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- [COAS inspects elite forces training, charges troops for special missions](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/coas-inspects-elite-forces-training-charges-troops-for-special-missions/) - As part of his operational visit to 18 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to achieving elite operational readiness. During the visit, the COAS inspected the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Forces (DHQ SOF) training facility, stressing the Army leadership’s resolve to strengthen special operations capabilities
- [Credit card fraud: Court jails education ministry staff two years.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/credit-card-fraud-court-jails-education-ministry-staff-two-years/) - Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, January 5, 2026, convicted and sentenced one Olawale Solomon Faleti, a former employee of the Lagos State Ministry of Education, to two years and five months imprisonment for N48,992,271.73 ( Forty Eight Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety Two Thousand, Two Hundred
- [Trump banks on Venezuela oil](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/trump-banks-on-venezuela-oil/) - ..Projects up to 50 million barrels to US US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela "will be turning over" up to 50 million barrels of oil - worth about $2.8bn (£2.1bn) - to the US, after a military operation to remove President Nicolás Maduro from power. The oil will be sold at its market price,
- [Adopt exam-based approach for appointment of Hajj Officials, CSO urges NAHCON, States](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/adopt-exam-based-approach-for-appointment-of-hajj-officials-cso-urges-nahcon-states/) - The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based registered civil society organisation advocating transparency and effective policies in the Hajj and Umrah sector, has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards to adopt an examination-based and merit-driven process for the appointment of Hajj officials. In a statement signed
- [Nigeria’s democracy under siege as opposition faces existential threat -Atiku](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/nigerias-democracy-under-siege-as-opposition-faces-existential-threat-atiku/) - For nearly three years, Nigerians have endured one of the harshest periods in recent history—an era defined by punishing economic policies and shrinking democratic space under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. True to form, this administration has not only inflicted widespread hardship but has pursued a calculated effort to eliminate political alternatives. The objective is clear:
- [President Tinubu appoints first female Director-General of Nigerian Law School.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-appoints-first-female-director-general-of-nigerian-law-school/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the director-general of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year term. Dr Odusote, 57, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus and will become the first woman to lead
- [Budget office clarifies negative public perception on repeal and reenactment of the 2024 and 2025 appropriation act.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/budget-office-clarifies-negative-public-perception-on-repeal-and-reenactment-of-the-2024-and-2025-appropriation-act/) - The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has noted recent public commentary on the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, including claims of a constitutional breach, fiscal illegality, and an alleged failure to provide access to budget documents. While public interest in fiscal governance is legitimate and welcome, Nigeria's budget discourse
- [NNPC’s $1.42bn, N5.57trn debt write-off and test of Nigeria’s fiscal governance](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nnpcs-1-42bn-n5-57trn-debt-write-off-and-test-of-nigerias-fiscal-governance/) - BY BLAISE UDUNZE When the Federal Government approved the write-off of about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, it was rightly described as a landmark decision. After years of disputes, reconciliations, and contested figures, Nigeria’s most important revenue institution
- [A Nation under strain: from borrowed billions to tax burdens.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/a-nation-under-strain-from-borrowed-billions-to-tax-burdens/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, he inherited a daunting fiscal landscape shaped by years of budget deficits, dwindling oil revenues, and an economy desperate for sustainable reform. Nearly three years into his presidency, however, the cost of governance has become increasingly tied to massive borrowing, placing profound
- [Army kills three bandits, arrests supplier in Kogi.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/army-kills-three-bandits-arrests-supplier-in-kogi/) - Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have killed three bandits and arrested a suspected logistics supplier during fighting patrols and ambush operations in parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. The operations were carried out on January 3, 2026, following credible intelligence on the movement of
- [North-East suicide bombings ring leader  unmasked by military.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/north-east-suicide-bombings-unmasked-by-military/) - The suspected principal coordinator of a suicide bombing network linked to recent deadly attacks, including the December 24 bombing at the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri, and attempted strikes across the North-East, Shariff Umar has been revealed by the Nigerian military. This follows intelligence-led operations by troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation
- [Auto crash: interment for Anthony Joshua’s friends’ hold in London mosque on Sunday.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/auto-crash-interment-for-anthony-joshuas-friends-hold-in-london-mosque-on-sunday/) - The Janaza (funeral) prayer service for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele, close friends of boxing star Anthony Joshua, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The bodies of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele were repatriated to the United Kingdom following the fatal crash in Nigeria. The service will begin
- [How Saudi Arabia’s sporting surge adds spark to AFCON 2025.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/how-saudi-arabias-sporting-surge-adds-spark-to-afcon-2025/) - By Muhyideen Jimoh As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco reaches the knockout stage, Saudi Arabia’s quiet sporting rise is adding unexpected spice, linking Africa’s biggest tournament to a fast-shifting global football order. Saudi Arabia,which says it’s not investing in sports for spectacle alone, sees football as a strategic tool: A platform
- [AltBank supports Teachers as Nigeria confronts deepening classroom crisis](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/altbank-supports-teachers-as-nigeria-confronts-deepening-classroom-crisis/) - In a direct response to the declining access to trained educators across Nigeria, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) partnered with the Busayo Ademuyiwa Foundation (BAF) to host the 2025 BAF Teachers’ Conference in Lagos. The concentrated, one-day intervention was designed to strengthen the capacity of frontline educators. The event delivered hands-on training to hundreds of primary
- [Organizers of 9th All Africa Music Awards calls for media accreditation.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/organizers-of-9th-all-africa-music-awards-calls-for-media-accreditation/) - The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) invites qualified local and international media professionals to apply for official media accreditation to cover key events of the 9th edition of AFRIMA, scheduled to hold from January 7-11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. Accredited media organisations and professionals will have access to approved AFRIMA events, press activities, and designated
- [US cautions Iran over safety of protesters.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/us-cautions-iran-over-safety-of-protesters/) - US President Donald Trump has warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue". In a brief post on social media, he wrote: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go," but gave no further details. A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded by saying
- [Builders association vows to enforce standards, end quackery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/builders-association-vows-to-enforce-standards-end-quackery/) - The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) has charged registered builders across the country to strictly enforce professional standards and take the lead in ending quackery in the building industry, as it moves to fully deploy newly gazetted regulations nationwide in 2026. The charge was given by the Chairman of CORBON, Bldr. Samson Ameh
- [Bail: Malami, family knows fate on Jan.7](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/bail-malami-family-knows-fate-on-jan-7/) - A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled ruling for January 7 on the applications for bail filed by the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two others. The other two are Abdulaziz Malami (Malami’s son) and Hajia Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Limited, a firm allegedly
- [Wike vows end to Fubara political career.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/wike-vows-end-to-fubara-political-career/) - Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that there would be no second chance for Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of failing to provide effective leadership. Wike said any leader who is unable to maintain a working relationship with local government chairmen, members of the state House of Assembly, and
- [Super Eagles forward named among AFCON group stage Best XI.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/super-eagles-forward-named-among-afcon-group-stage-best-xi/) - Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named among the best players in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON – the only Nigerian player in the team – while Eric Chelle was picked as the best coach, after three rounds of matches, PUNCH Online reports. The group stage XI was released by the Confederation
- [Nwifuru urges Football Club’s commitment and focus.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/nwifuru-urges-football-clubs-commitment-and-focus/) - Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has urged players of Abakaliki Football Club to remain focused, committed and determined to succeed. Nwifuru gave the advice when players and management of the club paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday at his country home in Oferekpe, Izzi Local Government Area. The governor urged sports officials and
- [Maresca exit forces to hire temporary under-21 coach for Man City clash.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/maresca-exit-forces-to-hire-temporary-under-21-coach-for-man-city-clash/) - Chelsea’s Under-21 head coach, Calum McFarlane, will take temporary charge of the first team for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Manchester City following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day. According to a post obtained from the club’s website, speaking at Cobham ahead of the match, McFarlane described the past 24 hours as
- [New tax laws will commence on January 1, 2026 as planned-Presidency](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/new-tax-laws-will-commence-on-january-1-2026-as-planned-presidency/) - The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned. These reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country. The tax laws are not designed to raise taxes,
- [CBN pushes for naira stability at N1,400 per dollar in 2026.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-pushes-for-naira-stability-at-n1400-per-dollar-in-2026/) - … Aims for 16.5% Inflation Nigeria’s central bank is formalizing its shift toward an inflation-targeting framework that will target 16.5% inflation in 2026, with a tolerance band of plus or minus two percentage points, compared with 18.5% this year. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said in its 2026 macroeconomic outlook released Tuesday. The bank
- [Union Bank slips below capital threshold, raising fresh questions over balance-sheet resilience](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/union-bank-slips-below-capital-threshold-raising-fresh-questions-over-balance-sheet-resilience/) - Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) has fallen into a regulatory breach, with its Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) slipping below the 10% minimum threshold required for banks with national authorization, according to GCR Ratings. In a Dec. 30th report, GCR said the evolving outlook reflects potential changes in UBN’s business and financial profile stemming from planned
- [2025 was defined by economic suffocation and political recklessness-Atiku.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/2025-was-defined-by-economic-suffocation-and-political-recklessness-atiku/) - Nigeria’s former vice president and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the outgoing year 2025 as a year defined by economic suffocation, political recklessness and governance without empathy orchestrated by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). In a new year message he personally signed, Alhaji Atiku said that for millions of long-suffering
- [How Nigeria’s new tax law could redefine risk in the banking sector](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/how-nigerias-new-tax-law-could-redefine-risk-in-the-banking-sector/) - By BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s new tax identification portal goes live nationwide tomorrow, Monday, January 1, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s fiscal and financial governance. Designed to modernise tax administration and strengthen taxpayer identification, the reform reflects a decisive shift in economic strategy by a government grappling with shrinking oil revenues, rising public
- [Over 500 Lagos residents of Amuwo Odofin get free Food-Box to celebrate Xmas](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/over-500-lagos-residents-of-amuwo-odofin-get-free-food-box-to-celebrate-xmas/) - Over 500 Indigent families in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos State, went home with a Food-Box donated by non-governmental organisations, Yeloto Foundation, in conjunction with Symphony of Praise Incorporation, SOP, to celebrate the festive period. The Food Box content includes rice, beans, garri, spaghetti, food seasonings, groundnut oil, and cash gifts as part of the organisations’ initiative to
- [Diasporan Nurses shower Lagos' Best Nursing students with Cash, Gifts](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/diasporan-nurses-shower-lagos-best-nursing-students-with-cash-gifts/) - Nigerian Nurses, under the aegis of the Yoruba United Nurses of North America (YUNONA) based in the United States of America have presented gifts and cash to the best graduating nursing students from Lagos State colleges of nursing across the state. The gifts were presented when a team from YUNONA led by its President, Mrs Efunshola Oshodi accompanied by the Community Program
- [Military rolls out anti-attack measures for Christmas.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/military-rolls-out-anti-attack-measures-for-christmas/) - The Defence Headquarters has announced that proactive measures are in place to prevent attacks during the Christmas festivities across Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with other security agencies, had intensified operations in identified vulnerable areas. “The
- [Reps mulls independent presidential and governorship candidates in 2027](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/reps-mulls-independent-presidential-and-governorship-candidates-in-2027/) - The House of Representatives has proposed far-reaching amendments to sections of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to allow independent candidates to contest the presidential, governorship and National Assembly elections beginning in 2027. The proposal followed the adoption of an amendment bill by the House Committee on Constitution Review, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Dr. Benjamin
- [Respect Supreme Court judgment on local government Financial autonomy, Tinubu tells Governors.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/respect-supreme-court-judgment-on-local-government-financial-autonomy-tinubu-tells-governors/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration's commitment to ensuring that the Supreme Court's judgment affirming the financial independence of local governments is implemented. President Tinubu made the commitment on Friday night at the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. According to
- [Dangote, monopoly power, and political economy of failure](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/dangote-monopoly-power-and-political-economy-of-failure/) - BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s refining crisis is one of the country’s most enduring economic contradictions. Africa’s largest crude oil producer, strategically located on the Atlantic coast and home to over 200 million people, has for decades depended on imported refined petroleum products. This illogicality has drained foreign exchange, weakened the naira, distorted investment incentives, and
- [Akpabio family set for political showdown ahead of 2027](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/akpabio-family-set-for-political-showdown-ahead-of-2027/) - Dr. Pat Akpabio, sister-in-law to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has formally launched a consultation movement ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling her intention to contest the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial seat. The movement, tagged “The Voice of the People (Uyio Idung)”, is already gaining attention across the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, as it sets
- [Atiku mourns Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/atiku-mourns-bayelsa-deputy-governor-lawrence-ewhrudjakpor/) - Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor. Atiku paid tribute to Ewhrudjakpor, describing his demise as the dimming of a glistering political star, nationalist and philanthropist. The Waziri Adamawa, while
- [President Tinubu immortalises Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-immortalises-sheikh-dahiru-bauchi/) - …Renames Federal University of Health Sciences after him President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University of Health Sciences, in honour of the late Islamic scholar and spiritual leader. The announcement was made during President Tinubu's condolence visit to the Bauchi State
- [Tambuwal urges global support for Nigeria, warns against politicising insecurity.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tambuwal-urges-global-support-for-nigeria-warns-against-politicising-insecurity/) - By Gbolahan Salman Former Governor of Sokoto State and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has described Nigeria’s current security situation as “very concerning and alarming,” warning political leaders and the international community against politicising the country’s deepening insecurity. Tambuwal made the remarks on Saturday while speaking with newsmen in Sokoto,
- [I ćheateď on my husband with Pastor Chris and sent him ınțimate viďeos from my maritał þed.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/i-cheated-on-my-husband-with-pastor-chris-and-sent-him-intimate-videos-from-my-marital-thed/) - ...Doris tearfully tells Daddy Freeze In a raw and emotional live session with media personality Daddy Freeze, Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has opened up about her past affair with Pastor Chris Okafor, the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry (Liberation City). During the interview, which quickly went viral, Doris admitted without hesitation: “I
- [Lagos State Government joins banks and other corporate concerns to Lead 9th AFRIMA Sponsorship Line-Up](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/lagos-state-government-joins-banks-and-other-corporate-concerns-to-lead-9th-afrima-sponsorship-line-up/) - The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247 and several other major organisations have thrown their weight as sponsors behind the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), scheduled to hold from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos. AFRIMA, in partnership with
- [Fashola, Sanwo-Olu's Aide,  others urge NIS to uphold professionalism, quality service at 40th  AGM](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fashola-sanwo-olus-aide-others-urge-nis-to-uphold-professionalism-quality-service-at-40th-agm/) - The former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, SAN and the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Survey Matters, Surv. Ayokunnu Adesina has called for professionalism and enhanced quality service delivery from surveyors to uphold the credibility of the profession. They stated that such assets are required to deepen the nation's
- [Engineers Farouk Ahmed and Ggenga Komolafe resigns as President Tinubu nominates successors to the Senate for approval.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/engineers-farouk-ahmed-and-ggenga-komolafe-resigns-as-president-tinubu-nominates-successors-to-the-senate-for-approval/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC. Both officials
- [Suspend implementation of Tinubu's new tax law - National Opposition Movement](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/suspend-implementation-of-tinubus-new-tax-law-national-opposition-movement/) - ..Says it is not a tax reform; it is an assault on the livelihood of ordinary Nigerians We called this press conference today because Nigeria is at a threshold of multidimensional failure. It is unsafe to travel across Nigerian cities. Poverty is worsening, and homelessness and starvation are realities that Nigerians face. At no time in
- [Sokoto Gov presents N758.7bn 2026 budget, prioritises security, health, education](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sokoto-gov-presents-n758-7bn-2026-budget-prioritises-security-health-education/) - Gbolahan Salman Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Wednesday presented a N758.7 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Sokoto State House of Assembly, with heavy spending on security, health, education and infrastructure. Tagged the “Budget of Socio-Economic Expansion,” the proposal allocates 72 per cent to capital expenditure and 28 per cent to recurrent
- [Bafarawa supporters dump PDP for APC in Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/bafarawa-supporters-dump-pdp-for-apc-in-sokoto/) - By Gbolahan Salman Supporters of former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, operating under the Bafarawa Akida Movement, have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State. The decision was taken on Wednesday after a consultative meeting of elders and leaders of the movement
- [AFRIMA President, global experts map out New Direction for culture at Morocco Forum](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/afrima-president-global-experts-map-out-new-direction-for-culture-at-morocco-forum/) - The President of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Mr Mike Dada, joined leading cultural and creative industry experts from across the world to discuss the future of Africa’s cultural sector at the 3rd Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in Rabat, Morocco. The event, which took place from December 11 to 14,
- [Dan Sokoto donates N1.2m to support vigilantes in Asa/Afon State constituency](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/dan-sokoto-donates-n1-2m-to-support-vigilantes-in-asa-afon-state-constituency/) - By Gbolahan Salman Hon. Ridwan Salman, popularly known as Dan Sokoto, has donated the sum of N1.2 million to support community vigilante groups in Afon and other villages within the Asa/Afon State Constituency of Kwara State. The donation was channelled through the Afon Constituency Elites Association, Lagos Branch, in collaboration with its Ilorin Branch, the body
- [Northern group accuses Gov Lawal of political distraction as insecurity worsens in Zamfara](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/northern-group-accuses-gov-lawal-of-political-distraction-as-insecurity-worsens-in-zamfara/) - Gbolahan Salman Sokoto A northern advocacy group, the Northern Elders Support Group, has accused Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, of losing focus on governance and security as violent crimes and banditry continue to ravage communities across the state. The group said growing public frustration trails the Lawal administration, alleging that the governor is more preoccupied
- [Turji admits Zamfara peace talks, denies ₦30m payoff](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/turji-admits-zamfara-peace-talks-denies-₦30m-payoff/) - ...... As Sokoto residents warn against politicising insecurity By Gbolahan Salman Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has confirmed that he held a series of peace meetings with the Zamfara State Government during the tenure of former governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence, but has denied claims that he received ₦30 million
- [CBN issues a month ultimatum to PoS operators to connect system to NIBSS, UPSL.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-issues-a-month-ultimatum-to-pos-operators-to-connect-system-to-nibss-upsl/) - …Defaulters risks clampdown from January The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all acquirers, processors, and Payment Terminal Service Providers (PTSPs) to implement mandatory dual connectivity with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and Unified Payment Services Limited (UPSL) for Point of Sale (PoS) transactions within one month. The apex bank announced the directive
- [Eagles Coach gets NFF ultimatum on AFCON 2025.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/eagles-coach-gets-nff-ultimatum-on-afcon-2025/) - Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has given Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle the ultimatum to guide the team to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco, or the experiment will be deemed a failure. Speaking on Eagle FM, as shared on X, Gusau outlined the expectations placed on the Malian tactician,
- [Obasanjo backs Kabiru Turaki-led PDP NWC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/obasanjo-backs-kabiru-turaki-led-pdp-nwc/) - …Urges current party leaders to tackle indiscipline frontally. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by the National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, strategic counsel today from former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR. During a consultative visit by the PDP NWC to the former President's residence in Abeokuta, Ogun
- [Preventing financial crimes amid mounting insecurity: why following the money is now a survival Imperative](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/preventing-financial-crimes-amid-mounting-insecurity-why-following-the-money-is-now-a-survival-imperative/) - BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria today faces a sobering dual reality: a deepening security crisis and an entrenched financial-crime ecosystem that quietly feeds, sustains, and normalises that crisis. Across the North, Middle Belt, and parts of the South, kidnappers, bandits, insurgent cells, political actors, compromised security agents, and a complex chain of financial facilitators operate within
- [Access Bank champions Africa’s payment integration at PAPSS COWRY 2025 Forum](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/access-bank-champions-africas-payment-integration-at-papss-cowry-2025-forum/) - Access Bank showcased leadership in advancing cross-border payments at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held on December 2-3, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and payment experts to explore pathways toward “Building an interoperable and sovereign African payment ecosystem for trade and
- [140 Million gallons per day Adiyan Water Project ready next year, Says Sanwo-Olu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/140-million-gallons-per-day-adiyan-water-project-ready-next-year-says-sanwo-olu/) - …As Governor commissions Akilo one million gallons per day water facility Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the 140 million gallons per day Adiyan Water Projects will be ready next year in line with his administration's commitment to provide clean and reliable potable water to Lagos residents. He said the Adiyan
- [SEASON GREETINGS FROM THE NEW NARRATIVE ONLINE!](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/season-greetings-from-the-new-narrative-online/) - To Our Valued Readers & Advertisers, Wishing You Joy, Peace & Prosperity This Festive Season! Thank you for your unwavering support throughout the year. May the coming year bring you success, good health, and endless blessings. Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year! 🔔🎉 #SeasonsGreetings #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #ThankYou
- [LASHMA unveils ‘Home Konnect, Waka Well’ Health plans for Nigerians in Diaspora](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/lashma-unveils-home-konnect-waka-well-health-plans-for-nigerians-in-diaspora/) - The Lagos State Health Management Agency, LASHMA, has unveiled the ‘Home Konnect and Waka Well’ health insurance initiative under the Diaspora Health Insurance Plan to allow Nigerians abroad access health care even while staying abroad and their families back home Speaking at the unveiling during the 2025 Q4 media parley on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary,
- [Senate  backs Tinubu’s quest of troops deployment to Benin](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/senate-backs-tinubus-quest-of-troops-deployment-to-benin/) - The Senate has given its approval for President Bola Tinubu’s request to send Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of efforts to help restore calm and stability after last weekend’s attempted military takeover. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary, following a review of the president’s
- [33 years after, NNPC subsidiary records highest crude oil production at 335,000 barrels per day.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/33-years-after-nnpc-subsidiary-records-highest-crude-oil-production-at-335000-barrels-per-day/) - The Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s upstream subsidiary, NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has recorded its highest daily crude oil production in more than three decades, hitting 355,000 barrels per day on December 1, 2025. The milestone, confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by NNPC Limited’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, marks the company’s
- [Governor Alex Chioma Otti  congratulates Abia-born Commodore C. Emmanuel Oji on his elevation to the rank of Rear Admiral](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/governor-alex-chioma-otti-congratulates-abia-born-commodore-c-emmanuel-oji-on-his-elevation-to-the-rank-of-rear-admiral/) - The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to an illustrious son of Abia, Commodore Chinonyerem Emmanuel Oji, on his meritorious promotion to the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral in the Nigerian Navy. Commodore C. Emmanuel Oji, who hails from Amaoba Ime Oboro in Ikwuano Local
- [Access Bank Botswana earns three global recognitions for innovation and excellence](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/42905/) - Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has achieved global recognition by securing three prestigious international awards that celebrate its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social impact. These accolades underscore the Bank’s dedication to transforming Botswana’s financial landscape through digital excellence and purpose-driven banking. Access Bank was named Best Digital Banking Initiative,
- [AFRIMA, British High Commission partner to promote culture and creative exchange](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/afrima-british-high-commission-partner-to-promote-culture-and-creative-exchange/) - The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the British High Commission in Nigeria have entered into a cultural partnership aimed at boosting creative exchange, strengthening cultural ties, and opening more international doors for African music as the 9th AFRIMA Awards is set to hold from January 7-11, 2026. The collaboration, formalised through a newly signed
- [President Tinubu commends Nigeria's Armed Forces for protecting democracy in Benin Republic.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-commends-nigerias-armed-forces-for-protecting-democracy-in-benin-republic/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the gallantry of Nigeria's military on Sunday for responding swiftly to the request by the Government of Benin Republic to save its 35-year-old democracy from coup plotters who struck at dawn today. Acting on two separate requests from the Government of Benin, President Tinubu first ordered Nigerian Air Force
- [Northern group urges DSS, Immigration to clamp down on politicians seeking foreign intervention.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/northern-group-urges-dss-immigration-to-clamp-down-on-politicians-seeking-foreign-intervention/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Northern Progressive and Advancement Forum has demanded immediate action from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) against politicians allegedly calling for foreign intervention in Nigeria’s security affairs. Spokesperson of the Forum, Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf, issued the warning on Sunday after the group’s strategic meeting
- [MASSOB vs IPOB: between peaceful agitation and chaos.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/massob-vs-ipob-between-peaceful-agitation-and-chaos/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo For nearly 30 years, the South-East’s quest for self-determination has unraveled as a tale of two movements, similar in aspiration yet profoundly different in character and consequence. What began under Ralph Uwazuruike’s MASSOB as a disciplined, non-violent campaign built on civil resistance, symbolic marches, and community mobilisation gradually morphed into a confrontational
- [Wargaming centre will boost operational deployment of troops-COAS](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/wargaming-centre-will-boost-operational-deployment-of-troops-coas/) - The Nigerian Army has taken a major leap in strengthening its operational readiness with the commissioning of a State-of-the-Art Wargaming Centre at the Department of Land Warfare, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, on Saturday, 6 December 2025. Welcoming the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal at the
- [COAS tasks newly commissioned officers to uphold loyalty, discipline, national duty](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/coas-tasks-newly-commissioned-officers-to-uphold-loyalty-discipline-national-duty/) - As part of the renewed drive to reinforce Nigeria’s security architecture in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency on Security, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal has charged newly commissioned officers to place national interest above all else and uphold absolute loyalty
- [Nigeria’s economy receives boost as UK launches £12.4m reforms](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-economy-receives-boost-as-uk-launches-12-4m-reforms/) - The United Kingdom has launched two economic reform programmes worth £12.4m to support Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability, fiscal resilience, and private-sector growth. The initiatives – the Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation programme and the Nigeria Public Finance Facility – were unveiled on Thursday at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Abuja. In her opening remarks, the
- [Joshua vs Paul: Bitter revenge over controversial Tyson defeat.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/joshua-vs-paul-bitter-revenge-over-controversial-tyson-defeat/) - Anthony Joshua is not just fighting for his own benefit against Jake Paul but for the entire sport of boxing following the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s controversial fight with Mike Tyson, according to UFC icon Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal believes the boxing faithful want to see the 28-year-old brutally rendered unconscious when he faces the two-time heavyweight world champion
- [Iwobi,Bassey, Chikwueze make list of Fulham’s squad to face another derby weekend](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/iwobibassey-chikwueze-make-list-of-fulhams-squad-to-face-another-derby-weekend/) - Fulham’s Nigerian trio of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze face another London derby weekend when they host Crystal Palace on Sunday, just days after their thrilling 5-4 defeat to Manchester City, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Cottagers came within centimetres of one of the Premier League’s all-time greatest comebacks at Craven Cottage on
- [APC governors back Tinubu on security measures, pledges complementary measures.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/apc-governors-back-tinubu-on-security-measures-pledges-complementary-measures/) - …Forum affirms loyalty to ‘united Nigeria’, implores leaders to shun divisive rhetoric All governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have thrown their weight behind the recent re-engineering of national security architecture by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that safety of citizens’ lives and their property remains a non-negotiable obligation of the government. The
- [IPOB wants Igbo indigenes to return for Christmas.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ipob-wants-igbo-indigenes-to-return-for-christmas/) - … Promises security The outlawed secessionist organization, The Indigenous People of Biafra has urged Ndigbo in Nigeria and the Diaspora to return home for the Christmas festivities, assuring them of adequate security across the South-East during the Yuletide. The pro-Biafran group said the South-East remains Nigeria’s “most tranquil” zone and claimed that security conditions in
- [President Tinubu constitutes the boards of NADF, Bank of Agriculture and UBEC.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/president-tinubu-constitutes-the-boards-of-nadf-bank-of-agriculture-and-ubec/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, appointed in July, continues to serve as chair of the UBEC Board. Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem has been appointed to represent the
- [Troops crush kidnappers, rescue 10 victims and recover arms, cash in Kaduna](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/troops-crush-kidnappers-rescue-10-victims-and-recover-arms-cash-in-kaduna/) - Troops of Sector 5, Operation PEACE SHIELD, have recorded a major operational breakthrough in Kaduna State with the successful rescue of 10 kidnapped victims and the recovery of arms, ammunition and ransom money. The operation followed the abduction of several women from their farms at Ungwan Nungu in Sanga Local Government Area on 29 November
- [Usman hails Musa’s Appointment as Defence Minister](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/usman-hails-musas-appointment-as-defence-minister/) - ...Calls for stronger national security strategy By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Security Matters, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd), has congratulated the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on his appointment as Minister of Defence following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. In a
- [CBN’s new cash policy: A welcome liberalisation or a risky retreat?](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbns-new-cash-policy-a-welcome-liberalisation-or-a-risky-retreat/) - By Blaise Udunze On December 2, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a policy that significantly departs from the cash-restriction measures Nigerians have faced lately. The apex bank abolished restrictions on cash deposits. Increased the weekly cash withdrawal limits to N500,000 for individuals and N5 million for corporates while substituting the earlier monthly
- [ASTGATE Hotels Lekki, Lagos, a re-band of iconic Hotels.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/astgate-hotels-lekki-lagos-a-re-band-of-iconic-hotels/) - By Patience Ahams At EAstgate Hotels Group, it is a creed to ensure a good day begins with a good night of comfort and relaxation booking daily by Unique Hotels Directory. Com They will be lots of carefully crafted leasure hang out package for In-House Unique Hotels Directory Guest Every Friday On Mix Music and
- [Access Bank wins Bank of the Year 2025  Nigeria at The Banker Awards](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/access-bank-wins-bank-of-the-year-2025-nigeria-at-the-banker-awards/) - Access Bank has been named Bank of the Year 2025 - Nigeria at the prestigious Banker Awards ceremony held in London on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Organised annually by The Banker, a publication of the Financial Times Group, the awards celebrate the best-performing financial institutions across more than 120 countries, recognising excellence in innovation, financial
- [Fani-Kayode condemns ‘vicious’ media attacks on Minister of State for Defence Matawalle](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fani-kayode-condemns-vicious-media-attacks-on-minister-of-state-for-defence-matawalle/) - Gbolahan Salman Sokoto Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned what he described as a “vicious media campaign” allegedly orchestrated by the opposition against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. In a statement posted on his social media handle on Wednesday, Fani-Kayode said the attacks were “shameless and nauseating,” insisting that Matawalle
- [Kenyan lawmakers allege sexual misconduct and environmental harm by British troops.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/kenyan-lawmakers-allege-sexual-misconduct-and-environmental-harm-by-british-troops/) - A parliamentary inquiry in Kenya has accused British troops training there of a pattern of sexual misconduct and environmental harm that has led the forces from the former colonial power to be seen as an "occupying presence". The findings of the investigation by a parliamentary committee focused on defence and foreign relations highlight rising frustrations
- [Reps Committee gives CBN, TCN, SEPLAT Dec 9 deadline to submit power sector records.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/reps-committee-gives-cbn-tcn-seplat-dec-9-deadline-to-submit-power-sector-records/) - The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee probing Nigeria’s power sector reforms and financial expenditures from 2007 to 2024 has mandated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), and SEPLAT Gas Company to provide exhaustive documentation relating to their agreements, payment frameworks, and financial dealings on or before Tuesday, December
- [FIFA rolls out premium entertainment roster for 2026 World Cup final draw in Washington, D.C.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/fifa-rolls-out-premium-entertainment-roster-for-2026-world-cup-final-draw-in-washington-d-c/) - FIFA has announced a glittering entertainment cast for the Final Draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, scheduled for Friday, 5 December 2025, at the historic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. The globally televised event, set for 12:00 ET (18:00 CET), is expected to attract millions of viewers as
- [France Consul General lauds Nigeria’s emergence as French investment hub.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/france-consul-general-lauds-nigerias-emergence-as-french-investment-hub/) - French companies are stepping up engagement with Nigeria, targeting key sectors including finance, technology, and agriculture, the Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier, said. Speaking at the recent 2025 French Week business forum in Lagos, organised by the Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Favier stressed the importance of moving beyond dialogue to
- [CBN increases cash withdrawal limit.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-increases-cash-withdrawal-limit/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a comprehensive revision of cash-related policies, introducing new nationwide withdrawal limits and scrapping the cumulative deposit cap for bank customers. In the circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy & Regulation Department, Dr. Rita I. Sike, on December 2nd, 2025, the apex bank said the policy overhaul was
- [PDP will never die, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki assures outgoing party leaders as Amb. Damagum hands over.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/pdp-will-never-die-kabiru-tanimu-turaki-assures-outgoing-party-leaders-as-amb-damagum-hands-over/) - … Issues certificate of expulsion to Nyesom Wike, others. Earlier today in Abuja, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), His Excellency Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, formally handed over the affairs of the Party to the new National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Addressing an enlarged meeting of the National Working Committee
- [Access Holdings marks international men’s health month with groupwide activation across Africa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/access-holdings-marks-international-mens-health-month-with-groupwide-activation-across-africa/) - Every November, the world turns its attention to the health and wellbeing of men, an important but often neglected conversation. This year, Access Holdings embraced the moment with renewed purpose, rolling out a comprehensive, groupwide campaign across the African subsidiaries of its Banking Group to promote awareness, early detection, mental resilience, and community support for
- [Atiku backs Shehu Yohanna as Adamawa ADC chairman, charges collaboration with Sadiq Dasin's transition team.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/atiku-backs-shehu-yohanna-as-adamawa-adc-chairman-charges-collaboration-with-sadiq-dasins-transition-team/) - The former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has once again backed Shehu Yohanna as the Acting/Interim Chairman of the Adamawa ADC. Atiku Abubakar also urged all stakeholders of the ADC in Adamawa to work under the umbrella of the party in the state, led by Shehu
- [Remove Matawalle if you want me in APC, Gov. Dauda tells Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/remove-matawalle-if-you-want-me-in-apc-gov-dauda-tells-tinubu/) - Gbolahan Salman Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reportedly intensified pressure on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as a condition for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources said Governor Lawal earlier met President Tinubu in Paris—alongside the Governors of Enugu and Taraba—where he expressed
- [Atiku meets ADC state chairmen, charges on a united front](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/atiku-meets-adc-state-chairmen-charges-on-a-united-front/) - Yesterday evening, I received the State Chairmen of our party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), from the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT, at my residence in Abuja. The delegation, led by Kogi State Chairman, Hon. Ogga Temitope Kingsley expressed joy that I am finally a bonafide member of the party. I am
- [CAF approves Morocco’s world class stadia hosting CAF AFCON 2025 matches](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/caf-approves-moroccos-world-class-stadia-hosting-caf-afcon-2025-matches/) - Less than three weeks to the commencement of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 kicks off in Morocco, African football governing body, Confederation of African Football has unveiled what it described world-class stadia set to host the tournament. According to CAF, “these stadia promise to deliver world-class football action, ensuring AFCON 2025 is celebrated
- [Premier League suffers setback as 40 African players set for AFCON 2025.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/premier-league-suffers-setback-as-40-african-players-set-for-afcon-2025/) - The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to impact the Premier League significantly, with 40 players across 17 clubs expected to depart for the month-long tournament scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco. With AFCON taking place at the height of the European football season, several clubs will be
- [Insecurity: Group condemn calls for Matawalle resignation, says it's politically motivated](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/insecurity-group-condemn-calls-for-matawalle-resignation-says-its-politically-motivated/) - Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Northern Elders Progressive Group has condemned renewed calls for the resignation of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing the criticisms as “mischievous, exaggerated and politically driven.” Speaking at a press conference in Sokoto on Tuesday, the group’s coordinator, Yusuf Abubakar, said recent media attacks on the minister were
- [Tinubu nominates General Musa as Defence Minister](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-nominates-general-musa-as-defence-minister/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa's nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as
- [PDP crisis:  Osun Governor Adeleke dumps party.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-crisis-osun-governor-adeleke-dumps-party/) - Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the People’s Democratic Party, citing persistent leadership turmoil at the party’s national level. In a statement shared on his Instagram page on Monday night, Adeleke confirmed that he submitted his resignation to party officials in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government, on November
- [Ex-CDS Musa meets Tinubu amidst Defence Minister resignation.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ex-cds-musa-meets-tinubu-amidst-defence-minister-resignation/) - Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Monday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amidst Nigeria's defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, resignation of his appointment, with immediate effect. . Musa arrived the State House at 7:03 p.m., dressed in dark-green northern-style traditional attire with elbow-length sleeves, and was
- [Agricultural out and services spurs Nigeria’s GDP rise to 3.98% in Q3 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/agricultural-out-and-services-spurs-nigerias-gdp-rise-to-3-98-in-q3-2025/) - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released the GDP report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, which indicated that the Nigerian economy expanded by 3.98% year-on-year YoY (vs 4.23% YoY recorded in Q2’25). Both the oil and non-oil sectors scaled by 5.84% YoY and 3.91% YoY, respectively (vs 5.66% YoY and 3.79% YoY in
- [ABSA upgrades Nigerian targets higher price tier one banks on reduced cost of equity, Nigeria reforms](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/absa-upgrades-nigerian-targets-higher-price-tier-one-banks-on-reduced-cost-of-equity-nigeria-reforms/) - Nigeria banks have been upgraded by ABSA which issued higher share price targets for top-tier banks—Zenith Bank, UBA, and Access Holdings—reflecting an increased positive sentiment from reforms and a drop in the cost of equity. The Cost of Equity is the return a bank must offer investors to compensate for the risk of holding its
- [The Alternative Bank drives new era for trade at NITF 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/the-alternative-bank-drives-new-era-for-trade-at-nitf-2025/) - The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has emphasised its commitment to tailored export-finance solutions for MSMEs in across the health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and transportation value chains. The pledge, which comes on the backdrop of the ongoing Nigeria International Trade Fair 2025, reinforces the Bank’s role as a key driver of economic expansion and a catalyst
- [Nigeria’s "era of renewed stability" and the truths the CBN chooses to overlook](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-era-of-renewed-stability-and-the-truths-the-cbn-chooses-to-overlook/) - BY BLAISE UDUNZE At the Annual Bankers’ Dinner, when the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, recently stated that Nigeria had "turned a decisive corner," his remark aimed to convey assurance that inflation was decelerating with headline inflation eased to 16.05percent and food inflation retreating to 13.12 percent, the exchange rate was
- [Badaru Abubakar, Defence Minister, resigns](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/badaru-abubakar-defence-minister-resigns/) - Nigeria's defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate
- [Sokoto’s security blueprint earns national spotlight as Gov’s aide bags prestigious fellowship](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sokotos-security-blueprint-earns-national-spotlight-as-govs-aide-bags-prestigious-fellowship/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto Sokoto State’s security reforms have gained fresh national attention following the induction of the Governor’s Special Adviser on Security Matters, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd.), as a Fellow of the Institute of Security, Nigeria. The fellowship—conferred at the Institute’s 18th Annual International Security Conference and Investiture held at the University of Lagos—places
- [Operation Peace Shield: 6 Brigade Troops neutralise four armed militia, recover weapons in Taraba](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/operation-peace-shield-6-brigade-troops-neutralise-four-armed-militia-recover-weapons-in-taraba/) - Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised four armed militia members and recovered weapons during a rapid and coordinated response to renewed communal violence in Usmanu Village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating a resurgence of long-standing land disputes between the Shomo and Wurkun communities. The
- [Director of Army Public Relations decorates newly promoted soldiers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/director-of-army-public-relations-decorates-newly-promoted-soldiers/) - …Appreciates COAS for directorate’s support The Acting Director, Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, on Friday, 28 November 2025, decorated newly promoted soldiers of the Directorate, charging them to remain steadfast and committed to excellence in the discharge of their duties. The ceremony, held at the DAPR Headquarters in Abuja, witnessed
- [Atiku’s supporters eyes Obi, Amaechi VP candidacy](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/atikus-supporters-eyes-obi-amaechi-vp-candidacy/) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s bloc of the African Democratic Party has begun to shop for a politician from the southern part of the country as a running mate in the 2027 election, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. The bloc is said to be looking in the direction of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour
- [President Tinubu welcomes Nigeria's election into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for 2026–2027 Biennium](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/president-tinubu-welcomes-nigerias-election-into-the-international-maritime-organization-imo-council-for-2026-2027-biennium/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Nigeria's election to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the 2026–2027 biennium as a strong affirmation of the country's growing maritime influence and its constructive role in global shipping governance. Nigeria's re-election into Category C of the IMO Council at the election took place during the
- [Jonathan and Tinubu meets in Aso Rock](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/jonathan-and-tinubu-meets-in-aso-rock/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa on Saturday on Jonathan’s return to Nigeria from Guinea-Bissau. President Jonathan went to the West African nation on an election monitoring mission. There were concerns about his safety following a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau. Saturday, 29 November, 2025.
