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The federal government has disbursed ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during a meeting of the Special Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Programme. He stated that the monetary support is to help the vulnerable Nigerians cope with the rising price levels in the economy. Naija News understands that the cash transfers are funded from the 800-million-dollar World Bank facility. Edun added that beneficiaries are verified through their National Identity…

A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Jide Awe, has faulted ex-Governor Kayode Fayemi for his remarks on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who have recently shown sympathy for, or associated with, the ruling party in the state. Fayemi, while speaking at an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Iyin Ekiti on Friday, reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC and declared support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid. The former governor downplayed PDP’s relevance, saying, “I heard there is a party called PDP in this state, but you can see how they are running after…

Detectives from the Homicide Section of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have detained nine persons in connection with the alleged murder of former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye. Naija News understands that those in custody include five immediate family members of the deceased and four domestic staff, who are currently being interrogated. Police sources told Vanguard that the decision to invite the family members and aides for questioning was based on what they described as “scientific investigations.” News of Akingboye’s death broke on September 3, 2025, after his body was discovered in…

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kano has distanced itself from claims that it is against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu being the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, the state chairman of the forum, Gwani Farouk Umar, stated that the group does not subscribe to a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhd Tukur Baba, who said that the group did not support Tinubu’s sole candidacy for the APC ticket in 2027. Umar stressed that the comments were not made on behalf of the ACF and that the…

There was wild jubilation across Port Harcourt and other parts of Rivers State on Wednesday evening following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s announcement of the immediate end of the six-month emergency rule in the state. Naija News reports that the President, in a statement, declared the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly, effective September 18. According to The Guardian, Traders at Mile One and Mile 3 markets, as well as commercial motorists, were seen glued to their radios ahead of the 6 p.m. news bulletin by local stations. The moment…

Multi-award-winning gospel artist Mercy Chinwo today announces the release of her highly anticipated and deeply personal new album, In His Will. Building on her reputation as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated gospel voices, topping the 2024 year-end charts and winning Best Gospel Artist at The Headies 2025, Chinwo’s latest body of work takes listeners on a spiritual journey through trials, triumphs, divine purpose, and the joy of stepping into a new season as an expectant mother. Describing the project as “intimate, testimony-driven, and feel-good,” Mercy Chinwo invites fans into her world of unwavering faith across ten transformative tracks. The album’s…

Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, has showered love on her husband cum legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba. Naija News reports that 2Baba turned 50 years on September 18, 2025. In a post on her Instagram page, Natasha jokingly referenced how 2Baba is 20 years older than her and still looks younger than her. The lawmaker also recalled the memories they have had this year, and prayed that their union will remain for the rest of their lives. She wrote, “Happy birthday to the love oof my life. You are 50!!!! Oh wow!!!! You spaced me with…

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has opened up about his willingness to sell his vote in the 2027 election. Naija News reports that the singer, in a post via his Instagram page on Wednesday, questioned his fans if they have collected their voter’s card. Portable revealed that he will endorse any politician or political party that pays him first in the 2027 election. He further advised his fans to sell their votes. He said, “Anybody wey give me money na who I go follow. Anybody wey fit help our life. “If APC brings money first, APC…

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 17th September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1540 and sell at ₦1535 on Wednesday 17th September, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De…

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 18th September, 2025 1. Tinubu Lifts Rivers State Emergency Rule, Reinstate Fubara As Governor President Bola Tinubu has suspended emergency rule in Rivers and reinstated the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Recall that the emergency rule was declared in the state six months ago following a series of political crises between Fubara and the Minister of the Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that Tinubu, in a statement on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, directed the suspended Governor to resume work on Thursday,…