Nigeria NB Trending Top 7: Nigeria’s Headlines Today (04-07-2025)

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Key Stories​

1. Amaechi Pledges One-Term Presidency, ADC Eyes Power Rotation Fix
   Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi vows to serve only one term if elected president under the ADC, citing the need to uphold Nigeria’s North-South power rotation. The ADC coalition debates zoning and unity ahead of 2027.
2. Okra Shuts Down as Co-Founder Fara Ashiru Joins UK’s Kernel
   Nigerian fintech Okra ceases operations, with co-founder Fara Ashiru moving to UK-based Kernel as Head of Engineering. This marks a major shift in the local tech scene.
3. Keyamo Warns Coalition: Deny Obi 2027 Ticket and Lose His Supporters
   Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo cautions the new ADC-led opposition coalition that sidelining Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential ticket could fracture the alliance and alienate his support base.
4. Osimhen Rejects Galatasaray Bid, Premier League Dream Persists
   Victor Osimhen turns down a permanent move to Galatasaray despite a €75m offer, holding out for a Premier League transfer as Napoli awaits formal bids.
5. TikToker Sentenced to One Year for Public Indecency in Kano
   Popular TikTok user Umar Hashim (Tsulange) received a one-year jail term (with an ₦80,000 acceptable option) for a viral skit deemed indecent by Kano’s Magistrate Court, sparking debate on digital expression.
6. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Fined ₦5 Million, Ordered to Apologize for Contempt
   The Federal High Court finds Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan guilty of contempt over a satirical Facebook post, imposing a ₦5m fine and mandating public apologies in national dailies.
7. Today’s Dollar to Naira Rate: Snapshot for 04 July 2025
   The naira’s exchange rate against the dollar remains a focal point for businesses and citizens, with today’s rates reflecting ongoing currency volatility.

Sources:​

• Amaechi/ADC: Guardian, Sahara Reporters, Nairaland
• Okra/Tech: Tech Labari, Nairametrics
• Keyamo/Coalition: Pulse NG, Tribune Online, Leadership
• Osimhen/Transfer: Guardian, Punch
• TikToker/Kano: Pulse NG, Daily Post
• Akpoti-Uduaghan/Court: Guardian, Daily Post, Vanguard