Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has explained why he turned down lucrative offers from abroad to remain at Galatasaray, insisting that his decision was guided by loyalty and a deep sense of belonging rather than financial gain. Victor Osimhen, 26, enjoyed a record-breaking loan spell with the Turkish giants last season, scoring 37 goals and registering eight assists in 41 appearances across all competitions. His prolific form helped Galatasaray secure the Super Lig and Turkish Cup double, while also earning him the Golden Boot. Despite strong interest from Saudi Pro League giants, Al Hilal and other top European clubs, Osimhen…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on Abuja residents to uphold the values of peace, compassion, and unity as Muslims across the world commemorate Eid-el-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In a goodwill message on Friday, Wike extended warm greetings on behalf of the FCT Administration, describing the occasion as a reminder of the Prophet’s teachings on acceptance and compassion. “Eid-el-Maulud is not just a celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is an opportunity for us to come together as residents of the FCT to uphold our commitment…
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has concluded a two-day working visit to Cross River State, where she inaugurated the state’s first-ever Diaspora Commission office, CRIDCOM. According to a statement issued on Friday, September 5, by NiDCOM’s Media and Public Relations Unit, Gabriel Odu, Dabiri-Erewa was received on arrival by the Chairman of CRIDCOM, Prince Otu Okor, and other officials before proceeding to a meeting with Governor Bassey Edet Otu at the Government House, Calabar. Naija News understands that during the reception, Governor Otu praised Dabiri-Erewa for her trailblazing role in strengthening ties between…
The gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023 election in Kaduna State, Jonathan Asake, has stated that former governor Nasir El-Rufai became governor by accident. Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna, the former gubernatorial candidate expressed concern over the utterances of El-Rufai on Channels Television. He lamented that insecurity was the order of the day during the administration of El-Rufai. Asake opined that democracy in Nigeria will succeed if only those knowledgeable are elected into office for proper administration of their citizens. He said, “So long as the right people are not allowed to lead their people either at…
The average price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, dropped by 17.4 per cent month-on-month (MoM) to ₦11,875 in August 2025 from ₦14,375 in July. Naija News understands that on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, the average retail price also fell by 16.7 per cent, compared to ₦14,261.57 recorded in the same period of 2024. According to Vanguard, market checks by reporters revealed that the price of 1kg of cooking gas currently retails between ₦950, ₦1,000 and ₦1,020, depending on location. NBS Report Shows Mixed Trend Meanwhile, the latest National Bureau of…
The Abia State Government has sacked six workers of the Ministry of Justice after they were found guilty of inflating salary records for personal gain. Naija News reports that the decision came after the Civil Service Commission carried out an investigation into allegations of payroll manipulation. The probe confirmed that the officers altered payment records, which allowed them to unlawfully collect excess salaries belonging to the state. Those dismissed are Dickson Uche Eze, Principal Accountant; Esther Emeruwa, Senior Accountant; Ijeoma Jonathan, Chief Executive Officer (Accounts); Treasure Isinguzo, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Accounts); Chioma Victoria Erondu, Principal Executive Officer (Accounts); and…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central Chairmen Forum, Sunday Fagbemi, has boasted that President Bola Tinubu has done enough regarding economic recovery. Fagbemi, the Chairman of Kwara APC, stated this on Thursday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen at the APC national secretariat. He asserted that no distractions can stop President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s transformative policy He led the party’s state chairmen from the North-Central for a condolence visit to its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who recently lost his mother. Yilwatda’s mother died on August 17 at the age of 83 at the Jos University Teaching Hospital. Fagbemi…
Wisdom For The Day Devotional 5 September 2025 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – Covenant Will Speak For You TOPIC: Covenant Will Speak For You (TREM Devotional 5 September 2025) “And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” – 2 Samuel 9:1 (KJV) MESSAGE: Beloved, when David became king of Israel, the first thing he did was to ask if there was anyone left in the household of Saul to whom he might show kindness for Jonathan’s sake. This kindness wasn’t based on the person’s merit, it…
Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 5 September 2025 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: Spiritual Resources For Life’s Journey TOPIC: Spiritual Resources For Life’s Journey (Seeds Of Destiny 5 September 2025) SCRIPTURE: And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. Exodus 33:14-15 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The grace of God is what makes the race of life easy. MESSAGE: The preparation for every journey determines the realization of its destination. For instance, if I am to go from the Airport Road in…
DCLM Daily Manna 5 September 2025 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Speak Less TOPIC: Speak Less (DCLM Daily Manna 5 September 2025) KEY VERSE: “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God” (James 1:19,20). TEXT: James 1:19-25 (KJV) 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness…
