The Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested 11 logistics suppliers to terrorist groups and rescued nine kidnapped victims during nationwide operations carried out within 48 hours. According to Daily Post, a senior military source at Army Headquarters disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, adding that troops also seized ₦1.1 million cash, 114 livestock, petroleum products, firearms and other items from suspects. The source further disclosed that troops of 149 Battalion in Gubio, Borno State, apprehended eight suspected logistics suppliers of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists on July 7. “The troops also recovered 28 jerrycans and a drum of petrol…
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a ₦5 million fine each on several prominent Nigerians, including former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, for allegedly converting their properties to unauthorised uses in Abuja. Naija News reports that the sanction also affects deceased statesmen, ex-governors, former Chief Justices of Nigeria, corporate bodies, and government institutions accused of breaching the Right of Occupancy conditions under which the lands were originally allocated. In a paid advertisement in national dailies, the FCT Administration ordered all affected property owners to pay the penalty violation fee within 30 days, with a deadline of…
Afrobeats singer, Femi Kuti has shared that his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, faced poverty even when his music was already gaining attention. Naija News reports that in an interview with the Afropolitan, Femi recalled that during the period when Fela’s first major hit, Jeun Ko Ku, was widely played, the family still struggled to afford basic needs. The Grammy-nominated artiste said the family lived on Agege Motor Road before the Kalakuta Republic era, and despite Fela’s rising fame, life at home was very difficult. He explained that his father could not provide enough food for his children at the…
Media personality Radiogad has shared his opinion on the surname change that followed the wedding of singer Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola. Naija News reports that the wedding, which brought together the music star and the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, sparked mixed reactions after Temi decided to drop her family name and adopt her husband’s surname, Ajibade. Reacting to the development, Radiogad, in a video on his Instagram page, argued that Mr Eazi made a mistake by giving his surname to Temi. According to him, the singer would have gained more if he had instead chosen to adopt his…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has expressed concern over the devastating impact of insecurity across eight local government areas of the state, warning that the crisis has displaced thousands and disrupted social and economic life. Naija News reports that Governor Radda spoke on Monday in Katsina during the launch of an 18-month European Union-funded initiative on Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience. The governor listed the affected LGAs as Jibia, Batsari, Danmusa, Kankara, Safana, Sabuwa, Faskari and Dandume. “In these communities, children have been kept out of school, parents have buried their children, and elders have fled their ancestral homes.…
The Senate has turned down Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to return to her legislative duties. In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Yahaya Danzaria, the lawmakers insisted that the embattled senator’s six-month suspension stands until the Court of Appeal rules on her case. The Senate acknowledged receiving the senator’s notice that she planned to resume on September 4, 2025, which she said marked the end of her suspension. However, the Senate pointed out that her suspension started on March 6, 2025, and added that the matter is sub judice since it is already before the…
Reality TV star Uriel Oputa has reacted to the frequent comparisons Nigerians make between celebrity weddings, particularly those of singers Davido and Chioma and businessman Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola. Naija News reports that in a post on her Instagram story, Uputa pointed out that many people who engage in such debates do not have the financial capacity to replicate the type of weddings they admire. The former Big Brother Naija housemate described the comparisons as misplaced, stressing that most critics struggle with the cost of basic wedding expenses while attempting to project an image of luxury. She wrote: “Nigerians…
Wisdom For The Day Devotional 9 September 2025 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – Jesus Christ Perfected Everything TOPIC: Jesus Christ Perfected Everything (TREM Devotional 9 September 2025) “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” – Romans 5:19 KJV MESSAGE: By Adam’s disobedience, humanity was plunged into sin. But by the obedience of Jesus Christ, all who believe are made righteous. Notice this: you are not righteous because you did good or kept the law, you are righteous solely because of the obedience of Jesus. His obedience…
Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 9 September 2025 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: Your Consecration And Your Destiny TOPIC: Your Consecration And Your Destiny (Seeds Of Destiny 9 September 2025) SCRIPTURE: Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. – 2 Corinthians 6:17 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your consecration determines your manifestation. MESSAGE It has been confirmed in Scriptures and through experiences from our daily walk with God that God has very great plans for His people. God has massive plans for His people. However, not everyone becomes what God…
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has sent a petition to Meta urging the tech giant to ignore Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) request to deactivate his Facebook account. In the petition submitted by Sowore’s lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, the activist stated that the DSS demand was unlawful and unconstitutional and a threat to the right to freedom of expression. The petition comes after DSS wrote to social media giants, Meta and 𝕏 incorporated, demanding the deactivation of Sowore’s social media handles. The State Agency had accused the activist of posting ‘unsavoury’ things about the Nigerian President, maligning his character. However, Sowore’s…
