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Abuja-based songwriter, singer, and pastor Ibifubara Jaja has released a powerful new single titled “The Greatest Name” featuring renowned gospel minister Wilson Yoko. Inspired by Philippians 2:9 – “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name” – the song is a bold declaration of the unmatched authority and power in the name of Jesus. Speaking about the song, Ibifubara Jaja says: “The name of Jesus is the only name that guarantees peace, healing, deliverance, and security. In and out of season, He remains the same. Our only responsibility is to call…

Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly whisked away at least two officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. In a publication on Friday, popular counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama stated that sources confirmed the victims, identified as Orasuur Oliver Orseer of Jato-Aka and Orwese David James, were serving at the Immigration Forward Operations Base in Adikpo. Naija News understands that the Immigration officers were deployed to a border checkpoint in Ugbema, Buruku LGA, on September 10. According to sources, the officers were returning from duty on a motorcycle when they were…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced a state broadcast for 6 p.m. today, following his return to office after the lifting of the emergency rule in the state. Naija News reports that the governor disclosed this shortly after arriving at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, where he was greeted by a massive crowd of supporters. Fubara described the turnout as overwhelming and a reaffirmation of the bond between his administration and the people of Rivers State. He said, “I am humbled by what I saw at the airport. I was also briefed about what happened here…

The Association of Resident Doctors of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCT) has suspended its indefinite strike, giving patients in Abuja and its environs some relief after days of disruption in medical services. The President of ARD-FCT, Dr George Ebong, confirmed the suspension on Friday, noting that doctors will return to work on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 8 a.m. He explained that the decision came after the intervention of the Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, as well as out of respect for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. However, he made…

Music executive Ubi Franklin has shared his thoughts on why it might be difficult for Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy to collaborate. He opined that collaborating would be difficult because their positions as the “Big 3” make them rivals rather than collaborators. Speaking in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, the talent manager noted that there are fierce competitors in every industry, using the rivalry between top Nigerian banks to buttress his point. He, however, claimed that the beef between the Afrobeats stars isn’t beyond entertainment, emphasising that he has never heard his associate Davido gossip about Wizkid and Burna…

Paris Saint-Germain captain and Brazilian defender Marquinhos has thrown his full support behind his teammates ahead of the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, insisting that as many as nine PSG stars are worthy of the award. Marquinhos admitted that the abundance of nominees from the Paris club makes the choice “very complicated,” but he singled out Ousmane Dembele as a deserving candidate if he eventually takes home the prestigious prize. “I have nine PSG players named, which makes the choice very complicated,” Marquinhos told Le Parisien. “If Ousmane wins the Ballon d’Or, it will be widely deserved.” Dembele has enjoyed one…

The Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, has demolished buildings linked to suspected cultists in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. Naija News reports that over twenty suspects were arrested during the operations, and four houses were demolished, including a building located on Egbiadokhai Street, behind Otaru Primary School in Auchi, owned by a wanted cultist known as Too-Believe. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Fred Itua, in a statement on Friday, disclosed that the mass demolition of properties followed a high-stakes operation led by the Chief Security Officer, Government…

Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has weighed in on some of the standout Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend, offering his predictions ahead of a packed Matchday 5 schedule. The Premier League action begins on Saturday with the Merseyside derby, as Liverpool host Everton at Anfield in the early kick-off. Later in the evening, Manchester United take on Chelsea in what is shaping up to be a crucial test for both sides. The weekend then rounds off with a heavyweight showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday. Speaking to BetFair, Shearer tipped Liverpool to…

“Evil Amapiano,” a thrilling and compelling soundtrack, has been delivered by a well-known instrumentalist and highly accomplished singer-songwriter known as Bluenax. In other words, this compelling music featured the talent of a spectacular music composer and songstress known as Prod. Kayks. This sizzling melody was from his latest compelling EP, known as “King Of Amapiano (Album),“ and this blistering music is good to be added to your playlist. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Bluenax – Evil Amapiano Ft. Prod. Kayks appeared first on Val9ja.

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore as a dictator in a militocracy. He asserted that Sowore points accusatory fingers at others but has failed to practice what he preaches. Speaking via social media on Friday, the aide tackled Sowore for calling President Bola Tinubu a criminal. He insisted that Sowore cannot handle what he dishes out to others. Olayinka wrote, “People shouting Democracy up and down. He is the Party Chairman. “He is the Presidential Candidate.…