Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has expressed outrage over the killing of traders, including a pregnant woman, allegedly by members of a state-backed security outfit in Onitsha. Peter Obi, in a statement posted on his official 𝕏 handle on Wednesday morning, described the incident as deeply troubling, warning that some of the very groups created to safeguard communities were now turning into a source of fear for citizens. The former governor said it was worrying that state-backed security outfits, meant to complement law enforcement and provide protection, were…
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Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has announced that he has saved ₦5 billion from the state’s August salary bill. Speaking on Tuesday during the grand finale of the 2025 Civil Service Week Celebration at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, Ibas explained that the decision to initiate a comprehensive staff verification exercise facilitated the savings. According to him, the verification successfully identified and removed non-existent staff and impostors from the government payroll. The sole administrator declared that the recovered funds would be immediately channelled into critical developmental projects and programmes designed for the direct…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other financial regulators to intensify monitoring of cryptocurrency and digital payment activities, warning that the rapid migration of Nigerians to non-bank platforms poses risks to the economy. According to the President, the pace at which citizens are turning to stablecoins and other digital currencies outside the traditional banking system has become a matter of concern. Speaking through the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in…
Reality TV star Whitemoney has apologized to nightlife businessman Cubana Chief Priest over a TikTok video featuring Chief Priest’s alleged Kenyan baby mama, Hellen Atti. Naija News reports that the incident began when Whitemoney joined a TikTok challenge without knowing he was paired with Hellen. During the live session, she began making comments, but he continued with the game rather than abruptly ending it. He said he tried to make the situation playful by engaging in the contest and later playing music to ease the mood. Whitemoney explained that the clip was not meant to cause disrespect or embarrassment to…
Wisdom For The Day Devotional 10 September 2025 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – You Believe To Become TOPIC: You Believe To Become (TREM Devotional 10 September 2025) “Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” – John 20:29 (KJV) MESSAGE: Beloved, Thomas struggled to believe the testimony of Christ’s resurrection. He said, “Unless I see the nail prints and touch them, I won’t believe.” When Jesus appeared, He told Thomas, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and…
Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 10 September 2025 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: Revelation – A Fuel For Faith TOPIC: Revelation – A Fuel For Faith (Seeds Of Destiny 10 September 2025) SCRIPTURE: For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. – Acts 27:22-25 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The Voice of God…
DCLM Daily Manna 10 September 2025 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Eloquence Of Integrity TOPIC: The Eloquence Of Integrity (DCLM Daily Manna 10 September 2025) KEY VERSE: “And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock” (Exodus 2:17). TEXT: Exodus 2:15-25 (KJV) 15 Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well. 16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and…
Finance Minister Wale Edun has stated that there are no immediate plans to implement the proposed 5 per cent tax on petroleum products. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja while addressing newsmen, Edun explained that although the policy is included in the new tax administration set to take effect on January 1, 2026, its implementation will not proceed without following all formal processes involved. The minister’s explanations follow growing concerns regarding the implementation of the 5 per cent fuel tax. Addressing the tax, Edun clarified that the surcharge is a long-standing provision originally introduced in 2007 under the Federal Road Maintenance Agency…
The counsel to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Victor Giwa, has accused Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of using his office to wage a personal vendetta against the embattled lawmaker from Kogi Central. Giwa, who spoke on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, faulted the Senate’s decision to stop Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming legislative duties after serving her six-month suspension. Naija News reports that earlier on Tuesday, the Senate, in a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, acknowledged receiving Natasha’s notice to resume on September 4, 2025, which she said marked the end of her suspension. However,…
At least 10 children have reportedly lost their lives following a fresh outbreak of diphtheria in Agaie and Bida Local Government Areas of Niger State. Naija News learnt that the victims were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, where they later died. Additional fatalities have been recorded in surrounding communities since the outbreak began. A resident of Bida, who pleaded anonymity, raised alarm over the rising death toll and appealed for immediate government intervention. “This is a matter of life and death, and we appeal to the state government to urgently provide drugs to Bida and Agaie general…
