The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has threatened to drag the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamorudeen Ogunlana, to court if she is not allowed to resume her legislative duties by Monday, September 15, 2025. Naija News reports that the warning was issued in a letter dated September 10 and signed by her counsel, Michael Numa (SAN). “Take notice that failure to comply by Monday, 15th September 2025, will leave us with no alternative but to initiate proceedings against you personally and in your official capacity,” the letter read. Numa said the proposed legal action would be based…
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Legendary Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has dismissed reports suggesting that he is contesting for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidency. Naija News reports that following Tuesday’s disappointing 1-1 draw between the Super Eagles and South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, calls for the Ibrahim Gusau-led NFF board to resign intensified. After the calls, there have been speculations that Okocha had expressed interest in running for the NFF presidency. However, speaking via a post shared on Instagram, the sportsman dismissed the rumours and urged those behind them to cease. He wrote, “Hello everyone, I just want to…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that its long-awaited free fuel distribution scheme will commence on Monday, September 15, 2025, starting with Lagos, other South-West states, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Delta, Rivers and Edo. Group spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the development in a statement made available to Punch on Thursday. “We are starting the free fuel distribution scheme on Monday. We will start with Lagos and the South West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers and Edo States. There will be a drop in price effective on Monday when the free distribution starts,” Chiejina said. Alongside the rollout, the refinery announced…
Wisdom For The Day Devotional 12 September 2025 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – Grace Will Produce The Fruits Of Righteousness TOPIC: Grace Will Produce The Fruits Of Righteousness (TREM Devotional 12 September 2025) “The woman then left her water pot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” – John 4:28-29 (KJV) MESSAGE: Beloved, according to scripture, “Jesus must needs go through Samaria” (John 4:4). He went to that very well and waited for a particular woman, because He…
Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 12 September 2025 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: Keys To Faith For Supernatural Supplies TOPIC: Keys To Faith For Supernatural Supplies (Seeds Of Destiny 12 September 2025) SCRIPTURE: That you be not slothful but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Hebrews 6:12 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Covenant people don’t speak doubt and unbelief. MESSAGE It has been made abundantly clear throughout scriptures that our God is a God of supernatural supplies. He is a God of extra ordinary supplies (2 Kings 4:5-7, Mark 14:12-16). However, it is important to know that faith is required to take…
DCLM Daily Manna 12 September 2025 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The All-Round Prosperous Christian TOPIC: The All-Round Prosperous Christian (DCLM Daily Manna 12 September 2025) KEY VERSE: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” (3 John 1:2). TEXT: 3 John 1:1-4 (KJV) 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth…
The traditional ruler of Babanla in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Adegboyega Alabi, has denied reports circulating on social media that he was arrested for colluding with bandits and harbouring proceeds of kidnapping in his palace. Naija News reports that a viral video alleged that security operatives found huge sums of money in the monarch’s palace and bank accounts. Speaking at a press conference in Ilorin on Wednesday, Oba Alabi dismissed the claims as false and mischievous. The monarch said, “In respect of the insecurity in our community, some people have been picked up and taken to…
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has narrated how he was abducted and robbed during a recent visit to Bucharest, Romania, where he had travelled to attend the Sibiu International Theatre Festival. Naija News reports that the world-renowned playwright was billed to be honoured at the festival, but his arrival in Romania quickly turned into a night of horror. Speaking in an interview with TheNEWS/PMNEWS in Lagos, Soyinka explained that the ordeal began shortly after midnight when he landed at Bucharest Airport. Having missed the reception party meant to welcome him, he boarded what appeared to be an official taxi to his…
The immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, on Thursday returned to the Abuja headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a second round of interrogation. Naija News reports that Kyari, who was grilled for several hours on Wednesday over allegations bordering on refinery turnaround maintenance, petroleum resource management and contract awards, was released late that night but ordered to report back the next day. A senior EFCC official confirmed to Punch that Kyari remains on administrative bail. “He was released late yesterday, went home, and came back…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have cleared the first hurdle in their bid for registration as political parties, while 157 others have failed to meet the preliminary requirements. Naija News reports that the decision was taken at INEC’s regular meeting on Thursday, during which the commission also reviewed preparations for the November off-cycle governorship polls and the FCT Area Council elections. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed that INEC received 171 applications. Olumekun said in a statement, “Each request was assessed based on its…