- [NACCIMA Boss, assures Diaspora returnees of a better Nigeria as Africa’s gateway](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naccima-boss-assures-diaspora-returnees-of-a-better-nigeria-as-africas-gateway/) - The National President of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce industry mines and agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, has called on all African Returnees from the Diaspora, to embrace Nigeria and make the country, their home place. Speaking, while delivering his goodwill message at the grand opening of the IPADA INITIATIVES CELEBRATIONS 2025 at
- [Army Council approves strategic promotions of senior officers to bolster national defense leadership.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/army-council-approves-strategic-promotions-of-senior-officers-to-bolster-national-defense-leadership/) - The Army Council has on Thursday, 27 November 2025 approved the promotion of senior officers of the Nigerian Army to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General. A total of 28 Brigadier Generals have been elevated to the rank of Major General, while 77 Colonels have also been promoted to the rank of
- [Tinubu approves national tax policy implementation Committee](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/tinubu-approves-national-tax-policy-implementation-committee/) - ...to drive coordinated implementation of new tax law. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, which Mr Joseph Tegbe chairs, will ensure the implementation of the administration's landmark tax reforms in line with the economic aspirations of the government and the people of Nigeria.
- [Money ritual: Court hangs UNIPORT student](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/money-ritual-court-hangs-uniport-student/) - 400-level Petrochemical Engineering student of the University of Port Harcourt, Damian Okoligwe, has been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student at the same institution. Naija News reports that a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt found Okoligwe guilty of killing
- [To meet modern day threats, COAS urges tougher, war-focused training for NDA cadets](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/to-meet-modern-day-threats-coas-urges-tougher-war-focused-training-for-nda-cadets/) - The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, has charged the Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to intensify cadet training driven by purposeful leadership, discipline, character, courage and strategic thinking in order to bridge gaps in Military operations. The COAS gave the charge during a courtesy visit by the Commandant,
- [Akolade Arowolo, has been sentenced to die by hanging for the murder of his banker wife, Titilayo.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/akolade-arowolo-has-been-sentenced-to-die-by-hanging-for-the-murder-of-his-banker-wife-titilayo/) - Pastor Arowolo could not hold back his pains after the court ruling, he burst into a fit of prayer. Titilayo worked with Skye bank, whilst her husband was employed. Prosecutors were able to present compelling evidence that led to the conviction of Mr Arowolo and his sentencing by Justice Lateefat Okunu of the Ikeja High
- [N4.53tn cash pile shows Nigerian firms betting on yields, not factories.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/n4-53tn-cash-pile-shows-nigerian-firms-betting-on-yields-not-factories/) - Non-financial heavyweights in Africa’s largest oil producer are piling cash in their balance sheet as a cushion against an economic downturn. Non-financial listed firms collectively have total cash and cash equivalents of N4.53 trillion in their books as at the first nine months of 2025, which is 5.31 percent higher than 2024’s N4.31 trillion, according
- [Access Holdings’ Lanre Bamisebi calls for sector-focused, AI-Driven transformation in African corporate banking](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/access-holdings-lanre-bamisebi-calls-for-sector-focused-ai-driven-transformation-in-african-corporate-banking/) - Corporate banking in Africa is undergoing a transformation, and the conversation has shifted beyond traditional deposits and loans. Speaking recently during a panel session at Future of Finance Summit, Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director, IT and Digitisation at Access Holdings, highlighted the urgent need for financial institutions to bridge the widening gap between what corporates require
- [Strategic patience, malice to none: Dele Momodu unpacks the Atiku Abubakar myth in birthday tribute](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/strategic-patience-malice-to-none-dele-momodu-unpacks-the-atiku-abubakar-myth-in-birthday-tribute/) - By Daniel Okereke In Jada, the serene hometown of Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the atmosphere was festive. The occasion was a birthday lecture organized by the Atiku Abubakar Foundation, a platform of family and friends dedicated to honoring the legacies of the Waziri Adamawa. Scholarship awards were announced for indigent school children in
- [Nnamdi Kanu loses again as Appeal Court strikes out rights violation case against DSS DG, AGF](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nnamdi-kanu-loses-again-as-appeal-court-strikes-out-rights-violation-case-against-dss-dg-agf/) - The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday struck out an appeal on alleged rights violation filed by terrorism convict, Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying it is without merit and had become academic following his November 20 conviction for terrorism by a Federal High Court. In a judgment, a three-member
- [CBN’s 303rd MPC Meeting: A technocratic victory, an economic setback, and a missed opportunity on Nigeria’s real crisis](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbns-303rd-mpc-meeting-a-technocratic-victory-an-economic-setback-and-a-missed-opportunity-on-nigerias-real-crisis/) - BY BLAISE UDUNZE The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 303rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting arrived at a time of unprecedented tension within the Nigerian economy. The country has not faced a more difficult convergence of challenges for more than a decade in the area of crushing food inflation, unrelenting insecurity, slowing growth, weak purchasing
- [Nigeria witnessed significant money supply increase to N119tn in October](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigeria-witnessed-significant-money-supply-increase-to-n119tn-in-october/) - Nigeria’s broad money supply rose to N119.04tn in October 2025 from N117.78tn in September, according to new data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The increase amounted to N1.25tn, equivalent to 1.06 per cent, reversing the slowdown recorded a month earlier. Year-on-year, M3 (broad money supply) expanded by N11.04tn or 10.22 per cent from
- [Ex Minister asks for EFCC restraint over alleged $14.8m fraud:](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ex-minister-asks-for-efcc-restraint-over-alleged-14-8m-fraud/) - ...Wants agency to agree on favourable appearance date Former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeking a mutually agreed date to honour its invitation over an alleged $14.8m fraud. Sylva, in a letter he personally signed and addressed to the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede,
- [REVOP:  FG launches new revenue system to eliminate leakages, boost transparency](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/revop-fg-launches-new-revenue-system-to-eliminate-leakages-boost-transparency/) - The Federal government has launched a new technology-driven revenue system, the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project - REVOP, an initiative designed to redefine how the nation tracks, collects, and manages its public finances. It was launched alongside the Federal Treasury Receipt (FTR), a groundbreaking reform that provides a single, standardised, and digitally verifiable proof of all payments
- [Reps urges Jonathan’s safe return to Nigeria](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/reps-urges-jonathans-safe-return-to-nigeria/) - The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to deploy all diplomatic channels to secure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who is trapped in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup in the country. Jonathan is in Guinea-Bissau as part of a joint African Union, ECOWAS and West African Elders Forum mission to
- [President Tinubu declares a security emergency, orders Army and Police to recruit more personnel](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-declares-a-security-emergency-orders-army-and-police-to-recruit-more-personnel/) - Today, in view of the emerging security situation, I have decided to declare a nationwide security emergency and order additional recruitment into the Armed Forces. By this declaration, the police and the army are authorised to recruit more personnel. The police will recruit an additional 20,000 officers, bringing the total to 50,000. Although I had
- [Why CBN’s MPC must target the real enemy despite Favourable macroeconomic tailwinds](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/why-cbns-mpc-must-target-the-real-enemy-despite-favourable-macroeconomic-tailwinds/) - BY BLAISE UDUNZE Obviously, one would say that the macroeconomic indicators are finally pointing in the right direction, yet, daily realities for households and businesses tell a very different story because Nigeria stands at a delicate intersection. No doubt on paper, inflation is easing, the naira is stabilising, and sovereign ratings have improved; but food
- [Lower borrowing costs ahead as CBN’s corridor shift poised to boost lending across Nigeria’s banking sector](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lower-borrowing-costs-ahead-as-cbns-corridor-shift-poised-to-boost-lending-across-nigerias-banking-sector/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest tweak to the monetary policy corridor marks a pivotal shift aimed at easing liquidity constraints and stimulating credit expansion in the economy. By narrowing the spread between its lending and deposit windows, the apex bank has effectively lowered short-term borrowing costs for commercial banks while creating a more favourable
- [President Tinubu welcomes freed Kebbi schoolgirls](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-welcomes-freed-kebbi-schoolgirls/) - …Charges the security forces to rescue others still in captivity President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release today of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga Kebbi last Monday. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on November 17 and abducted the girls, moments after a military detachment left the premises. The Kebbi incident
- [Lagos budget hits N4 trillion in 2026](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lagos-budget-hits-n4-trillion-in-2026/) - …As Sanwo-Olu plans huge investment in key sectors …State secured N1 trillion new investment in 2025, projects N3.12trn IGR next year …Tinubu’s reforms bolster Lagos revenue drive — Governor Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu proposed N4.237 trillion expenditure in 2026, laying bare the State Government’s priorities in the coming year. Sanwo-Olu said the budget would
- [Atiku can fix Nigeria: Dele Momodu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/atiku-can-fix-nigeria-dele-momodu/) - …Calls on Obi, other coalition leaders to unite and rescue the country A week-long series of events, marking the birthday of former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has ended Wednesday with a lecture in Jada Adamawa State, calling on the leaders of the opposition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to forge a concerted
- [How Insecurity is bleeding Nigeria about $15bn annually and destroying its economic future](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/how-insecurity-is-bleeding-nigeria-about-15bn-annually-and-destroying-its-economic-future/) - BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria is undergoing one of the stormiest periods in the history of its post-independence. This is not because of global oil shock, recession, or political instability; it is because of a far prevalent and devastating threat of the incessant insecurity. These once emanated as isolated insurgent attacks have now evolved into a
- [Bindow, Binani, Nyako, Barata, other Adamawa ADC leaders unite for Atiku, As Ex-VP formally joins coalition party](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/bindow-binani-nyako-barata-other-adamawa-adc-leaders-unite-for-atiku-as-ex-vp-formally-joins-coalition-party/) - The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Monday, November 24, 2025, collected his African Democratic Congress (ADC) card at the Jada 1 Ward of Jada Local Government Area of the party in Adamawa State. The collection of the ADC card by Atiku followed his formal registration, by Sen. Sadiq Yar'Adua, the National Secretary
- [Subair named board chair of the year, as LIRS emerges top revenue agency](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/subair-named-board-chair-of-the-year-as-lirs-emerges-top-revenue-agency/) - The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has once again demonstrated excellence and sector leadership as it received major recognitions at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. Solidifying its position as a leading institution in public sector excellence and innovation, in a proud moment for
- [President Tinubu orders withdrawal of Police orderlies attached to VIPs](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-orders-withdrawal-of-police-orderlies-attached-to-vips/) - … To be reassigned for core policing duties President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on
- [General Uba: Lost to enemy fire or the cruelty of betrayal?](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/general-uba-lost-to-enemy-fire-or-the-cruelty-of-betrayal/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo Brigadier General Musa Uba’s death confirmed by the Nigerian Army after days of confusion and frantic denials, landed like a detonator in a country already flattened by repeated blasts of terror. The image that circulated online of a brigade commander in the hands of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters was
- [S’West Arewa Community rallies support for Tinubu's 2027 re-election.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/swest-arewa-community-rallies-support-for-tinubus-2027-re-election/) - …Obasa, Yusuf laud the group’s bold steps The South West Arewa Community on Thursday gathered in Lagos to drum up support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Members of the group numbering over 1000 expressed that President Bola Tinubu had in the past supported the northerners politically and therefore deserves to be
- [Why I refrained from sentencing Nnamdi Kanu to death – Justice Omotosho](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/why-i-refrained-from-sentencing-nnamdi-kanu-to-death-justice-omotosho/) - Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, says he opted for a life sentence rather than imposing the death penalty on the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. On Thursday, Justice convicted Kanu of the terrorism charges preferred against him by the Department of State Services. Omotosho noted that
- [Yelwata attack survivor testifies before U.S. Congress](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/yelwata-attack-survivor-testifies-before-u-s-congress/) - A survivor of the brutal Yelwata massacre in Benue State, Msurshima Apeh, has delivered a heartbreaking testimony before the United States Congress, narrating how she helplessly watched the murder of her five children during the attack. Apeh appeared virtually on Thursday before the House Subcommittee on Africa, which was reviewing former President Donald Trump’s decision
- [ASUU warns of fresh crisis, says FG must honour agreements, prioritise education](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/asuu-warns-of-fresh-crisis-says-fg-must-honour-agreements-prioritise-education/) - Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, on Thursday warned that Nigeria’s public universities may plunge into another round of industrial crisis unless the Federal Government demonstrates genuine commitment to resolving lingering issues affecting the tertiary education sector. Addressing journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in
- [UNICEF lists gains, challenges as insecurity threatens children’s rights in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/unicef-lists-gains-challenges-as-insecurity-threatens-childrens-rights-in-sokoto-kebbi-zamfara/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto As Nigeria marks World Children’s Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted major gains recorded for children in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara—while warning that insecurity, inadequate resources, and rising out-of-school figures continue to threaten child development in the region. Speaking in Sokoto, Michael Juma, UNICEF Chief of Field Office
- [Segun Awolowo, dies at 62](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/segun-awolowo-dies-at-62/) - Olusegun Awolowo, a grandson of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has died. The Awolowo family announced his passing on Thursday. He was 62. “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Olusegun Awolowo,” the statement read. The family described him as “the world’s most phenomenal husband, father and
- [Concerns rises in U.S. Congress over Nigeria’s insecurity](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/concerns-rises-in-u-s-congress-over-nigerias-insecurity/) - It is counterproductive to adopt overly simplistic narratives about the multiple, complex, overlapping security challenges in Nigeria, United States Congresswoman Sara Jacobs told lawmakers in Washington, DC, yesterday. She was addressing the Congress on the alleged Christian-targeted killings and President Donald Trump’s Country of Particular Concerns (CPC) classification. Nigeria was first designated a CPC in
- [President Tinubu postpones trip to G20 and AU-EU Summits for further security briefings.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-postpones-trip-to-g20-and-au-eu-summits-for-further-security-briefings/) - …Directs military, police to deploy more men to Kwara President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. In response to the request by the
- [Trial of DSS-captured Ansaru terror suspects Begins January 2026.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trial-of-dss-captured-ansaru-terror-suspects-begins-january-2026/) - A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday ruled that the trial of two leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, captured by the Department of State Services (DSS) will begin on January 15, 2026. The trial, which was ingitislly slated to begin on Wednesday, was put off by the
- [Crisis: Police seal PDP headquarters with barbwire](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/crisis-police-seal-pdp-headquarters-with-barbwire/) - In a move to prevent a reoccurrence of the drama that played out on Tuesday, the Police have shut down the Wadata Plaza headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) till further notice. Police personnel are also stationed there to enforce the closure while staff have been sent away from the Secretariat, while party members
- [Insecurity: EU collaborates with Search for youth reality show North West.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/insecurity-eu-collaborates-with-search-for-youth-reality-show-north-west/) - In a fresh push to counter rising insecurity and rebuild social cohesion in the North-West, the European Union (EU) and Search for Common Ground on Tuesday inaugurated the “Hustle” reality show (Buge Buge). The project is an innovative youth-focused entrepreneurship programme designed to strengthen peace, economic resilience and community trust across Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto
- [Carbon Market Initiative: AIDFF empowers, trains 100 youths in Adamawa.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/carbon-market-initiative-aidff-empowers-trains-100-youths-in-adamawa/) - African International Documentary Festival Foundation (AFIDFF), a non- governmental organisation (NGO), has trained 100 youths in carbon market initiative. The Director-General of AFIDFF, Mrs Malame Mangzha, who declared the event open on Tuesday in Sukur Landscape Community, Adamawa, said the training would foster inclusivity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training involved
- [23 CAF awards winner, Osimhen battles Salah, Hakimi for coveted crown.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/23-caf-awards-winner-osimhen-battles-salah-hakimi-for-coveted-crown/) - Winner of the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of The Year Award, Victor Osimhen, returns to the podium of the prestigious award on Wednesday night in Rabat, facing a stiff competition from Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and PSG. The 2025 award will be handed out at a ceremony in
- [Kebbi 25: horror tale of escaped victims.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/kebbi-25-horror-tale-of-escaped-victims/) - One of the 25 schoolgirls abducted from a school in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, as hunters and security forces intensify their search for the remaining missing students, AP News reports. The girls were kidnapped before dawn on Monday when gunmen attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in
- [Teen Sensation Seth, 13, wins top prize in UBA Foundation essay competition.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/teen-sensation-seth-13-wins-top-prize-in-uba-foundation-essay-competition/) - Thirteen-year-old Seth has earned national acclaim after emerging as the overall winner of the highly competitive UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, beating hundreds of bright young minds from across the country. His outstanding performance not only highlights the power of youth creativity and critical thinking but also underscores the Foundation’s commitment to nurturing the next
- [New elected PDP leadership takes over PDP Secretariat amid violent clashes between Wike , Makinde supporters.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/new-elected-pdp-leadership-takes-over-pdp-secretariat-amid-violent-clashes-between-wike-makinde-supporters/) - The deepening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) erupted into violent confrontation on Monday as newly elected National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), formally resumed duties at the party’s National Secretariat in Wadata Plaza, Abuja, amid fierce clashes between rival factions loyal to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and Oyo State Governor
- [Is CBN’s fixed income securities takeover a ticking bomb for Nigeria’s economy?](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/is-cbns-fixed-income-securities-takeover-a-ticking-bomb-for-nigerias-economy/) - BY BLAISE UDUNZE The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to take full control of government securities issuance has been described by some as a bold move toward transparency and market efficiency. Yet, beneath the surface of this reform lies a web of structural dangers that could tighten credit even further, push interest rates higher, escalate
- [President Tinubu to attend G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-to-attend-g20-leaders-summit-in-south-africa/) - …AU-EU Summit in Angola President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola. President Tinubu's first stop is Johannesburg, where he will attend the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders. After the summit, he will proceed to Angola for the AU-EU summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa,
- [Sanwo-Olu congratulates Wahid Oshodi on re-election as ITTF Vice President.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/sanwo-olu-congratulates-wahid-oshodi-on-re-election-as-ittf-vice-president/) - The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), Wahid Enitan Oshodi, on his re-election as the Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr
- [Tinubu condoles with the military over death of Soldiers.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-condoles-with-the-military-over-death-of-soldiers/) - …delegates Shettima to Kebbi over kidnapped schoolgirls, …Assures on safe return abductees President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government will ensure their quick release. President Tinubu also sent his
- [AFRIMA launches Diamond Showcase Portal, invites rising stars to apply](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/afrima-launches-diamond-showcase-portal-invites-rising-stars-to-apply/) - The journey to discover and celebrate Africa’s future music stars has begun, as the 9th Edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has opened the application portal for its Diamond Showcase, the award institution's platform for rising music talents. The 9th AFRIMA Diamond Showcase is designed to give undiscovered African artists a real chance
- [UN supports Trump's plan for Gaza](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/un-supports-trumps-plan-for-gaza/) - The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution that endorses US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza. Included in the plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), to which, the US says, multiple unnamed countries have offered to contribute. The resolution was backed by 13 countries -
- [Nigerian leaders and the limits of authority.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigerian-leaders-and-the-limits-of-authority/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo To understand Nigeria’s leadership dilemma, one must peel back the layers between power and authority, two concepts often conflated but fundamentally different. Nigeria’s governance crisis persists largely because leaders continue to believe that possessing power is the same as possessing authority. Power is the ability to compel action. It is loud, immediate,
- [Diversion of Customer's $510,000: EFCC arraigns Ex-banker in Enugu.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/diversion-of-customers-510000-efcc-arraigns-ex-banker-in-enugu/) - The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, November 13, 2025 arraigned one Obinna Nwaobi, a former Head of Operations at Access Bank Nigeria Plc before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State. He was arraigned on a nine-count charge bordering
- [African Development Fund and WHO sign a $55 million agreement to strengthen health services in Sudan.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/african-development-fund-and-who-sign-a-55-million-agreement-to-strengthen-health-services-in-sudan/) - The African Development Bank Group and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a bipartite funding and three-year implementation agreement for the Sudan Health Emergency and Infrastructure Project (SHEIP). The project, signed on 03 November 2025, aims to improve access to quality healthcare services across Sudan, with a focus on improving access to and enhancing
- [Bandits kills Vice-Principal, abduct females students in resurgent Kebbi School attack](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/bandits-kills-vice-principal-abduct-females-students-in-resurgent-kebbi-school-attack/) - Bandits stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State early Monday, killing Vice-Principal Hassan Yakubu Makuku and abducting an unknown number of students in a brazen attack that has thrown the community into mourning. Maga, a community that has recently faced multiple attacks, was gripped by fear
- [Airline hands VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof to airport security in Asaba after fisticuffs on board.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/airline-hands-verydarkman-and-mr-jollof-to-airport-security-in-asaba-after-fisticuffs-on-board/) - Social media influencers Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, known as Mr. Jollof, were deboarded from a United Nigeria Airlines flight after engaging in a physical altercation during boarding at Asaba International Airport on Monday morning. The incident occurred as passengers were boarding Flight UN0523 to Lagos. Eyewitnesses said the
- [Reps supports massive female recruitment in Police](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/reps-supports-massive-female-recruitment-in-police/) - The Chairman of the House Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Makki Abubakar Yalleman, says the Nigeria Police Force can no longer afford to sideline women if it hopes to deliver effective, modern policing to Nigerians. Yalleman stated this on Monday during a public hearing on a Bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Police Act to
- [Tinubu praises Super Eagles despite World Cup exit.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/tinubu-praises-super-eagles-despite-world-cup-exit/) - …Shifts Focus to AFCON President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for their effort in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers despite their agonizing exit, urging the team and football administrators to immediately redirect attention to preparations for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria fell to DR Congo in
- [Sanwo-Olu seeks investors' support for Lekki–Epe International Airport](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/sanwo-olu-seeks-investors-support-for-lekki-epe-international-airport/) - …Says Lagos will work hand-in-hand with all federal agencies The Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday sought the support of investors to make the approved Lekki–Epe International Airport, a reality. He said the Lagos State Government is committed to partnering with the Federal Government and its agencies, as well as investors, in building
- [President Tinubu to Judges: No amount of reform can succeed if integrity is compromised](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-to-judges-no-amount-of-reform-can-succeed-if-integrity-is-compromised/) - President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, urged judges to uphold the sanctity of their profession by safeguarding integrity, noting that the strength and honour of the judiciary lie in proper and unequivocal interpretation of the constitution. Declaring the 2025 All Nigerian Judges Conference open at the National Judicial Institute, President Tinubu noted that the
- [How Access Bank is supporting women driving Africa’s growth story](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/how-access-bank-is-supporting-women-driving-africas-growth-story/) - Across Africa, women are fast becoming the heartbeat of economic transformation. From bustling open-air markets to high-tech boardrooms, women-led enterprises are redefining what is possible for the continent’s future. Whether as market traders expanding their reach through digital platforms, tech founders scaling innovations across borders, or artisans turning local crafts into global brands, women’s contributions
- [The Alternative Bank wins Innovative Bank of the Year at AICIF 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/the-alternative-bank-wins-innovative-bank-of-the-year-at-aicif-2025/) - The Alternative Bank (‘AltBank’) has been honoured as the ‘Innovative Bank of the Year’ at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF), underscoring its commitment to transformative, inclusive financial solutions across the continent. The award, presented recently, at the Eko Hotels in Lagos, celebrates the Bank's commitment to driving positive change through financial
- [Governor Sanwo-Olu launches e-birth registration](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/governor-sanwo-olu-launches-e-birth-registration/) - …Commissions landmark projects Facilitated by Chairman, Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area. From second left: Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa; MD/CEO, Upfront Homes, Mr. Babatunde Faleye; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chairman, Lagos Island East LCDA, Mayor Muibi Folawiyo and Chairman, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Hon. Abdullahi
- [Tinubu to NDC Participants: Inclusive Governance, Productive Nigeria require collective effort](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-to-ndc-participants-inclusive-governance-productive-nigeria-require-collective-effort/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday restated his administration's resolve to ensure that Nigeria maximises its human, material, and intellectual potential for enhanced industrialisation, peace, and prosperity. He spoke at the Council Chambers in Abuja as he received in audience members of Course 33 of the National Defence College. He charged the participants to view
- [President Tinubu reappoints Mohammed Buba Marwa as NDLEA Chairman](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-reappoints-mohammed-buba-marwa-as-ndlea-chairman/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. Marwa was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, after serving as the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug
- [PH AirportCity positioned to reshape high-end housing and spur statewide economic growth.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ph-airportcity-positioned-to-reshape-high-end-housing-and-spur-statewide-economic-growth/) - A bold new urban vision is taking shape on the outskirts of Port Harcourt as the Rivers State Government and Masta Services Company Limited jointly unveiled PH AirportCity, a self-sustaining mini city designed to attract top executives, investors, and long-time residents back to the Garden City. Located near the Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa,
- [Two NNPP Rep member’s defects to APC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/two-nnpp-rep-members-defects-to-apc/) - The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives increased its membership on Thursday with the defection of two members from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano state. The defection of the two members, Abdulmuminu Jibrin and Sagir Ibrahim Koki, was announced at plenary by Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen. Their defection is coming
- [Eight months of gridlock fears as Lagos announces traffic diversion on Lekki-Ajah Corridor](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/eight-months-of-gridlock-fears-as-lagos-announces-traffic-diversion-on-lekki-ajah-corridor/) - Commuters along the bustling Lekki-Ajah corridor are bracing for months of disruption as the Lagos State Government announces an eight-month traffic diversion to allow major roadworks in the area. For thousands of daily motorists and residents, the development rekindles memories of long hours in gridlock, heightened transport costs, and the struggle to balance work and
- [FG halts planned 15% import duty on petrol and diesel](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-halts-planned-15-import-duty-on-petrol-and-diesel/) - The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has stated that the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent of valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit and Diesel is no longer in view. According to a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday, the Director, Public Affairs Department, NMDPRA, George Ene-Ita, said,
- [MTN Nigeria outpaces Airtel Africa in growth momentum as competition intensifies.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/mtn-nigeria-outpaces-airtel-africa-in-growth-momentum-as-competition-intensifies/) - MTN Nigeria has posted stronger growth momentum than its closest rival, Airtel Africa, underscoring its resilience in a challenging macroeconomic environment. Recent financial indicators reveal that MTN’s aggressive network expansion, digital service diversification, and strategic cost optimization have helped it capture greater market share and sustain revenue growth, even amid inflationary pressures and rising operational
- [2026 Hajj: CSO appeals for government loan to “Save Nigerian Pilgrims”.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/2026-hajj-cso-appeals-for-government-loan-to-save-nigerian-pilgrims/) - Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based Civil Society Organization (CSO) in the Hajj and Umrah Industry, has once again appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the 36 State Governors to bail out Nigerian intending pilgrims from missing out on participating in the 2026 Hajj. The appeal was contained in a statement signed by its
- [Tinubu admonishes Editors: report boldly, criticise but let us build a nation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-admonishes-editors-report-boldly-criticise-but-let-us-build-a-nation/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday tasked media practitioners to fulfil their responsibility as the Fourth Estate of the Realm towards nation-building and the sustenance of democracy. President Tinubu also declared that his administration would consider the requests from the Guild for media tax relief and other interventions that would ensure the sustainability and vibrancy
- [Medical expert seeks prioritised resource allocation for maternal, child health.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/medical-expert-seeks-prioritised-resource-allocation-for-maternal-child-health/) - The Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, has called for strong political will to prioritise adequate resource allocation to maternal and child health. Fabamwo said this on Wednesday during the 24th Biennial Conference and Investiture Ceremony of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, Lagos Branch. The News Agency of
- [Senate frowns at NNPCL’s defence on missing N210tr](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/senate-frowns-at-nnpcls-defence-on-missing-n210tr/) - The Senate yesterday rejected the explanations provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding unaccounted funds totalling ₦210 trillion, covering the period from 2017 to 2023. The Red Chamber, through its Committee on Public Accounts chaired by Senator Aliyu Wadada (Nasarawa West), said the state oil company failed to satisfactorily address 19 audit
- [Stakeholders push policy support for organic farming](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/stakeholders-push-policy-support-for-organic-farming/) - Experts in Nigeria’s organic and agroecology sector have urged stronger policy backing to promote sustainable and chemical-free agriculture across the country. They made the call at the 2025 National Organic and Agroecology Business Summit on Tuesday in Abuja. The event, organised by the Organic and Agroecology Initiative of Nigeria (ORAIN), brought together agencies, farmers, researchers,
- [Nigeria’s universities have enormous potential to drive national transformation — Prof. Ituma.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/nigerias-universities-have-enormous-potential-to-drive-national-transformation-prof-ituma/) - In an era when the future of higher education hinges on visionary leadership and globally attuned innovation, Professor Afam Icha Ituma stands at the intersection of both. As Vice-Chancellor of Coal City University, Enugu, his leadership exemplifies a rare synthesis of global academic excellence and deep local relevance anchored in a commitment to institutional transformation.
- [Nigeria records first successful transaction on national payment stack](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigeria-records-first-successful-transaction-on-national-payment-stack/) - Nigeria’s digital payment sector has achieved a historic milestone with the successful completion of the first live transaction on the National Payment Stack (NPS) at exactly 11:56 a.m. on Friday, marking the beginning of a new era of seamless, secure, and inclusive financial transactions. The inaugural transaction, carried out between PalmPay and Wema Bank, was
- [Governors, Southeast Lawmakers, traditional rulers and Anioma leaders to meet in Awka to adopt Anioma State" – Senator Nwoko](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/governors-southeast-lawmakers-traditional-rulers-and-anioma-leaders-to-meet-in-awka-to-adopt-anioma-state-senator-nwoko/) - The push for the creation of Anioma State has taken a major step forward as Senator Ned Nwoko confirmed that key stakeholders from across the South East will meet in Awka next weekend to formally adopt Anioma as the region’s preferred state. Speaking at the Izu Anioma Towns Union event in Abuja, where the maiden
- [Anambra 2025: 99% results upload by INEC points Soludo to victory.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/anambra-2025-99-results-upload-by-inec-points-soludo-to-victory/) - With over 99 per cent of the results of the Anambra State off season governorship election uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at press time last night, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo appeared to be cruising to a comfortable return to office. Results from 5,678 polling booths, representing 99.27 per cent of the 5,720
- [AnambraDecides 2025: Soludo dominates polls in all 21 LGAs as INEC declare result.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/anambradecides-2025-soludo-dominates-polls-in-all-21-lgas-as-inec-set-to-declare-result/) - In what appears to be a resounding vote of confidence in his administration, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has recorded a sweeping victory across Anambra State, winning all 21 local government areas in the 2025 governorship election. The outcome, which places him on the verge of official declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), underscores
- [U.S. revokes visas of 80,000 Nigerians, other nationals.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/u-s-revokes-visas-of-80000-nigerians-other-nationals/) - The United States Department of State has announced the cancellation of about 80,000 visas belonging to Nigerians and citizens of other countries. In a statement released on Thursday, the department described the move as part of President Donald Trump’s commitment to protecting Americans, saying it is a case of “promises made, promises kept.” According to
- [INEC rejects Abdulrahman Mohammed, affirms Umar Damagum as legitimate PDP Chairman, .](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/inec-rejects-abdulrahman-mohammed-affirms-umar-damagum-as-legitimate-pdp-chairman/) - ...Deploys Officers to monitor, observe Ekiti ongoing governorship primaries. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has upheld Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum as the constitutionally recognized National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), thereby dismissing the purported elevation of Abdulrahman Mohammed, as acting national chairman by group loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. INEC
- [Trump threat: Russia monitoring developments in Nigeria](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trump-threat-russia-monitoring-developments-in-nigeria/) - By Omodele Adigun The Russian Government has said that it is keeping a close watch on developments in Nigeria following a statement by United States President Donald Trump suggesting potential American military action in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters on Friday that Russia is
- [Adeboye to Tinubu: Plead with Trump, fire security chiefs after 90 days if they fail to end terror.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/adeboye-to-tinubu-plead-with-trump-fire-security-chiefs-after-90-days-if-they-fail-to-end-terror/) - Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has advised President Bola Tinubu, whom he described as his in-law, to act fast to stem the tide of killings in the country. He also advised him to plead with the US President, Donald Trump, to give him a 100-day grace to deal
- [Man, 71 kills 67-year-old wife in Adamawa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/man-71-kills-67-year-old-wife-in-adamawa/) - Adamawa Police Command has apprehended Jeriel Peter,71, for allegedly killing his wife, Miltha Jeriel, 67, in Demsa Local Government Area of the state. The Command spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Yola. He said the suspect was arrested on Nov. 6, after the incident which occurred on Nov.
