The Federal Government has disclosed that about 80 per cent of the 2024 budget has been implemented, with emphasis on grassroots and infrastructure projects still ongoing. Naija News reports that Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, confirmed this on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, where he appeared alongside the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, to review the pace of implementation of the 2024–2025 Appropriation Act. During the meeting, the Committee Chairman, Abubakar Bichi (APC–Kano), said the session was convened because Nigerians were worried about the pace of budget execution…
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The Chairman of Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chidi Lloyd, has declared a notorious cult leader, identified as Cairo, wanted over the alleged murder of a traditional ruler, Chief Ferdinand Dabirison, in Obelle community. Lloyd, who described Cairo as the mastermind of several killings in the area, announced a ₦2 million bounty on his head and vowed that the council would not allow his reign of terror to continue. The cult gang allegedly stormed a Council of Chiefs meeting in July, opening fire and killing Dabirison, who was serving as the community’s vice chairman. Cairo had previously been…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that the recognition of its National Chairman, David Mark, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ended the uncertainty that had slowed the party’s activities nationwide. Naija News reports that INEC’s updated leadership list, published on its official website on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Mark and other key stakeholders, such as former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as National Secretary, Ibrahim Mani as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor as National Legal Adviser. The restructuring followed the voluntary resignation of former Chairman Ralph Nwosu and other…
Wisdom For The Day Devotional 11 September 2025 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – Your Righteous Nature Is Constant TOPIC: Your Righteous Nature Is Constant (TREM Devotional 11 September 2025) “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV) MESSAGE: Beloved, it is an insult to God and to the finished work of Christ for a believer to call himself a sinner. I didn’t say you won’t ever do wrong, but your mistakes do not redefine your identity. If a goat falls into the…
Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 11 September 2025 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: The Encounter That Changes Life TOPIC: The Encounter That Changes Life (Seeds Of Destiny 11 September 2025) SCRIPTURE: And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. Exodus 3:2 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: It takes an encounter to counter the agenda of the enemy. MESSAGE It is important to note that one Divine encounter can settle a person’s life forever. An encounter of Divinity…
The Federal Government will today (Thursday) arraign two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group, an Al-Qaeda-linked network, before the Federal High Court, Abuja. Naija News reports that the defendants are identified as Mahmud Muhammed Usman, popularly known as Abu Bara’a/Abbas Mukhtar, and his deputy, Abubakar Abba, also known as Isah Adam/Mahmud Al-Nigeri. They will appear before Justice Emeka Nwite on a 32-count terrorism charge filed against them by the federal authorities. According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/464/2025, Abu Bara’a, from Okene LGA, Kogi State, and Mahmud Al-Nigeri, from Daura LGA, Katsina State, are accused of aiding and abetting acts…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a controversial post-match statement that singled out striker Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong for criticism after the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The statement, which was credited to the NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, accused Dessers of being sluggish and faulted Ekong for the own goal that handed Bafana Bafana their lead. Reacting on Wednesday, NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, made it clear that the comments did not represent the federation’s official position. Sanusi said, “I saw the release just…
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, September 24, address world leaders at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to a revised provisional list of speakers obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria at the UN headquarters, Tinubu is billed to speak during the afternoon session around 8:30 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. Nigerian time). The Nigerian leader will be the 17th speaker on the second day of the debate, joining a line-up of 195 world leaders, including 98 heads of state, 44 heads of government, five vice presidents, and other high-ranking officials.…
The United States has approved the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Finland, valued at $1.07 billion. The deal, Naija News understands, is still subject to Congress’s approval and will boost Finland’s aerial defence capability. According to published reports, the weapons in question are AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), one of the more capable radar-guided missiles in current use. The principal contractor identified is RTX Corporation. It is worth noting that Finland joined NATO in 2023 (ratified after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022), abandoning decades of military non-alignment. Its long border with Russia makes…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned contractors, including foreign firms, that breaching regulations in road projects might lead to arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. Umahi gave the warning during an inspection of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West Road (Section IIIA) from Eleme Junction to Onne Port Junction in Rivers State. The section is being executed by Reynolds Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited. Addressing newsmen, the Minister commended the quality of work on the project but expressed displeasure over the slow pace, stressing that the…
