Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 11th September, 2025 1. Tinubu Orders Fresh Measures To Crash Soaring Food Prices President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee on food security to fast-track measures aimed at reducing the high cost of food across the country. Naija News reports that the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, confirmed the President’s directive in Abuja on Wednesday at a capacity-building workshop for Senate correspondents. According to Abdullahi, the President’s new directive centres on ensuring…
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Gospel singer-songwriter PHESOPEG is set to captivate audiences worldwide with the release of his powerful new Christian Afropop single, “Water Yielding Rock.” A bold declaration of unwavering faith and divine assurance, the track showcases PHESOPEG’s distinctive artistry, spiritual depth, and unique contribution to the growing global gospel music movement. Written and composed by PHESOPEG, “Water Yielding Rock” represents a courageous introduction into the gospel music scene. The track blends vibrant Afropop rhythms with deep-rooted gospel traditions, delivering a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. At its core is a striking metaphor of God as the “water-yielding rock”—an unfailing source…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it is not aware of anyone being in court against it over leadership tussle. Naija News reports that the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Wednesday, after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognised the leadership of the ADC, with former Senate President David Mark as its National Chairman and former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola as the National Secretary. While responding to questions in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Abdullahi said, “We are not aware that anybody is in court against ADC. What we have is…
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has turned down an invitation from the United States Consulate in Nigeria to attend a visa reinterview. Naija News reports that the literary icon said he will not take part in the process under the administration of President Donald Trump, whom he compared to former Ugandan leader Idi Amin. The invitation was sent to Nigerians holding B1/B2 visas, with Soyinka’s appointment fixed for Thursday, September 11. In an interview with The News, he explained that he initially thought the letter was a scam because he had never received such a request before, but later confirmed its…
EeZee Conceptz Global proudly announces a landmark celebration: the 40th birthday of its visionary founder, Dr. EeZee Tee, will be marked not just with festivities, but with a transformative event — the Mega Music Business Seminar. For over 20 years, EeZee Conceptz Global has pioneered platforms, nurtured talents, and carried Kingdom sounds that have shaped the landscape of Gospel music across Nigeria and beyond. As Dr. EeZee steps into a new decade, this milestone transcends personal celebration — it is a divine moment of legacy, impartation, and impact. “This isn’t just a birthday. It’s a day of revelation, transformation, and Kingdom influence. A…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Federal Government of deliberately engineering the power sector to fail while Nigerians are forced to pay exorbitant tariffs for darkness. Naija News reports that NLC made this known in response to Wednesday’s total collapse of the national electricity grid. NLC, in a statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed that the power sector is crippled because it is managed by a cabal of the wrong individuals, unqualified political cronies and economic buccaneers who do not see national infrastructure as too crucial for development. The union also said the continued collapse of…
Former Abia governor, Orji Kalu, has dismissed speculations that he purchased his multimillion-dollar mansion in Potoma, Maryland, USA during his time in office. Over the weekend, a video of Kalu taking a man on a property tour made the rounds on social media. The man taking the tour mentioned that the former governor also has houses in Texas, North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. He stated that the House in Potomac faces the popular River Potomac and is a prime property with other wealthy people residing in the area. After the video went viral, some Nigerians accused the former Senate…
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mocked President Bola Tinubu over the national grid collapse. Naija News reports that Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered another collapse on Wednesday, plunging the country into darkness and disrupting power supply across major cities. In a statement via X, Peter Obi reminded Tinubu of his campaign promise, saying that Nigerians should not re-elect him if he fails to provide constant electricity. Peter Obi stated that the failure to provide constant electricity is too glaring for Nigerians to forget Tinubu’s promise. According to the former Governor of Anambra State, there are now repeated…
A former Premier League referee, David Coote, has been charged with the making of an indecent image of a child, classified as a Category A offence, the most severe category, typically involving content depicting sexual abuse of minors. The allegations relate to a video discovered by Nottinghamshire Police in February 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation. Naija News understands that Coote, 43, from Collingham, Nottinghamshire, was formally charged on August 12 and is currently on conditional bail. He is scheduled to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (September 11). Once trusted to officiate over 100 Premier League games,…
Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison has overtaken Tesla boss Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person. Naija News reports that the development comes after Ellison’s fortune jumped to $393 billion. This was driven by Oracle’s rising earnings from artificial intelligence services. Musk, who first took the top spot in 2021, now ranks behind with an estimated net worth of $385 billion. Ellison, 81, remains Oracle’s biggest individual shareholder and has gained from the company’s stock performance, which has doubled this year due to growing demand for AI infrastructure. His journey to this point began in 1977 when he co-created Oracle…