- [Naira appreciates against US dollar as external reserves hit $43.28bn](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-appreciates-against-us-dollar-as-external-reserves-hit-43-28bn/) - By Omodele Adigun The Naira appreciated on Thursday against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market for the second time this week as the country’s external reserves rose to $43.27 billion. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange data showed that the Naira strengthened on Thursday to N1,436.74 against the dollar, up
- [Stop calling Mary ‘Co-Redeemer’ with Jesus, Vatican tells Catholics.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/stop-calling-mary-co-redeemer-with-jesus-vatican-tells-catholics/) - By Omodele Adigun A new Vatican decree approved by Pope Leo has modified several traditional titles used by Catholics to describe Mary, the mother of Jesus. For centuries, Catholics have invoked Mary’s intercession through prayers such as the Rosary, venerating her as a divine figure whose role in giving birth to Christ elevates her within
- [Nurse gets life in jail after murdering 10 to reduce workload](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/nurse-gets-life-in-jail-after-murdering-10-to-reduce-workload/) - By Omodele Adigun A palliative care nurse in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of the murder of 10 patients and the attempted murder of 27 others. Prosecutors alleged that the man, who has not been publicly named, injected his mostly elderly patients with painkillers or sedatives in an
- [After Adamawa, Abia Govt increases corps members’ allowance to ₦50,000](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/after-adamawa-abia-govt-increases-corps-members-allowance-to-₦50000/) - Following the food steps of his Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved an increase in monthly allowances for members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in the state, raising the payment “from ₦4,000 to as much as ₦50,000.” The new allowance structure provides a ₦20,000 base allowance for all
- [Nigeria’s Non-interest Capital Market hits N1.6trn – SEC boss](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-non-interest-capital-market-hits-n1-6trn-sec-boss/) - By Omodele Adigun The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has announced that Nigeria’s non-interest capital market is now valued at over N1.6 trillion, highlighting its growing role in enhancing financial inclusion and supporting infrastructure development. Speaking at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) 2025, held in Lagos,
- [Market Cap dips N612bn amid widespread sell pressure](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/market-cap-dips-n612bn-amid-widespread-sell-pressure/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited experienced a drop on Tuesday, with declines in market capitalisation and the All-Share Index (ASI) as investors cashed in profits amidst rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The All-Share Index (ASI) settled at 152,629.60 points, down from 153,739.11 points in the previous session, while market capitalisation contracted by
- [Tinubu approves creation of new federal university in Lagos](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/tinubu-approves-creation-of-new-federal-university-in-lagos/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State. This was confirmed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Thursday, November 6, 2025. According to him, the President has signed the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe Establishment Bill
- [LASG shuts illegal nursing college in Ikorodu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/lasg-shuts-illegal-nursing-college-in-ikorodu/) - Lagos State government has sealed Tower College of Health Sciences in Gberigbe, Ikorodu, for operating an illegal nursing program. A joint enforcement team on Thursday, comprising officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Health through the Directorate of Nursing Services (DNS), the Nursing and Midwifery Committee of Lagos State, and the National Association of Nigerian
- [Naira appreciates to N1,437.50 to dollar at official market Thursday](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-appreciates-to-n1437-50-to-dollar-at-official-market-thursday/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian currency, the Naira, appreciated further at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, closing at N1,437.50. The currency, which was N1,440 to the dollar on Wednesday, gained N2.50 on Thursday. Bid rates quoted by dealers at the market on Thursday ranged from N1,435 to N1,441 to the dollar.. Meanwhile, the
- [PDP: Karma is real – Damagum warns betrayers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-karma-is-real-damagum-warns-betrayers/) - The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum, has warned those he described as betrayers of the party to remember that the law of karma is real and active. Damagum issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the Forum of State PDP Chairmen, who were in the
- [Nigeria’s $2.35bn Eurobond records 453% oversubscription](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-2-35bn-eurobond-records-453-oversubscription/) - By Omodele Adigun The Eurobond was offered to the international capital markets in two tranches of $1.25 billion 10-year Eurobond and $1.10 billion 20-year Eurobond maturing in 2036 and 2046, respectively. In its statement, the Debt Management Office (DMO), said Nigeria was pleased that the bond attracted a wide range of investors from multiple jurisdictions
- [Uproar in Senate over Trump’s invasion threat](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/uproar-in-senate-over-trumps-invasion-threat/) - The military action President Donald Trump threatened Nigeria with over the weekend on alleged Christian genocide, reveberated in the Senate Tuesday with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and its Deputy, Barau Jibrin, differing on response. While Akpabio said, “Who am I to answer Trump, Barau quickly got up and said, “I’m not scared
- [Tinubu seeks Senate approval of N1.15trn domestic loan](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-of-n1-15trn-domestic-loan/) - President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of Senate for a fresh N1.15 trillion loan from the domestic debt market to finance deficit in the 2025 budget. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday. According to the letter, the proposed borrowing is
- [Reps make U-turn, reconvene for plenary Wednesday](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/reps-make-u-turn-reconvene-for-plenary-wednesday/) - The House of Representatives has rescinded its earlier decision to suspend plenary sessions for a week, announcing that lawmakers will reconvene on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The reversal comes barely hours after the House resolved to halt sittings until local contractors owed by the Federal Government were paid. The lawmakers had on Tuesday, during an
- [Tinubu directs education minister to end ASUU strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/tinubu-directs-education-minister-to-end-asuu-strike/) - President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, to urgently resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting that no further strike should disrupt academic activities in Nigerian universities. Speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting with the President at the Aso Rock Villa
- [Football Coach collapses, dies mid matc](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/football-coach-collapses-dies-mid-matc/) - Heartbroken footballers collapsed to the ground in tears as their manager tragically died mid-match. Mladen Zizovic collapsed on the side of the pitch after suffering a heart attack 22 minutes into Radnicki 1923’s match with Mladost on Sunday evening. His players and coaching staff were informed later on that Zizovic, who had been taken to
- [Ukraine accelerates reforms to meet EU accession target](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ukraine-accelerates-reforms-to-meet-eu-accession-target/) - Ukraine has been urged to accelerate reforms if it wants to meet its self-imposed goal of completing the EU accession process by the end of 2028. This is according to an EU enlargement report presented on Tuesday. The assessment noted that, in spite of the “very difficult circumstances” Ukraine is in due to the war
- [FG temporarily opens Lagos- Calabar Highway to ease traffic congestion in Lekki](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-temporarily-opens-lagos-calabar-highway-to-ease-traffic-congestion-in-lekki/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government on Monday temporarily opened the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road to ease traffic congestion in Lekki, Lagos State. The traffic congestion was caused by a tanker which overturned at Chisco area of Lekki along the dual carriageway The development was announced by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, via
- [Chad closes border with Nigeria amid U.S. invasion rumours](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/chad-closes-border-with-nigeria-amid-u-s-invasion-rumours/) - The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military plans in West Africa. Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a complete military lockdown along the Nigerian border after intelligence suggested that terrorist elements
- [How Obama influenced my loss in 2015 – Jonathan reveals](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/how-obama-influenced-my-loss-in-2015-jonathan-reveals/) - By Omodele Adigun Former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that former U.S. President Barack Obama played a significant role in influencing the outcome of Nigeria’s 2015 presidential election. Jonathan accused Obama of being “overbearing” and “condescending” in his approach to Nigeria’s electoral process, claiming that the U.S. leader demonstrated “an unusual level of bias” ahead
- [US mulls ground operations, airstrikes in Nigeria attack](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/us-mulls-ground-operations-airstrikes-in-nigeria-attack/) - United States President, Donald Trump, on Sunday, reiterated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over the reported killings of Christians, saying he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare potential plans for action. Speaking to an AFP correspondent aboard Air Force One, Trump said all options were on the table, including a possible ground
- [Defilement: Lagos challenges Medical Doctor’s acquittal at Supreme Court](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/defilement-lagos-challenges-medical-doctors-acquittal-at-supreme-court/) - The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the recent acquittal of Dr Olufemi Olaleye, who was found guilty of defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece by the State High Court. Dr Olaleye’s conviction was later overturned by the Court of Appeal on the grounds that there were material contradictions in
- [Gen. Musa: Exit of Nigeria’s iconic Military Leader.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gen-musa-exit-of-nigerias-iconic-military-leader/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo Friday, October 31, 2025, was not just another day in the annals of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It was a day when the parade ground of Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja fell into a rare silence, not of formality, but of reverence. Soldiers stood taller, some blinking back emotions. The wind seemed to
- [Lagos CP to Sowore: Surrender yourself to nearest police station to avert arrest.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lagos-cp-to-sowore-surrender-yourself-to-nearest-police-station-to-avert-arrest/) - The Lagos State Police Command has declared activist and politician Omoyele Sowore wanted over alleged plans to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads across the state. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, announced this on Monday while addressing journalists at the Iyana-Oworo end of the Third Mainland Bridge. According to him, the police are closing
- [Public varsities to end admission by Nov 17, JAMB says](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/public-varsities-to-end-admission-by-nov-17-jamb-says/) - The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2025 admission deadline for public universities across Nigeria from October 31 to November 17, 2025. The extension, announced by JAMB in its weekly bulletin, came in response to emerging circumstances affecting the ongoing admissions process in several institutions. According to the bulletin by JAMB’s Public
- [Anambra Governorship Election: Atiku charges Amupitan on free, fair, credible poll](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/anambra-governorship-election-atiku-charges-amupitan-on-free-fair-credible-poll/) - …Rallies support for Nwosu, ADC candidate The Anambra State governorship election next weekend is one in the number of off cycle elections according to the country’s election timetable. But, rather than being like any other, the election to elect the next governor of Anambra State on November 8 offers a unique opportunity to end the
- [Abaaly, the all-in-one  indigenous super app debuts](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/abaaly-the-all-in-one-indigenous-super-app-debuts/) - History was made in the Nigerian Tech space as an indigenous tech firm AbaaTech Solutions Limited unveiled her innovation, Abaaly a 3-in-1 Super App. Abaaly is a multifunctional mobile application that integrates social interaction, e-commerce, and digital payments into a single platform, marking a giant stride into the global super-app space thereby putting Nigeria on
- [We’re slaughtered like cows, Catholic Priest begs Trump to come quickly](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/were-slaughtered-like-cows-catholic-priest-begs-trump-to-come-quickly/) - A Catholic Priest, Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has backed President Donald Trump’s decision to tackle the alleged massacre of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had after designating Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern, vowed military intervention to end what he called the persecution of Christians in the country. The US decision had triggered mixed reactions across
- [Woodhall Capital targets $50 billion in global investments to drive Nigeria’s development](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/woodhall-capital-targets-50-billion-in-global-investments-to-drive-nigerias-development/) - Woodhall Capital, under the leadership of its founder Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, is spearheading efforts to attract $50 billion in global investments aimed at accelerating development projects across Nigeria. In a recent interview, Hunponu-Wusu highlighted the firm’s growing momentum in mobilizing international capital. A key milestone in this journey was a pre-investor forum held at the Presidential
- [Nigeria, the most dangerous nation on earth to follow Christ – US Appropriations](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigeria-the-most-dangerous-nation-on-earth-to-follow-christ-us-appropriations/) - United States House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), and Legislative Branch Subcommittee Vice Chair Riley Moore (R-WV) have commended President Donald Trump’s action to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). In a statement, the committee
- [NiMet predicts dust haze, thunderstorms nationwide](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nimet-predicts-dust-haze-thunderstorms-nationwide/) - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning citizens to stay alert and take safety precautions. NiMet’s weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja predicted slight dust haze over Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, and parts of Kaduna States on Monday, with
- [Troops of 12 Brigade rescue two kidnapped victims and recovered ransom in Kogi state](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/troops-of-12-brigade-rescue-two-kidnapped-victims-and-recovered-ransom-in-kogi-state/) - In a sustained effort to rid Kogi State of criminal activities, troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered the ransom money meant for their release. The operation which led to the rescue of the victims took place on 2 November 2025,
- [GEI trains female journalists on ethical reporting of GBV in Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gei-trains-female-journalists-on-ethical-reporting-of-gbv-in-sokoto-2/) - By Gbolahan Salman, Sokoto The Gender Educators Initiative (GEI) hasnon Saturday trained 30 female journalists in Sokoto State on ethical and gender-sensitive reporting of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), in a bid to enhance accurate and compassionate storytelling on issues affecting women and girls. Speaking at the opening of the workshop, the Chairperson of GEI, Hajia Sha’afatu
- [We don’t tolerate religious persecution in Nigeria, Tinubu replies Trump](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/we-dont-tolerate-religious-persecution-in-nigeria-tinubu-replies-trump/) - President Bola Tinubu has made it clear to Donald Trump, his American counterpart, that Nigeria does not tolerate religious persecution. Nigeria’s number one citizen stated this in his personal response to Trump, who on Friday, redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”. Trump had claimed that Nigerian Christians were facing existential threat, vowing that
- [69-year-old joins freshmen at university of Ibadan matriculation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/69-year-old-joins-freshmen-at-university-of-ibadan-matriculation/) - 69-year-old woman, Mrs. Kate Bosede Akomolafe, stole the spotlight at the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre (DLC) matriculation ceremony, where she joined over 5,000 new students who took the oath for the 2024/2025 academic session on Friday. The matriculation oath was administered by the Registrar, Mr. Ganiyu O. Saliu. About 5,000 learners were admitted
- [Strike: Nigerian Govt to release N11.995bn arrears to doctors, others in 72 hours](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/strike-nigerian-govt-to-release-n11-995bn-arrears-to-doctors-others-in-72-hours/) - The Federal Government says it will release about N11.995 billion within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears, including accoutrement allowance, to doctors and other health workers across the country. Deputy Director and Head, Information and Public Relations of the the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, made this disclosure in
- [Nigerian Stocks  gain N285bn after days of losses](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerian-stocks-gain-n285bn-after-days-of-losses/) - The Nigerian stock market recorded a gain on Friday, ending four straight sessions of losses with an N285 billion lift to investors’ portfolios. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) market capitalisation, which opened at N97.258 trillion, rose by N285 billion, or 0.29 per cent, to close at N97.543 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index increased by 0.29
- [Akume inaugurates Tinubu support group in Benue](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/akume-inaugurates-tinubu-support-group-in-benue/) - The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume has inaugurated the President Bola Tinubu Support Group 2027 in Makurdi, Benue State. Akume who was represented by Senator Jacob Gyado at the event, noted that Tinubu has already secured the confidence of Nigerians through the implementation of policies and projects that directly impact
- [Peju Ogunmola breaks silence after son’s death](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/peju-ogunmola-breaks-silence-after-sons-death/) - Veteran Yoruba actress Peju Ogunmola has made an emotional return to acting, months after the heartbreaking loss of her son, Ayomikun. The respected Nollywood star, daughter of the late theatre legend Kola Ogunmola and wife of veteran actor Sunday Omobolanle (Papi Luwe), had stepped away from the spotlight following her son’s death earlier this year
- [GEI trains female journalists on ethical reporting of GBV in Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gei-trains-female-journalists-on-ethical-reporting-of-gbv-in-sokoto/) - By Gbolahan Salman, Sokoto The Gender Educators Initiative (GEI) hasnon Saturday trained 30 female journalists in Sokoto State on ethical and gender-sensitive reporting of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), in a bid to enhance accurate and compassionate storytelling on issues affecting women and girls. Speaking at the opening of the workshop, the Chairperson of GEI, Hajia Sha’afatu
- [FG to set capital threshold for DisCos' license renewal.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-to-set-capital-threshold-for-discos-license-renewal/) - By Omodele Adigun With the new federal government reforms in the power sector, Distribution Companies (Discos) will be required to meet a minimum capital adequacy threshold to qualify for the renewal of their operating licence. Speaking at the Nigeria Energy Forum themed, “Powering Nigeria through Investment, Innovation, and Partnership”, in Lagos on Tuesday, Minister of
- [PenCom, ICPC sign MoU on recovery of unremitted pension funds, compliance ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/pencom-icpc-sign-mou-on-recovery-of-unremitted-pension-funds-compliance/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on recovery of unremitted pension contributions and compliance with pension laws. Speaking at the agreement signing ceremony in Abuja, Omotola Oloworaran, the Chief Executive of PenCom, said the
- [Tinubu receives Anders Povlsen, richest man in Denmark, on visit to Nigeria.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/tinubu-receives-anders-povlsen-richest-man-in-denmark-on-visit-to-nigeria/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received Anders Holch Povlsen, the richest man in Denmark, who paid a visit to him in the bid to deepen cooperation between the two countries and attract foreign investments. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this on his official X
- [Nigeria paying for delay in fuel subsidy removal – Emir Sanusi](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigeria-paying-for-delay-in-fuel-subsidy-removal-emir-sanusi/) - By Omodele Adigun The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has said that Nigeria’s present economic hardship stems from the country’s failure to remove fuel subsidy over a decade ago. Sanusi made this remark on Tuesday at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria stated that
- [Dangote eyes $1bn industrial expansion in Zimbabwe](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-eyes-1bn-industrial-expansion-in-zimbabwe/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is preparing a major return to Zimbabwe with plans for a $1 billion industrial complex that will integrate cement production, coal mining, and power generation. Dangote Group operates in 17 African countries across cement, fertiliser, refinery and logistics infrastructure. The Dangote Group had explored Zimbabwean opportunities in 2015
- [House of Reps okays $2.34bn loan request for Tinubu.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/house-of-reps-okays-2-34bn-loan-request-for-tinubu/) - By Omodele Adigun The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise a total of $2.347 billion from the international capital market to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the chairman of the House Committee on Aids,
- [Sylva not involved in any coup plot’ – Aide refutes allegations.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sylva-not-involved-in-any-coup-plot-aide-refutes-allegations/) - By Omodele Adigun An aide of former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has dismissed claims linking him to an alleged coup plot. Sylva’s Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Julius Bakoru, in a statement released on Wednesday, described the reports as unfounded, false, and driven by
- [Police, UNDSS strengthen security collaboration for humanitarian operations in Sokoto.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/police-undss-strengthen-security-collaboration-for-humanitarian-operations-in-sokoto/) - By Gbolahan Salman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening security coordination for humanitarian operations, following a courtesy visit by a delegation from the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). The UNDSS team, led by the Chief Security Adviser for Nigeria, Mr. Newton Senyo Kufe, and the Area
- [Sokoto CP charges newly promoted officers on commitment to integrity, service](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/sokoto-cp-charges-newly-promoted-officers-on-commitment-to-integrity-service/) - By Gbolahan Salman, Sokoto The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ahmed Musa, on Thursday decorated seven senior officers of the Command who were recently promoted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), charging them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties. Speaking during the ceremony, CP
- [Access Holdings records N3.9 Trillion gross earnings in nine months](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/42423/) - Access Holdings PLC (“the Group” or “the Company”) today announced its nine-month ended September 30, 2025 (“Q3 2025”) results, recording gross earnings of ₦3.9trillion, which represented a rise by 14.1% year-on-year over ₦3.4trillion as at Q3 2024. This performance was driven by sustained growth in both interest and fees and commission, reflecting the strength of
- [Access Bank retail operations group donates solar-powered borehole to Kebbi community](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/access-bank-retail-operations-group-donates-solar-powered-borehole-to-kebbi-community/) - By Gbolahan Salman As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the Retail Operations Group (ROG) of Access Bank Plc has constructed and handed over a solar-powered borehole to the Illelar Yari community in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Zonal Head of Retail Operations, Northwest,
- [Lagos empowers 1,000 residents with N1.6bn financial assistance](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lagos-empowers-1000-residents-with-n1-6bn-financial-assistance/) - By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun No fewer than 1,000 residents have benefitted from the Lagos State Government’s Eko Cares/Eko Listens Financial Assistance Programme. It was gathered that beneficiaries received cheques ranging from ₦300,000 to ₦1.5 million to support businesses, healthcare needs, and persons with disabilities. A total of ₦460 million was disbursed. The event, held on
- [FG explains what Nigerians stand to gain after removal from FATF gray list By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-explains-what-nigerians-stand-to-gain-after-removal-from-fatf-gray-list-by-sodiq-opeyemi-adelakun/) - The Nigerian government has identified three things the country and its citizens would gain from the recent removal from . The Ministry of Finance, led by Wale Edun, in a statement on X, explained that the country’s removal from FATF means faster, cheaper remittance for Nigerians in the diaspora. Also, the federal government stated that
- [Banks place Nestoil under receivership over $1bn debt](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/banks-place-nestoil-under-receivership-over-1bn-debt/) - Police have sealed off the corporate headquarters of Nestoil Limited in Victoria Island, Lagos, after the company was placed under receivership by a consortium of lenders over a reported $1 billion debt. A federal high court sitting in Lagos had on October 22, 2025 issued an order of Mareva authorising First Trustees and its subsidiary,
- [CBN denies allocating $1.3 billion for fuel importation, labels reports “misleading”](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-denies-allocating-1-3-billion-for-fuel-importation-labels-reports-misleading/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted claims that it allocated $1.269 billion for the importation of refined petroleum products in the first quarter of 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the apex bank described the report as “entirely inaccurate and misleading.” In a statement signed by Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, CBN spokesperson,
- [NUPRC seeks finance, investment from Bank of America to increase oil production](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nuprc-seeks-finance-investment-from-bank-of-america-to-increase-oil-production/) - By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged the Bank of America to increase funding and investment portfolios for Nigeria’s upstream oil sector to boost crude oil production. In a statement by NUPRC spokesperson, Eniola Akinkuotu, the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe, made this
- [My children can’t get job in Nigeria due to my name – Bode George cries out](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/my-children-cant-get-job-in-nigeria-due-to-my-name-bode-george-cries-out/) - Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has cried out for help. According to him, his children can’t get a job in Nigeria due to his name. He stated this while appearing on Nigeria Info FM 99.3. He also lamented that there is hunger in the country. He noted that there is
- [NEMA welcomes 153 Nigerian returnees from Chad under assisted voluntary programme.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nema-welcomes-153-nigerian-returnees-from-chad-under-assisted-voluntary-programme/) - The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 153 Nigerian returnees from Chad, facilitated through the Assisted Voluntary Return Programme in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Federal Government. According to a statement from NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office on Tuesday, the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International
- [Amazon announces 14,000 job cuts globally as AI Investment intensifies.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/amazon-announces-14000-job-cuts-globally-as-ai-investment-intensifies/) - US e-commerce giant Amazon on Tuesday confirmed plans to cut approximately 14,000 jobs worldwide as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and boost investment in artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement posted on the company’s corporate website, Senior Vice-President Beth Galetti said the reductions are “a continuation” of Amazon’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy,
- [Naira appreciates further at official market Monday, closing N1, 452 to dollar –](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-appreciates-further-at-official-market-monday-closing-n1-452-to-dollar/) - The Nigerian currency, the Naira, appreciated further at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, closing at N1,452.5 to the dollar. The currency had closed at N1,455.5 to the dollar at the market on Friday and appreciated slightly on Monday by N3.00. Bids rates quoted by dealers at the market on Monday ranged from N
- [Tragedy as Unijos student kills fellow student](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/tragedy-as-unijos-student-kills-fellow-student/) - …As varsity confirms incident By Omodele Adigun The Management of the University of Jos, has confirmed the murder of Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of the department Banking and Finance of the institution by his friend and fellow student. Dr Rejoice Songden, the Registrar of the university confirmed the incident in a condolence message on
- [Debt profile dropped under Tinubu – NOA explains](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/debt-profile-dropped-under-tinubu-noa-explains/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says Nigeria’s debt profile has dropped significantly since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in 2023. The agency challenged widespread misconceptions, citing data from the Debt Management Office (DMO), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and other credible sources in an October 24 explainer. As of June 2023, Nigeria’s
- [CSCS partners IBM to strengthen market infrastructure with technology upgrade](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cscs-partners-ibm-to-strengthen-market-infrastructure-with-technology-upgrade/) - By Omodele Adigun The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s premier capital market infrastructure, has announced a major milestone in its technology transformation journey with the upgrade of its core application in partnership with global technology leader IBM and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). This upgrade marks a significant leap in CSCS’s commitment to innovation,
- [Dangote targets US$55bn annual revenue from Dangote Refinery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-targets-us55bn-annual-revenue-from-dangote-refinery/) - By Omodele Adigun Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) is targeting an annual revenue of US$55 billion from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which is expected to expand production from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd, as the world’s largest, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of DIL, has projected. The facility is currently
- [NGX Group fuels women’s investment drive, engages 9,000 at FinTribe Finance Fair 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ngx-group-fuels-womens-investment-drive-engages-9000-at-fintribe-finance-fair-2025/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), through its regulatory subsidiary, Nigerian Exchange Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo), has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding financial inclusion and deepening retail investor participation following the successful FinTribe Finance Fair 2025. The fair convened over 9,000 women focused on wealth creation and capital market opportunities. The event, organized
- [Fed poised to cut rates this week, with more easing likely](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fed-poised-to-cut-rates-this-week-with-more-easing-likely/) - By Omodele Adigun Federal Reserve policymakers are widely expected to reduce U.S. short-term borrowing costs this week by a quarter of a percentage point for the second time this year as they look to prevent further slowing in the labor market. Odds are it won’t be the last of the series. Climbing unemployment insurance claims
- [Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes rise – GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trump-gets-royal-welcome-in-japan-china-trade-truce-hopes-rise-gbn/) - By Omodele Adigun U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal welcome on Monday in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump, making his longest journey abroad since taking office in January, announced a flurry
- [Polaris Bank restates support for SMEs growth in Nigeria with launch of ‘EveryDay Supermarket’ in Yenagoa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/polaris-bank-restates-support-for-smes-growth-in-nigeria-with-launch-of-everyday-supermarket-in-yenagoa/) - By Omodele Adigun Polaris Bank restates support for SMEs growth in Nigeria with launch of ‘EveryDay Supermarket’ in Yenagoa Polaris Bank restates support for SMEs growth in Nigeria with launch of ‘EveryDay Supermarket’ in YenagoaPolaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and driving economic growth in Nigeria’s South-South region
- [2027: Can Obi return with the fury of the masses?](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/2027-can-obi-return-with-the-fury-of-the-masses/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo In 2023, Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), changed Nigeria’s political narrative by transforming what began as an underdog campaign into a national phenomenon. With limited structure and modest funding compared to the political behemoths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the
- [Kwankwaso @69: A legacy of competence, capacity and credible Leadership.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/kwankwaso-69-a-legacy-of-competence-capacity-and-credible-leadership/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo As His Excellency, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, PhD, FNSE, marks his 69th birthday, Nigeria pauses to reflect on the enduring legacy of one of her most pragmatic and visionary political leaders. Kwankwaso’s life story remains a rare study in purposeful leadership, focused vision, and people-centered governance. His rise from the dusty streets
- [A nation gripped in the throes of fear](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/a-nation-gripped-in-the-throes-of-fear/) - By Atiku Abubakar There is a disturbing yet growing pattern by which the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to muzzle free speech and, in so doing, erode the integrity of the democratic ethos that define our nation. It is a development that should trouble every Nigerian, for if this creeping culture of repression
- [SWAN@60: Cleric prays for Hitch-Free celebration, urges Journalists to uphold truth, integrity](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/swan60-cleric-prays-for-hitch-free-celebration-urges-journalists-to-uphold-truth-integrity/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The State Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Sokoto State, Pastor Umaru Danladi John, has called on journalists to remain committed to truth, honesty, and accuracy in the discharge of their professional duties. Pastor Danladi John made the call on Sunday during a special thanksgiving service held in honour
- [NDLEA intercepts 70 parcels of cocaine at Lagos airport enroute UK](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ndlea-intercepts-70-parcels-of-cocaine-at-lagos-airport-enroute-uk/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 70 parcels of cocaine concealed in body cream containers at the Lagos airport while being exported to the United Kingdom. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The statement said the consignments, weighing 3.60
- [Hisbah bows to pressure, cancels court-ordered TikTok celebrities’ wedding in Kano](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/hisbah-bows-to-pressure-cancels-court-ordered-tiktok-celebrities-wedding-in-kano/) - By Omodele Adigun Hisbah bows to pressure, cancels court-ordered TikTok celebrities’ wedding in Kano The Kano Hisbah police have cancelled a controversial court-ordered wedding between two TikTok celebrities, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, following backlash over a viral video showing them kissing. The incident began after videos of the pair cuddling and kissing
- [Unmet demands: Resident doctors begin indefinite strike Nov 1](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/unmet-demands-resident-doctors-begin-indefinite-strike-nov-1/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, says it will begin an indefinite nationwide strike starting November 1, 2025. This was contained in a statement released by NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman, on Sunday. The statement noted that the strike directive was issued after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier given to
- [Dangote announces fresh conditions for NNPCL to increase stake in $20bn refinery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-announces-fresh-conditions-for-nnpcl-to-increase-stake-in-20bn-refinery/) - By Omodele Adigun Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has announced fresh conditions for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, to expand its stake in his 650,000-barrel-per-day petroleum refinery. However, he said this would only happen after Dangote Refinery must have proven to NNPCL what the plant can do. Dangote stated this in
- [LASTMA, police evacuate body of drunk driver killed in Lagos lone crash](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lastma-police-evacuate-body-of-drunk-driver-killed-in-lagos-lone-crash/) - By Omodele Adigun Operatives of the newly inaugurated Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) 24-hour Night Operations Squad and police officers responded to a fatal crash in Surulere, Lagos, evacuating the body of a driver suspected to be under the influence of alcohol. In a statement by Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA’s Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment
- [Recapitalisation reality check: Uncovering the truth behind Nigeria’s banking boom.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/recapitalisation-reality-check-uncovering-the-truth-behind-nigerias-banking-boom/) - Baize Odunze When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a new round of bank recapitalisation in March 2024, many expected the leading banks, especially those boasting record-breaking profits in the hundreds of billions and trillions, to sail through with ease. Their financial statements glistened with prosperity, with expanding balance sheets, rising dividends, and bullish
- [Lagos: Tears, chaos as bulldozers storm Oworonshoki at midnight, demolish more buildings](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lagos-tears-chaos-as-bulldozers-storm-oworonshoki-at-midnight-demolish-more-buildings/) - By Omodele Adigun Residents of the Ojulari community in Oworonshoki, Lagos, have raised fresh alarm after demolition teams reportedly returned late Saturday night to pull down more houses in the area. It was gathered that the operation continued into the early hours of Sunday despite widespread protests and resistance. Eyewitnesses told reporters on Sunday morning
- [Obasanjo holds 20th memorial service for late wife, Stella](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/obasanjo-holds-20th-memorial-service-for-late-wife-stella/) - By Omodele Adigun …says late first lady lived serving others Twenty years after her demise, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, his family, aides and acquaintances honoured his late wife and former First Lady, Mrs Stella Obasanjo, at a memorial service. The memorial service was held on Saturday, at the Chapel of Christ King of Glory, located
- [Royal feud: How popular Yoruba billionaire, Baba Ijebu reconciled Ooni, Alaafin](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/royal-feud-how-popular-yoruba-billionaire-baba-ijebu-reconciled-ooni-alaafin/) - Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, and Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, on Friday, ended their rift, which led to bitter exchanges. Recall that the feud of the monarchs, who preside over revered stools in Yorubaland, has in recent times been making headlines while also setting the social media on fire as
- [Lagos Gov’t unveils flexible payment plan for Computer Village relocation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lagos-govt-unveils-flexible-payment-plan-for-computer-village-relocation/) - By Omodele Adigun The Lagos State Government has introduced a flexible payment plan to assist traders in the relocation of the popular Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa in Agbado-Oke-Odo. The initiative, announced during a stakeholders’ meeting in Alausa, Ikeja, is part of the state’s renewed efforts to actualise the long-awaited transition of Africa’s largest
- [ABU denies alleged secret nuclear weapon project](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/abu-denies-alleged-secret-nuclear-weapon-project/) - By Omodele Adigun The Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, has denied the allegation that it was involved in developing a nuclear weapon for Nigeria. The university refuted the claims in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs Directorate, Malam Auwalu Umar, on Saturday in Zaria. Umar described the video where the allegation was made as
- [World 75th richest man’, Dangote’s net worth climbs to $30.2bn](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/world-75th-richest-man-dangotes-net-worth-climbs-to-30-2bn/) - By Omodele Adigun The net worth of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, has climbed to $30.2 billion, according to a report by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Bloomberg latest data placed Dangote as the 75th richest person in the world. Dangote has the majority share in the largest cement producer in
- [NNPC Ltd hails Tinubu on Ekperikpo, Mshelbila’s emergence as Chairman, Secretary General of GECF –GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nnpc-ltd-hails-tinubu-on-ekperikpo-mshelbilas-emergence-as-chairman-secretary-general-of-gecf-gbn/) - The NNPC Ltd has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in the emergence of Nigeria’s candidate, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, the Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd, as the new Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). It described the appointment as a historic moment for Nigeria and a testimony to the
- [H1: Access Holdings reports ₦2.5 trn gross earnings](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/h1-access-holdings-reports-₦2-5-trn-gross-earnings/) - Access Holdings Plc has announced N2.5trillion as gross earnings in its half-year audited financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025. The Group’s financial results for the period , according to.Sunday Ekwochi, the Company Secretary, reflect the resilience of its business model, the diversification of "our revenue streams, and the steady progress to the
- [Oyo denies placing tax on graduation, birthday, burials, others.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/oyo-denies-placing-tax-on-graduation-birthday-burials-others/) - By Omodele Adigun The Oyo State Government has denied plans to introduce taxes on social activities such as graduations, birthdays, burials, and other events, describing a viral post making the claim as fake and misleading. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Thursday, the government disowned a viral flier
- [Lagos probes LASAA staff over alleged fund diversion](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lagos-probes-lasaa-staff-over-alleged-fund-diversion/) - By Omodele Adigun The Lagos State Government has initiated a formal investigation into allegations of financial misconduct involving a staff member of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), who is accused of diverting official payments meant for the agency into a personal bank account. The probe aims to uncover the extent of the
- [My witnesses are coming from Ethiopia, Kenya, others, Nnamdi Kanu tells court](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/my-witnesses-are-coming-from-ethiopia-kenya-others-nnamdi-kanu-tells-court/) - Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says his witnesses will be coming from all parts of the world, including Ethiopia, Kenya and the United States (U.S). Kanu, who opted to defend himself in the ongoing alleged terrorism trial preferred against him by the Federal Government, told Justice James Omotosho of
- [Australian military faces class action over alleged sexual violence](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/australian-military-faces-class-action-over-alleged-sexual-violence/) - Several former and active female soldiers have filed a class action lawsuit over alleged widespread sexual assault, harassment and discrimination in the Australian armed forces. The proceedings officially began in the Federal Court in Sydney on Friday. The plaintiffs accuse the army, navy and air force of systematic violence and cover-ups over decades, observers are already
- [Customs: PTML command generates ₦350.3bn in nine months](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/customs-ptml-command-generates-₦350-3bn-in-nine-months/) - The Customs Area Controller, Ports Terminal Multiservices Ltd. (PTML) Command, Comptroller Joe Anani, says the command generated ₦350.3 billion revenue from January to September 2025. Anani disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday. He said the figure represented 96.64 per cent of the ₦362.5 billion collected between January and December 2024, showing
- [NPA blocks truck access to Lagos Ports amid congestion crisis](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/npa-blocks-truck-access-to-lagos-ports-amid-congestion-crisis/) - The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has suspended the movement of all trucks from designated pre-gate areas into the Lagos Port Complex (LPC) pending the clearance of the current backlog of cargoes at the terminals. In a notice to stakeholders, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), through its technical partner, Transit Truck Parks Limited (TTP), explained that
- [Sokoto Governor’s Aide reaches out to vulnerable groups, honoured as Gimbiyar Dange](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sokoto-governors-aide-reaches-out-to-vulnerable-groups-honoured-as-gimbiyar-dange/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Poverty Alleviation, Barrister Sa’adatu Yunusa Mohammed, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting women and youth across the state through humanitarian and empowerment initiatives. Barrister Mohammed, who is also the founder of the Sa’adatu Yunusa Foundation, made this known during a visit to
- [Tinubu lauds Nigeria’s exit from FATF grey list](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-lauds-nigerias-exit-from-fatf-grey-list/) - President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. ‎The FATF announced Nigeria’s delisting at its plenary in Paris, France, on Friday. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. ‎The FATF is the world’s leading body for setting standards against money laundering,
- [Jealous lover, three others arrested over murder of young man in Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/jealous-lover-three-others-arrested-over-murder-of-young-man-in-sokoto/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a young man, Ali Salisu, in Gidan Kacha village, Gada Local Government Area of the state. Police investigations revealed that Salisu, a resident of Darnawa village, was allegedly lured to his death by his girlfriend,
- [Registered loan apps hit 492 as FCCPC enforces ₦100 million fine rule](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/registered-loan-apps-hit-492-as-fccpc-enforces-₦100-million-fine-rule/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced that the number of officially registered digital lending companies in Nigeria has surged to 492, following the enforcement of a new rule imposing a ₦100 million fine on unregistered operators. The development comes under the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending
- [Alleged property fraud: EFCC witness fails to link Emefiele to Zenith Bank account](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/alleged-property-fraud-efcc-witness-fails-to-link-emefiele-to-zenith-bank-account/) - By Omodele Adigun An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’ witness on Friday failed to link Godwin Emefiele to accounts in Zenith Bank in the alleged property fraud case. Emefiele, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is charged with property fraud among others. The property is located at Plot 109, Cadastral
- [FG sacks 10 Immigration Officers, sanctions 21 for misconduct](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-sacks-10-immigration-officers-sanctions-21-for-misconduct/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has dismissed 10 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and sanctioned 21 others over various acts of misconduct and breach of service regulations. The disciplinary action, approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), followed recommendations by its Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC),
- [Igbo leaders visit Kwankwaso on state of the nation, hail him at 69.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/igbo-leaders-visit-kwankwaso-on-state-of-the-nation-hail-him-at-69/) - By Obianuju Uzukwu In a move symbolic of strategic political shift, and renewed commitment for national unity, peace, and development, a powerful delegation of South-East leaders, on Friday, October 24, 2025, visited NNPP National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, PhD, FNSE, at his Maitama residence in Abuja, to deliberate on the state of the nation
- [ICPC Chairman urges global business leaders to embrace corporate integrity](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/icpc-chairman-urges-global-business-leaders-to-embrace-corporate-integrity/) - By Gbolahan Salman The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on global business leaders to see integrity not as a moral burden but as a powerful investment in sustainable growth and long-term success. Speaking at the 2025 World Anti-Corruption Conference held at
- [PDP elders urge Tinubu to caution Defence Minister over defections](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-elders-urge-tinubu-to-caution-defence-minister-over-defections/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Northern Elders Unity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to caution the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, over alleged attempts to lure PDP members into the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly in Zamfara and Kaduna states. The Forum accused
- [Sokoto State Government, Unicef reaffirm support to end Polio](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/sokoto-state-government-unicef-reaffirm-support-to-end-polio/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto As the world marked World Polio Day 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Sokoto State Government have reaffirmed their joint commitment to eradicate the poliovirus in Nigeria’s northwest region, pledging renewed efforts to reach every unvaccinated child. Speaking during the commemoration in Sokoto on Friday, Mr. Michael Juma,
- [Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/mosquitoes-found-in-iceland-for-first-time-after-record-heat/) - By Hjaltason encountered the mosquitoes over several nights last week while using wine-soaked ropes to observe moths, local media reported. Mr Hjaltason found two female mosquitoes and one male which were later confirmed to be Culiseta annulata, one of few species that can successfully survive winter. Iceland was one of only two mosquito-free havens in the world prior
- [Tinubu swears in Amupitan as new INEC chairman](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-swears-in-amupitan-as-new-inec-chairman/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Thursday swore in Professor Joash Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The new INEC chairman was sworn in at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This followed his confirmation by the Senate. Amupitan, a professor of law at the University of Jos
- [FG approves $1bn Lagos port modernisation project](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-approves-1bn-lagos-port-modernisation-project/) - The Federal Government has approved a $1 billion port modernisation project for Lagos, marking a significant step in its bid to transform Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure and improve efficiency across seaports. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the announcement during the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT, Nigeria Conference, held in
- [Flooding: Surveyors join Lagos Govt to proffer dolution leveraging on technology](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/flooding-surveyors-join-lagos-govt-to-proffer-dolution-leveraging-on-technology/) - In a bid to deepen efforts at reducing flooding in Lagos, Surveyors have made known its commitment to joining the Lagos State Government in tackling the threat with continued education of members of the professional body. Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, NIS Lagos State branch on Thursday at their Secretariat held the 2025 Mandatory Continuing Professional
- [Violent conduct : Constituents ask NDLEA to conduct drug tests on Abia assembly majority leader](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/violent-conduct-constituents-ask-ndlea-to-conduct-drug-tests-on-abia-assembly-majority-leader/) - Alarmed by the violent conducts recently exhibited by the Majority Leader of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Uchenna Okoro Kalu, some of his constituents have demanded a drug test on him. Specifically, they have written to the Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) General Buba Marwa to order a comprehensive drug
- [LASHMA unveils online radio to deepen awareness on health schemes](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/lashma-unveils-online-radio-to-deepen-awareness-on-health-schemes/) - The Lagos State Health Management Agency, LASHMA, has unveiled its online radio ‘Ilera Eko Spotlight’ in order to deepen public awareness and engagement on various health schemes of the state government. At the unveiling of the online road on Wednesday during its quarterly media parley at the LASHMA Office in Alausa, Ikeja, the Permanent Secretary,
- [Bull run lifts NGX All-Share Index above 150,000 as large caps lead gains.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/bull-run-lifts-ngx-all-share-index-above-150000-as-large-caps-lead-gains/) - The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish momentum on sustained investor interest in blue-chip stocks, propelling the NGX All-Share Index past the historic 150,000 mark for the first time. Driven by strong performances in banking, industrial, and telecoms bellwethers, the market closed on a firm positive note, signaling renewed confidence and liquidity inflows from institutional
- [Abia Royal Fathers wade into verbal war between Governor Otti and Benjamine Kalu.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/abia-royal-fathers-wade-into-verbal-war-between-governor-otti-and-benjamine-kalu/) - …Pass vote of confidence on Otti. Udoka Agwu, Umuahia. Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers has waded into the verbal war between Alex Otti Governor of the State and Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives During a Press Conference by the Abia Royal fathers in Umuahia led by Eze Linus Ntoh Mbah, Chairman of
- [Court adjourns to Friday for Kanu to open defence after sacking his Lawyers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/court-adjourns-to-friday-for-kanu-to-open-defence-after-sacking-his-lawyers/) - The terrorism charge against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was on Thursday stalled at a Federal High Court in Abuja, following the sudden sack of his legal team. Kanu was supposed to open his defense on Thursday, but rather than do that, he sacked his legal team, saying he
- [After meeting Nnamdi Kanu in Court, Police arrests Sowore](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/after-meeting-nnamdi-kanu-in-court-police-arrests-sowore/) - Security operatives on Thursday arrested Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and convener of the #FreeNnamdiKanu movement, shortly after he met with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Eyewitnesses said Sowore was apprehended by Police officers
- [UK cuts post study work period for foreign graduates from 2027.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/uk-cuts-post-study-work-period-for-foreign-graduates-from-2027/) - By Omodele Adigun The UK government has announced a reduction in the post-study stay period for international students. UK Graduate Visa, UK Immigration Rules 2027, UK Post-Study Work Visa, International Students UK, Home Office Graduate Route. Starting January 1, 2027, the Graduate visa will allow foreign students to remain in the UK for 18 months
- [Davido appointed chairman Osun Sports Trust Fund](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/davido-appointed-chairman-osun-sports-trust-fund/) - By Omodele Adigun The Osun State Government has announced the appointment of Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. The government said the move was aimed at raising funds to transform the state sports sector. It also reaffirmed its commitment to completing the ongoing renovation and
- [Polaris Bank reinforces commitment to exceptional customer experience at Global Trade Forum in Ibadan](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/polaris-bank-reinforces-commitment-to-exceptional-customer-experience-at-global-trade-forum-in-ibadan/) - Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience through deeper engagement and partnership with its clients. This was demonstrated last Thursday when the Bank hosted a successful Global Trade Forum in Ibadan, which brought together key stakeholders in the South West region and valued customers to explore growth opportunities and strengthen collaborations.
