The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has cautioned Nigerians to be wary of online platforms promising unrealistic financial returns. Speaking on Channels Television’s Business Morning on Tuesday, Agama said registration with the SEC remains the only true marker of legitimacy for any investment scheme. The SEC boss said many fraudulent schemes continue to lure unsuspecting Nigerians with outrageous profit claims. He disclosed that the Commission has already issued more than 85 advisories against illegal operators. “If it is too good to be true, then it is not true. Nigerians must always verify whether an…
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League Two side Grimsby Town have been fined £20,000 for fielding an ineligible player during their famous Carabao Cup win over Manchester United. Naija News reports that Grimsby Town pulled off a stunning upset, knocking the Premier League giants out on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. However, it later emerged that midfielder Clarke Oduor, who had joined on loan from Bradford City the previous day, was registered one minute and 59 seconds after the 12:00 BST deadline, rendering him technically ineligible. The English Football League (EFL) confirmed the fine, stating that Grimsby had self-reported the breach. “The…
The Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for clam over developments in Ife Federal Constituency, summoning stakeholders to a crucial meeting. Naija News had reported earlier that Ife PDP had passed a vote of no confidence in the state Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, over alleged anti-party activities. Also indicted in the resolution were the party’s former National Secretary and Board member, Professor Wale Oladipo, and the PDP Chairman of Ife East Local Government, Hon. Olasunkanmi Makinde, popularly known as Benco. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a constituency meeting held at the…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Tuesday confirmed that 12 passengers were injured when an Abuja-Kaduna train derailed last week. The Director General of the Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh, disclosed this while giving updates on the ongoing probe, noting that the train had 583 passengers on board when the incident occurred. The derailment happened last Tuesday along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja at about 11 a.m. Badeh said an Investigator-in-Charge (IIC) has been appointed to lead the inquiry in collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and other stakeholders. He explained that evidence-protection measures have…
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has commended the Finland court judgment that sentenced separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, to prison. Naija News reports that a District Court in Finland on Monday, September 1, 2025, sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison over terrorism-related crimes. The development sparked reactions from several stakeholders and the federal government, with some lauding the judgment following the allegation that Ekpa was responsible for the ongoing unrest in the South East. Reacting to the court judgment in a post via his Facebook page on Tuesday, Igbokwe asserted that Ekpa will be deported to face…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on state governments to raise civil servants’ pay above the current ₦70,000 minimum, insisting that rising federal revenues leave no room for excuses amid worsening living costs. NECA’s Director-General, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, stated that higher inflows to the Federation Account meant states could no longer justify adhering to the ₦70,000 threshold while workers faced escalating food, transport, and shelter costs. “So, no state really has an excuse in the context of the current reality to stay at that ₦70,000, especially with people struggling with…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of Dr. Wisdom Ebiye Sawyer as the new Head of the Civil Service of the state. Naija News reports that the appointment, announced in a statement on Tuesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, takes effect after the retirement of Barrister Biobelemoye Charles-Onyema on August 31, 2025. Dr. Sawyer, until his new role, was a Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health. Born on May 14, 1970, in Odi community, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, Sawyer began his educational journey at Town School, Okrika, Rivers State, and…
Spanish La Liga side Sevilla have confirmed that Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has parted ways with the club after both parties agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent. In a brief statement, Sevilla said: “An agreement has been reached with Kelechi Iheanacho to rescind his contract. Best of luck for the future, Senior Man.” The 28-year-old Nigerian forward, nicknamed “Senior Man,” joined Sevilla in the summer on a free transfer from Leicester City. Expectations were high, but Iheanacho struggled to cement a regular spot in the squad, scoring just three goals in a handful of appearances. Before his move…
Nigerian phenomenal singer-songwriter Fola releases his most recent version, “Eko.” Additionally, this mesmerizing performance is a sequel to his previously released song, “You.” In the end, if you enjoy good music, you should add the aforementioned album to your playlist. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Fola – Eko appeared first on Val9ja.
Thousands of international students schooling in the United Kingdom have been directly contacted by the government with warnings to leave once their visas expire or risk removal. According to a report by the BBC on Tuesday, the Home Office has launched a first-of-its-kind campaign using texts and emails to warn students. This is coming amid an “alarming” rise in visa overstayers switching to the asylum system. According to the report, around 10,000 students whose visas are nearing expiry have already received messages. The messages read: “If you have no legal right to remain in the UK, you must leave. If…
