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Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Monday September 15

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

1. Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has said it is mandatory for preachers to submit their sermons for approval. Speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, the governor said that for everyone going to sermon on Friday, he should bring his scriptures for review.

2. The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has said the state was torn by divisions, instability, and broken trust” before the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who appointed him to preside over the state for six months. He spoke during the Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt.

3. The Federal Government has warned that 11 states may experience heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding between Sunday and Thursday. This was contained in a notice issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Centre.

4. Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly killed a farmer and injured members of his family and several others in a fresh attack on Tse Akor Gbatse village, Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. The attack also left several persons missing and unaccounted for.

5. The Imo State Police Command has launched manhunt for the abductors of former member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Ngozi Ogbu. Ogbu, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, represented Okigwe State Constituency in the legislature.

6. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, alongside three Nigerian accomplices, over a N3.9 billion tramadol shipment intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos. The suspects, Ogunlana Olanrewaju, Olushola Kayode, and Bakare Muheeb, were linked to 2,248,000 pills of tramadol 200mg/225mg imported from Delhi, India.

BBNaija 10: Denari, Tracy evicted as Faith gets immunity 

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Denari and Tracy, housemates, have been evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 10.

It was another emotional moment during Sunday’s live eviction show as two housemates were evicted from the show after seven weeks in the competition.

27-year-old Denari, who was surprisingly excited, was the first housemate to be evicted from the show.

Tracy, who hails from Anambra, became the second housemate to be evicted tonight, marking the end of their journey in the Big Brother Naija reality show.

Their departures narrowed the pool of contenders, leaving 17 housemates competing for the N150 million grand prise.

Meanwhile, Faith Adewale emerged as the “Most Influential Player” of the Week.

The title, awarded through a combination of tasks and housemate recognition, grants Faith immunity from eviction in Week 8.

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies at 4

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A former world boxing champion, Ricky Hatton, has died at the age 46.

His death comes just weeks after he announced his comeback to the ring.

Hatton was found at his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning, and police have said it is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45 am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man.

“There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”

Hatton was nicknamed ‘The Hitman’ and held multiple world and UK titles between 1997 and 2012.

He is survived by one son, Campbell, two daughters, Millie and Fearne, and a granddaughter called Lyla.

Rivers begins transition to Fubara after months of emergency rule

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The sole administrator of River State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced activities to transit to democracy under Simi Fubura.

This comes as Ibas said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reason for declaring emergency rule in the state since March 18th, 2025, has been achieved.

Consequently, the Rivers State Government said an interdenominational church thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika invited all critical stakeholders for the service.

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m., with guests expected to be seated by 9:30 a.m.

Those invited include permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of security and paramilitary agencies, traditional rulers, chairmen and members of boards and governing councils, as well as captains of industry.

The statement also named Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), as the Special Guest of Honour.

The thanksgiving is to be held at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt, at 10am, with all guests asked to be seated by 9:30am.

The statement said, “The Government of Rivers State is pleased to invite the Permanent Secretaries, Local Government Chairmen, Heads of State Security and Para-Military Agencies, Traditional Rulers, Chairmen and members of Boards and Governing Councils, Captains of industries, Government Officials and invited guests to the Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service, as part of transition activities to usher in Democratic Governance in Rivers State.”

The Nigerian Newsphere recalls that the Federal Capital Territory Minister and the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, announced that emergency rule in the state will expire on 18th September, 2025.

President Bola Tinubu had in March declared a state of emergency in the Rivers, suspending all democratically elected authorities for six months in a bid to restore peace to the state.

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EPL: Rio Ferdinand names team that’ll challenge Liverpool for title

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Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said only Arsenal can challenge Liverpool in the Premier League title race this season.
The Reds are the only team with a perfect record after three games so far.
Before the current campaign kicked off, Ferdinand said only Liverpool and Manchester City would be in the running to emerge champions.
But he has now replaced City with Arsenal.
Arsenal began the season with wins over Manchester United and Leeds United before losing 1-0 to Liverpool before the international break.
Manchester City have however lost two of their three opening matches.
“I think the only team who will be anywhere near Liverpool this season is Arsenal,” Ferdinand told MailSport.
“They’ve got a great squad, real good depth with who they’ve bought.
“I don’t think we’ll see anyone else. Anyone you think might be a surprise, a Newcastle or a Chelsea, I think European football hinders them a little bit in that respect. Just the demands it puts on the squad.”