- [Kano TikTokers: No court can compel two persons to marry- NBA](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/kano-tiktokers-no-court-can-compel-two-persons-to-marry-nba/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has faulted the order of a Kano Magistrate Court that ordered two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to formalise their relationship through marriage following a case involving the publication of an alleged indecent video. The order, issued on Monday by Magistrate
- [Nigeria to assume chairmanship of G-24 in November 2025.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigeria-to-assume-chairmanship-of-g-24-in-november-2025/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria will officially take over the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) from Argentina on November 1, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Wednesday. The apex bank confirmed the development in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, describing it as a significant milestone for
- [MC Mbakara: Why my daughter has been asleep for nine years.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/mc-mbakara-why-my-daughter-has-been-asleep-for-nine-years/) - By Omodele Adigun MC Mbakara has finally revealed why his daughter has been sleeping for nine years, almost her entire life. He basically said Nigeria happened to her as there was no oxygen in the hospital to give to her after she was born which left her with a mental condition known as Cerebral Palsy
- [UK imposes sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, China LNG Terminal](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/uk-imposes-sanctions-on-russias-top-oil-firms-china-lng-terminal/) - By Omodele Adigun The United Kingdom has announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia’s biggest oil producers Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC — as well as a Chinese liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal linked to Russian energy exports. The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) confirmed the measures on Wednesday, saying both Rosneft and
- [Nnamdi Kanu holds private consultation with legal team ahead of today's defence commencement](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nnamdi-kanu-holds-private-consultation-with-legal-team-ahead-of-todays-defence-commencement/) - By Omodele Adigun Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has concluded a private consultation with his legal team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Kanu Agabi, SAN. Kanu, who was brought to court by officials of the Department of State Services, DSS, met with members of his legal
- [IMF updates Nigeria growth outlook to 3.9% in 2025, 4.2% in 2026.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/imf-updates-nigeria-growth-outlook-to-3-9-in-2025-4-2-in-2026/) - By Omodele Adigun The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated Nigeria’s economic growth outlook upward, projecting Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 3.9 per cent in 2025, a 0.5 percentage points increase over the earlier forecast. The IMF, citing stronger investor confidence, improved oil production, and a more stable macroeconomic environment, also upgraded
- [Political terrorism: ADC accuses APC of burning Ekiti Secretariat.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/political-terrorism-adc-accuses-apc-of-burning-ekiti-secretariat/) - By Omodele Adigun The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of engaging in political terrorism. This allegation comes in the wake of the burning of ADC’s state secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday. The party described the incident as a deliberate attempt to silence opposition voices, ahead of the 2027
- [Senate Committee halts Emukowhate’s reappointment at PenCom](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/senate-committee-halts-emukowhates-reappointment-at-pencom/) - By Omodele Adigun Charles E. Emukowhate’s reappointment as Commissioner of Finance in the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has been suspended by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service. The decision follows allegations that he failed to prepare financial accounts for four years and held two federal government positions simultaneously. A petition revealing the dual
- [Dangote to Sell 10% stake in refinery on NGX, targets 1.4 million BPD capacity.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-to-sell-10-stake-in-refinery-on-ngx-targets-1-4-million-bpd-capacity/) - By Omodele Adigun Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Group, says Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to sell 5 percent to 10 percent of its stake on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited within the next year. Speaking in an interview with S&P Global on October 20, Dangote said the move will mirror the approach adopted for
- [Nigerian Army boosts Argungu  community with renovated class rooms  block, four boreholes](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigerian-army-boosts-argungu-community-with-renovated-class-rooms-bock-four-boreholes/) - The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a step toward enhancing education and water access in Argungu community in Kebbi State through the renovation of a state of the art block of three classrooms at Dankoji Nizamiyya Primary School along Kanta Road Yardole Area and the donation of four boreholes to the community. The initiative was
- [Abia Assembly majority leader faces recall over allegations of corruption, violent conduct](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/abia-assembly-majority-leader-faces-recall-over-allegations-of-corruption-violent-conduct/) - Stakeholders in Arochukwu state Constituency of Abia State have commenced the process of recall of their representative in the House of Assembly over allegations of corruption and violent conduct. Hon Uchenna Okoro Kalu, who is the representative of Arochukwu Constituency in Abia House of Assembly and also serves as the Majority leader, has of late
- [Kwankwaso renews political bonds with state stakeholders as NNPP chairmen converge in Abuja to honour him at 69.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/kwankwaso-renews-political-bonds-with-state-stakeholders-as-nnpp-chairmen-converge-in-abuja-to-honour-him-at-69/) - As Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso marks his 69th birthday, the gathering at his Abuja residence transcended mere celebration, it evolved into a symbolic moment of political recalibration for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Chairmen of the party from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory converged to pay tribute to the NNPP leader,
- [Access Holdings drives collective action for breast cancer awareness](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/access-holdings-drives-collective-action-for-breast-cancer-awareness/) - Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Yet, with early detection, timely care, and consistent awareness, thousands of lives can be saved every year. In recognition of this, Access Holdings Plc is holding the Access Walk Against Cancer, a groupwide initiative aimed at spotlighting breast cancer awareness and encouraging proactive
- [Access Holdings, FNBC champion Africa’s Creative and Economic Future at Création Africa 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/42219/) - The Création Africa 2025 Forum concluded in Lagos after three days of high-level dialogue, exhibitions, and artistic showcases that celebrated Africa’s creative power and deepened France–Nigeria relations, following its successful debut produced by Mansa productions in Paris in 2023. Held from October 16–18, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the programme
- [Agriculture experts, policy makers storm Umuahia to seek innovative technologies, digital skills for agricultural transformation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/agriculture-experts-policy-makers-storm-umuahia-to-seek-innovative-technologies-digital-skills-for-agricultural-transformation/) - Worried about the negative effect of analogue farming on the diversification of agriculture in Nigeria, experts and policy makers in the sector will next week converge on Umuahia, to seek innovative technologies that would drive modern farming in the country. They will be gathering under the Apex Organisation:, Agricultural Society of Nigeria ( ASN) which
- [United Capital strengthens $1.3 Billion fund base on Côte d’Ivoire expansion](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/united-capital-strengthens-1-3-billion-fund-base-on-cote-divoire-expansion/) - By Michael Kalu United Capital Plc is deepening its footprint in Francophone West Africa as its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary emerges a key growth driver in the group’s $1.3 billion fund management portfolio. The firm’s strategic expansion into Abidjan, one of West Africa’s fastest-growing financial hubs is paying off, boosting assets under management and diversifying its
- [Ecobank Nigeria cedes market ground to rivals amid capital pressure.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ecobank-nigeria-cedes-market-ground-to-rivals-amid-capital-pressure/) - By Michael Kalu Ecobank Nigeria’s once formidable grip on the banking market is beginning to loosen as recent financial indicators show the lender losing share to more agile competitors. Amid tightening regulatory requirements and mounting capital adequacy pressure, the bank faces a growing challenge in sustaining profitability and balance sheet strength. Industry analysts attribute the
- [Tanker Accident: Sanwo-Olu commiserates with Niger Governor, victims’ families](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tanker-accident-sanwo-olu-commiserates-with-niger-governor-victims-families/) - The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sympathy to his Niger State counterpart, Governor Mohammed Bago, the government and people of Niger State over the tanker explosion that reportedly claimed no fewer than 35 lives and left 17 people hospitalised. Sanwo-Olu, who is the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, also condoled
- [CAN reaffirms Christian genocide in Nigeria, chides Presidency](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/can-reaffirms-christian-genocide-in-nigeria-chides-presidency/) - By Omodele Adigun The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reaffirmed Christian genocide in the country, stating that Christian communities have suffered repeated, organised and brutal attacks that had left many dead. CAN was reacting to media reports which stated otherwise following the visit of Barrister Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media
- [US-India near deal to cut tariffs as Trump says China meeting may not happen](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/us-india-near-deal-to-cut-tariffs-as-trump-says-china-meeting-may-not-happen/) - By Omodele Adigun The US and India are nearing a trade deal which could see tariffs on New Delhi cut by 15-16% from 50%, according to a report in the Mint. President Trump hiked tariffs on India in August over New Delhi’s purchase of Russia oil. Trump accused India of aiding the war in Ukraine
- [Oil prices pushed higher for a second day on Wednesday.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/oil-prices-pushed-higher-for-a-second-day-on-wednesday/) - …Rising by about 2%, buoyed by hopes of progress of a U.S. trade deal with China and India. Brent crude futures rose 96 cents, or 1.6%, to $62.28 a barrel as of 0924 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 95 cents, or 1.7%, to $58.19. “Oil prices climbed after reports suggested the
- [Anambra police rescue two minors missing for nine months](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/anambra-police-rescue-two-minors-missing-for-nine-months/) - By Omodele Adigun The Anambra State Police Command has rescued two missing children, Sunday Aliya (14) and Ebenezer Emmanuel (12), after a nine-month nationwide search. The children, who went missing on January 18, 2025, while fetching water in Fegge, Onitsha, were found in Umunede, Delta State, and Benin City, Edo State, following an intelligence-driven investigation
- [Gov. Ahmed Aliyu pledges sustained action on security, development in Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gov-ahmed-aliyu-pledges-sustained-action-on-security-development-in-sokoto-2/) - By Gbolahan Salman Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling security challenges and accelerating infrastructural and social development across the state. Speaking while declaring open the 12th Regular Meeting of the State Executive Council held at the Government House, Sokoto, on Wednesday, Governor Aliyu lauded the dedication and
- [Senate moves to probe EFCC over 2% deductions from recovered loot without approval](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/senate-moves-to-probe-efcc-over-2-deductions-from-recovered-loot-without-approval/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Senate has launched a probe into how the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been allegedly deducting 2% from recovered looted funds without the required legislative authorization. The move followed a motion raised by Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende (APC, Benue North East), who had initially commended the EFCC for
- [Gov. Ahmed Aliyu pledges sustained action on security, development in Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gov-ahmed-aliyu-pledges-sustained-action-on-security-development-in-sokoto/) - By Gbolahan Salman Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling security challenges and accelerating infrastructural and social development across the state. Speaking while declaring open the 12th Regular Meeting of the State Executive Council held at the Government House, Sokoto, on Wednesday, Governor Aliyu lauded the dedication and
- [Roche targets 80% effective cancer treatment in Nigeria by 2030](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/roche-targets-80-effective-cancer-treatment-in-nigeria-by-2030/) - By Omodele Adigun The Roche Products Ltd., says it targets to move patient’s breast cancer treatment in Nigeria from 65 per cent being inadequately treated to 80 per cent receiving appropriate treatment by 2030. The General Manager of the company, Dr Ladi Hamed, made this known at a workshop organised by the Health Writers Association
- [ASUU suspends two week warning strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/asuu-suspends-two-week-warning-strike/) - The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has suspended the two-week warning strike it declared last week across all public universities in the country. ASUU made the announcement on Wednesday at a press conference held at its headquarters in Abuja. President of ASUU, Chris Piwuna, who read a prepared speech before newsmen, explained that the
- [Bandits kidnap Doctor, Patients from Nursing & Maternity Home](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/bandits-kidnap-doctor-patients-from-nursing-maternity-home/) - By Omodele Adigun Bandits reportedly stormed a hospital in Kaduna State in the early hours of Tuesday, abducting several patients and a medical doctor on duty. Sahara Reporters quoting a source in Kaduna reports that the bandits stormed Kujama town, which is the headquarters of Chikun local government, and went straight to the private hospital.
- [Fire razes Alaba International Market in Lagos, traders count losses](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fire-razes-alaba-international-market-in-lagos-traders-count-losses/) - By Omodele Adigun A raging fire, on Tuesday evening, engulfed sections of the Alaba International Market in Lagos, destroying numerous shops and triggering chaos among traders. A live TikTok broadcast by user KB Clothings showed thick black smoke rising into the sky as devastated traders watched in anguish. Some broke down in tears over their
- [PDP Northern Elders accuse Wike, allies of plot to wreck party](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-northern-elders-accuse-wike-allies-of-plot-to-wreck-party/) - By Gbolahan Salman The Northern Elders Unity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his allies of working to destroy the party and weaken opposition politics in Nigeria. In a communiqué issued after its 18th meeting, the Forum reaffirmed confidence in the
- [Kanu’s brother, lawyer, 10 others remanded in Kuje prison](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/kanus-brother-lawyer-10-others-remanded-in-kuje-prison/) - By Omodele Adigun A magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has remanded Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, along with 10 others, in Kuje prison. They were arrested for participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest on Monday in Abuja. The police charged them with inciting disturbance and breach of public peace, allegedly
- [Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as minister](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/tinubu-nominates-bernard-doro-as-minister/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. Doro’s nomination follows the appointment of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, as National Chairman of the ruling
- [Alia, David Mark, others console Abba Moro over children’s death](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/alia-david-mark-others-console-abba-moro-over-childrens-death/) - By Omodele Adigun Tragedy struck the family of Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader representing Benue South, as he lost his son, Victor Moro, and grandson, Abba Moro Jr, within a span of 48 hours. Peter, who had recently completed his studies in Turkey, reportedly returned to Nigeria to begin his National Youth Service
- [Banks’ funding failure: The shocking rot in Nigeria’s intervention programmes](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/banks-funding-failure-the-shocking-rot-in-nigerias-intervention-programmes/) - By Blaize Odunze For over a decade, the Nigerian government and its financial institutions have launched a flurry of intervention funds, all with the promise to empower industries, revive the manufacturing sector, and lift millions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) out of financial drought. From agriculture to aviation, from creative industries to export
- [Seyi Tinubu@40: City Boy Movement empowers 3,000 Lagosian to honour President’s son](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/seyi-tinubu40-city-boy-movement-empowers-3000-lagosian-to-honour-presidents-son/) - The City Boy Movement, Lagos State chapter,on Monday held a prayer session and empowered 3,000 Lagosians with N50,000 each to honour Barrister Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu. The empowerment programme was part of the group’s activities to celebrate the 40th birthday of Seyi. At the ceremony held at the Blue Roof,
- [The age men’s sperm starts to ‘go bad’- Scientists](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/the-age-mens-sperm-starts-to-go-bad-scientists/) - By Omodele Adigun Older fathers are more likely to pass on disease-causing mutations to their children, concerning research has suggested. Studies have long shown that older mothers face a greater risk of birth defects because the quality of their eggs may make them more prone to chromosomal abnormalities. But now, UK scientists who tracked dozens
- [Truck driver kills 19-year-old Nigerian student in Canada](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/truck-driver-kills-19-year-old-nigerian-student-in-canada/) - By Omodele Adigun A 19-year-old Nigerian student, identified as Marvelous Ugochukwu, has tragically died in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, after a truck driver ran a red light and crashed into multiple structures, including a bus shelter where she was waiting. The fatal incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue and Elphinstone Street.
- [NLC holds emergency meeting with ASUU, SSANU, others over ongoing strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nlc-holds-emergency-meeting-with-asuu-ssanu-others-over-ongoing-strike/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to deliberate on the ongoing strike disrupting academic activities across the country. The meeting, which took place at the NLC national headquarters
- [Naira returns to depreciation against US dollar to end week on negative note](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-returns-to-depreciation-against-us-dollar-to-end-week-on-negative-note/) - By Omodele Adigun The naira returned to depreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday to end the week on a negative note. Central Bank of Nigeria FX data showed that the Naira weakened to N1,475.35 against the dollar on Friday, down from N1,471.03 traded on Thursday. This means
- [Free Nnamdi Kanu protest continues, we’ll restrategize – IPOB lawyer blasts Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/free-nnamdi-kanu-protest-continues-well-restrategize-ipob-lawyer-blasts-tinubu/) - By Omodele Adigun A member of the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Maxwell Opara, has declared that the “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest will continue despite the police invasion. Opara said they would proceed to the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to continue the protest
- [Free Nnamdi Kanu protest: ‘Hand of Jacob, voice of Esau’ – Lagos APC hits opposition](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/free-nnamdi-kanu-protest-hand-of-jacob-voice-of-esau-lagos-apc-hits-opposition/) - By Omodele Adigun The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday condemned the orchestrated tension and politically motivated street agitations being staged in parts of the country under the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, noting that it’s “the hand of Jacob and the voice of Esau.” It said that while freedom of expression and
- [Protest: Police arrest Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor, others](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/protest-police-arrest-nnamdi-kanus-lawyer-ejimakor-others/) - By Omodele Adigun Police have reportedly arrested Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ejimakor disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying police arrested him, along others persons participating in the protest. He wrote: “We’ve just been arrested. Myself, Prince Emanuel and
- [Ogun releases flood alert, urges residents to relocate](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ogun-releases-flood-alert-urges-residents-to-relocate/) - By Omodele Adigun The Ogun State Government has urged residents living in riverbank and wetland areas to prepare for the overflow of Ogun River in the next two weeks, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3. This is contained in a flood alert released by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, in Abeokuta on Monday.
- [NDLEA intercepts U.S., UK, DRC-bound illicit drug consignments at Lagos airport](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ndlea-intercepts-u-s-uk-drc-bound-illicit-drug-consignments-at-lagos-airport/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of illicit drugs heading to the U.S., the United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of Congo, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, issued to
- [FG deports 51 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrimes](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/fg-deports-51-foreign-nationals-convicted-of-cybercrimes/) - By Omodele Adigun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has in collaboration with other agencies deported another batch of 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Oyewale said the exercise was jointly carried out
- [Police detain FUOYE SSANU Chairman, four Others over petition linked to suspended VC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/police-detain-fuoye-ssanu-chairman-four-others-over-petition-linked-to-suspended-vc/) - By Omodele Adigun Tension has gripped the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) following the detention of the Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Comrade Faleye Benjamin, and four other executive members of the union after honouring a police invitation on Monday. The detained officials — Comrades Ademola Mutiu, Oyelude Yekeen, Aluko Ayomikun,
- [HomeGeneral NewsSERAP urges National Assembly to explain allegedly missing N18.6bn](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/homegeneral-newsserap-urges-national-assembly-to-explain-allegedly-missing-n18-6bn/) - The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to account for the ₦18.6 billion allegedly missing from its Commission Office Complex project. It urged Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President and Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to explain how the money allegedly paid for
- [Mathematics still compulsory for all O’Level students – FG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/mathematics-still-compulsory-for-all-olevel-students-fg/) - The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all students sitting for their O’Level examinations, clarifying earlier reports that suggested a policy reversal. In a statement signed by Mrs Boriowo Folashade, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the government said the clarification became necessary following public misinterpretation of the ministry’s
- [Finance Minister Wale Edun makes public appearance in Abuja amid health speculations](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/finance-minister-wale-edun-makes-public-appearance-in-abuja-amid-health-speculations/) - Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, was seen in Abuja on Sunday after several days of speculation about his health and reported absence from public events. Edun appeared at Fraser Suites, Abuja, where he attended a closed-door business meeting with a Qatari delegation. The minister, who had been the
- [Senator Abba Moro loses son, grandson in 48 hours](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/senator-abba-moro-loses-son-grandson-in-48-hours/) - Tragedy has struck the family of the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Patrick Abba Moro, following the painful loss of his son and grandson within two days. It was gathered that Senator Moro’s son, Victor, who had recently completed his studies in Turkey, returned to Nigeria to participate in the National Youth Service Corps programme. Sadly,
- [Ohanaeze faults exclusion of Southeast from gas projects](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ohanaeze-faults-exclusion-of-southeast-from-gas-projects/) - The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Forum of State Presidents has condemned the Federal Government for excluding the Southeast from Nigeria’s gas pipeline infrastructure. The group expressed its displeasure on Saturday during a media briefing held in Awka, Anambra State. Speaking for the forum, the Rivers President of Ohanaeze, Mr Livingstone Wechie, urged the Federal Government to
- [received, paid $3m into Aisha Achimugu’s company’s account– EFCC’s witness](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/received-paid-3m-into-aisha-achimugus-companys-account-efccs-witness/) - Mr Trinity Usman, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s witness on Friday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he received and transferred three million dollars into Mrs Aisha Achimugu’s company account. Usman, the 2nd prosecution witness (PW-2), told Justice Emeka Nwite while being led in evidence by the EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho,
- [CBN reassures Global Investors of stable, growth-oriented business climate](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-reassures-global-investors-of-stable-growth-oriented-business-climate/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to sustaining reforms and creating a stable environment that encourages long-term foreign investment and economic growth. Speaking at the Nigeria Investors Forum in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, held on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings, CBN
- [Regina Daniels' heartbreaking outburst: "I'm nothing in Ned's House" – Actress flees amid violence claims.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/regina-daniels-heartbreaking-outburst-im-nothing-in-neds-house-actress-flees-amid-violence-claims/) - Nollywood star Regina Daniels has sparked massive shockwaves after a viral video captured her tearfully vowing to leave her billionaire husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, claiming she feels like "nothing" in his home and can't endure the escalating violence anymore. In the emotional clip from October 18, 2025, the 25-year-old mother of two is heard sobbing,
- [President Tinubu returns to Abuja following Aqaba process meeting in Rome](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-returns-to-abuja-following-aqaba-process-meeting-in-rome/) - President Bola Tinubu returns to Abuja today after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2015. It is co-chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of Italy. The
- [Military denies alleged coup plot, gives reason for Independence Day parade cancellation.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/military-denies-alleged-coup-plot-gives-reason-for-independence-day-parade-cancellation/) - The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports linking the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities to an alleged coup attempt by some military officers. The claims, made by a popular Nigerian media outlet, alleged that 16 detained officers were arrested for plotting to topple the government. However, in a statement on Saturday, Brigadier General
- [FAAC shares N2trn among Federal, states, LGs](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/faac-shares-n2trn-among-federal-states-lgs/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.103 trillion out of the federal revenue in September among the three tiers of government. The amount represents a 16 per cent increase over the N1.813 trillion revenue shared in August. The committee disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of its
- [Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu buried in Anambra](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/arise-tv-anchor-somtochukwu-maduagwu-buried-in-anambra/) - The remains of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a talented Arise TV news anchor known as “Sommie,” have been buried in Agulu, Anambra State, amid an outpouring of tributes from family, friends, and colleagues. Maduagwu, who passed away in September 2025 during an armed robbery attack at her Abuja residence, was remembered for her brilliance, humility, and promise.
