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Summary of top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today, Thursday September 25

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

1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday summoned the immediate past Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ibas was accompanied to the meeting by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukayede.

2. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has presented cheques worth a total of N2,171,124,041.87k to 1,574 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers. Egbetokun said the development is in continuation of efforts to support families of fallen heroes, under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes.

3. The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the commencement of electioneering campaigns for political parties participating in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. According to the directive, campaigns are allowed to resume on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and terminate at midnight on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

4. Bandits, on Tuesday, launched a deadly attack on some villages in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a pregnant woman and others. Residents said the attackers abducted eight people and left several others injured.

5. An angry mob, on Wednesday, set ablaze a lady accused in a failed child kidnapping attempt in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. An eyewitness claimed that the lady hid the seven year old boy she allegedly abducted in a sack, adding that she was even carrying a Bible on one hand.

6. The Naira on Wednesday appreciated to N1,515 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,518 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,486.8 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

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Rivers: ICPC finally petitioned to investigate how Ibas spent N283.3 billion in six months

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Rivers: ICPC petitioned to investigate how Ibas spent N283.3 billion in six monthsThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC has been petitioned to investigate the administration of the former Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas.

The Deji Adeyanju & Partners, in a letter dated September 23 and addressed to the ICPC Chairman, urged the commission to urgently investigate the financial activities of Ibas during his six months tenure.

According to data from the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Ibas administration received a total of N283.3 billion from March 18 to September 17 when the emergency rule elapsed.

In a post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, Deji claimed that there was “virtually nothing to show” for the fund received.

According to him, “Aside from the cosmetic renovation of the State House of Assembly complex, no project was executed, no accounts were published, and no transparency was offered.

“This is a clear case that demands urgent investigation and accountability as the people of Rivers State deserve to know how their money was spent”.

The Rivers State House of Assembly had resolved to investigate Ibas’s administration.

 

 

 

 

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.

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