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Nigerian billionaire Ibru dies

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Chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oskar Ibru and son of Late Olorogun Michael Ibru, has passed away at the age of 67.

His death was confirmed in a statement released by the family on Wednesday.

It noted that Oskar died following a brief illness.

There were no further details surrounding the cause of his death.

Oskar was a key figure in Nigeria’s corporate world and one of the most prominent heirs of the Ibru dynasty.

He was instrumental in sustaining and expanding the conglomerate established by his late father, Olorogun Michael Ibru, whose business empire covered shipping, oil and gas, real estate, and commerce.

Oskar’s death comes less than a decade after the death of the family patriarch, Michael Ibru, in 2016.

Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced soon.

He is the nephew of the first democratically elected governor of Delta state, Festus Ibru.

Peter Obi clears air on alleged meeting with Trump, MC Oluomo

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Former presidential candidate has described as fake, images making the rounds suggesting he had meeting with the US President Donald Trump and MC Oluomo.

The still pictures have been circulating on social media with Obidients claiming that Trump has endorsed Obi ahead of 2027.

However, Obi in a statement on Wednesday said that both pictures are fake.

He said, “My attention has been drawn to some pictures currently circulating on social media, falsely portraying meetings I never had. One of such images purports to show me with US President Donald Trump, alongside a fabricated claim that he praised me. Another seeks to depict me with MC Oluomo in his office.

“Let me state categorically that both pictures are fake and doctored, and the accompanying stories are entirely false. I have not met Mr Trump recently, nor have I had any such meeting with MC Oluomo.

“These fabrications highlight the persistent dangers of fake news and disinformation in our society. They are not only misleading but deliberately designed to confuse, misguide, and distract the public.

“Nigerians and the international community must remain vigilant, verify information before sharing, and resist the culture of propaganda that undermines truth and integrity.

“For the avoidance of doubt, if I had such meetings, I would have personally made them public on my X handle. My politics has never been about seeking praise or cheap publicity; it is about confronting the real problems of Nigeria and working towards solutions grounded in integrity, accountability, and transparency.

“My politics is strictly focused on addressing the plight of the suffering Nigerians, by tackling insecurity, rule of law, education, healthcare, and pulling millions out of poverty”.

MC Oluomo

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Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Wednesday September 24

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Good morning! Here are six top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today;

1. The Senate on Tuesday unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate wing. The action was carried out by a Deputy Director of the Sergeant-At-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, according to a video of the unsealing seen by our correspondent.

2. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to immediately commence the construction of two hostels, each with a 300-room capacity, for the Nigerian Law School in Abuja. The President also directed the construction of a road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat in Jabi District with Nile University.

3. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Yemi Cardoso, says 14 Nigerian banks have fully met the new capital requirement in the ongoing recapitalisation exercise. Cardoso said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while presenting a communiqué from the 302nd meeting of Monetary Policy Committee, MPC of the CBN.

4. The African Democratic Congress, ADC has fired back at the Presidency over its recent assertion that President Bola Tinubu has no plans to extend his tenure beyond 2031, describing the remarks as presumptuous and patently undemocratic. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC asserts that the President’s mandate ends in 2027.

5. The National Assembly has extended  its annual recess by two weeks. The federal lawmakers had embarked on their recess on July 23, and were billed to resume on Tuesday. But the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana Esq, in a statement said the resumption date had been rescheduled for October 7, 2025.

6. A special court-martial of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment and another to 15 years for illegal arms deals carried out in connivance with police officers and terrorists. Delivering judgment, Brigadier General Mohammed Abdullahi, president of the court-martial, pronounced Raphael Ameh, a sergeant; Ejiga Musa, a sergeant; and Patrick Ocheje, a lance corporal guilty.

 

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BREAKING: Senate finally grants Natasha access to her office

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Strong indications emerged on Tuesday that the imbroglio between the embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,  PDP, Kogi Central and the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, is coming to an end as the Sergeant at Arms of the National Assembly, along with combined personnel of security organisations, have  unsealed her 205 office of the Senate wing.

With this development,  the National Assembly has now granted the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan access to her office and the National Assembly premises.

With her office now unsealed, Akpoti-Uduaghan can access the National Assembly premises, potentially paving the way for her to resume her legislative duties.

It was gathered that the move to open her office prior to resumption is to enable Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to be in the hallowed chamber upon resumption on 7th October, 2025.

According to a source, the decision was arrived at during yesterday’s leadership meeting of the Senate, where a motion will be moved and barring any changes,  the Minority Leader of the Senate,  Senator Abba Moro, PDP, Benue South, will move the motion for her to apologise,  then seconded, and it will be taken.

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Pause arms sales to Nigeria – BRGIE rallies US lawmakers for Biafra recognition

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The Acting Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, Ogechukwu Nkere, has rallied United States of American lawmakers in Washington to pause sales of arms to Nigeria and sought the recognition of the Biafra state.

This was disclosed in a statement by APM, Nkere, on Monday.