- [Sokoto youths, students rally behind Abdullahi Gumbi for 2027 Governorship](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/sokoto-youths-students-rally-behind-abdullahi-gumbi-for-2027-governorship/) - Gbolahan Salman Sokoto A broad coalition of youths and students in Sokoto State has thrown its weight behind Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi Gumbi, endorsing him as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The groups, under the umbrella of the Coalition of Sokoto State Youths and Students’ Organizations (COSSYS), announced their endorsement at a press
- [NELFUND seeks collaboration of accredited institutions to update students’ records](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nelfund-seeks-collaboration-of-accredited-institutions-to-update-students-records/) - The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has requested accredited institutions to collaborate with it to update their students’ records. It particularly requested these institutions to upload the details of all their students, both returning and newly admitted, on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal ahead of the official opening of the portal for the 2025/2026 academic
- [US budget deficit falls 2% to $1.775 trillion in fiscal 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/us-budget-deficit-falls-2-to-1-775-trillion-in-fiscal-2025/) - The U.S. budget deficit shrank by $41 billion to $1.775 trillion in the 2025 fiscal year, despite a $118 billion increase in revenues from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Treasury Department reported on Thursday. The results for the year ended September 30, which include nearly nine months of Trump’s second term in the White House,
- [Naira appreciates at official market Friday, closing N1, 471 to dollar](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-appreciates-at-official-market-friday-closing-n1-471-to-dollar/) - The Nigerian currency, the Naira, appreciated at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, closing at N1,471.0000 to the dollar. The naira exchange rate at the market on Thursday was N1,474.0000 to the dollar. Bid rates quoted by dealers at the market on Friday ranged from N1,469 to N1,482 to the dollar. Meanwhile, the naira
- [Nigeria’s inflation falls to 18.02%, lowest level in three years – Cardoso](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-inflation-falls-to-18-02-lowest-level-in-three-years-cardoso/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped for six months straight, hitting 18.02 per cent in September – its lowest point in three years. The CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, said this in a statement on Thursday in Washington. Cardoso cited new data, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),
- [Adequate funding of public universities only way to curb endless strikes-ASUU](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/adequate-funding-of-public-universities-only-way-to-curb-endless-strikes-asuu/) - Omodele Adigun The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has recommended adequate funding of the public universities by the Federal Government as the only panacea to curb endless strikes at the tertiary institutions. Its president , Professor Chris Piwuna, who stated this on Friday while speaking before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund
- [World Food Day: Agricultural expert canvasses private sector investment to boost food security.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/agricultural-expert-canvasses-private-sector-investment-to-boost-food-security/) - An agricultural development expert and former Abia State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Dr Philips Nto has called for increased private sector participation in Nigeria’s food production value chain as a sustainable strategy to achieve national food security and economic resilience. Dr. Nto, who is currently the Director, Agribusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University
- [UBA set to unveil whitepaper on Africa’s financial infrastructure](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/uba-set-to-unveil-whitepaper-on-africas-financial-infrastructure/) - Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent’s financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper. The whitepaper, titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” will be unveiled on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- [Senate Confirms Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/senate-confirms-joash-amupitan-as-new-inec-chairman/) - The Senate has officially confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation followed a voice vote during Thursday’s plenary after an extensive screening and question session by lawmakers at the National Assembly. Professor Amupitan, who arrived at the Senate earlier in the day, was
- [Presidential pardon exercise under review, subject to change — AGF Fagbemi](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/presidential-pardon-exercise-under-review-subject-to-change-agf-fagbemi/) - Following days of backlash trailing the exercise of power of prerogative of mercy by President Bola Tinubu on certain categories of inmates, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the latest exercise has been released from custody, saying that the process
- [I’ll audit IReV to identify glitches that undermined 2023 elections – Amupitan](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ill-audit-irev-to-identify-glitches-that-undermined-2023-elections-amupitan/) - The new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, has pledged to conduct an audit of the INEC results viewing, IReV, portal to address glitches that undermined public confidence during the 2023 elections. Recall that the IReV portal was part of the technologies introduced by the Commission to improve the transparency
- [South African has officially suspēnded all American businesses within South African territory and stopped exporting minerals to the United States](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/south-african-has-officially-suspended-all-american-businesses-within-south-african-territory-and-stopped-exporting-minerals-to-the-united-states-2/) - This comes just a few days after Donald Trump cut off all funding from the US to South Africa and the USAID to South Africa 🥶 The South African government catherigorically made it clear to Trump that America is nothing without minerals from Africa and if he thinks Africans are nothing but mere beggars, then
- [South African has officially suspēnded all American businesses within South African territory and stopped exporting minerals to the United States.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/south-african-has-officially-suspended-all-american-businesses-within-south-african-territory-and-stopped-exporting-minerals-to-the-united-states/) - This comes just a few days after Donald Trump cut off all funding from the US to South Africa and the USAID to South Africa 🥶 The South African government catherigorically made it clear to Trump that America is nothing without minerals from Africa and if he thinks Africans are nothing but mere beggars, then
- [PDP Convention: Court reaffirms order for parties to maintain status quo](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-convention-court-reaffirms-order-for-parties-to-maintain-status-quo/) - Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reaffirmed that his order on maintaining status quo in respect of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention remains in force and must not be flouted by any of the parties involved in a suit on the convention. The judge insisted that no party
- [Wamakko extends empowerment programme to APC member in Sokoto South](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/wamakko-extends-empowerment-programme-to-apc-member-in-sokoto-south/) - .......Distributes Support Items to Grassroots Beneficiaries Gbolahan Salman Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (APC–Sokoto North) has expanded his empowerment initiative beyond his senatorial district, extending the programme to the seven Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Sokoto South Senatorial District. The event, held in Bodinga town, headquarters of Bodinga LGA, drew a large crowd of party supporters,
- [Naira depreciation is not necessarily bad — IMF says](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-depreciation-is-not-necessarily-bad-imf-says/) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday that the Naira’s depreciation should not automatically be seen as a negative occurrence. The Financial Counsellor and Director of Monetary and Capital Markets of the Fund, Mr. Tobias Adrian, stated this while fielding questions at the Global Fiscal Sustainability Report press briefing at the ongoing Annual Meetings
- [Ailing Nigeria’s Finance Minister Edun flown abroad for treatment ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/ailing-nigerias-finance-minister-edun-flown-abroad-for-treatment/) - The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has travelled to the United Kingdom to seek medical attention, multiple sources close to the development confirmed on Tuesday morning. The report, first published by Western Post, was confirmed by a source who had earlier told The PUNCH that the minister might
- [Experts highlight innovative revenue models as Pinnacle unveils flagship platform ‘Pinnacle Daily's](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/experts-highlight-innovative-revenue-models-as-pinnacle-unveils-flagship-platform-pinnacle-dailys/) - Experts have highlighted innovative revenue models that media platforms must adopt to operate sustainably in the digital age. They gave the highlights on Tuesday, October 15, during the formal launch of ‘Pinnacle Daily’ a flagship news platform powered by Pinnacle Digital Resources Limited. Delivering his keynote titled, ‘The Economics of Media Business: Understanding Revenue Models
- [PDP down to eight governors as defections hit Enugu, Bayelsa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-down-to-eight-governors-as-defections-hit-enugu-bayelsa/) - The Peoples Democratic Party has been left with only eight governors following the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and his Bayelsa counterpart, Douye Diri, to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The latest defections have further weakened the opposition party, which had controlled 11 states after the 2023 elections. With the recent developments, the
- [Fury vs UBS Joshua for Usyk showdown](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/fury-vs-ubs-joshua-for-usyk-showdown/) - Tyson Fury has set his sights on a trilogy bout with Oleksandr Usyk rather than a long-awaited all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua, his promoter has revealed. Frank Warren said the former WBC heavyweight titleholder is eyeing a return to the ring next year and remains focused on avenging his two defeats to the undisputed heavyweight
- [One-year memorial for Late AFRIMA Boss’s wife, Modupe Dada, holds Sunday in Lagos](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/one-year-memorial-for-late-afrima-bosss-wife-modupe-dada-holds-sunday-in-lagos/) - It feels just like yesterday, yet 355 days have passed since the peaceful transition of Mrs. Modupe Temitope Dada, beloved wife of Mr Mike Dada, President and Executive Producer of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). A one-year memorial service in her honour will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Grace Assembly Church, Yard
- [NANS issues 7-day ultimatum to govt, ASUU to end strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/nans-issues-7-day-ultimatum-to-govt-asuu-to-end-strike/) - The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing dispute and avert another strike that could disrupt the academic calendar. NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the growing tension between the government
- [Coastal highway cost scandal : Atiku Abubakar vindicated](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/coastal-highway-cost-scandal-atiku-abubakar-vindicated/) - When the Tinubu administration unveiled the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar raised the alarm that the project’s cost was inflated to an outrageous ₦8 billion per kilometre. At the time, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, dismissed the claim, insisting in a 2024 interview that: “You will find out that our
- [Ooni of Ife: Ojaja AI Centre to drive tech, innovation, youth empowerment](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ooni-of-ife-ojaja-ai-centre-to-drive-tech-innovation-youth-empowerment/) - …National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria visit Centre The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has expanded his commitment to technology and youth empowerment with the building of the Ojaja Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre at Ogombo, Ajah in Lagos State. The new AI hub, housed within the Ojaja Mall complex, integrates technology-driven retail, cinema,
- [Nigeria's Youth: The real resource for a brighter future](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigerias-youth-the-real-resource-for-a-brighter-future/) - By Michael Smith As the Society for Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN) prepares to launch its inaugural Queen Esther Ball Gala, Founder and Director Sarah Boulos reiterates the importance of investing in the country's youth. With two decades of experience in empowering young Nigerians through performing arts education, Mrs. Boulos believes that the next generation
- [PDP group accuses party officials, Wike loyalists of plot to derail planned convention](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-group-accuses-party-officials-wike-loyalists-of-plot-to-derail-planned-convention/) - Gbolahan Salman A major crack is widening within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its Northern Support Group has accused some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of secretly working to derail the party’s forthcoming National Convention slated for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a hard-hitting statement on Wednesday in Sokoto,
- [Retaliation: Mali slams $10,000 visa bonds on US citizens](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/retaliation-mali-slams-10000-visa-bonds-on-us-citizens/) - Mali has announced it would require U.S. nationals to pay visa bonds of up to 10,000 dollars for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar move by the U.S. government. The decision followed the Trump administration’s inclusion of Mali in its visa bond pilot programme, aimed at curbing visa overstays. The U.S. Embassy
- [Cocoa overtakes crude oil as Nigeria’s main export to Belgium](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cocoa-overtakes-crude-oil-as-nigerias-main-export-to-belgium/) - The Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, has said that cocoa has overtaken crude oil as the main export product from Nigeria to Belgium since 2024. Leenknegt stated this at the palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, during a courtesy visit to the traditional ruler on Tuesday in Ibadan. He noted that Belgium
- [Presidential pardon: Dalung-led group bargains freedom for Abba Kyari](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/presidential-pardon-dalung-led-group-bargains-freedom-for-abba-kyari/) - The Movement for the Emancipation of Nigeria (MEN) has called for the immediate release of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, citing recent presidential pardons granted to convicts. “The Movement for the Emancipation of Nigeria (MEN) observes with deep concern the continued detention and prosecution of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari despite
- [PDP postpones 103rd NEC meeting](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-postpones-103rd-nec-meeting/) - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025. According to a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Monday, the decision was taken by the National Working Committee at an emergency meeting held in Abuja. He explained, “Distinguished members
- [Man deported with wife, three kids drom UK after borrowing ₦20M to relocate](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/man-deported-with-wife-three-kids-drom-uk-after-borrowing-₦20m-to-relocate/) - A Nigerian family of five has reportedly been deported from the United Kingdom following a visa dispute that spiraled into a full-blown immigration crisis. According to TikTok user @the.story.town, the woman secured a UK visa and traveled with her husband and three children, who were listed as dependents. However, shortly after their arrival, trouble began
- [Governor Peter Mbah dumps PDP, joins APC in Enugu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/governor-peter-mbah-dumps-pdp-joins-apc-in-enugu/) - Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of political speculation across the South-East. The governor announced his defection during a press conference held on Tuesday in Enugu, where he was joined by his predecessor, Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, federal and
- [PDP loses another Senator as Bauchi North Lawmaker defects ro APC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-loses-another-senator-as-bauchi-north-lawmaker-defects-ro-apc/) - The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as Senator Kaila Dahuwa Samaila, representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Samaila, in a formal letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, cited the unending internal crisis within the PDP as
- [Three top Northern PDP Rep members defect to APC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/three-top-northern-pdp-rep-members-defect-to-apc/) - The Kaduna State Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives on Tuesday lost three members to the ruling party, following their defection to the All Progressives Congress. The defectors, Abdulkarim Ahmed (Kaduna South), Aliyu Mustapha (Ikara/Kubau) and Sadiq Ango-Abdullahi (Sabongari)announced their defections in three separate letters read by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas during
- [President Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for Amupitan as INEC chairman](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-seeks-senates-approval-for-amupitan-as-inec-chairman/) - President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Joash Amupitan as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday. Tinusu said: “In accordance with the provisions of section 154 subsection 1 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
- [Grammy-winning R&B Icon D’Angelo dies at 51Active](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/grammy-winning-rb-icon-dangelo-dies-at-51active/) - Grammy-winning R&B legend Michael D’Angelo Archer, popularly known as D’Angelo, has died at the age of 51. The acclaimed “Brown Sugar” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” singer passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, following a prolonged battle with cancer. His family confirmed his death in a statement released to Variety. “The shining star
- [FG raises annual admission capacity to 1m ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/fg-raises-annual-admission-capacity-to-1m/) - The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform that raises the annual admission capacity into Nigerian tertiary institutions from about 750,000 to one million students, marking a major shift in the nation’s education access policy. In a statement on Tuesday signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education,
- [Nigeria misses automatic World Cup spot despite 4-0 win over Benin](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/nigeria-misses-automatic-world-cup-spot-despite-4-0-win-over-benin/) - The Super Eagles of Nigeria wrapped up their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with an emphatic 4–0 win over Benin Republic on Tuesday evening, yet narrowly missed out on automatic qualification after South Africa clinched top spot in Group C. Nigeria, coming off a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Lesotho last weekend, needed both a strong
- [FG removes Mathematics as admission requirement for Art Students](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/fg-removes-mathematics-as-admission-requirement-for-art-students/) - The Ministry of Education has announced that credit in mathematics in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) will no longer be a requirement for students seeking admission into arts and humanities courses in universities and polytechnics. The statement, issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, marks a shift from the long-standing
- [ASUU strike: FG directs vice-chancellors to stop lecturers’ salary](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/asuu-strike-fg-directs-vice-chancellors-to-stop-lecturers-salary/) - The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities in Nigeria to commence enforcement of “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. It was gathered that university teachers are currently on strike over FG’s inability to meet their outstanding demands. The directive was contained in a
- [NYSC announces date dor 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 Passing-out](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/nysc-announces-date-dor-2024-batch-c-stream-1-passing-out/) - The National Youth Service Corps has announced Thursday, November 6, 2025, as the official date for the passing-out ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 corps members. According to a statement on Monday signed by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the management approved a low-key event to mark the
- [Tinubu says traditional rulers deserve a constitutional role](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-says-traditional-rulers-deserve-a-constitutional-role/) - Temisan Olaifa President Bola Tinubu says traditional rulers remain the most enduring link between government and the people and must be formally recognised within the governance framework. Tinubu, who was represented by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo, disclosed this at the meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) on Monday in
- [CONUA disassociates self from university strike ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/conua-disassociates-self-from-university-strike/) - The Coalition of Nigerian University Associations (CONUA) has issued a statement dissociating itself from the planned industrial action in Nigerian universities that has been generating concerns among stakeholders in the nation’s education sector. In a a statement signed by its National President, Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, Sunday night, CONUA clarified that it is not involved in
- [COWA empower widows, vulnerable women, promote child immunization in Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/cowa-empower-widows-vulnerable-women-promote-child-immunization-in-sokoto/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has rolled out a wide-ranging empowerment initiative in Sokoto State, targeting widows and vulnerable women while also championing child immunization against measles and rubella. The programme, led by the National President of COWA, Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, was held o. Monday, at the Nigeria Customs Service
- [OGSPAN visit Dangote Refinery, to reaffirms support for Nigeria’s Energy Sustainability.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ogspan-visit-dangote-refinery-to-reaffirms-support-for-nigerias-energy-sustainability/) - The leadership of the Oil and Gas Service Providers Association of Nigeria OGSPAN paid a courtesy visit to the Group Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Refinery, Engr. Devakumar Edwin, responsible for refinery, fertizer, petrochemicals and upstream businesses at the Dangote Refinery complex on Thursday, 10th October 2025. During the meeting, the President of OGSPAN,
- [Bandits ‘take over’ Yoruba-speaking LGAs in Kogi](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/bandits-take-over-yoruba-speaking-lgas-in-kogi/) - Fear and tension have gripped the Yoruba-speaking areas of Kogi State as armed bandits continue to unleash deadly attacks across seven local government areas in Kogi West Senatorial District. Residents say the once peaceful region has become a theatre of violence, with villages sacked, farmers displaced, and security personnel killed in a wave of terror
- [ASUU declares warning strike across Nigerian universities](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/asuu-declares-warning-strike-across-nigerian-universities/) - The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike affecting all public universities nationwide. ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made the announcement on Sunday during a press briefing at the University of Abuja. “Compatriots of the press, it goes without saying that there is nothing sufficient on
- [Strike: FG issues major warning to ASUU, says no-work, no-pay](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/strike-fg-issues-major-warning-to-asuu-says-no-work-no-pay/) - The Federal Government on Sunday night warned that it may enforce the no-work-no-pay policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) if the union proceeds with its planned industrial action. In a statement released by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson of the Federal Ministry of Education, the government expressed disappointment over what it described
- [Army personnel commits suicide after killing wife inside Wawa Military Barrack](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/army-personnel-commits-suicide-after-killing-wife-inside-wawa-military-barrack/) - A soldier committed suicide on Saturday after killing his wife at the infamous Wawa military Cantonment, New Bussa, Kainji, Niger State. The military facility, over the decade, has been known for detaining hundreds of Boko Haram suspects arrested during the ongoing insurgency in the Northern part of the country. SaharaReporters learnt that the soldier, Femi Akinleye,
- [Google offers Nigerian students free access to premium AI tools](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/google-offers-nigerian-students-free-access-to-premium-ai-tools/) - Google has announced a new initiative offering free access to its premium Google AI Pro subscription for university students in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe for 12 months. The plan, which runs under the Google AI Pro Plan for Students, is designed to help young Africans build foundational skills in artificial intelligence
- [Coup confirmed in Madagascar as military overthrown elected President ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/coup-confirmed-in-madagascar-as-military-overthrown-elected-president/) - Madagascar’s military has declared a coup, suspending the constitution and ousting President Andry Rajoelina amid escalating protests. The elite CAPSAT unit, which installed Rajoelina in the 2009 coup, defected on October 11, joining Gen Z Madagascar demonstrators in Antananarivo. Soldiers drove armored vehicles into May 13 Square, vowing no violence against crowds, while Commander Lylison
- [Nigeria’s public debt hits N149 trillion amid rising domestic borrowing](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-public-debt-hits-n149-trillion-amid-rising-domestic-borrowing/) - Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to N149.4 trillion ($97.2 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 3.2 per cent incr... Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to N149.4 trillion ($97.2 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 3.2 per cent increase from N144.7 trillion ($94.2 billion) recorded at the end
- [Cracked screen: Aircraft conveying Super Eagles make emergency landing](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/cracked-screen-aircraft-conveying-super-eagles-make-emergency-landing/) - A ValueJet aircraft carrying Nigeria’s Super Eagles from South Africa made an emergency landing in Angola due to a crack detected in one of the plane’s windows. A top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) who was among the team’s contingent confirmed the incident to News360, describing it as “a close call that could
- [Tinubu grants Maryam Sanda Presidential Pardon after killing her husband CardiZoom](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-grants-maryam-sanda-presidential-pardon-after-killing-her-husband-cardizoom/) - President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. Tinubu’s decision was announced on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Ms Sanda, now 37, had spent six years and eight months at the
- [Umahi to Makinde: I’m an ‘A’ student, your senior in engineering and governance](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/umahi-to-makinde-im-an-a-student-your-senior-in-engineering-and-governance/) - Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has hit back at Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, declaring himself the governor’s senior “in both engineering and governance.” Umahi’s remarks come amid a heated exchange over the cost of road projects under the current administration. The minister made the statement while inspecting the Keffi section of the
- [Oyo Govt rejects extension of retirement age for teachers, civil servants](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/oyo-govt-rejects-extension-of-retirement-age-for-teachers-civil-servants/) - The Oyo State Government has rejected calls to increase the retirement age for teachers and civil servants from 60 to 65 years, insisting that such a policy would limit job opportunities for young graduates in the state. The Federal Government had earlier approved a similar age extension for clinically skilled health workers, citing the need
- [Countries that recently relaxed visa rules for Nigerians](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/countries-that-recently-relaxed-visa-rules-for-nigerians/) - For Nigerian travellers, a number of countries are making it easier to obtain visa and to visit, study, or conduct business within their borders.From Africa to the Middle East, governments are gradually relaxing visa policies, embracing more open travel relations with Africa’s most populous nation. Here’s a look at some of the countries that have
- [Sam Amadi makes shocking prediction about Tinubu ahead of 2027 election](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sam-amadi-makes-shocking-prediction-about-tinubu-ahead-of-2027-election/) - The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr Sam Amadi, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu is likely to secure victory in the Middle Belt region during the 2027 presidential election. Amadi stated that his prediction hinges on just two strategic “moves” by Tinubu and Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi, before
- [Naira gains massively against US dollar as external reserves continue uptrend](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-gains-massively-against-us-dollar-as-external-reserves-continue-uptrend/) - The Naira ended the week on Friday on a massive gain against the United States dollar as external reserves continued their uptrend. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira appreciated to N1,455.17 per dollar on Friday, up from N1,466.65 traded on Thursday. This means that at the official FX markets, the Naira
- [EFCC arraigns former NSITF boss for alleged N1bn fraud](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/efcc-arraigns-former-nsitf-boss-for-alleged-n1bn-fraud/) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former board chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Ngozi Olejeme before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement on the agency’s social media accounts on Friday, she was arraigned on 8- count charges bordering on
- [Medical and Dental Council inducts new Medical Doctors as Uchenna Nto, 254 others top list.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/medical-and-dental-council-inducts-new-medical-doctors-as-uchenna-nto-254-others-top-list/) - By Michael Kalu In a ceremony marked by pride, achievement, and emotion, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 255 newly qualified medical doctors from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), reaffirming the nation’s commitment to grooming the next generation of healthcare professionals equipped to serve humanity with integrity and skill. Among
- [Sokoto Police strengthen community engagement to boost security](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sokoto-police-strengthen-community-engagement-to-boost-security/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community partnerships and enhancing grassroots security operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Musa, made this known during an interactive session with community stakeholders, transport union leaders, and other residents as part of activities marking the Police Customer
- [Why new INEC Chairman won’t tell Nigerians to go to court](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/why-new-inec-chairman-wont-tell-nigerians-to-go-to-court/) - By Omodele Adigun Former Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ayo Olowonihi, has expressed optimism that the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Ojo-Amupitan, would ensure Nigerians truly elect their leaders through credible and transparent elections. Olowonihi expressed this optimism on Thursday, while responding to questions
- [NOUN gets new Vice Chancellor](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/noun-gets-new-vice-chancellor/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor. Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Friday, Chairman of NOUN’s governing council, Mallam Isa Yuguda, named the new Vice Chancellor as Professor Uduma Uduma. He is expected to take over from the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi
- [PDP accuses APC of using intimidation, bribes to woo Governors.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-accuses-apc-of-using-intimidation-bribes-to-woo-governors/) - By Omodele Adigun The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using intimidation, harassment, and financial inducement to lure governors and federal lawmakers from the opposition into its fold. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the allegation in Abuja while reacting to reports that Enugu State Governor
- [Nigeria revive World Cup hope with hard-fought win over Lesotho](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/nigeria-revive-world-cup-hope-with-hard-fought-win-over-lesotho/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the next FIFA World Cup received a significant lift on Friday as the Super Eagles battled to a 2–1 away victory over Lesotho in a tense qualifier at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Contrary to expectations of an easy outing, the encounter turned into a test of grit and
- [Soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram hits Borno military base](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/soldiers-feared-dead-as-boko-haram-hits-borno-military-base/) - By Omodele Adigun Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Ngamdu, Kaga local government area of Borno State. It was gathered that the incident happened in the wee hours of Friday. Motorists and commercial drivers said as a result of the attack, the military blocked Ngamdu road until around 11:20am. “I left
- [Danlami Nmodu emerges GOCOP president, takes over from Chigbo](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/danlami-nmodu-emerges-gocop-president-takes-over-from-chigbo/) - By Omodele Adigun The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has inaugurated a new executive council after a keenly contested election in Lagos. The new EXCO is headed by Danlami Nmodu, mni, as President. Other officers include Mr. Olumide Iyanda, Deputy President; Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, General Secretary; Mr. Akeem Oyetunji, Deputy General Secretary; Ms. Ngozi
- [CSCS hosts second webinar on T+2 settlement cycle transition](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cscs-hosts-second-webinar-on-t2-settlement-cycle-transition/) - By Omodele Adigun The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure, is set to host its second stakeholder webinar on the transition to the T+2 settlement cycle, themed “Trade Associations Roundtable: Ensuring Stakeholder Readiness for T+2 Settlement.” The webinar will hold virtually via zoom on Tuesday, 15 October 2025 at 10:00 AM.
- [Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/venezuelan-politician-maria-corina-machado-wins-nobel-peace-prize/) - By Omodele Adigun Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday. She won the prize for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela,” said the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Jørgen Watne Frydnes.
- [Makinde faults Umahi for evading question on cost per/km of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/makinde-faults-umahi-for-evading-question-on-cost-per-km-of-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway/) - Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has faulted the Minister of Works, David Umahi for failing to provide clear details on the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a multi-trillion-naira project approved by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on the 2026 budget in Ibadan, on Friday, October 10, Makinde faulted the Minister for
- [Return unused TETFund allocations, FG tells tertiary institutions](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/return-unused-tetfund-allocations-fg-tells-tertiary-institutions/) - Dare Babalola The Federal Government has mandated tertiary institutions to return unutilised intervention funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. This order was issued by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, during a meeting with heads of institutions, on Thursday, giving an ultimatum of 30 days. While decrying that bottlenecks prevented the utilisation of
- [NUJ Sokoto builds Journalists’ capacity on investigative reporting in digital age](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nuj-sokoto-builds-journalists-capacity-on-investigative-reporting-in-digital-age/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has organized a one-day capacity building workshop aimed at equipping journalists with modern investigative reporting skills suitable for the digital age. The workshop, held on Thursday at the NUJ Press Centre, Sokoto, had as its theme “Investigative Journalism in the Digital Era.”
- [Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic outlaws’ sale of handouts, abolishes issuance of statement of results.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ogbonnaya-onu-polytechnic-outlaws-sale-of-handouts-abolishes-issuance-of-statement-of-results/) - Emelam Udo, Umuahia. Christopher Okoro, the Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba (formerly Abia State Polytechnic) has revealed that the Management of the Institution has outlawed the sale of handouts to stop exploitation of students. Okoro, disclosed this when the new Executive of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Abia State
- [Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire, hostage deal with Hamas](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/israeli-cabinet-approves-ceasefire-hostage-deal-with-hamas/) - Hostilities in Gaza are expected to be suspended within 24 hours, and Israeli hostages freed within 72 hours following the approval of a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas by the Israeli government. Reuters reports that the Israeli cabinet agreed to the deal early Friday morning, roughly 24 hours after mediators announced an agreement
- [High income earners to pay 25% in new tax reforms- Oyedele](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/high-income-earners-to-pay-25-in-new-tax-reforms-oyedele/) - By Omodele Adigun High-income earners in Nigeria will now contribute progressively more under the country’s new tax reforms, paying up to 25 per cent of their income – a rate still lower than Ghana’s 35 per cent and South Africa’s 45 per cent. Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele,
- [Q3 corporate earnings outlook: what to expect](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/q3-corporate-earnings-outlook-what-to-expect/) - By Omodele Adigun The strong recovery and growth momentum that has been driving corporate earnings this year is expected to maintain the steam in the third quarter. However, industry-specific factors may keep earnings constrained in some companies, while those that added huge foreign exchange windfalls to bottom lines last year will continue their descent. This
- [Investors gain N308bn as equities market sustains rally](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/investors-gain-n308bn-as-equities-market-sustains-rally/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian equities market on Thursday sustained its upward trend as investors recorded a gain of N308 billion. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation, which opened at N92.490 trillion, appreciated by N308 billion or 0.33 per cent to close at N92.798 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index added 0.33 per cent
- [Rising finance expenses threaten VFD Group's profit in Q3](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/rising-finance-expenses-threaten-vfd-groups-profit-in-q3/) - By Omodele Adigun Finance charges are expected to claim 76 per cent of VFD Group’s operating profit forecast at N15.8 billion for the third quarter, which would keep profit well below the first quarter mark for the second quarter running. The proprietary investment company is experiencing rising finance charges, which are impinging on margins and
- [Thousands of participants honour sickle cell awareness campaign of late Olufunke Akiyode](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/thousands-of-participants-honour-sickle-cell-awareness-campaign-of-late-olufunke-akiyode/) - The Olufunke Akiyode Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative for Africa (OASCA) symposium on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, recorded large turnout of participants comprising students, health officials and other stakeholders. The awareness walk and symposium was organized in memory of late Dr. Olufunke Akiyode, a passionate advocate for sickle cell awareness who died on September 20, 2024
- [PDP Northern Support Group backs Jonathan for 2027, reaffirms confidence in Damagum](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-northern-support-group-backs-jonathan-for-2027-reaffirms-confidence-in-damagum/) - By Gbolahan Salman The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Support Group has thrown its weight behind former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying his return would redeem the image of the opposition party and restore unity among its ranks. The group, a coalition of party loyalists and affiliate organisations across the
- [BBNaija season 10 winner Imisi receives N150m grand prize, SUV](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/bbnaija-season-10-winner-imisi-receives-n150m-grand-prize-suv/) - By Omodele Adigun Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has officially received her grand prize worth N150 million, comprising a brand-new SUV and N80 million in cash. The prize presentation ceremony was held in Lagos on Tuesday, where Imisi was captured posing proudly with her symbolic cheque and her
- [Tinubu’s Minister Nnaji resigns amid certificate forgery allegations](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubus-minister-nnaji-resigns-amid-certificate-forgery-allegations/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has tendered his letter of resignation. He resigned on Tuesday, October 7. His resignation came amid allegations of certificate forgery leveled against him. President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement on Tuesday that the President
- [Forgery as state policy: Tinubu, his cabinet, and The DSS must be held accountable](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/forgery-as-state-policy-tinubu-his-cabinet-and-the-dss-must-be-held-accountable/) - Tuesday's resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has once again brought to light the deep moral crisis at the heart of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. What should ordinarily be a matter of national shame is now being disguised as a “voluntary resignation”, an attempt to whitewash yet another scandal that
- [Wife sets Army Officer’s husband ablaze four months after marriage](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/wife-sets-army-officers-husband-ablaze-four-months-after-marriage/) - By Omodele Adigun A woman identified as Mrs. Samson Haruna, has reportedly set her husband, a Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, on fire during a domestic dispute. He died from the injuries sustained. The incident happened at the Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area on Akwa Ibom on September 22, 2025
- [Dangote reduces price of cooking gas to N760 per kilogram](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-reduces-price-of-cooking-gas-to-n760-per-kilogram/) - By Omodele Adigun While Dangote has reduced the price to N760 per kilogram, Matrix and Ardova depots are selling at ₦920 per kilogram, while A.Y.M Shafa and NIPCO are at ₦910 per kilogram. Stockgap Depot is selling at ₦950 per kilogram. Price of cooking gas recently skyrocket across the country which was linked to the
- [NIRSAL unlocks N70bn in financing agriculture in 2025 ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nirsal-unlocks-n70bn-in-financing-agriculture-in-2025/) - BY Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) has facilitated over ₦70 billion in commercial financing for agribusiness as of the third quarter of 2025. It described the achievement its strongest annual performance since its inception in 2013. The company disclosed this in a statement signed by Jude Nnadozie,
- [Tinubu directs NAHCON to reduce 2026 Hajj fares](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-directs-nahcon-to-reduce-2026-hajj-fares/) - By Omodele Adigun The federal government has intervened in the recently announced Hajj fares, with President Bola Tinubu instructing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to revisit and lower the costs to make the pilgrimage more affordable for Nigerian Muslims. This development was announced on Monday by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the
- [Insecurity: SGF invites council of state, police council to strategic meeting](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/insecurity-sgf-invites-council-of-state-police-council-to-strategic-meeting/) - By Omodele Adigun The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has extended an invitation to members of the Council of State and Police Council to a hybrid strategic meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025. This meeting comes against the backdrop of rising insecurity challenges across the nation, which have been
- [Oshiomhole declared himself persona non grata by attacking PENGASSAN – Activist Femi Aborisade](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/oshiomhole-declared-himself-persona-non-grata-by-attacking-pengassan-activist-femi-aborisade/) - By Omodele Adigun Femi Aborisade, founding National Secretary of the National Conscience Party (NCP), has stated that former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, declared himself persona non grata following his televised criticism of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)’s strike. Aborisade who spoke
- [36,000 women rally for reserved seats bill in Bauchi](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/36000-women-rally-for-reserved-seats-bill-in-bauchi/) - 36,000 women in Bauchi State have urged the National Assembly to pass the Reserved Seats Bill, aimed at increasing women’s participation in governance. The women, under the aegis of the Nigerian League of Women Voters, submitted their signatures to the House of Representatives in support of the bill. “We conducted a town hall meeting to
- [Insecurity: Mahdi Shehu opposes calls for state of emergency](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/insecurity-mahdi-shehu-opposes-calls-for-state-of-emergency/) - By Omodele Adigun Public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has slammed those calling for a state of emergency to tackle insecurity in Nigeria. According to a post made by Shehu via X on Monday, he described the calls as a conspiracy to derail democracy. The commentator was reacting to reports that some retired senior military officers
- [First Lady, TEF disburse N25m grant to 500 Katsina women](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/first-lady-tef-disburse-n25m-grant-to-500-katsina-women/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has partnered with the Tony Elemelu Foundation (TEF) to disburse N50,000 business grants to 500 small business women in Katsina State. According to the wife of the state Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, the disbursement of the small business recapitulation grants was designed to promote economic development
- [Three Scientists win 2025 Nobel Prize in medicine for unraveling how immune system is kept in check](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/three-scientists-win-2025-nobel-prize-in-medicine-for-unraveling-how-immune-system-is-kept-in-check/) - By Omodele Adigun The 2025 edition of Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists – two of them American and one Japanese – for discovering how the immune system protects us from thousands of different microbes trying to invade and assault our bodies. The three – Mary E.
- [Singer Portable speaks on his viral fight video at Port Harcourt Airport](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/singer-portable-speaks-on-his-viral-fight-video-at-port-harcourt-airport/) - By Omodele Adigun Singer Portable has opened up about a viral video showing him involved in a fight at the Port Harcourt airport. According to him, he was actually pranked. Explaining what happened in a new video, Portable said some pranksters had approached him at the airport, but things escalated. He described the pranksters as
- [Ex-President Jonathan dragged to court over bid to participate in 2027 election](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/ex-president-jonathan-dragged-to-court-over-bid-to-participate-in-2027-election/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal High Court in Abuja, was Monday, asked to issue an order of perpetual injunction, restraining former President Goodluck Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party in the country for the purpose of contesting the 2027 presidential election. The court was equally urged to bar the Independent National Electoral Commission,
- [IHR commends President Tinubu for Hajj fare reduction](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ihr-commends-president-tinubu-for-hajj-fare-reduction/) - …Seeks ₦1,000/$1 concessionary exchange rate Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has commended President Bola Tinubu for directing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to reduce the cost of the 2026 Hajj fare for intending pilgrims. The commendation follows the President’s directive issued through Vice President Kashim Shettima during a meeting with NAHCON’s management team on
- [ABU loses 2,000 staff in five years to better opportunities – VC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/abu-loses-2000-staff-in-five-years-to-better-opportunities-vc/) - As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, marks its 63rd anniversary, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed says the institution faces a steady loss of skilled staff to better opportunities both locally and globally. The vice-chancellor disclosed this at a press conference as part of activities to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the institution in Zaria. He
- [Goods worth millions of Naira destroyed as fire razes building in Aba](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/goods-worth-millions-of-naira-destroyed-as-fire-razes-building-in-aba/) - A building housing some shops at No. 36 New Umuahia Road, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State, has been destroyed by fire, leaving goods and other valuables worth millions of Naira in ruins. The fire incident, which was allegedly caused by a faulty solar electrical installation in one of the affected shops, engulfed the entire building,
- [Sokoto residents beg FG to allow them carry arms as bandit attacks escalate](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sokoto-residents-beg-fg-to-allow-them-carry-arms-as-bandit-attacks-escalate/) - As relentless assaults by suspected Lakurawa bandits continue to ravage parts of Sokoto State, residents of Kebbe Local Government Area have appealed to the Federal Government to grant them permission to carry arms for self-defence. Speaking during a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat in Sokoto on Saturday, the distressed community members
- [29 Schengen countries offering  five years visa to Nigerians](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/29-schengen-countries-offering-five-years-visa-to-nigerians/) - A five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa grants travellers the flexibility to visit any of the 29 Schengen countries multiple times within a five-year period, provided each stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180-day window. Tailored for frequent travellers, business professionals, and individuals with solid travel histories, the visa offers significant advantages — eliminating the
- [ 16 States to rxperience five-day flooding](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/16-states-to-rxperience-five-day-flooding/) - The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a warning that several locations across 16 states may experience heavy rainfall, likely to result in flooding, between October 4 and October 8, 2025. News reports that the National Flood Early Warning Centre made this known on Saturday, in a flood alert signed by the Director of the
- [Niger: Two stab each other to death during fight over traditional title](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/niger-two-stab-each-other-to-death-during-fight-over-traditional-title/) - Two men have stabbed each other to death during a violent clash over a family traditional title dispute in Gbajibo village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. This was made public by security analyst, Zagazola Makama via a post he made on X on Sunday. Makama disclosed that the incident happened on Friday, October
- [Joseph Aloba seeks prosecution of Mohbad’s wife, auxiliary nurse, others](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/joseph-aloba-seeks-prosecution-of-mohbads-wife-auxiliary-nurse-others/) - Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has petitioned the Lagos State government to prosecute his son’s widow, Omowunmi Aloba, and others indicted in the Coroner’s Inquest into Mohbad’s death. The petition, dated October 3, 2025, was filed by Aloba’s lawyer, Wahab Shittu (SAN), who demanded that the state initiate criminal proceedings within
- [ADC leaders are pressuring me to Join, but I eon’t – Tunde Bakare](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/adc-leaders-are-pressuring-me-to-join-but-i-eont-tunde-bakare/) - ADC Leaders Are Pressuring Me To Join, But I Won’t – Tunde Bakare The founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Dr. Tunde Bakare, has revealed that several political stakeholders have been pressuring him to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Saturday during the maiden edition of the Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series
- [Gov Sani releases N2.3bn for retirees, families of deceased workers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/gov-sani-releases-n2-3bn-for-retirees-families-of-deceased-workers/) - Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the release of N2.321 billion for the settlement of pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state. The disbursement covers Accrued Rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and Gratuity/Death Benefits under the old Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).
