversial lifestyle of Portable, noting that he does not want “wahala.”
However, displeased with the statement, Portable, in a video posted on his Instagram page, referred to Bella Shmurda as a failed musician, stating that he does not work with or do collaborations with failures.
While bragging about his global presence, Portable warned his colleague never to mention his name, adding that Bella Shmurda could never match his level of fame and influence.
9. Simeone, Griezmann React As Atletico Madrid Crash Out Of Club World Cup
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has pointed to the strength of their group as the main reason behind the club’s early exit from the FIFA Club World Cup, despite finishing with six points.
Atletico Madrid defeated Brazilian side Botafogo 1-0 in their final Group B match on Monday, courtesy of a goal from Antoine Griezmann. However, the narrow win was not enough to see them through to the Round of 16, as they were eliminated on goal difference.
Paris Saint-Germain and Botafogo advanced after all three teams finished with six points, but Atlético’s minus-one goal difference proved costly.
In his post-match press conference, Simeone expressed pride in his players’ efforts and blamed the group’s high level of competition for the disappointing outcome.
10. Club World Cup: Hakimi Warns Messi Ahead Of PSG Vs Inter Miami Clash
Paris Saint-Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi, has issued a friendly but firm warning to former teammate, Lionel Messi ahead of their highly anticipated clash in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Hakimi, who shared the PSG dressing room with Messi before the Argentine’s move to Inter Miami, acknowledged the fond memories they shared in France but insisted that all sentiment will be left behind when they meet on the pitch this weekend.
“It would be nice to meet Messi again. There were many beautiful moments,” Hakimi told ItalPress (via 101 Great Goals). “We will see who we play against but then, on the pitch, there are no friends. He will try to win and we will also try to win. We will give everything to try to pass to the next round.”
The Morocco international’s comments add extra spice to what promises to be a blockbuster last-16 tie between PSG and Inter Miami on Sunday.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.
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