Hospitals shut down: Nigerian doctors declare 5-day nationwide warning strike

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More trouble for Nigerians as the National Association of Resident Doctors has declared a five-day warning strike starting from Friday, 12th September 2025, to press home their demands.

This was confirmed in a statement to DAILY POST on Thursday by the General Secretary, Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Agbor Affiong.

The decision of the strike was reached after the NARD online National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, which extended to the early hours of Thursday, 11th September 2025.

“Arising from the NARD E-NEC meeting held on Wednesday, the 10th of September, 2025, which extended into the early hours of Thursday, the 11th of September, 2025, the NEC members unanimously resolved to embark on a five-day warning strike.

 

“The strike will commence at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, 12th September 2025, and will end on Tuesday, 16th September 2025.

“All centres are hereby directed to duly inform their hospital managements and continue to press home our collective demands,” the statement reads.

Earlier, NARD President, Osundara Zenith, told DAILY POST on Tuesday that its members planned to shut down the country’s public hospitals to demand action over poor working conditions, shortage of power, downgrading of certificates, poor remuneration, and other reasons.

DAILY POST recalls that FCT ARD are currently on a seven-day warning strike which started on Monday this week.

Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Wednesday September 10

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

1. The Department of State Services has brokered peace between Dangote Group and the members of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG over a dispute that borders on unionisation. Following a closed-door meeting that was held at the headquarters of the secret police in Abuja, it was learnt that the leadership of NUPENG directed its members to suspend the nationwide industrial action.

2. The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said more governors in the country will join the party ahead of the 2027 general election. During an expanded stakeholders meeting and endorsement for President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Yenagoa, the state capital, Yilwatda stated that because Tinubu has done well, more governors and Senators have abandoned their parties.

3. Three people have been swept away in a heavy downpour in Zaria, Kaduna State. An eyewitness, Mustapha Badamasi, Dan Bakano of Tudun jukun, said a corpse was recovered from the flood while at least two are still missing.

4. The Senate has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to return to legislative duties. In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, 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.

5. The Federal Government has no immediate plan to implement the 5 per cent Petroleum Products Tax as contained in the Tax Administration Act, 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated this at a press briefing in Abuja, on Tuesday.

6. The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,525 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,530 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,506.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.

Naira continues massive gain against dollar

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The Naira has continued its appreciation streak against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday as Nigeria’s external reserves swell.

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange data, the Nigerian currency appreciated further to N1,506.09 on Tuesday, a slight gain from the N1,506.84 traded on Monday.

This means that the naira marginally strengthened by N0.75 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis.

Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira remained at N1,530 per dollar on Tuesday, the same exchange rate as on Monday.

This comes as the country’s external reserves swelled to $41.57 billion on Monday, 8th September 2025, up from 41.54 last week, September 4th.

On Tuesday, CBN governor Olayemi Cardoso at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) said Nigeria targets $1 billion in diaspora reserves by 2026.

Nigerian Newssphere recall that the Naira has continued rise for the better part of August to date.

2026 WCQ: I’m disappointed – Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle on CAF’s decision

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Eric Chelle, Coach of the Super Eagles, has said that he is disappointed with the pitch at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

The coach spoke shortly before the all-important World Cup qualifying game between Nigeria and South Africa.

The Nigerian coach also pointed out that his team had no time to prepare for the game following their arrival to the country.

Speaking to Super Sports, he said, “We had no time to prepare for this game, because we travelled and we arrive late.

“So we had just one training session. So now we need to prepare on the pitch.

“We did prepare this game mentally.

“And for sure, because of this pitch, we need to be ready mentally. And I’m very disappointed about this pitch.

“Because the two team deserve a great pitch, because, you know, like I said yesterday, South Africa, they play well, very well.

“They have a great team.”

Despite the complaint about the pitch, CAF approved it for the all important game between the two rivals.

South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup hope fade as Super Eagles fail to beat Bafana Bafana

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Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is all but over, despite a brave 1-1 draw with South Africa on Tuesday.
The Super Eagles came into the game in Bloemfontein on the back of a narrow 1-0 home win over Rwanda.
Eric Chelle’s men knew that only victory against Bafana Bafana would keep their chances of qualifying alive.
But it was South Africa who took the lead in the first half, after captain William Troost-Ekong put the ball into his own net.
Nigeria fought back to level the game through Calvin Bassey’s powerful header before the break.
There were no goals in the second half, as both teams settled for a point apiece.
The result means South Africa now have 17 points, six more than second-placed Nigeria with two fixtures left. However, Benin Republic could climb back up if they take anything from their match against Lesotho.
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