- [Ondo: Man arrested for indecent assault on minor](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ondo-man-arrested-for-indecent-assault-on-minor/) - The Ondo state Police command has arrested one Bolaji Oluwasetire in Ore over a disturbing case of indecent assault involving a minor in the area. Police sources said Kolawole Joseph of the NNPC Depot Area, Ore, had on October 1, 2025, reported to the police that his six-year-old daughter was indecently assaulted by the suspect, who was
- [Otti’s comment on Lagos misinterpreted, Abia govt clarifies](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ottis-comment-on-lagos-misinterpreted-abia-govt-clarifies/) - The Abia State government has come out strongly to deny claims that Governor Alex Otti ever suggested turning Lagos into a village, describing the reports as baseless and misconceived. The State government was reacting to the trending report tagged “Governor Otti fires back at over demolition of Igbo businesses. The report had also quoted Otti
- [Taraba: Troops dislodge bandits recover arms, motorcycle](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/taraba-troops-dislodge-bandits-recover-arms-motorcycle/) - Several bandits’ hideouts in Takum and Ussa local government councils of Taraba State have been destroyed by troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). The development was made public by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad, in a statement
- [Nigeria has many unqualified teachers –says Ronke Soyombo ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/nigeria-has-many-unqualified-teachers-says-ronke-soyombo/) - The Chief Executive Officer/Registrar of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Dr Ronke Soyombo, has said that the country is struggling with the menace of unqualified teachers. During an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Soyombo acknowledged that there are many unqualified teachers in Nigeria, particularly in private schools. She stated that the TRCN
- [Wamakko accuses Sokoto PDP of spreading old videos to mislead public](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/wamakko-accuses-sokoto-pdp-of-spreading-old-videos-to-mislead-public/) - By Gbolahan Salman, Sokoto Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State and former governor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of embarking on a campaign of deceit aimed at discrediting the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu. Wamakko made the allegation in a statement issued in Sokoto by
- [CSCS Celebrates Customer Service Week 2025 with Theme: Mission: Possible](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cscs-celebrates-customer-service-week-2025-with-theme-mission-possible/) - The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure, joins the world in celebrating Customer Service Week 2025, themed “Mission: Possible.” The theme underscores the importance of resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, values that are deeply embedded in CSCS’s operations. This year’s celebration reflects CSCS’s continuous strides in delivering exceptional
- [Between rhetoric and reality: Tinubu’s economy boasts ring hollow amidst bloodshed.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/between-rhetoric-and-reality-tinubus-economy-boasts-ring-hollow-amidst-bloodshed/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo On Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, President Bola Tinubu delivered a familiar scorecard of economic “victories” growth figures, fiscal reforms, and selective statistics packaged as progress. Yet for millions of Nigerians who bury loved ones lost to bandits, kidnappers, and robbers, these numbers ring hollow. What good is economic growth when the roads
- [Former Sokoto Deputy Governor gives out Dingyadi’s daughter in marriage](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/former-sokoto-deputy-governor-gives-out-dingyadis-daughter-in-marriage/) - By Gbolahan Salman, Sokoto In a colourful ceremony graced by dignitaries from across the country, the former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Muhammad Maniru Dan’iya, on Friday gave out Ikleemah, daughter of Hon. Yusuf Dingyadi, in marriage. Hon. Dingyadi, a former Senior Special Assistant to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- [Gov Aliyu warns critics to stop politicizing security issues](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gov-aliyu-warns-critics-to-stop-politicizing-security-issues/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has cautioned political critics and commentators against turning security matters into a political tool, warning that such behavior could undermine efforts to restore peace across the state. Aliyu gave the warning on Friday in Silame Local Government Area while concluding his first round of condolence
- [Reps consider same-day elections for presidential, governorship, legislative offices](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/reps-consider-same-day-elections-for-presidential-governorship-legislative-offices/) - The house of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas says lawmakers are considering amending the constitution to allow all elections in Nigeria to be conducted on the same day. At present, presidential and national assembly polls are held together, while governorship and state assembly elections are conducted separately. Abbas said merging them into a single-day exercise would
- [Toluwani Odukoya of Fountain Of Life Church opens up on broken marriage](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/toluwani-odukoya-of-fountain-of-life-church-opens-up-on-broken-marriage/) - The Associate Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Toluwani Odukoya, has revealed how her separation from her husband, alongside a series of personal tragedies, shaped her faith and calling in ministry. Speaking during an interview with Truthtable, a video shared on her personal YouTube Channel, on Thursday, Odukoya disclosed that she was separated
- [Suspected bandits attack couple in Edo community, abduct wife](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/suspected-bandits-attack-couple-in-edo-community-abduct-wife/) - Barely weeks after eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to Bua Cement were killed by gunmen in Okpella, Edo State, suspected bandits have launched another attack in the same community. The latest incident occurred on Thursday morning when the assailants stormed a farmland belonging to a couple. It was
- [North-Central APC Forum rejects state police ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/north-central-apc-forum-rejects-state-police/) - The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has urged President Bola Tinubu and members of the National Assembly to reject calls for creation of state police in the country. The Forum, comprising APC stakeholders in the North-Central region, made the plea in response to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang’s recent call for creation of state
- [SEC Spot Capital Market integration as West Africa’s pathway to economic growth](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/sec-spot-capital-market-integration-as-west-africas-pathway-to-economic-growth/) - By Olufunke Fagunwa The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stressed the need for West African countries to integrate their capital markets to drive the region’s development. Speaking at the Experts Meeting on Validation of the West Africa Securities Regulators Association (WASRA) Charter and Recognition of WASRA as the
- [Lagos NURTW Chairman vows to punish anyone who refuses ro vote APC in 202](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lagos-nurtw-chairman-vows-to-punish-anyone-who-refuses-ro-vote-apc-in-202/) - Lagos State’s NURTW boss, Mustapha Adekunle, also known as Sego, has stirred uproar after openly threatening to deal with anyone who refuses to vote for the APC in the 2027 elections. The viral video is being seen by many as political intimidation of Lagos’s over 20 million residents In the trending clip, Sego boasted that
- [Traditional rulers give Oluwo 21-day ultimatum to withdraw allegation against Ooni](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/traditional-rulers-give-oluwo-21-day-ultimatum-to-withdraw-allegation-against-ooni/) - Traditional rulers in Ife North Local Government of Osun, have issued a 21-day ultimatum to Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, to retract his recent allegation against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The traditional rulers gave the ultimatum in a communique issued at the end of their meeting and read by Salu of
- [Queen Chanel enies Oluwo’s allegations, defends Ooni of Ife](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/queen-chanel-enies-oluwos-allegations-defends-ooni-of-ife/) - The former wife of the Oluwo of Iwo, HRH Queen Chanel, has broken her silence after a viral video by Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi allegedly linked the Ooni of Ife to controversies surrounding her marriage. In a strongly worded statement on Friday, Queen Chanel, mother of Prince Oduduwa of Iwo Kingdom, described the Oluwo’s claims as
- [Military action alone can’t resolve Boko Haram crisis – CDS Musa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/military-action-alone-cant-resolve-boko-haram-crisis-cds-musa/) - Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has called on Nigerians to unite against insurgency and insecurity, emphasising that collective responsibility and public support are crucial in tackling the country’s security challenges. He made the call on Friday at the public presentation of SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a book written
- [Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs jailed for 50 months](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/music-mogul-sean-diddy-combs-jailed-for-50-months/) - ...following his conviction on prostitution-related charges. His sentence was handed to him on Friday after prosecutors pushed for an 11-year term. However, Judge Arun Subramanian imposed just over four years after an emotional daylong hearing. Earlier, there music mogul apologised for the appalling evidence of violence he committed and told Subramanian he was “scared to
- [Boko Haram didn’t nominate Buhari as mediator, Garba Shehu replies Jonathan](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/boko-haram-didnt-nominate-buhari-as-mediator-garba-shehu-replies-jonathan/) - A heated debate has erupted over claims made by former President Goodluck Jonathan that Boko Haram nominated former President Muhammadu Buhari as a mediator in talks with the government. Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesman, on Friday, denied the claims, describing them as a desperate attempt by Jonathan to gain traction for his potential 2027 presidential
- [Tinubu to attend the burial of APC national chairman’s mother in Jos on Saturday](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-to-attend-the-burial-of-apc-national-chairmans-mother-in-jos-on-saturday/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos on Saturday, October 4, for Jos, Plateau State capital, to attend the funeral prayers in honour of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the APC National Chairman, Professor Nantewe Yilwatda Goshwe. The President will later address Church Leaders across the North at the headquarters of the COCIN Church
- [Oil edges higher on concerns over potential Russian export disruptions](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/oil-edges-higher-on-concerns-over-potential-russian-export-disruptions/) - Oil prices edged higher on Thursday following losses in the previous three sessions as concerns about more disruption to Russian crude exports lent some support, though concerns about oversupply in the market capped gains. Brent crude futures gained 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $65.49 a barrel at 0749 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed
- [Access Bank keeps mum as MD reportedly buys N30bn London mansions](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/access-bank-keeps-mum-as-md-reportedly-buys-n30bn-london-mansions/) - Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, Access Bank, has refused to comment on a report that its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Roosevelt Ogbonna, purchased a luxurious mansion in London’s affluent Hampstead neighbourhood, known as the “Billionaires’ Row”. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that the property, valued at approximately ₦30 billion (£15 million or $20 million), marked a
- [Court rejects suit against Tinubu over Rivers emergency rule](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/court-rejects-suit-against-tinubu-over-rivers-emergency-rule/) - Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the Rivers State emergency rule The judge, while delivering judgment in the suit filed by Belema Briggs and four others against the declaration, held that the five plaintiffs lacked the legal power to institute the case. The judge explained that
- [Scores dead in Ogun tanker explosion](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/scores-dead-in-ogun-tanker-explosion/) - Tragedy struck at midnight along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, Ogun State, as an unconfirmed number of persons lost their lives in a tanker fire accident. According to a statement on Friday by the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, the fire began at about 1 am on Friday. He claimed
- [I prefer Dangote Refinery’s monopoly than importing petrol – Oshiomhole](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/i-prefer-dangote-refinerys-monopoly-than-importing-petrol-oshiomhole/) - Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has declared his support for Dangote Refinery in the heat of its disagreement with the oil workers’ union, Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Speaking in an interview on ARISE News on Friday, the former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) stressed
- [Court halts enforcement of tinted glass permit](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/court-halts-enforcement-of-tinted-glass-permit/) - The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, on Friday ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of the tinted glass permit by vehicle owners. The case, Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025: John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, came up for hearing today. The lawyer,
- [2Baba gives reason for absence from UK show](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/2baba-gives-reason-for-absence-from-uk-show/) - Renowned musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has dismissed claims that his absence from his first show on his UK Tour on Thursday was because he was arrested. The musician was reacting to viral reports which claimed that his wife, Natasha ordered his arrest after an altercation in the UK. Reacting to reports about
- [New Ekiti varsity gets NUC’s approval for 34 courses](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/new-ekiti-varsity-gets-nucs-approval-for-34-courses/) - The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given its seal of approval to 34 academic programs across four faculties at the newly launched Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES) in Iyin Ekiti. This development marks a significant milestone for the institution, paving the way for its official launch of academic activities for the 2025/2026
- [Tribute to a Matriarch, Lolo Ezinne Cecilia Agoma Ifemeje (1934 – 2025)](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tribute-to-a-matriarch-lolo-ezinne-cecilia-agoma-ifemeje-1934-2025/) - By AVM (Chief) John Chris Ifemeje (rtd). The late Lolo Ezinne Cecilia Ifemeje was a rare jewel, a virtuous woman whose life reflected grace, dignity, and enduring strength. Even in her advanced years, her beauty of spirit radiated in ways that surpassed physical charm, leaving a legacy of kindness and godly character. She was a
- [Two planes collide while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/two-planes-collide-while-taxiing-at-new-yorks-laguardia-airport/) - by Omodele Adigun Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided at low speeds while taxiing on Wednesday evening at LaGuardia Airport here, injuring at least one person. The low-speed collision occurred when the wing of an aircraft preparing for departure to Roanoke, Virginia, hit the fuselage of another aircraft arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina. This
- [Bandits abduct Kwara Police officer](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/bandits-abduct-kwara-police-officer/) - By Omodele Adigun An officer of the Kwara State Police Command, identified simply as Mr Ezra, has been reportedly kidnapped by armed bandits in Patigi Local Government Area of the state. The development was confirmed by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. The command’s spokesman revealed that Ezra, attached to the
- [ADC deputy spokesperson slumps, dies in Imo](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/adc-deputy-spokesperson-slumps-dies-in-imo/) - By Omodele Adigun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State is grieving the sudden death of its Deputy Publicity Secretary, Ugochimereze Chinedu Asuzu, who slumped and died on Wednesday, October 1. Confirming the heartbreaking news, the party’s State Publicity Secretary, MacDonald Amadi, described Asuzu’s passing as a monumental loss not only to the ADC
- [Rufai Oseni faults renaming of National Theatre after Soyinka](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/rufai-oseni-faults-renaming-of-national-theatre-after-soyinka/) - By Omodele Adigun Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised the renaming of the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos after Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka. The infrastructure was renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in a ceremony marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
- [Atiku refutes report of stepping down for another candidate](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/atiku-refutes-report-of-stepping-down-for-another-candidate/) - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed as false and misleading media reports suggesting he plans to step down for another candidate ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued today, signed by his media office, Atiku described the claim as “baseless speculation,” stressing that he remains firmly committed to offering Nigerians credible and
- [Kogi mourns victims of River Niger boat mishaps](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/kogi-mourns-victims-of-river-niger-boat-mishaps/) - By Omodele Adigun The Kogi state government Wednesday expressed deep sadness over the boat mishaps that occurred on the River Niger, involving traders travelling from Ibaji local government area of Kogi state to Ilushi market in Edo state. This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, describing the
- [I accepted renaming of National Theatre after me with uncertainty – Soyinka](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/i-accepted-renaming-of-national-theatre-after-me-with-uncertainty-soyinka/) - Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has explained why he accepted the decision to rename the National Arts Theatre, Lagos, after him. Soyinka said he never believed the edifice could be renovated, noting that he had considered it irredeemable until the recent revamp by the Bankers’ Committee. Soyinka said he accepted to eat his words if
- [Trump Holds Phone As Netanyahu reads apology to Qatar](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trump-holds-phone-as-netanyahu-reads-apology-to-qatar/) - The White House has released a black-and-white photo showing US President Donald Trump holding the phone while the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to read an apology to Qatar from a sheet of paper. The image was taken in the Oval Office on Monday, and purportedly captures Netanyahu’s phone call with Qatari Prime Minister
- [Lagos Court restrains Baba Mohbad, Yomi Fabiyi, others From speaking on Omowumi](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lagos-court-restrains-baba-mohbad-yomi-fabiyi-others-from-speaking-on-omowumi/) - A Lagos magisttrate court has restrained five individuals — Baba Mohbad, Bukky Jesse, Yomi Fabiyi, Larry Omodia, and Adewale Mariam — barring them from making any public comments or inciting actions concerning late singer Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi Aloba, and their son, Liam. According to the court ruling, the individuals are prohibited from issuing statements, engaging
- [Independence Day Golf Kitty: Adeleke, Oyinlola, Badmus, others call for private sector participation in sports promotion](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/independence-day-golf-kitty-adeleke-oyinlola-badmus-others-call-for-private-sector-participation-in-sports-promotion/) - The founder of Ile-Ogbo Golf Course, Engr. Olanrewaju Abel Adeleke, his wife, Barrister Udochukwu Adeleke, former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Khamis Tunde Badmus have called for private sector participation in sports promotion and development in the country. The concerned veteran golfers made the
- [Fubara sacks all Commissioners, Public Officers,](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fubara-sacks-all-commissioners-public-officers/) - Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all commissioners and public officers serving under his administration. Fubara, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, said the sacking was with immediate effect. The governor said the decision followed the recent Supreme Court judgment. Meanwhile, Fubara thanked
- [We are under a curse – Dogara laments insecurity, poverty in north](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/we-are-under-a-curse-dogara-laments-insecurity-poverty-in-north/) - Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has warned that the scale of killings and bloodshed in northern Nigeria has placed the region under a spiritual curse, stressing that the crisis must now be treated as a national emergency. Dogara, speaking on Tuesday during a panel session at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation
- [President Tinubu commissions renovated National Theatre named after Prof Wole Soyinka](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/president-tinubu-commissions-renovated-national-theatre-named-after-prof-wole-soyinka/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that renaming the renovated National Theatre after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka was a fitting way to honour the legacy of a man of many parts, whose works have permanently put Nigeria on the global stage in terms of the creative industry and human rights advocacy. President Tinubu said
- [SSANU begins indefinite strike October 6 over withheld salaries, N40bn allowances](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ssanu-begins-indefinite-strike-october-6-over-withheld-salaries-n40bn-allowances/) - The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has threatened to commence industrial action on October 06, if the federal government fails to attend to its demands. The union accused the Federal Government of persistent neglect, broken promises, and deliberate disregard for agreements. The union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which held its 52nd meeting at
- [PDP power tussle: Wike backed Anyanwu overrules dissolution of Akwa Ibom Exco](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-power-tussle-wike-backed-anyanwu-overrules-dissolution-of-akwa-ibom-exco/) - The power tussle in the Peoples Democratic Party has once again come into play as the National Secretary of the party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has overruled the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision to dissolve the Akwa Ibom State Executive Committee of the party. It would be recalled that the party, through its National Publicity Secretary,
- [Insecurity: over 180 schools shut in North](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/insecurity-over-180-schools-shut-in-north/) - At least 188 public schools have been shut down due to insecurity in Northern Nigeria. A search carried out by our reporters showed that many schools in the region had been shut due to attacks on the villages by bandits just as some of them are now serving as camps for people displaced by insecurity.
- [Arise TV anchor jumped from 3rd floor to escape armed robbery – Police](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/arise-tv-anchor-jumped-from-3rd-floor-to-escape-armed-robbery-police/) - The FCT Police Commissioner, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, has confirmed that Arise News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu died after jumping from the top floor of her Katampe apartment during an armed robbery on Monday, September 29, 2025. Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, died in the early hours of Monday when armed robbers invaded her residence in
- [Why we suspended nationwide strike – PENGASSAN President Osifo](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/why-we-suspended-nationwide-strike-pengassan-president-osifo/) - Dare Babalola The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has explained why the union suspended its nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery. During a press briefing on Wednesday, Osifo disclosed that the industrial action was discontinued out of respect for the Nigerian government and Nigerians. Not satisfied
- [NSCDC Officers allege extortion in Kogi over verification exercise](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nscdc-officers-allege-extortion-in-kogi-over-verification-exercise/) - By Gbolahan Salman Disquiet has gripped the Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) following allegations by some personnel that the leadership of the command is attempting to extort money from officers under the guise of a verification exercise. Several aggrieved officers, who spoke with our correspondent on condition of
- [Dangote-PENGASSAN: Cooking gas scarcity deepens as price jumps 33%](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-pengassan-cooking-gas-scarcity-deepens-as-price-jumps-33/) - The rift between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has pushed up cooking gas prices by 33 percent across Nigeria, leaving many households struggling to afford the essential commodity. A kilogramme of cooking gas has risen from N1200 to N1600. Across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and
- [PENGASSAN suspends strike as Dangote Refinery agrees to recall sacked workers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/pengassan-suspends-strike-as-dangote-refinery-agrees-to-recall-sacked-workers/) - The tension in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector seems to have come to an end as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has reached an agreement to suspend two days action against Dangote Refinery. This comes as the oil company agreed to recall its workers dismissed for belonging to PENGASSAN.
- [Kwankwasiyya leader, Danfulani decamps to APC in Kano](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/kwankwasiyya-leader-danfulani-decamps-to-apc-in-kano/) - The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Gobirawa Ward, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Amadu Danfulani, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Danfulani announced his defection on Tuesday at the APC state headquarters in Kano, citing disappointment with the Kwankwasiyya Movement and its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He also
- [Nigeria @65: Atiku hails Nigerians’ courage, blasts APC over economic strangulation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigeria-65-atiku-hails-nigerians-courage-blasts-apc-over-economic-strangulation/) - Former Vice President of Nigeria and Waziri Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar, has paid tribute to the uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience of Nigerians who, despite living under suffocating socio-economic and security conditions, continue to hold the country together. In an Independence Day message released by his media office on Tuesday, Atiku lamented that Nigerians are enduring
- [South African ambassador dies after falling from Paris hotel room](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/south-african-ambassador-dies-after-falling-from-paris-hotel-room/) - South Africa’s ambassador to France has been found dead after falling from the 22nd floor of his hotel room. Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, who was reported missing on Monday, was found dead near the Hyatt Hotel at Porte Maillot in Paris on Tuesday, sources told Le Parisien. Mr Mthethwa, 58, was reported missing by his wife
- [The worst is Over, Nigeria has turned the  vorner says Tinubu in Independence anniversary speech](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/the-worst-is-over-nigeria-has-turned-the-vorner-says-tinubu-in-independence-anniversary-speech/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has overcome the most difficult phase of its economic reforms, insisting that the country has “turned the corner” towards recovery and sustainable growth. In his 65th Independence Anniversary broadcast on Wednesday, the President reassured Nigerians that the pains of recent policy decisions were already giving way to
- [Tinubu orders manhunt for killers of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/tinubu-orders-manhunt-for-killers-of-arise-news-anchor-somtochukwu-maduagwu/) - President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the tragic death of Ms Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to
- [Outrage as Lagos makes Mandy Kiss anti-drug ambassador](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/outrage-as-lagos-makes-mandy-kiss-anti-drug-ambassador/) - The appointment of social media personality Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, known online as “Mandy Kiss,” as the brand ambassador for Lagos State Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse (LASKADA) has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning the rationale behind the decision. Earlier, the Lagos Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, in a viral video on
- [Home Secretary gives conditions for migrants to stay in UK](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/home-secretary-gives-conditions-for-migrants-to-stay-in-uk/) - Migrants who want to remain in Britain will have to learn English to a high standard, have no criminal record and volunteer in their community, the Home Secretary is set to say. Shabana Mahmood is expected to set out a series of conditions for those seeking indefinite leave to remain status during her Labour Party
- [US gold reserves hit $1 trillion in value after record rally](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/us-gold-reserves-hit-1-trillion-in-value-after-record-rally/) - The US Treasury’s gold reserves have surpassed $1 trillion in value — more than 90 times what’s stated on the government’s balance sheet — as the precious metal breaks new all-time highs. The world’s biggest gold stash passed the milestone after prices rose above $3,824.50 an ounce on Monday, in a 45% rally this year.
- [Wike vows to apprehend Arise News anchor’s killers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/wike-vows-to-apprehend-arise-news-anchors-killers/) - The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that the killers of Arise News Channel’s anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, will be apprehended. In a statement on Tuesday, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike commiserated with the management and staff of the television station, describing Maduagwu’s death
- [Obi condemns tragic killings in Kwara](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/obi-condemns-tragic-killings-in-kwara/) - Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed his deep sorrow over the recent attack in Oke-Ode, Kwara State, where armed bandits killed innocent people, including vigilantes and the Baale of Ogbayo. In a statement he made on his X page on Tuesday, Obi described the incident as a “mindless act of violence” that has thrown
- [Atiku leads a delegation on congratulatory visit to Oba Ladoja, newly installed Olubadan of Ibadan](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/atiku-leads-a-delegation-on-congratulatory-visit-to-oba-ladoja-newly-installed-olubadan-of-ibadan/) - Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday led a high-powered delegation of friends and political associates on a congratulatory visit to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadan, HRH Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Arusa I. The former Vice President's post on his social media handles captures the essence of the visit: "Earlier today, I
- [DSS arraigns Omoyele Sowore over alleged anti-Tinubu posts](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/dss-arraigns-omoyele-sowore-over-alleged-anti-tinubu-posts/) - The Federal Government has arraigned human rights activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged online posts targeting President Bola Tinubu, claiming they were intended to cause a breakdown of law and order. Court papers show Sowore faces a five-count charge, brought on behalf of the State Security Service (DSS) and
- [How Otti’s blueprint is rebuilding trust and attracting investment to Abia state.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/how-ottis-blueprint-is-rebuilding-trust-and-attracting-investment-to-abia-state/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo In Abia State, the ruins of squandered opportunities and crumbling infrastructure once haunted the people like shadows that refused to fade. For decades, a state with boundless potential was left staggering under the weight of missteps, lethargy and inertia from successive administrations. The craters on its roads mirrored the gaps in governance;
- [Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Theatre on Independence Day](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/tinubu-to-inaugurate-renovated-national-theatre-on-independence-day/) - By Omodele Adigun ‎President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, officially commission the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. ‎‎It was gathered that the $100 million facelift, undertaken by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee, is widely regarded
- [ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu killed in Abuja robbery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/arise-news-anchor-somtochukwu-maduagwu-killed-in-abuja-robbery/) - By Omodele Adigun Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu was on Monday killed during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday. The loss was announced in a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of the media house on Monday. Known better as Sommie by her colleagues,
- [CPPE calls for diversification, fiscal discipline as Nigeria marks 65th independence anniversary](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/cppe-calls-for-diversification-fiscal-discipline-as-nigeria-marks-65th-independence-anniversary/) - By Omodele Adigun The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that Nigeria’s economy remains vulnerable to structural weaknesses, fiscal fragilities, and overdependence on oil revenues. As the country marks its 65th year of independence, CPPE Director and CEO Dr. Muda Yusuf, in a commentary released on Monday, emphasised the need for
- [FG cancels Independence parade](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-cancels-independence-parade/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade that had been scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The FG made its decision public in a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government
- [FG to hold low-key Independence anniversary celebration](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-to-hold-low-key-independence-anniversary-celebration/) - The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has disclosed that the Federal Government will hold a low-key 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration. Speaking at the Pre-Independence World Press Conference on Monday in Abuja, Idris rolled out the activities planned for the celebration. He said, “The theme of the celebration is ‘All Hands on
- [ASUU issues 14-day ultimatum to FG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/asuu-issues-14-day-ultimatum-to-fg/) - The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Nigerian Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to address ongoing issues affecting university lecturers. According to their union’s national president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, the decision followed a National Executive Council meeting held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. Piwuna, in a copy of strike action
- [FIFA deducts three points from South Africa for fielding ineligible player](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/fifa-deducts-three-points-from-south-africa-for-fielding-ineligible-player/) - FIFA has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho in March. This was contained in a statement on Monday, where FIFA announced that the disciplinary committee has found SAFA guilty of breaching its competition framework and will forfeit
- [LASTMA apprehends Togolese driver over fatal accident](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lastma-apprehends-togolese-driver-over-fatal-accident/) - The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended a Togolese driver in connection with a fatal accident at the Adeniji Adele Intersection, inward Ilubirin, Lagos Island. According to Adebayo Taofiq, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, the incident occurred when the driver, operating a Mazda vehicle with registration number EPE 749
- [FG: Renewed Hope Agenda now a reality, rouching lives](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-renewed-hope-agenda-now-a-reality-rouching-lives/) - The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a slogan but a reality that is already touching lives and will continue to do so in the years ahead. Speaking at a press conference to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Abuja, on Monday,
- [FG warns against polluting rivers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-warns-against-polluting-rivers/) - The Federal Government has warned against polluting rivers in the country, stating that protecting the nation’s waterways is safeguarding public health, food security and the economy. This was according to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, at the commemoration of the 2025 World Rivers Day which was held in Abuja on
- [AGF Fagbemi calls for judicial reforms, transparency](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/agf-fagbemi-calls-for-judicial-reforms-transparency/) - The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has called on leaders and stakeholders in Nigeria’s justice sector to embrace technology and innovation as strategic tools for reducing case backlogs and enhancing fairness, transparency, and accessibility in the judiciary. Fagbemi made the call in Abuja on Monday at the
- [2025 Onitsha Ofala Festival celebration of unity and perseverance – Organiserṣ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/2025-onitsha-ofala-festival-celebration-of-unity-and-perseverance-organiserṣ/) - The organisers of the 2025 annual Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, with the theme, “Unity and Perseverance’’ (“Njiko na Ntachi’’), promises to be an unforgettable experience, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the town. A statement by the Media Team Lead, Ozonma Tony Neziany, said that it was all about the rich cultural heritage
- [Certificate verification now compulsory for NYSC members, fresh govt hires – FG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/certificate-verification-now-compulsory-for-nysc-members-fresh-govt-hires-fg/) - The Federal Government has mandated all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt the National Credential Verification Service (NCVS) for the authentication of academic certificates of employees and new recruits. The directive was contained in a circular dated August 8, issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume. According to
- [NGE warns against Cybercrime Act abuse, urges politicians to focus on hovernance](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/nge-qarns-against-cybercrime-act-abuse-urges-politicians-to-focus-on-hovernance/) - The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised the alarm over the continued abuse of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act by security agencies, warning that journalists will no longer tolerate intimidation, harassment, or illegal detention. The warning came at the conclusion of the NGE Standing Committee meeting held on September 17, 2025, in Jos,
- [Court stops PENGASSAN, others from cutting gas supply to Dangote Refinery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/court-stops-pengassan-others-from-cutting-gas-supply-to-dangote-refinery/) - Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim of the National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, from embarking on its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Justice Sublim, ruling on an ex-parte application by Dangote Refinery on Monday, specifically restrained PENGASSAN from cutting crude and gas
- [We’ve issued red alert, ready for strike — TUC tells Dangote](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/weve-issued-red-alert-ready-for-strike-tuc-tells-dangote/) - The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has placed all its members on red alert over the dispute between PENGASSAN and Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Its Kano State Chairman, Comrade Mubarak Buba Yarima revealed this in an exclusive interview with newsmen. Yarima, who is also a former member of PENGASSAN, said TUC, the umbrella body of trade organisations
- [Two dead, others injured after shooting, fire in US church](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/two-dead-others-injured-after-shooting-fire-in-us-church/) - No fewer than two people were killed and several others injured Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national “epidemic of violence.” The suspect, a 40-year-old man from a nearby town in the northern US state,
- [FG declares Wednesday public holiday for Nigeria’s 65th Independence](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-declares-wednesday-public-holiday-for-nigerias-65th-independence/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st October 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, and
- [SEC warns Nigerians against Al- generated investment fraud](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/sec-warns-nigerians-against-al-generated-investment-fraud/) - By Omodele Adigun The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians over the surge wave of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven scams that are targeting unsuspecting investors with promises of guaranteed profits and fake celebrity endorsements. The Commission, in a statement, stressed that platforms such as CBEX, Silverkuun, and TOFRO were operating illegally by advertising AI-powered
- [FG to boost agro-industrial zones with new AfDB funding](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-to-boost-agro-industrial-zones-with-new-afdb-funding/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s agro-industrial sector is set for a major boost as the Federal Government secured enhanced funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones initiative. This was made known by Vice President Kashim Shettima in a post on his official X handle on Monday.
- [FG mandates thesis submission for NYSC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/fg-mandates-thesis-submission-for-nysc/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invoked provisions in Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1)(C) of the NYSC Act, and approved a far-reaching reform which makes compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This
- [Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN shuts NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-refinery-pengassan-shuts-nnpc-nuprc-nmdpra/) - By Omodele Adigun The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has indeed commenced a nationwide strike, affecting major oil and gas institutions such as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This strike, which
- [Lagos to host E1 series October 3-5, says Sanwo-Olu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/lagos-to-host-e1-series-october-3-5-says-sanwo-olu/) - By Omodele Adigun Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the state will host the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, Africa’s first all-electric powerboat championship, from October 3 to 5. Inviting the general public to the race, Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on his social media handle on Monday, described the event as a historic moment
- [Nigerians show confidence in electoral process with high CVR participation, says INEC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerians-show-confidence-in-electoral-process-with-high-cvr-participation-says-inec/) - By Omodele Adigun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported a surge in participation in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, attributing it to Nigerians’ confidence in the electoral process. The claim was made by the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, who was reacting to recent claims suggesting that Nigerians had
- [FG refutes false claims of religious genocide in Nigeria](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-refutes-false-claims-of-religious-genocide-in-nigeria/) - The Federal Government strongly condemns and categorically refutes recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians. Such claims are false, baseless, despicable, and divisive. Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is a gross
- [FG assures Nigerians of steady supply of refined petroleum products](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-assures-nigerians-of-steady-supply-of-refined-petroleum-products/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there will be no disruption in the supply of refined petroleum products across the country. This assurance came after a meeting of the Domestic Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Local Currency Initiative, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the
- [Nigeria’s economy gains traction with 4.23% growth in Q2 - CCPE](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-economy-gains-traction-with-4-23-growth-in-q2-ccpe/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s economy has strengthened its recovery momentum, expanding by 4.23% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, representing a notable acceleration from 3.13% in Q1 and a stronger performance compared to 3.48% in Q2 2024. The growth is a testament to the country’s resilience and the impact of policy reforms, according to
- [PENGASSAN strike paralyses operations in oil, gas companies ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/pengassan-strike-paralyses-operations-in-oil-gas-companies/) - By Omodele Adigun The nationwide strike called by PENGASSAN on Monday has paralysed activities in many oil and gas companies across the country. PENGASSAN and Dangote Refinery started a crisis at the weekend over the sack of about 800 workers in the refinery who allegedly belong to the association. In a retaliatory move, PENGASSAN directed
- [FG wades into Dangote-PENGASSAN crisis calls parties to parley](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-wades-into-dangote-pengassan-crisis-calls-parties-to-parley/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government is wading into the crisis between Dangote Refinery and PENGASSAN over the sack of about 800 members of the union in the company. The crisis has taken a national dimension as it may lead to shut down of power generating companies as PENGASSAN has already scheduled a nationwide strike
- [Suspension of sale of products in naira by Dangote will lead to price hike – IPMAN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/suspension-of-sale-of-products-in-naira-by-dangote-will-lead-to-price-hike-ipman/) - By Omodele Adigun Fuel prices may go up from Monday if Dangote Refinery implements its decision to stop selling products in naira from Sunday. Abubakar Shettima, the National President of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), said this on Saturday. He told journalists that the planned suspension of sale of petrol in naira by
- [Blackout looms nationwide as GenCos give notice](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/blackout-looms-nationwide-as-gencos-give-notice/) - By Omodele Adigun Blackout looms across the country from Monday as Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) have given notification to this effect. GenCos gave the notice on Sunday through a WhatsApp statement issued by Joy Ogaji, the Executive Secretary of the association. She said the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company had issued a notification to comply with
- [Nigeria Police arrest wanted Benin Republic criminal in Ogun](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/nigeria-police-arrest-wanted-benin-republic-criminal-in-ogun/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a notorious Benin Republic fugitive, Sunday Kotin, in a covert operation in Ogun State and handed him over to security authorities in Cotonou. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday. Kotin, who had been on the wanted list
- [Elumelu’s visionary leadership in turbulent times.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/elumelus-visionary-leadership-in-turbulent-times/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo When a crisis strikes, true leadership is stripped bare of corporate titles and measured instead by empathy, resolve, and decisive action. On September 16, when fire gutted Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, one of the jewel assets of the Tony Elumelu’s vast conglomerate, the billionaire investor and philanthropist did not remain
- [Varsity Don wants, FG, states to channel more funds for agriculture in 2026.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/varsity-don-wants-fg-states-to-channel-more-funds-for-agriculture-in-2026/) - …Canvasses agricultural hubs in 774 LGAs in Nigeria As preparations for the 2026 budgets get underway, an agricultural expert, Dr Philips Nto, has challenged governments at all levels to prioritise funding for agriculture to enhance food security. Dr Nto who is the Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike said that
- [NDLEA, Police arrest 57 suspects in Kano joint operation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ndlea-police-arrest-57-suspects-in-kano-joint-operation/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), working with the Nigeria Police, has arrested 57 people for drug-related offences in Kano after a series of raids across the state. The three-day operation, carried out on September 24, 25 and 27, 2025, was part of efforts by the Kano State Joint Taskforce for
- [Police launch nationwide hunt after official vehicle disappears from force headquarters in Abuja](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/police-launch-nationwide-hunt-after-official-vehicle-disappears-from-force-headquarters-in-abuja/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Police Force has begun a nationwide manhunt after one of its official vehicles vanished from the Force Headquarters in Abuja, sparking concerns over internal security breaches. The missing vehicle, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser with registration number NPF 5594 D and chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126, was reported stolen on July 28,
- [I’m just catching cruise – Mandy Kiss begs for forgiveness over 100-men sex](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/im-just-catching-cruise-mandy-kiss-begs-for-forgiveness-over-100-men-sex/) - By Omodele Adigun Social media influencer, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, has released a dramatic video pleading for forgiveness after the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Ogun State, Oba Ebenezer Akinyemi, called Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to order her arrest following her GWR attempt to sleep with 100 men in 24 hours.
- [World-famous Activist, Malala visits Nigeria to advocate for girls’ education priorities.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/41610/) - By Omodele Adigun Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has arrived in Nigeria to engage with the Board of Directors of the Malala Fund, focusing on advancing key initiatives to promote girls’ education in the country. The Fund’s Communication Manager in Nigeria, Nankwat Dakum, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to Dakum, during
- [Dangote Refinery reinstates petrol sales in Naira](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-refinery-reinstates-petrol-sales-in-naira/) - By Omodele Adigun Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reinstated the sale of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Naira, less than a day after announcing a halt. The change came following the intervention of Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and head of the Naira for Crude Transaction Committee. The federal
- [Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN’s directive will trigger fuel queues, price hikes, revenue loss](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-refinery-pengassans-directive-will-trigger-fuel-queues-price-hikes-revenue-loss/) - By Omodele Adigun Dangote Petroleum Refinery has warned that the recent directive issued by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cut crude oil and gas supplies to the refinery could plunge Nigerians into fresh rounds of fuel scarcity while inflicting huge revenue losses on the government. In a statement
- [Abuja–Kaduna train service set to resume after derailment incident](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/abuja-kaduna-train-service-set-to-resume-after-derailment-incident/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has announced that the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service is set to resume operations after the derailment incident. The Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC, Callistus Unyimadu, made this announcement in a statement on Saturday. Unyimadu said the announcement followed the successful completion of repair and safety checks
- [Naira will appreciate to ₦1,300 per dollar – BUA Chairman, Babiu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-will-appreciate-to-₦1300-per-dollar-bua-chairman-babiu-2/) - By Omodele Adigun Chairman of the BUA Group and Nigerian billionaire businessman, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has said the naira is expected to settle at between N1,300 and N1,400 per dollar by the end of December 2025. He disclosed this in a briefing with journalists after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential
- [PENGASSAN declares nationwide strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/pengassan-declares-nationwide-strike/) - By Omodele Adigun The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has declared a nationwide. It directed all its members in various offices, companies, institutions, and agencies to cease all services starting at 12:01 AM on Monday, September 29, 2025. This resolution was contained in a statement following the Association’s National Executive
- [Naira will appreciate to ₦1,300 per dollar – BUA Chairman, Babiu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-will-appreciate-to-₦1300-per-dollar-bua-chairman-babiu/) - By Omodele Adigun Chairman of the BUA Group and Nigerian billionaire businessman, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has said the naira is expected to settle at between N1,300 and N1,400 per dollar by the end of December 2025. He disclosed this in a briefing with journalists after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential
- [Marketers announce petrol price hike as Dangote Refinery halts naira sales](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/marketers-announce-petrol-price-hike-as-dangote-refinery-halts-naira-sales/) - By Omodele Adigun The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has declared that its members will increase petrol prices nationwide following Dangote Refinery’s suspension of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sales in naira. IPMAN National President, Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed in an interview that marketers received an official email from the refinery on Friday evening
- [FG to disburse N25,000 each to 15m vulnerable Nigerians](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-to-disburse-n25000-each-to-15m-vulnerable-nigerians/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has announced plans to distribute ₦25,000 cash each to 15 million of the poorest households in Nigeria as part of its welfare intervention scheme. The Federal Ministry of Finance, in an update on Saturday, September 27, confirmed that the direct transfers will be executed under the National Social Safety
- [Niger State Governor Bago loses Aide](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/niger-state-governor-bago-loses-aide/) - By Omodele Adigun The Galadima Raban Nupe and Coordinator of Chieftaincy Affairs to Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State, Alh. Gimba Abubakar, is dead. Abubakar died in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness. A family source disclosed that the late aide to Governor Bago was hale and hearty on Friday and
- [Dangote Refinery still employs over 3,000 Nigerians – Management](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-refinery-still-employs-over-3000-nigerians-management/) - By Omodele Adigun Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified its position on the sacking of an undisclosed number of Nigerian workers, mainly truck drivers who reportedly joined national industrial unions. “Over 3,000 Nigerians continue to work actively in our Petroleum Refinery, at present. Only a very small number of staff were affected, as we continue to
- [Dangote Refinery to suspend sale of products in naira](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-refinery-to-suspend-sale-of-products-in-naira/) - By Omodele Adigun The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is to suspend sale of its products in naira with effect from Sunday, Sept. 28. The company announced the decision through an email message to some customers on Friday evening. In the notice, signed by the Group Commercial Operations of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the company requested
- [Trump slaps steep US tariffs on drugs, heavy trucks and furniture](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/trump-slaps-steep-us-tariffs-on-drugs-heavy-trucks-and-furniture/) - By Omodele Adigun U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled sweeping new import tariffs, including 100% duties on patented drugs and 25% levies on heavy-duty trucks starting next week, triggering fresh trade uncertainty after a period of comparative calm. The latest salvo, which Trump said was to protect the U.S. manufacturing industry and national security,
- [Trump’s 100% pharmaceutical tariffs won’t apply to the EU and Japan – GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/trumps-100-pharmaceutical-tariffs-wont-apply-to-the-eu-and-japan-gbn/) - By Omodele Adigun President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the US that contain provisions on drugs, according to a White House official, delivering promised relief to economies including the European Union and Japan. Duties on pharmaceuticals from the EU will be capped at 15%
- [NAHCON announces N200,000 reductions in 2026 Hajj fare, extends payment deadline](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nahcon-announces-n200000-reductions-in-2026-hajj-fare-extends-payment-deadline/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a significant reduction in the cost of next year’s Hajj, lowering fares by about N200,000 compared to 2025. In a statement, the Commission said intending pilgrims from the Maiduguri–Yola Zone, which covers Yobe, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba States, will pay ₦8,118,333.67. Those from
- [I’m proud of my divorce’ — Bolanle Ninalowo.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/im-proud-of-my-divorce-bolanle-ninalowo/) - By Omodele Adigun Famous Nigerian actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has stated that he’s proud of his separation and divorce from his wife, Bunmi. Recall that the actor announced split from his wife in September 20 The couple had first separated in 2019 over alleged infidelity, and later reconciled in 2021. A popular influencer and blogger, Yeye_kudi_courtroom
- [PENGASSAN disrupts production in Dangote Refinery, halts gas, crude oil supply](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/pengassan-disrupts-production-in-dangote-refinery-halts-gas-crude-oil-supply/) - By Omodele Adigun The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has taken some measures to paralyze production in Dangote Refinery in response to the mass sack of its members in the company. The union has directed its members to halt supply of crude oil and gas to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery
- [Analysis: 2026 Hajj fare should be N6.8 million](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/analysis-2026-hajj-fare-should-be-n6-8-million/) - By Ibrahim Muhammad The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday announced the final fare for Hajj 2026 for Nigerian intending pilgrims. The commission said the fares, which show that Pilgrims from the Southern part of the country will pay N8,561,013.67, while their counterparts from the north are to pay N8,244,813.67, while those from
- [Anambra five-storey building collapses, workers trapped](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/anambra-five-storey-building-collapses-workers-trapped/) - By Omodele Adigun A five-storey building collapsed in Awka, Anambra state on Thursday afternoon, leaving many workers trapped. The building, which is situated at Okpuno, behind the Anambra House of Assembly, was under construction when it collapsed. As of the time of filing this report, government officials and other stakeholders are battling to rescue those
- [Mastercard, Smile ID partner to scale digital identity across Africa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/mastercard-smile-id-partner-to-scale-digital-identity-across-africa/) - By Omodele Adigun Mastercard has announced the expansion of its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, a leading identity verification provider in Africa. The partnership aims to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent, enabling banks, fintechs, mobile money operators, and other enterprises to onboard new customers faster and more securely.