According to him, in the first half of September 2025, he met with Congressman Brian Mast(Republican, Florida), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Congresswoman Lamonica McIver (Democrat-New Jersey).

He said the request becomes necessary following human rights in the South East Region, including the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, by the Nigerian Government.

Nkere further stressed that he sought the advice of the lawmakers on what could be done by the US government in addressing Finland’s persecution and conviction of Simon Ekpa.

This comes as Nkere noted that he assumed the active management of the BRGIE following the conviction of its Prime Minister Simon Ekpa in Finland.

“In addition, APM Nkere met with Ambassador Tibor Nagy, longtime senior State Department official and diplomat with extensive postings in Africa.

“In his meetings, APM Nkere encouraged U.S. strategic engagement with BRGIE on the Biafra issue, as well as encouraging the US Congress to pause arms sales to Nigeria”, he stated.

He highlighted, “Nigeria’s human rights abuses against Biafrans, including the kidnapping of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and recommended that the US secure his release. APM Nkere also sought guidance as to what could be done by the US government in addressing Finland’s persecution and conviction of Simon Ekpa”.

Ballon d’Or 2025: Ousmane Dembele wins award ahead of Lamine Yamal

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Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has been named the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner.

 

Dembele won the coveted individual prize ahead of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal.

 

The prize was presented by former PSG and Barcelona superstar, Ronaldinho.

 

It is a reward for an incredible year for the France international.

 

Dembele takes over from Manchester City’s Rodri, who won it ahead of Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior.

 

The women’s Ballon d’Or winner is Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona.

 

Aitana beat Arsena’s duo of Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo to the award.

 

BREAKING Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d’Or

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Ousmane Dembélé French international and Paris Saint-Germain F.C forward in Ligue 1 has won 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Dembele won the coveted individual prize ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.

The prize was present by former PSG and Barcelona superstar, Ronaldinho.

It is reward for an incredible year Dembele takes over from Manchester City’s Rodri, who won it ahead of Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior

The women’s Ballon d’Or winner is Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona.

Aitana beat Arsena’s duo of Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo to the awaward.

 

 

 

 

 

BBNaija 10: Sultana, Mensan through to Final

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Sultana and Mensan are the first housemates to make it through to the Big Brother Naija Season 10 finals.

This comes as Sultana and Mensan become the head of house and the the most influential on Monday.

Sultana was seen in tears after she displaced Faith after winning the HOH challenger game on Monday.

She picked Isabella, HOH visitor.

Recall that on Sunday and Saturday four housemates were evicted with only two weeks left of the reality show.

NCoS foils drug smuggling attempt at Kuje Custodial Centre

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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has foiled an attempt to smuggle substances suspected to be psychoactive drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), FCT Command, Mr Samson Duza, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

Duza said that at about 12:45  on Saturday, a man identified as Njimogu Ikedi attempted to visit an inmate while concealing items suspected to be cannabis sativa and other psychoactive substances in his clothing.

He said that the contraband was uncovered during a routine search by personnel on duty.

He quoted the Controller of Corrections in charge of the FCT Command, Mr Christopher Jen, as ordering the suspect’s apprehension.

Jen also directed immediate handover of the suspect to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.

He, however, warned visitors with ulterior motives to desist from such acts, assuring that the Service’s vigilant personnel would continue to uncover their machinations.

The controller also urged members of the public and well-meaning Nigerians to support the NCoS in its efforts towards reforming and rehabilitating offenders to foster public safety.

Nan reports that this incident followed a similar case in July 2024 , when a woman, was apprehended for attempting to smuggle suspected psychoactive substances into the same facility.

 

Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Monday September 21

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Good morning! Here are six top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today;

1. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has alleged that the government of President Bola Tinubu is worse than any military regime Nigeria has ever experienced. Speaking when he hosted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar at the weekend, El-Rufai described the Tinubu government as a “disgrace to democratic ideals”.

2. Police officers and a passerby were shot dead at a check point in Abugi village, Lokoja local government area of Kogi state, on Sunday morning. The gunmen later struck at a check point along Ilafin Road, Isanlu in Yagba East Local Government, killing another two police officers.

3. Troops from the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), a unit dedicated to restoring peace and harmony in Plateau State, have arrested 15 suspected armed militia men.  The arrests were made during a joint operation around Jamrop village in the Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of the state.

4. The Edo State Special Security Squad on cultism has arrested 20 suspects following a clampdown on cultists over the alleged killing of two people during a cult clash in Auchi and South Ibie, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash, it was gathered, reportedly happened at a popular hotel, the venue of a “signing out” party celebrating the successful completion of the last examination paper of a cult leader at Auchi Polytechnic.

5. No fewer than 16 security personnel are feared dead, while several others remain missing, following an ambush by suspected armed herdsmen supported by local militia gangs during an operation at Agu Centre, a rural settlement in Mbatyula/Mberev Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State.

6. Four suspects linked to cattle rustling and motor vehicle theft have been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command in the Hadejia Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam.

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