- [Israel-Palestine: Africa weighs in as two-state solution divides the world](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/israel-palestine-africa-weighs-in-as-two-state-solution-divides-the-world/) - By Emmanuel Yashim The recognitions of the Palestinian state by the U.K., Canada, and Australia ahead of the UN General Assembly (UNGA)’s high-level debate were hailed in many quarters as a diplomatic breakthrough. Yet, Israel rejected the move outright, while the U.S. maintained its veto at the Security Council. In his UNGA address, the U.S
- [Tinubu on working visit to Lagos](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-on-working-visit-to-lagos/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday on a working visit to the former seat of government as Nigeria prepares for a low-key 65th Independence Anniversary. The President moved to Lagos after attending the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in the ancient city of
- [250,000 MSMEs to benefit from CAC, SMEDAN free business registration](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/250000-msmes-to-benefit-from-cac-smedan-free-business-registration/) - By Omodele Adigun No fewer than 250,000 nano, micro, and small enterprises will benefit from the free business registration of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). In a statement issued by both agencies on Friday, the agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a
- [Ladoja demands Ibadan state at coronation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ladoja-demands-ibadan-state-at-coronation/) - By Omodele Adigun The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has demanded the creation of Ibadan state from Oyo state before 2027. Appealing to President Bola Tinubu on Friday during his coronation as the 44th Olubadan, Ladoja said the people of Ibadan desire to have a new state before 2027. Afterwards, the monarch jokingly asked
- [Nigerians’ suffering over, Tinubu says at 44th Olubadan coronation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigerians-suffering-over-tinubu-says-at-44th-olubadan-coronation/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Tinubu has declared that hardship is over in Nigeria, thanking the citizens for enduring the economic hardship brought about by his economic reforms since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. The president disclosed this on Friday at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, Oyo State, during the coronation of the 44th
- [FG calls for unity as Nigeria marks 65th independence anniversary](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/fg-calls-for-unity-as-nigeria-marks-65th-independence-anniversary/) - By Omodele Adigun The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has conveyed the message of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Nigerians as the nation celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary. He was speaking after a Special Muslim Friday Prayer at the National Mosque to mark the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The theme for this
- [Gov Sule backs creation of special court to tackle corruption](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/41552/) - By Omodele Adigun The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has called on the National Assembly to create a special court committed to handling corruption cases in Nigeria. The governor gave the suggestion during the Passing Out Parade of Detective Superintendent Cadets Course 10 and Detective Inspector Cadets Course 7 of the Economic and Financial
- [Polaris Bank hosts global trade forum to strengthen trade relationships, drive growth](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/polaris-bank-hosts-global-trade-forum-to-strengthen-trade-relationships-drive-growth-2/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s leading digital retail and commercial bank, has hosted corporate customers in the non-oil sector at its Global Trade Forum. The event was designed to foster stronger stakeholder relationships, address trade-related challenges, and explore innovative solutions to drive business growth. The forum, with the theme: “Trade Export: Partnering for Growth”, brought together
- [I am only here to help humans” – AI ‘minister’ tells parliament at inaugural address.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/i-am-only-here-to-help-humans-ai-minister-tells-parliament-at-inaugural-address/) - By Omodele Adigun An AI-generated government “minister” was debuted in the Albanian parliament on Thursday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama presenting the bot as a symbol of his government’s push for transparency and innovation. “The constitution speaks of institutions at the people’s service. It doesn’t speak of chromosomes, of flesh or blood,” the avatar declared
- [Polaris Bank hosts global trade forum to strengthen trade relationships, drive growth](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/polaris-bank-hosts-global-trade-forum-to-strengthen-trade-relationships-drive-growth/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s leading digital retail and commercial bank, has hosted corporate customers in the non-oil sector at its Global Trade Forum. The event was designed to foster stronger stakeholder relationships, address trade-related challenges, and explore innovative solutions to drive business growth. The forum, with the theme: “Trade Export: Partnering for Growth”, brought together
- [PENGASSAN calls emergency meeting of its national executive council over Dangote’s sack of its members.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/pengassan-calls-emergency-meeting-of-its-national-executive-council-over-dangotes-sack-of-its-members/) - By Omodele Adigun The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called an emergency meeting of its national executive council to deliberate on the sack of its members by Dangote Refinery. Dangote Refinery, had on Wednesday, sacked some members of its staff for belonging to the union. Festus Osifo, its National
- [Dangote Refinery sacks all Nigerian workers 24 hours they joined PENGASSAN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-refinery-sacks-all-nigerian-workers-24-hours-they-joined-pengassan/) - By Omodele Adigun The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers. The statement to this effect was shared on X, Wednesday, by a political commentator, Imran Wakili. “Dangote Refinery has officially laid off all of its Nigerian workers under the guise of “reorganization”, less than 24 hours after
- [FBI Offers $10,000 Reward for Nigerian Fugitive on the Run Since 2001](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/41538/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian national wanted in the United States for multiple financial crimes. According to the FBI, Adediran, 56, is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent checks and using stolen
- [IPOB: Abuja court gives verdict on Nnamdi Kanu’s no-case submission](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ipob-abuja-court-gives-verdict-on-nnamdi-kanus-no-case-submission/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered its verdict on the no-case submission filed by Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, directing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to proceed with his defence. Justice James Omotosho gave the ruling on Friday after the Federal Government closed its case, having presented
- [United Capital Group hosts befitting memorial service for deceased colleagues](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/united-capital-group-hosts-befitting-memorial-service-for-deceased-colleagues/) - Yesterday, United Capital Group held a solemn and befitting memorial service in honour of six colleagues who tragically lost their lives on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, following a fire incident at Afriland Towers, the company’s Lagos headquarters. The service, held at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought the capital market to a standstill as regulators,
- [Nigerians abroad can now contribute to pension — PenCom](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerians-abroad-can-now-contribute-to-pension-pencom/) - The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has unveiled guidelines on Foreign Currency, FCY, pension contributions, introducing new options for Nigerians at home and abroad under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS. Announcing the initiative on her X (Twitter) handle in Abuja on Wednesday, PenCom’s Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran, described it as part of the ongoing “pension revolution 2.0”
- [Ballon d’Or: African Coaches Connect congratulates Nnadozie](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/ballon-dor-african-coaches-connect-congratulates-nnadozie/) - The African Coaches Connect has commended Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie for her global recognition as one of the best keepers in the World. Nnadozie, also keeper of English Women’s Super League club, Brighton and Hove Albion, was ranked the fourth-best goalkeeper in the World at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards in Paris on Monday.
- [Six rescued as Lagos storey building collapses](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/six-rescued-as-lagos-storey-building-collapses/) - Six persons were rescued on Wednesday after a two-storey building collapsed at Modupeola Street, Mangoro, Alimosho, Lagos State. According to a post on X by the Lagos Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, the collapse occurred around 6 p.m., and officials have not yet determined its cause. Omotoso wrote, “A two-storey building has collapsed at 4, Modupeola
- [Obi highlights stark contrast between US, Nigeria’s leadership styles](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/obi-highlights-stark-contrast-between-us-nigerias-leadership-styles/) - In a recent reflection on his trip to the United States, former presidential candidate Peter Obi drew attention to the striking difference in leadership styles between American leaders and their Nigerian counterparts. Obi’s observations centered around his encounter with Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta, whose humility and lack of ostentation stood in stark contrast to
- [Rivers: Adeyanju petitions ICPC over ₦283bn spending by Ibas](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/rivers-adeyanju-petitions-icpc-over-₦283bn-spending-by-ibas/) - Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over financial activities of former Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.). In the petition, signed by Adeyanju and addressed to the ICPC Chairman, the lawyer demanded an urgent investigation into how Ibas managed ₦283.3
- [NPF hails 33 young officers called ro Bar](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/npf-hails-33-young-officers-called-ro-bar/) - The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has celebrated 33 of its young officers who were formally called to the Bar on Wednesday, describing their achievement as a source of pride for the institution. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post shared via his verified Facebook page on Thursday, congratulated the officers, commending
- [Glo Foundation unveils N5m STEM challenge for girls](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/glo-foundation-unveils-n5m-stem-challenge-for-girls/) - In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, Glo Foundation, Globacom’s corporate social responsibility arm, is committing millions of naira to encourage girls nationwide to pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). To achieve this, the Foundation has launched the “Glo Innov8” National STEM Competition for Girls in Senior Secondary Schools
- [Afenifere tells Senate, AGF to establish whether Natasha lied against Akpabio](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/afenifere-tells-senate-agf-to-establish-whether-natasha-lied-against-akpabio/) - The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on the Senate and the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation to ascertain whether Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, are true. In a statement on Thursday, the group said the truth of the matter needs to be established in
- [2027: Ganduje, Barau, Bichi rally massive North-West support for Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/2027-ganduje-barau-bichi-rally-massive-north-west-support-for-tinubu/) - Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, on Thursday led other key party stakeholders in Kano State, north-west Nigeria, to rally support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists after a
- [Providus  acquires Unity Bank as AM CON sells  34% stake](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/providus-acquires-unity-bank-as-am-con-sells-34-stake/) - The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has sold its 34% stake in Unity Bank Plc to Providus Ban. This moves has now clear the way for a long-awaited merger between the two financial institutions. According to trade details on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the transaction was completed on Thursday, September 25 through a crossed
- [FBI declares a Nigerian, Olumide Adediran, wanted for fraud ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fbi-declares-a-nigerian-olumide-adediran-wanted-for-fraud/) - Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian, has been declared wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the U.S. over multiple fraud offences. The FBI has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. According to statement on the FBI’s website, Adediran is facing charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud
- [Trump allies take over TikTok under new deal](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trump-allies-take-over-tiktok-under-new-deal/) - US President Donald Trump have signed an executive order on Thursday laying out his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok to US and other global investors, most of whom are his allies. The deal would see Chinese ownership of TikTok reduced to 20 percent in the United States, and Beijing on Friday reiterated a call for
- [Global debt hits record of nearly $338 trillion, says IIF](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/global-debt-hits-record-of-nearly-338-trillion-says-iif/) - Global debt hit a record high of $337.7 trillion at the end of the second quarter, driven by easing global financial conditions, a softer U.S. dollar and a more accommodative stance from major central banks, a quarterly report showed on Thursday. The Institute of International Finance, a financial services trade group, said that global debt
- [Group lauds payment of N330bn in cash transfer to poor, vulnerable Nigerians](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/group-lauds-payment-of-n330bn-in-cash-transfer-to-poor-vulnerable-nigerians/) - The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded the payment of N330 billion to the poor and vulnerable by the federal government. ‎‎In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the cash transfer is an aspect of the National Social Investment Programme designed to ease the impact of the cost-of-living crisis
- [Billionaire Businessman Olorogun Oscar Ibru is dead](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/billionaire-businessman-olorogun-oscar-ibru-is-dead/) - By Omodele Adigun Billionaire industrialist and chairman of Ibru Organisation chairman, Olorogun Oscar Ibru, is dead. He died at 67 after brief illness, according to the family. His family revealed that he passed away after a brief illness. No further details were provided regarding the circumstances of his death. A central figure in Nigeria’s corporate
- [Trump’s new visa fees spur offshoring talks, hiring turmoil](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trumps-new-visa-fees-spur-offshoring-talks-hiring-turmoil/) - By Omodele Adigun The Trump administration’s hefty new visa fees for H-1B workers have prompted high-level talks inside companies in Silicon Valley and beyond on the possibility of moving more jobs overseas – precisely the outcome the policy was meant to stop. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced the change to the visa program
- [Naira appreciates massively against US dollar in the black market, highest in 15 months.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-appreciates-massively-against-us-dollar-in-the-black-market-highest-in-15-months/) - By Omodele Adigun Naira appreciates massively against US dollar in the black market, highest in 15 months The naira appreciated massively against the United States dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market. Abubakar Alhasan, a Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone, Abuja, told newsmen that the Naira strengthened significantly to N1,490 per dollar on
- [FG’s revenue rises to N3.64 trillion in September 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fgs-revenue-rises-to-n3-64-trillion-in-september-2025/) - By Omodele Adigun Federal Government’s revenue rose to N3.64 trillion in September 2025, an increase of 411 per cent over the N711 billion recorded at inception of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in May 2023. Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), disclosed this while speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja. He
- [Sanwo-Olu flags off FNITCC 2025 at Georgia State Capitol ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/sanwo-olu-flags-off-fnitcc-2025-at-georgia-state-capitol/) - By Omodele Adigun Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, officially launched the 2025 edition of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. In his keynote address, Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed Lagos State’s readiness to collaborate with corporate organizations and
- [Nigeria’s dream to host 2030 Commonwealth Games must become reality – Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/nigerias-dream-to-host-2030-commonwealth-games-must-become-reality-tinubu/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a dream that must become reality. President Bola Tinubu said this in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday. He said no African nation had ever hosted the Games and bringing the 2030 edition to Nigeria would send a powerful message
- [Oil pulls back from seven-week high amid cautious outlook](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/oil-pulls-back-from-seven-week-high-amid-cautious-outlook/) - By Omodele Adigun Oil prices eased in Asian trade on Thursday, retreating from the previous session’s seven-week high, as investors took money off the table in anticipation of slower winter demand and the return of Kurdish supplies. Brent futures slipped 19 cents, or 0.3%, to $69.12 a barrel by 0637 GMT, while U.S. West Texas
- [Tinubu directs immediate resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni land](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/tinubu-directs-immediate-resumption-of-oil-exploration-in-ogoni-land/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Tinubu has directed immediate resumption of oil exploration in in Ogoni land. Towards this, he had ordered Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), to commence engagements with the NNNPL, Ogoni communities as well as other stakeholders for the resumption of oil production in Ogoni land. Tinubu gave the
- [CBN cuts interest rates by 50 basis points to 27 per cent](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-cuts-interest-rates-by-50-basis-points-to-27-per-cent/) - By Omodele Adigun The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced interest rates by 50 basis points from 27.5 per cent to 27 per cent The Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made the disclosure while briefing the media on the outcome of the 302nd MPC meeting in Abuja, on
- [CPPE commends CBN for easing credit conditions, describes decisions as timely intervention – GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cppe-commends-cbn-for-easing-credit-conditions-describes-decisions-as-timely-intervention-gbn/) - By Omodele Adigun The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for their recent decisions to ease credit conditions in the Nigerian economy. Muda Yusuf, its Chief Executive gave the commendation in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday. It
- [Trump attacks U.N., lectures nations in address to General Assembly – GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/trump-attacks-u-n-lectures-nations-in-address-to-general-assembly-gbn/) - By Omodele Adigun President Trump’s speech, filled with familiar grievances and false claims, criticized the U.N. as ineffective. Speaking before him, the U.N.’s secretary general warned that the organization’s principles “are under siege.” President Trump questioned the United Nations’ mission and lectured its member nations on Tuesday in a meandering speech before the General Assembly.
- [Oil rises $1/bbl as restart of Kurdish oil exports stalls GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/oil-rises-1-bbl-as-restart-of-kurdish-oil-exports-stalls-gbn/) - By Omodele Adigun Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday after a deal to resume exports from Iraq’s Kurdistan stalled, pacifying some investor concerns that the restart would add to global oversupply fears. Brent crude futures were up $1.18, or 1.8%, to $67.75 a barrel by 10:38 a.m. EDT (1438 GMT),
- [Otedola intervenes in Dangote Refinery-DAPPMAN crisis, questions continued relevance of depots](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/otedola-intervenes-in-dangote-refinery-dappman-crisis-questions-continued-relevance-of-depots/) - By Omodele Adigun Femi Otedola, the Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria and friend to Aliko Dagote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, has intervened in the crisis between Dangote Refinery and Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DPPMAN). Otedola, in a statement on Monday, appealed to DAPPMAN officials to bury the hatchet, while
- [AfCFTA digital trade protocol hailed as game changer for intra-African trade](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/afcfta-digital-trade-protocol-hailed-as-game-changer-for-intra-african-trade/) - By Omodele Adigun Experts have praised the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol as a game changer that has created a legal framework and basis to drive and shape the future of digital trading to accelerate Intra-Africa trading. “We’ve seen this over the last few years as a task force looking at the digital trade protocols of
- [Moniepoint reaffirms commitment to financial inclusion, says mission goes beyond market share.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/moniepoint-reaffirms-commitment-to-financial-inclusion-says-mission-goes-beyond-market-share/) - By Omodele Adigun 'Africa’s financial future will not be scripted in Silicon Valley but determined by homegrown solutions, and regulatory oversight- Bemigho Awala, Head Corporate Communications. Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has restated its commitment to financial inclusion as the cornerstone of its business, declaring that its mission goes beyond market share to transforming lives across Nigeria
- [GTCO posts N600.9bn pre-tax profit in H1 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/gtco-posts-n600-9bn-pre-tax-profit-in-h1-2025/) - By Omodele Adigun Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has reported a profit before tax of N600.9 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2025. The figure is contained in the company’s audited consolidated and separate financial statements released to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The group said
- [UNICEF hands over warehouse, over 8,000 RUTF to Sokoto Govt.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/unicef-hands-over-warehouse-over-8000-rutf-to-sokoto-govt/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Sokoto State Government for its commitment to tackling child malnutrition following the completion and handover of a fully furnished warehouse for nutrition supplies. UNICEF Deputy Representative in charge of Operations, Mr. Charles Lolika, stated this on Tuesday during an inspection visit to
- [TTP partners ECOWAS for seamless Intra-African trade](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ttp-partners-ecowas-for-seamless-intra-african-trade/) - By Henry Uche A transportation infrastructure and technology company, Trucks Transit Parks Ltd (TTP) has affirmed readiness to collaborate with ECOWAS and other support regional governments to deploy technology that would make seamless intra-African trade not only a vision, but a reality. At a press briefing in Lagos, the Managing Director of TTP, Mr. Jama
- [Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan resumes office-says it’s good to test institutions](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-resumes-office-says-its-good-to-test-institutions/) - By Omodele Adigun Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator Representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly has resumed office following the unsealing of her office Tuesday morning by the Deputy Director of the Chamber’s Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabo Adedeji. She was received by jubilant supporters ending more than six months of restriction from her legislative duties. A video that surfaced
- [Gunmen abduct Plateau lawmaker](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/41459/) - Gunmen have reportedly abducted a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Pankshin South Constituency. AIT reports that the lawmaker was abducted from his home at Dong area of Jos North LGA. Recall that Plateau State has been battling insecurity.
- [National Assembly postpones plenary resumption by two weeks](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/national-assembly-postpones-plenary-resumption-by-two-weeks/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary sessions from September 23 to October 7. According to a memo signed by the Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana and sent to all members of the National Assembly, the two weeks extension will not disrupt committee activities. The clerk urged all the Distinguished Senators, Honourable
- [Hajj 2026: NAHCON chair departs for Saudi to finalise plans](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/hajj-2026-nahcon-chair-departs-for-saudi-to-finalise-plans/) - By Omodele Adigun The chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has led a delegation to conclude service agreements with the Saudi authorities ahead of the 2026 Hajj operation. In a statement signed by Fatima Sanda Usara, Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, on Monday, Usman was accompanied by
- [Fubara reveals details following closed-door meeting with Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fubara-reveals-details-following-closed-door-meeting-with-tinubu/) - Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has broken silence after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Fubara told reporters that the discussion with the president was cordial, describing it as a “father and son” engagement. He further disclosed that he and his political principal, the Minister of the Federal Capital
- [Nigeria imports 560,000MT of fertiliser raw materials in 2025 - MOFI](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigeria-imports-560000mt-of-fertiliser-raw-materials-in-2025-mofi/) - The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has disclosed that Nigeria imported over 560,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser raw materials in 2025, reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to guaranteeing steady access to agricultural inputs under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI). In a statement released on Wednesday, MOFI explained that at least 10 vessels have already discharged
- [Governor Otti carries out minor cabinet reshuffle, appoints new Commissioners](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/governor-otti-carries-out-minor-cabinet-reshuffle-appoints-new-commissioners/) - By Michael Kalu In a move aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery, Governor Alex Otti has announced a minor reshuffle in the State Executive Council with the appointment of four new commissioners into key ministries. The new appointments are: Chaka Chukwumerije – Commissioner for Lands Kingsley Nwokocha – Commissioner for Labour and Productivity
- [Fidelity Bank commences disbursement of FGN MSME Intervention Funds – GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fidelity-bank-commences-disbursement-of-fgn-msme-intervention-funds-gbn/) - By Omodele Adigun … Reaffirms support for women entrepreneurs Fidelity Bank Plc, a tier one lender, has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds. The fund is being administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI) to qualified SMES with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country.
- [Nigeria’s GDP rises by 4.23% in Q2 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-gdp-rises-by-4-23-in-q2-2025/) - Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.23% in the second quarter of 2025, up from the 3.48% recorded in the corresponding period in 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported this in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report released on Monday. It said agriculture sector grew by 2.82% during the second quarter against
- [Rivers now peaceful after months of political tension – Fubara](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/rivers-now-peaceful-after-months-of-political-tension-fubara/) - By Omodele Adigun Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured the people of Rivers State that peace and stability have returned to the state following months of political tension. Fubara made this known on Friday, while addressing a crowd of supporters who trooped to the Government House in Port Harcourt to welcome him after his six-month suspension
- [Sowore petitions Florida Attorney-General over three houses allegedly linked to Wike in US](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sowore-petitions-florida-attorney-general-over-three-houses-allegedly-linked-to-wike-in-us/) - By Omodele Adigun Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has formally petitioned the Attorney General of Florida, James Uthmeier, alleging that Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, secretly acquired properties in the United States with laundered public funds. In his petition, Sowore alleged that three houses located in Winter Springs, Florida,
- [Nigeria’s crude oil output Rises 5.5% in August, hits 1.43m barrels daily – NUPRC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-crude-oil-output-rises-5-5-in-august-hits-1-43m-barrels-daily-nuprc/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s crude oil production rose by 5.5% year-on-year in August 2025, averaging 1.43 million barrels per day (bpd), compared to 1.36 million bpd in the same period last year, according to official figures from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The latest data, published by the Commission on Saturday via its
- [Ballon d’Or 2025: PSG players will not attend ceremony](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/ballon-dor-2025-psg-players-will-not-attend-ceremony/) - By Omodele Adigun A couple of Paris Saint-Germain players will not be at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony. This is because the Le Classique against Marseille has been rescheduled to Monday night. The Ligue 1 fixture was moved due to forecasts of severe storms in southern France. This means the game will clash with the
- [Cardoso’s two years at CBN yield naira stability, inflation decline – CPPE](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cardosos-two-years-at-cbn-yield-naira-stability-inflation-decline-cppe/) - By Omodele Adigun The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has said that naira stability, foreign exchange market gains, and a decline in inflation are some of the achievements recorded under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor, Olayemi Cardoso, in the last two years. CPPE director, Muda Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement
- [Iyabo Ojo celebrates as grandson Rakim gets Canadian passport](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/iyabo-ojo-celebrates-as-grandson-rakim-gets-canadian-passport/) - By Omodele Adigun Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian musician Juma Jux have marked a milestone as their son, Rakim Ayomide Mkambala, born in Canada on August 24, 2025, officially received his Canadian passport. The news was shared by Iyabo Ojo on her Instagram story on Saturday. In her post, Iyabo
- [NDIC, NSIA, NCS, LBS, others celebrate FICAN’s resilience in transforming finance journalism.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ndic-nsia-ncs-lbs-others-celebrate-ficans-resilience-in-transforming-finance-journalism/) - By Omodele Adigun For marking its 35th Anniversary, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Lagos Business School (LBS), during the weekend joined other stakeholders to commend the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) for remaining resilience in transforming finance journalism and contributing to the Nigeria’s
- [FG probes strange flesh-eating disease in Adamawa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/fg-probes-strange-flesh-eating-disease-in-adamawa/) - By Omodele Adigun The federal government has begun laboratory investigations to determine the exact cause of a strange flesh-eating disease that has killed seven people in Malabu, Adamawa State. Dr Adesigbin Olufemi, Acting National Coordinator of the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer, and Leprosy Control Programme, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of
- [I will choose the day I will die – Odumeje](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/i-will-choose-the-day-i-will-die-odumeje/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigerian clergyman, Odumeje speaks about his demise, as he reveals that he will choose the day he passes away. The Anambra-based preacher made this known while speaking to his congregation in a video that made the rounds online. Odumeje stated that he will not pass away, and would instead live forever. He
- [Alleged naira abuse: Rights group gives EFCC ultimatum to prosecute Abuja realtor](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/alleged-naira-abuse-rights-group-gives-efcc-ultimatum-to-prosecute-abuja-realtor/) - By Omodele Adigun The Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture, INAHURAT, has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, a one-month ultimatum to prosecute an Abuja-based realtor, Mrs Rebecca Omokamo Isaac, popularly known as Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu, over alleged abuse of the naira. The ultimatum followed a petition INAHURAT forwarded to the anti-graft
- [UK, Canada, Australia officially recognize state of Palestine](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/uk-canada-australia-officially-recognize-state-of-palestine/) - By Omodele Adigun In a major diplomatic move, three world nations; the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have officially recognized Palestine as an independent state. The announcement came first from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who said the recognition was aimed at reviving peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis. “Today, to help restore the peace
- [FG revokes 1,263 mineral licenses over fees default – Alake](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-revokes-1263-mineral-licenses-over-fees-default-alake/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has revoked no fewer than 1,263 mineral licenses over failure of license holders to pay mandatory annual service fees, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, announced on Sunday. The revoked titles include 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licenses, and 470 small-scale mining leases.
- [NDLEA smashes Brazil drug syndicate, nabs returnees, businesswoman](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ndlea-smashes-brazil-drug-syndicate-nabs-returnees-businesswoman/) - My Omodele Adigun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a major drug trafficking network, arresting two Brazil returnees, a businesswoman, and several others, while intercepting large consignments of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, and tramadol across multiple states. NDLEA spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, confirmed that Ofoma Sunday (46) and Ukachukwu Frank Ikechukwu were
- [My record-breaking jollof pot is not for sale — Celebrity Chef, Hilda Baci says](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/my-record-breaking-jollof-pot-is-not-for-sale-celebrity-chef-hilda-baci-says/) - By Omodele Adigun Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci, also known as Hilda Bassey, has confirmed that the giant pot used in her record-breaking feat will neither be sold nor auctioned. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday hosted at the Gino Nigeria office in Lagos, Hilda said the pot had become more than just
- [Hilda Baci gets Guinness World Record for cooking largest pot of Jollof Rice](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/hilda-baci-gets-guinness-world-record-for-cooking-largest-pot-of-jollof-rice/) - By Omodele Adigun The Guinness World Records, GWR, has officially recognised Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. In a post shared on its official X account, Guinness World Records announced: “New record: Largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by
- [Desist from using stickers as registration numbers – Lagos govt warns transport unions](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/desist-from-using-stickers-as-registration-numbers-lagos-govt-warns-transport-unions/) - By Omodele Adigun The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to transport unions and affiliated associations against the illegal practice of affixing “union stickers” on private vehicles in place of valid registration numbers, warning that defaulters’ vehicles will be impounded. The government also mandated the compulsory use of reflective jackets and visibility tapes
- [Withdraw Charges Against Sowore, X, Facebook – SERAP, Amnesty International Tell Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/withdraw-charges-against-sowore-x-facebook-serap-amnesty-international-tell-tinubu/) - By Omodele Adigun The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and Amnesty International Nigeria have called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the withdrawal of criminal charges against activist Omoyele Sowore, as well as against social media platforms X and Facebook, linked to alleged anti-Tinubu posts. This was disclosed in a joint letter dated September 20,
- [Jonathan reveals real threats to African politics](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/jonathan-reveals-real-threats-to-african-politics/) - By Omodele Adigun Former Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan says electoral manipulation remains one of the biggest threats in Africa. Jonathan stated this at the 2025 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, GJF, democracy dialogue in Accra, Ghana According to him, when democracy fails to meet people’s expectations, it can breed desperation and pave the way for authoritarianism. He
- [It’s fake European-American University disowns musician Rarara’s degree](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/its-fake-european-american-university-disowns-musician-rararas-degree/) - By Omodele Adigun The European-American University has disowned a purported honorary doctorate degree conferred on popular Hausa musician, Dauda Kahutu Rarara, describing it as fake. The musician was awarded the degree on Saturday at a ceremony held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, attended by dignitaries including the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda. The event
- [Presidency reveals key reforms in Nigeria’s education sector](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/presidency-reveals-key-reforms-in-nigerias-education-sector/) - The presidency has highlighted reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration under the education sector. The Tinubu government listed the introduction of the student loan scheme and the reinstatement of history in Nigerian schools. Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, disclosed this in a statement on his X account on Saturday.
- [NDLEA arrests 46-year-old man with 116 wraps of heroin, cocaine at Lagos airport](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ndlea-arrests-46-year-old-man-with-116-wraps-of-heroin-cocaine-at-lagos-airport/) - By Omodele Adigun NDLEA arrests 46-year-old man with 116 wraps of heroin, cocaine at Lagos airport Abuja, Sept. 21, 2025 – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 46-year-old man, Ofoma Sunday, with 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine ingested in this body at the Lagos airport.while returning from Brazil. Femi Babafemi,
- [Moniepoint CEO champions financial Inclusion, says future of African's finance will be decided locally](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/moniepoint-ceo-champions-financial-inclusion-says-future-of-africans-finance-will-be-decided-locally/) - By Omodele Adigun Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion as the cornerstone of its business, declaring that its mission goes beyond market share to transforming lives across Nigeria and Africa. Speaking at the 2025 annual conference of Finance Correspondent Association of Nigeria (FICAN) in Lagos on Saturday, the bank’s Chief Executive,
- [Afriland clears air on Lagos Towers fire, confirms 10 dead and, safety protocols in place](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/41363/) - By Omodele Adigun Afriland Properties Plc has cleared the air on the tragic fire incident at Afriland Towers, Broad Street, Lagos, confirming that ten people died but insisting the building was equipped with fire alarms, emergency exits, and other safety facilities. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Chukwunonso Okafor, Head of Brand,
- [Gunmen assassinate Catholic Priest](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gunmen-assassinate-catholic-priest/) - Gunmen have killed a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya, in Eha-Ndiagu community, Eha-Alumonah, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Eya, the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church, was shot dead on Friday evening while returning from Enugu. Sources said the assailants, riding on a motorcycle, intercepted his vehicle near the site of
- [NCC arrests suspected pirates in Ibadan](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ncc-arrests-suspected-pirates-in-ibadan/) - By Omodele Adigun Several persons have been arrested while multiple bookshops were sealed over alleged piracy of books during a raid on bookshops in Ibadan, Oyo State. The arrest was carried out on Saturday by personnel of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) led by its Oyo State coordinator, Oluropo Oke, with support from operatives of
- [148 Nigerian migrants stranded in Sudan arrive Kano](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/148-nigerian-migrants-stranded-in-sudan-arrive-kano/) - By Omodele Adigun The Kano Operation Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has received at least 148 Nigerians returning from Sudan as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safe evacuation of citizens stranded abroad. NEMA confirmed this in a statement on Saturday, saying that the group arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International
- [Benue: Villagers protest killing of Catholic choirmaster, others.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/benue-villagers-protest-killing-of-catholic-choirmaster-others/) - By Omodele Adigun Angry villagers from Achakpa community, Agan, in Makurdi LGA of Benue State on Saturday blocked the Makurdi–Abuja highway to protest the killing of their loved ones by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen. A report by Daily Post said the villagers who were in their hundreds caused gridlock in the ever-busy road following a
- [One dead as expired materials cause explosion in DICON factory.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/one-dead-as-expired-materials-cause-explosion-in-dicon-factory/) - By Omodele Adigun One person has lost his life following an explosion that rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) early Saturday. This was confirmed via a statement signed on behalf of DICON’s Director General by Maria Sambo, the corporation’s Public Relations Officer (PRO). Sambo also disclosed that the explosion left several others injured.
- [Zamfara’s N1bn investment to give vulnerable residents free healthcare](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/zamfaras-n1bn-investment-to-give-vulnerable-residents-free-healthcare/) - By Omodele Adigun The 14 local government councils of Zamfara have pledged to invest over N1 billion in the state’s Health Contributory Management Agency (ZAMCHEMA). According to a statement jointly signed by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ahmad Yandi, chairman, state chapter of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON),
- [Demola Badejo inaugurated Regional President, Association of Retired Heads of Service, Permanent Secretaries](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/demola-badejo-inaugurated-regional-president-association-of-retired-heads-of-service-permanent-secretaries/) - By Omodele Adigun Demola Badejo, the newly-elected Regional President of Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in the South-West, has promised that the association will work closely with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and the South-West Development Commission with the headquarters in Ibadan. According to Badejo, a lawyer and
- [Shoprite not leaving Nigeria – Operator](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/shoprite-not-leaving-nigeria-operator/) - By Omodele Adigun Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (RSN), the Operator of the Shoprite franchise in Nigeria, has denied media reports that it is leaving the country. The company made the denial in a statement on Friday against the backdrop of reports of poor sales in the country. There were reports that the company was planning
- [Trump unveils gold, platinum visas to cost up to $5 million](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trump-unveils-gold-platinum-visas-to-cost-up-to-5-million/) - By Michael Kalu President Donald Trump announced a new visa program for the world’s wealthy, a much-anticipated effort to encourage them to immigrate to the US by offering residency permits for a hefty price tag. “They’re going to spend a lot of money to come in,” Trump told reporters Friday in the Oval Office as
- [Lagos gang leader disguising as security personnel arrested](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/lagos-gang-leader-disguising-as-security-personnel-arrested/) - By Omodele Adigun A gang of vehicle vandals and their leader, Jude Onuoha (46), who is notorious for disguising himself as a security personnel, have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. According to the Command on Saturday via X, the gang disguised themselves in fake security uniforms and used a modified
- [EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Owerri](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/efcc-arrests-37-suspected-internet-fraudsters-in-warri-owerri/) - By Omodele Adigun Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, have arrested thirty-seven (37) suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State and Owerri in Imo State. This was made public in a post shared via the anti-graft agency’s X on Saturday. The EFCC revealed that the suspects were arrested
- [Minimum wage: LAUTECH nurses, midwives embark on indefinite strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/minimum-wage-lautech-nurses-midwives-embark-on-indefinite-strike/) - By Omodele Adigun Nurses and midwives at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State have announced the commencement of an indefinite strike until their demands are met. According to the union, in a statement released by the Unit Chairman, Ojewumi Olutayo, and Secretary, Adedokun Foluwake, respectively in Ibadan, the state capital,
- [FG inaugurates committee to implement national energy master plan](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-inaugurates-committee-to-implement-national-energy-master-plan/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC). The inauguration was done by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who said it is a major step towards repositioning Nigeria’s energy sector. Robert Ngwu, the minister’s senior special adviser, made this public in a statement
- [Customs budget N48 million for 2025 volleyball league](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/customs-budget-n48-million-for-2025-volleyball-league/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Customs Service has announced that all teams and players in the first phase of the 2025 Comptroller-General Volleyball Premier League will receive N24 million. Making this announcement during a news conference in preparation for the 2025 league season, the service Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, noted that additional N24 million would be
- [Police allegedly detain activist for criticising Oborevwori](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/police-allegedly-detain-activist-for-criticising-oborevwori/) - By Omodele Adigun The FCT Police Command has been accused of detaining an activist, Fejiro Oliver, for insulting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The allegation was made by the Network Against Corruption and Anti-Drug Trafficking (NACAT) in a statement issued on Saturday, by its operations manager, Stanley Ugagbe. Ugagbe condemned the alleged “unlawful and unconstitutional” arrest, adding
- [Trump raises work visa fee to over ₦150 million](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trump-raises-work-visa-fee-to-over-₦150-million/) - By Omodele Adigun President Donald Trump is raising dramatically to $100,000 the fee for the visa used extensively by high tech workers, especially from India, a US official said. The new fee on H-1B visas marks part of a larger crackdown by Trump, who has unleashed a massive push against immigration since returning to the
- [Gunmen attack NUJ secretariat, shoot policeman](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gunmen-attack-nuj-secretariat-shoot-policeman/) - By Omodele Adigun In a brazen pre-dawn attack on Friday, unidentified gunmen early Friday morning, launched attack at the council secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Damaturu, Yobe state capital, leaving one police officer seriously injured. The attack raises concerns about the safety of media professionals in Nigeria’s northeast region. The incident
- [Ekiti bans graduation ceremonies in private, public schools](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ekiti-bans-graduation-ceremonies-in-private-public-schools/) - By Omodele Adigun The Ekiti State government has banned graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary and secondary classes in public and private schools across the state. The ban, which is expected to take effect from 2025/2026 academic session, was contained in a circular released by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
- [Obesere set to marry popular sex therapist as second wife](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/obesere-set-to-marry-popular-sex-therapist-as-second-wife/) - By Omodele Adigun Popular Fuji musician Abass “Obesere” Akande confirms plans to marry UK-based sex therapist and mental health nurse Yinka “Yinka TNT” Ayanda, with his first wife’s blessing despite public criticism. Fuji music icon, Abass Akande Obesere, popularly known as “Obesere,” is preparing to take United Kingdom–based relationship coach and sex therapist, Yinka Ayanda,
- [Presidency fires back at ADC over reaction to Fubara’s reinstatement](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/presidency-fires-back-at-adc-over-reaction-to-fubaras-reinstatement/) - Omodele Adigun The Presidency has dismissed criticisms by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the reinstatement of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, in a statement on Friday, said the ADC’s comments were belated and unfounded. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of
- [1,666 Lagos residents die from homicide, suicide, violence – Police](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/1666-lagos-residents-die-from-homicide-suicide-violence-police/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that at least 1,666 Lagos residents died under unnatural circumstances, including homicide, suicide, and other violent incidents, between January 2020 and December 2024. The Force Pathologist, ACP Samuel Keshinro, made the disclosure on Thursday in Ikeja during the public presentation of a report on femicide in
- [US wants to return to Afghanistan, Trump says](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/us-wants-to-return-to-afghanistan-trump-says/) - By Omodele Adigun President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that he is working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban’s hands. Trump floated the idea during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as
- [Naira records second straight depreciation against US dollar](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-records-second-straight-depreciation-against-us-dollar/) - By Omodele Adigun The Naira recorded a second consecutive depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira dropped further to N1,498.98 per dollar on Thursday, down from N1,494.03 traded on Wednesday. This means that the Naira weakened by N4.45 on a
- [Nigerians will now get passports 7 days after application – FG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigerians-will-now-get-passports-7-days-after-application-fg/) - By Omodele Adigun Federal Government, on Thursday, assured Nigerians that passports will soon be issued seven days after filing application for the travel document. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who gave this assurance, said this is now possible following the upgrading of the facilities at the Nigeria Immigration Service. The Minister, who disclosed this after
- [Dangote says marketers want refinery to increase pump price by N75 before buying from gantry](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-says-marketers-want-refinery-to-increase-pump-price-by-n75-before-buying-from-gantry/) - By Omodele Adigun Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) requested it to increase the price of petrol and diesel by N75 per litre, in order to allow its members to match the refinery’s gantry prices at their respective depots. If implemented, this would result in
- [Ebola scare: two suspected cases tested negative, says NCDC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/ebola-scare-two-suspected-cases-tested-negative-says-ncdc/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that two recent suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever in Abuja tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses. In a statement by Jide Idris, the Director-General of the NCDC, on Friday, it is on high alert over the Ebola scare
- [How UK-based Nigerian hacked US varsity, stole $235,000 -officials](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/how-uk-based-nigerian-hacked-us-varsity-stole-235000-officials/) - By Omodele Adigun A Nigerian living in the United Kingdom, Farouk Adekunle Adepoju, has been arrested by British authorities following a request from the United States government after he was indicted on charges of wire fraud and computer fraud. ‎According to US prosecutors, Adepoju hacked into the email system of a Pennsylvania construction company working
- [Naira gains 0.7% to close week strong](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/naira-gains-0-7-to-close-week-strong/) - By Omodele Adigun The Naira closed bullish on Friday, appreciating by 0.7 per cent against the US Dollar to settle at N1,487.89 at the official market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure represents an N11.08 gain compared to Thursday’s closing rate of N1,498.97. The local currency also opened the
- [Rivers: We must rise above bitterness, division- Fubara](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/rivers-we-must-rise-above-bitterness-division-fubara/) - By Omodele Adigun Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged the people of the state to rise above bitterness and division, and to channel their energies into rebuilding trust, fostering inclusiveness, and securing a peaceful and prosperous state for all. Fubara made this appeal on Friday during his statewide broadcast in Port Harcourt, the
- [Commotion as seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/commotion-as-seven-pupils-injured-in-benue-school-explosion/) - By Omodele Adigun No fewer than seven pupils have been left injured in an explosion in Benue State. They were injured when a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) went off at a primary school in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Sources confirmed to security analyst Zagazola Makama on Friday that the incident occurred
- [106 Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in India](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/106-nigerians-arrested-for-drug-trafficking-in-india/) - By Omodele Adigun A total of 106 Nigerians were among 660 foreign nationals arrested for drug trafficking in India last year. According to The Indian Express, Nepalese nationals topped the list with 203 arrests, followed by Nigerians (106) and Myanmarese (25), the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) revealed in its annual report. The data also showed
- [I’ve resolved issues with our leader, Wike, says Gov Fubara](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/ive-resolved-issues-with-our-leader-wike-says-gov-fubara/) - By Omodele Adigun Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, confirmed the resolution of the political differences between him and his predecessor, who is also incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He described the development as a key step towards lasting peace in the state. Fubara stated this in a statewide broadcast
- [NLC's misguided meddling: Ajaero's political gambit risks derailing Nigeria's labor Movement](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nlcs-misguided-meddling-ajaeros-political-gambit-risks-derailing-nigerias-labor-movement/) - By Chukwuma Okeke In a stunning display of misplaced priorities, Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has thrust the once-venerable union into the heart of a senatorial squabble, vowing mass protests and legal battles over the prolonged suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This ill-advised intervention not only oversteps the NLC's mandate but
- [E1 will showcase Lagos as hub of resilience, opportunity, enterprise, says LASG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/e1-will-showcase-lagos-as-hub-of-resilience-opportunity-enterprise-says-lasg/) - The Lagos State Government on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to showcasing Lagos as a hub of resilience, opportunity and enterprise, with global attention set to focus on its waterways as the city hosts the E1 Lagos GP from October 3 to 5 in Victoria Island. Speaking at the E1 Lagos GP Immersion Session, held
- [Fubara to addresses Rivers people](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fubara-to-addresses-rivers-people/) - Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has scheduled a state broadcast for 6 p.m. today following his return after the lifting of the emergency rule. Speaking shortly after arriving at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Fubara said he was overwhelmed by the warm reception from the people. He added that the broadcast would provide an
- [VFD Group delivers on its N20b CP with N4.24b series 4 redemption](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/vfd-group-delivers-on-its-n20b-cp-with-n4-24b-series-4-redemption/) - By Michael Kalu VFD Group Plc, a Lagos based investment company, has announced the full redemption of its ₦4.24 billion Series 4 Commercial Paper (CP) issued December 2024. This milestone, under the Group’s ₦20 billion CP program, registered in 2022, builds on its H1 2025 performance of ₦41.17 billion in gross earnings and a total
- [Rivers assembly to probe Ibas’ expenditure](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/rivers-assembly-to-probe-ibas-expenditure/) - The Rivers House of Assembly on Thursday said it will probe the state’s finances during the six-month rule of Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator. At its first plenary since it was suspended six months ago by President Bola Tinubu, the lawmakers also asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to transmit the list of commissioners’ nominees for
- [Police arrest 40-year-old man for allegedly defiling, impregnating 12-year-old girl in Bayelsa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/police-arrest-40-year-old-man-for-allegedly-defiling-impregnating-12-year-old-girl-in-bayelsa/) - Operatives of the Bayelsa State Special Police Squad, Door Akpor, has arrested a 40-year-old man over allegations of forceful defilement, threat to life and impregnating a 12-year-old girl in Dimrose area of Ebis in Biogbolo community of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The culprit, who is identified as Emeka and an Indigene of Anambra State
- [ShopRite shuts down In Ilorin, Ibadan](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/shoprite-shuts-down-in-ilorin-ibadan/) - Shoprite in Nigeria faces tough times as stores shut down in Ilorin, Ibadan This is not the best of times for Shoprite in Nigeria. Once the face of modern retail shopping in the country, the supermarket chain is now struggling to keep its doors open four years after its South African owners pulled out. According
- [Six more deaths confirmed in Afriland Towers fire](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/six-more-deaths-confirmed-in-afriland-towers-fire/) - At least six additional deaths have been confirmed following the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State. The victims were employees of United Capital, a financial and investment services firm occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of the tower. The confirmation comes just hours after the
- [UBA delivers N335bn PAT with strong earnings, alance sheet expansion](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/uba-delivers-n335bn-pat-with-strong-earnings-alance-sheet-expansion/) - Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has released its financial performance for the Half-year ended June 30, 2025, showing remarkable growth across its major business segments, driven by strong earnings. Balance sheet expansion The audited financials released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, showed that the bank recorded significant growth
- [NLNG Train 7 staff protest tax deductions](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nlng-train-7-staff-protest-tax-deductions/) - By Omodele Adigun Staff working on the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, Train 7 project have protested the alleged irregular tax deductions. The workers, led by workers under Daewoo Contractors, occupied the streets of Bonny, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, over alleged irregular tax deductions. Daily Post reported that each worker has been
- [Rivers assembly resumes plenary](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/rivers-assembly-resumes-plenary/) - By Omodele Adigun The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday resumed sitting after a 6-month suspension. The session resumed at the House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt as reconstruction work on the Assembly complex continues. In a video obtained by NEWSTELLERS, the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, walked into the session as other lawmakers rose.
- [LASG cracks down on unregulated land reclamation.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lasg-cracks-down-on-unregulated-land-reclamation/) - By Omodele Adigun The Lagos State Government on Thursday ordered an immediate suspension of all land reclamation projects across the state, citing mounting environmental and social risks. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave this directive via his official X account on Thursday. Wahab decried the reclamation of wetlands, floodplains, and lagoons—including
- [Lagos Police discontinues case against Pastor Adefarasin.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lagos-police-discontinues-case-against-pastor-adefarasin/) - …Says item found on him was a stun gun By Omodele Adigun The Lagos state police command says it has discontinued the case against popular Pastor, Paul Adefarasin. Recall that the cleric was invited for questioning in June after he was caught in a viral video brandishing an object towards a content creator filming his
- [We stand by our statement on DAPPMAN,-Dangote](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/we-stand-by-our-statement-on-dappman-dangote/) - By Omodele Adigun … As Marketers’ demand N1.505trn subsidy from us Dangote Petroleum Refinery stands by its statement on the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), published on Monday, September 15, in the following national newspapers: The Guardian, ThisDay, The Punch, Daily Trust, Nigerian Tribune, Daily Sun, Vanguard, The Nation, BusinessDay, Leadership,
- [Deportation threat: Nigerian students in UK scramble for work visa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/deportation-threat-nigerian-students-in-uk-scramble-for-work-visa/) - By Omodele Adigun Some Nigerians in the United Kingdom sought legal means to remain in the country as the expiration of their student visas drew near, it was learnt. The moves came amid fresh migration policies and warnings recently issued by the UK government. The UK government, in an emergency alert published on its website
- [Elumelu mourns death of colleagues in Afriland Towers fire incident](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/elumelu-mourns-death-of-colleagues-in-afriland-towers-fire-incident/) - By Omodele Adigun The Chairman of Afriland Properties Plc, Mr Tony Elumelu, has extended condolences to staff and families of workers who died in Tuesday’s Afriland Towers fire. In a message confirmed by the media relations unit to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Elumelu described the tragedy as a devastating loss. “I
- [FIRS mourns four Assistant Directors, Managers killed in Afriland Towers fire](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/firs-mourns-four-assistant-directors-managers-killed-in-afriland-towers-fire/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been thrown into mourning after four of its senior officials were killed in the fire outbreak that ravaged Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday. The victims, who were trapped on duty at the agency’s sixth and seventh-floor offices inside the high-rise building,
- [Rivers: End of emergency rule stirs mixed reactions](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/rivers-end-of-emergency-rule-stirs-mixed-reactions/) - By Omodele Adigun The lifting of emergency rule in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu has triggered mixed reactions from stakeholders in the state. Tinubu on Wednesday announced the end of emergency rule in Rivers, and reinstated Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu and members of the state assembly after six months of suspension.
- [President Tinubu condoles with families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital over the loss of lives from thefFire outbreak tt Afriland Towers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-condoles-with-families-firs-uba-united-capital-over-the-loss-of-lives-from-theffire-outbreak-tt-afriland-towers/) - President Bola Tinubu commiserates with the families of victims, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the United Capital, and the United Bank of Africa (UBA) Plc over Tuesday's fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island. President Tinubu extends his condolences to the management and staff of Afriland Properties Limited, the FIRS, the
- [United Capital mourns six staff who died at Afriland Towers Fire](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/united-capital-mourns-six-staff-who-died-at-afriland-towers-fire/) - By Omodele Adigun It is with profound grief that the Management and Staff of United Capital Plc announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Our departed colleagues were an integral part of our September 17, 2025 Statement from United Capital Plc
- [Rivers: Ibas hands over power back to Fubara](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/rivers-ibas-hands-over-power-back-to-fubara/) - Omodele Adigun The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has handed over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a farewell address on Thursday, Ibas declared that law and order had been restored in the state, adding that his tenure delivered “milestones of progress” including the conduct of local government elections, reconstitution
- [Borno: NAF airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists, destroy stronghold](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/borno-naf-airstrikes-kill-dozens-of-terrorists-destroy-stronghold/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Air Force said air interdictions by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have killed scores of terrorists and destroyed their enclave in Borno. In a statement issued on Thursday by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF said the operation took place on Wednesday
- [FG, states, local gov share highest N2.2tn revenue for August](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-states-local-gov-share-highest-n2-2tn-revenue-for-august/) - By Omodele Adigun The federation account allocation committee has disclosed that the federal government, states and local governments will share highest revenue for the months of August totaling N2.2trn compared to the N2.001 trillion shared last months. A communique signed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disclosed this on Wednesday. The N2,225.118 trillion total
- [Lagos Fire Outbreak: Sanwo-Olu sympathises with victims, assures of Govt commitment towards safety.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lagos-fire-outbreak-sanwo-olu-sympathises-with-victims-assures-of-govt-commitment-towards-safety/) - Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathised with immediate families, organisations and Lagosians who lost their loved ones and goods in Tuesday’s fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street in the Lagos Island area of the State. The Governor who described the fire outbreak as unfortunate, said he is
- [Okun Youths help bandits with weapons, foods; become their girlfriends – Kogi Govt](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/okun-youths-help-bandits-with-weapons-foods-become-their-girlfriends-kogi-govt/) - By Omodele Adigun Kogi State government has lamented that youths take weapons and food to bandits. The government vowed to treat such youth as terrorists. The State Security Adviser, Jerry Omadara stated this at the palace of Elegbe of Egbe, Oba Ayodele Irukera, while giving progress report and the effort of the state government on
- [Our CNG drivers have life Insurance, housing earn thrice minimum wage -Dangote Refinery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/our-cng-drivers-have-life-insurance-housing-earn-thrice-minimum-wage-dangote-refinery/) - By Omodele Adigun Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, on Monday revealed that his resolve to take thousands of Nigerians off the unemployment market remains intact, noting that his companies will continue to employ Nigerians and contribute to further reducing the country's unemployment rate. Speaking to the media in his Refinery complex on Monday,
- [Saudi Arabia frees three Nigerian Pilgrims detained for alleged drug trafficking after FG intervention](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/saudi-arabia-frees-three-nigerian-pilgrims-detained-for-alleged-drug-trafficking-after-fg-intervention/) - By Omodele Adigun The three pilgrims were part of those whose luggage was tampered with by a drug trafficking syndicate. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced this at a presser on Wednesday. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, explained that their release followed an engagement between the NDLEA and the
- [UK Government launch Sport Programme to empower Lagos Youth, build safer Communities](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/uk-government-launch-sport-programme-to-empower-lagos-youth-build-safer-communities/) - …and create resilience against crime A new two-month programme using sport to empower vulnerable young people and strengthen communities against crime has launched across three Lagos Local Government Areas, thanks to a partnership between UK charity Clean Herts Community (CHC), the UK Home Office, TAG International, and the British High Commission in Lagos. The programme,
- [NNPP: Kwankwaso’s brinkmanship and the making of a national political brand.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/nnpp-kwankwasos-brinkmanship-and-the-making-of-a-national-political-brand-2/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo With the 2027 general elections looming, conversations about breaking the Nigeria’s two party duopoly dominated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are gathering momentum. While the African Democratic Congress (ADC)coalition is perceived as the third force, one man whose political trajectory and impact deserves a mention
- [TD Jakes: A story of faith tested, pain redeemed and legacy built.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/td-jakes-a-story-of-faith-tested-pain-redeemed-and-legacy-built/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo The pulpit stands more than wood and microphone, it carries the weight of legacy, sacrifice, vision, and the wounds of life. For decades, Bishop Thomas Dexter Jakes has held that pulpit with strength; but pressed by health, time, and God’s whisper of change, he has handed over leadership of The Potter’s House
- [Afriland Properties confirms fire outbreak at Lagos HQ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/afriland-properties-confirms-fire-outbreak-at-lagos-hq/) - Afriland Properties Plc has confirmed a fire incident at its headquarters, Afriland Towers, on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The company’s statement, titled “Statement on Fire Incident at Afriland Towers, Lagos Island”, was signed by Chukwunonso Okafor, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, on September 16, 2025.The confirmation follows confusion after viral social media posts incorrectly
- [Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery petrol lands in US for first time](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-dangote-refinery-petrol-lands-in-us-for-first-time/) - Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery’s premium motor spirit, PMS, has arrived in New York, United States, for the first time. According to Reuters, Sunoco and Vitol organised the shipment on Monday. The delivery on the tanker, Gemini Pearl, marks a major milestone for the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery. Reuters reported that an additional shipment of Dangote petrol, which
- [Naira hits five-month high at N1,497/$ ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-hits-five-month-high-at-n1497/) - The Nigerian naira strengthened to a five-month high of N1,497.5 per US dollar at the opening trading session of the week in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, buoyed by improved liquidity conditions and easing demand pressures. This marks the strongest level for the local currency since March 4, 2025, underscoring renewed stability in the
- [NYSC to mobilise 650,000 graduates for dervice in 2026](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nysc-to-mobilise-650000-graduates-for-dervice-in-2026/) - The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced plans to mobilise no fewer than 650,000 graduates for the compulsory one-year service programme in 2026. NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye, disclosed this in Abuja during the 7th National Day of Identity organised by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). He noted that about 400,000
- [FG moves to review N11,000 flight charge as Airlines resist increase](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-moves-to-review-n11000-flight-charge-as-airlines-resist-increase/) - The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has declared that the current N11,000 flight charge imposed on airlines per trip is no longer sustainable, warning that aviation safety could be compromised if the fee is not reviewed. Director-General of NAMA, Mr Farouk Umar, speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a summit organised by the House of
- [N’Assembly commission appoints new acting Senate clerk](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nassembly-commission-appoints-new-acting-senate-clerk/) - The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Emmanuel Odo as the Acting Clerk of the Senate. The announcement was made during the commission’s 10th meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. The spokesperson of the NASC, Emmanuel Anyigor, confirmed the development in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday. Odo becomes the
- [Canada: 62-year-old man bags eight years imprisonment 38 years after committing sexual assaults](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/canada-62-year-old-man-bags-eight-years-imprisonment-38-years-after-committing-sexual-assaults/) - An Ontario Supreme Court of Justice in Canada has sentenced a 62-year-old man, Bradley Britton, who sexually assaulted two women 38 years ago, to a “global sentence” of eight years. Britton, according to court records, assaulted victim N.G. on May 23, 1987 at Toronto and victim A.N. in Oakville in 1993, both in Ontario Province.
- [Fire outbreak at UBA  Lagos: Our story- Bank mgt](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fire-outbreak-at-uba-lagos-our-story-bank-mgt/) - United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Tuesday reacted to reports of a fire outbreak at one of its branches in Lagos. In a report, chaos broke out on Lagos Island as a fire engulfed the pan-African financial institution branch, forcing some staff to leap from the upper floors in a desperate attempt to escape.
- [Tinubu appoints NCDC Board’s Executive Directors](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-appoints-ncdc-boards-executive-directors/) - President Bola Tinubu has “approved the appointment of executive directors to the North Central Development Commission board,”. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The appointees and their portfolios are: Biliquis Sanni (Administration &
- [US Embassy reaffirms visa fees non-refundable for Nigerian applicants](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/us-embassy-reaffirms-visa-fees-non-refundable-for-nigerian-applicants/) - The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that U.S. visa fees paid by Nigerian applicants remain non-refundable, stressing that the policy is consistent with international immigration standards. In a statement released on Tuesday through its official X handle, the Embassy explained that visa fees cover the cost of processing applications, irrespective of whether approval
- [SSANU, NASU give FG seven days to pay allowances or face strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ssanu-nasu-give-fg-seven-days-to-pay-allowances-or-face-strike/) - The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions have issued the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum over unresolved welfare demands, warning of a nationwide strike if their grievances are not addressed. In a joint letter signed by SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, the unions condemned the “unjust
- [2027: We’re behind e-transmission of election results – ADC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/2027-were-behind-e-transmission-of-election-results-adc/) - The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has expressed full support for e-transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, while making this declaration on Monday, said the ADC backs the creation of a legal framework mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to transmit election
- [Libya transfers 18 Nigerian migrants from Sirte to Sabha ahead of repatriation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/libya-transfers-18-nigerian-migrants-from-sirte-to-sabha-ahead-of-repatriation/) - Authorities in Libya have moved 18 undocumented Nigerian migrants from the Sirte Immigration Detention Center to the southern city of Sabha, where they are expected to be repatriated. The development was confirmed in a statement by Migrant Rescue Watch, a humanitarian monitoring group, which said the transfer took place on Monday under the supervision of
- [NBC summons Badeggi FM to Abuja amid face-off with Niger govt](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nbc-summons-badeggi-fm-to-abuja-amid-face-off-with-niger-govt/) - The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has invited the management of Badeggi Radio Broadcasting Service, Minna, Niger State, to a meeting over issues arising from “monitoring reports” on the station. This was contained in a statement dated September 8 and signed by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Pauline Ehusani, on behalf of the commission’s Director
- [Dayo Amusa pardons TikToker detained over false HIV report](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/dayo-amusa-pardons-tiktoker-detained-over-false-hiv-report/) - In a surprising turn of events, Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has chosen to forgive a TikTok content creator who falsely accused her of being HIV positive. The TikToker, Olaoluwa Segun, had sparked outrage with a video naming Amusa and four other Nigerian actors allegedly living with HIV. Amusa had initially responded strongly, threatening legal action
- [Nigeria loses $10bn annually to post-harvest losses – FG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigeria-loses-10bn-annually-to-post-harvest-losses-fg/) - The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria loses $10 billion annually to post-harvest losses. This was made known by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Monday during the inauguration of the Green Legacy Rural Community Agriculture and Infrastructure Network (G.R.A.I.N) at the Pulse Centre Initiative in Kangire Community, Birnin Kudu
- [Eight ‘stolen’ children rescued by NAPTIP](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/eight-stolen-children-rescued-by-naptip/) - At least eight ‘stolen’ children have been rescued by operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The development was made on Tuesday by NAPTIP Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, in a statement to newsmen. Adekoye stated that the suspects stole the children from Kano and other northern states and trafficked
- [FG announces plan to relocate Abuja cattle to grazing reserves](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-announces-plan-to-relocate-abuja-cattle-to-grazing-reserves/) - Dare Babalola The Federal Government has announced plans to relocate cattle roaming Abuja’s city center to designated grazing reserves. Minister of Livestock Development, Dr. Idi Maiha, made the disclosure on Tuesday at the 2025 Media Retreat in Kaduna. The event was themed “Driving Livestock Growth through Strategic Communication”. According to the minister, the effort of
- [Niger: Seven arrested over varsity student’s death](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/niger-seven-arrested-over-varsity-students-death/) - At least seven suspects in connection with cult-related activities at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai have been arrested by the police in the state. In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, on Tuesday, the arrest followed the killing of a student earlier this year. Recall that the life of a
- [DSS sues Sowore, Meta, X over anti-Tinubu post](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/dss-sues-sowore-meta-x-over-anti-tinubu-post/) - The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge against Omoyele Sowore, a former Presidential Candidate, and social media giants, X Corp and Meta Incorporation. The suit was filed before a Federal High Court in Abuja after Sowore refused to take down some posts about President Bola Tinubu. The charges were filed on
- [Tobi Amusan wins silver at World Athletics Championships](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/tobi-amusan-wins-silver-at-world-athletics-championships/) - This Viral Aphrodisiac Makes Grandfathers Powerful For 3-5 Hours Xenoprost Active Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan claimed silver in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, September 15, narrowly missing out on gold to Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji. Kambundji, 23, stunned the field with a blistering run of 12.24
- [Shake-up as FRSC redeploys senior officers nationwide](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/shake-up-as-frsc-redeploys-senior-officers-nationwide/) - In a sweeping move aimed at enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved nationwide redeployment of senior officers across key positions, including the appointment of a new Corps Secretary and multiple Sector Commanders. The exercise affects top-level leadership at both the national
- [I Used 4,000kg Rice, 612kg Oil In Guinness Jollof Rice Attempt — Hilda Baci](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/i-used-4000kg-rice-612kg-oil-in-guinness-jollof-rice-attempt-hilda-baci/) - I Used 4,000kg Rice, 612kg Oil In Guinness Jollof Rice Attempt HiNigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has revealed the staggering list of ingredients used in her historic attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice, a Guinness World Record feat that captured national attention. A Record-Breaking Culinary Showdown The landmark event took place on
- [How UK-based doctor abandoned operation midway for sexual encounter with nurse](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/how-uk-based-doctor-abandoned-operation-midway-for-sexual-encounter-with-nurse/) - A UK medical tribunal has heard shocking allegations against Dr. Suhail Anjum, a consultant anaesthetist at Tameside Hospital, Greater Manchester, accused of abandoning a patient mid-surgery to engage in a sexual act with a nurse. According to evidence presented, Dr. Anjum told colleagues he needed a “comfort break” during a procedure and asked another doctor
- [Judge transfers Nnamdi Kanu’s motion to the CJ for reassignment](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/judge-transfers-nnamdi-kanus-motion-to-the-cj-for-reassignment/) - Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Monday, sent back to the chief judge (CJ), a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for reassignment. In the motion ex parte, Kanu is seeking an order of the court transferring him to the Abuja
- [Tinubu ends vacation, returns to Abuja.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-ends-vacation-returns-to-abuja/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. The President departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially scheduled to divide the period between France and the United
- [GWR confirms Hilda Baci’s largest-serving of Jollof Rice](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gwr-confirms-hilda-bacis-largest-serving-of-jollof-rice/) - The Guinness World Record (GWR) on Monday officially confirmed Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci’s largest serving of jollof rice. The feat was achieved in partnership with Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos. GWR made this announcement in its X account on Monday saying, “New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356
- [Dangote’s CNG trucks commence product loading at refinery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangotes-cng-trucks-commence-product-loading-at-refinery/) - The newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks of the Dangote Refinery on Monday started loading petroleum products at the facility in preparation for direct delivery to filling stations across the country. According to a report by Channels Television, the launch of the first batch of the trucks has kick-started, with trucks taking turns at
- [Lagos gets new police PRO](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/lagos-gets-new-police-pro/) - The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of SP Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command. The development was made known in a post on X by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Monday, who previously occupied the position. Hundeyin, posting the
- [Shettima attends 2nd international railway conference](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/shettima-attends-2nd-international-railway-conference/) - Vice President Kashim Shettima is present at the 2nd International Railway Conference and Exhibition currently underway at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel. Stanley Nkwocha, a presidential aide attached to Shettima’s office made this known in a post he made on X on Monday. The conference, themed, “Opportunities and Challenges in Railway Development in
- [Nigeria’s inflation drops for 5th consecutive time – NBS](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-inflation-drops-for-5th-consecutive-time-nbs/) - Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, providing some respite for consumers grappling with high living costs. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed that inflation dropped to 20.12 per cent, down from 21.88 per cent in July. The figure represents a 1.76 percentage point decline
- [Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to unseat Fed governor, Lisa Cook](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/appeals-court-rejects-trumps-bid-to-unseat-fed-governor-lisa-cook/) - By Omodele Adigun An appeals court ruled Monday that Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove her just ahead of a key vote on interest rates. The Trump administration is expected to quickly turn to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch bid to unseat Cook. The Fed’s
- [19 travellers die in Zamfara road crash](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/19-travellers-die-in-zamfara-road-crash/) - By Omodele Adigun Survivors have recounted how 19 people lost their lives when a vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a river from a locally-made bridge in Gwalli village, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Saturday. The victims were travelling to Sakaba village in Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi to convey
- [Resident Doctors suspend strike, give FG two weeks to fulfil promises.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/resident-doctors-suspend-strike-give-fg-two-weeks-to-fulfil-promises/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike, giving the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to fulfil outstanding commitments on doctors’ welfare and training. The strike, which began on September 12, was suspended following an extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday, September 13,
- [Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor buried in Ogun after tragic accident](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/phynas-sister-ruth-otabor-buried-in-ogun-after-tragic-accident/) - By Omodele Adigun The 24-Year-Old had just graduated from Auchi Polytechnic six days before the incident and suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of her leg. The burial ceremony, held on Saturday at Ruth’s residence in Ogun State, was attended by friends and fellow ex-BBNaija housemates Christy O and Groovy, all dressed in black to
- [FG Plans School Feeding for 50 Million Pupils by 2026](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/fg-plans-school-feeding-for-50-million-pupils-by-2026/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has announced plans to expand the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme to reach 50 million primary school pupils by 2026, in what would mark the largest education and nutrition intervention in Nigeria’s history. National Programme Manager of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, Mrs Aderemi Adebowale, disclosed that the
- [Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-accident-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/) - By Omodele Adigun A pedestrian lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near the Ogudu flyover bridge. The incident was reported by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday. According to Taofiq, the incident occurred when a Nissan Jeep,
- [Ogun warns residents of impending floods, advises relocation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ogun-warns-residents-of-impending-floods-advises-relocation/) - By Omodele Adigun The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to residents of communities along the Ogun, Ilo, Iju, Owa, Yemule Rivers, and other coastlines, advising them to relocate to safer environments between late September and early October due to expected flooding. The warning is based on predictions of high rainfall and water release
- [Nigeria Olympic Committee holds 12th Sports Administration Course at EKSU – GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/nigeria-olympic-committee-holds-12th-sports-administration-course-at-eksu-gbn/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) is holding the 12th Sports Administration Course (SAC) in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, from Sept. 16 to Sept. 18. Tony Nezianya, the NOC Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the event was being organised in partnership with other sports administration bodies like
- [AFCON 2025: CAF marks 100 days to kick-off](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/afcon-2025-caf-marks-100-days-to-kick-off/) - By Omodele Adigun The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has celebrated 100 days to the start of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Morocco will host the biennial competition for the first time in 37 years. The North Africans hosted the AFCON for the first time in 1988. Morocco 2025 will bring together passionate fans
- [Uba Sani rules out loans for Kaduna projects, pledges debt-free completion](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/uba-sani-rules-out-loans-for-kaduna-projects-pledges-debt-free-completion/) - By Omodele Adigun Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has vowed to complete all ongoing and new infrastructure projects without resorting to loans, pledging that every project initiated under his watch will be fully executed and fund The Governor made the declaration on Friday at the groundbreaking ceremony for township road projects in Rigasa Ward,
- [FG collects N600bn VAT from Facebook, Amazon and Netflix](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-collects-n600bn-vat-from-facebook-amazon-and-netflix/) - By Omodele Adigun The Special Adviser on Tax Policy to the Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Mathew Osanekwu, has revealed that Nigeria has successfully collected over N600bn in Value Added Tax from global digital service providers such as Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix. He explained that amendments to the VAT Act had empowered the
- [Father of Charlie Kirk’s killer takes him to police – Trump](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/father-of-charlie-kirks-killer-takes-him-to-police-trump/) - By Omodele Adigun Donald Trump says authorities have found Charlie Kirk’s killer, telling Fox News: “With a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody.” He says “somebody very close to him turned him in” – we’re expecting more details from a news conference in Utah soon Trump says the suspect’s father was involved
- [Dangote Refinery reduces fuel price nationwide](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-refinery-reduces-fuel-price-nationwide/) - By Omodele Adigun Dangote Refinery has reduced its premium motor spirit retail price nationwide. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery said its new gantry price is N820 per litre, the same price announced last month. The company, which is currently in a face-off with the Nigerian Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), adjusted its petrol
- [Dangote to commence distribution of free fuel Monday](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-to-commence-distribution-of-free-fuel-monday/) - By Omodele Adigun The Dangote refinery on Friday announced that it will begin its free fuel distribution scheme on Monday. In a statement by the Dangote Group spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, the distribution will start with Lagos, the South West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo, respectively. He noted that the scheme will bring relief to
- [Anambra to construct second airport](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/anambra-to-construct-second-airport/) - By Omodele Adigun The Anambra State Government has unveiled plans to construct another airport at Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state. This was made known on Friday by the Managing Director, Chinua Achebe Cargo International Airport, Martins Nwafor, while speaking to journalists during an inspection visit at the local government. The construction
- [Yusuf to grant full LG autonomy in Kano](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/yusuf-to-grant-full-lg-autonomy-in-kano/) - By Omodele Adigun Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has backed a bill that will grant full autonomy to local government councils in the state. According to the governor, it is part of his efforts to reaffirm his commitment to strengthening grassroots governance. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
- [Kano: Yusuf moves to ban same-sex marriage, immoral practices](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/kano-yusuf-moves-to-ban-same-sex-marriage-immoral-practices/) - By Omodele Adigun Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the transmission of a bill to the State House of Assembly seeking to outlaw same-sex marriage and other practices deemed immoral in the state. The governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa made this public adding that Yusuf gave the approval while presiding over
- [Don’t take Dangote’s free fuel, NUPENG warns](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dont-take-dangotes-free-fuel-nupeng-warns/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has warned Nigerians against taking the free fuel offer by Dangote refinery. Recall that the refinery announced earlier in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, that the distribution of free fuel will start with Lagos, the South West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers,
- [FG commends Hilda Baci over largest jollof attempt](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/fg-commends-hilda-baci-over-largest-jollof-attempt/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government on Friday hailed Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, for attempting to set another record by cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who was represented by the Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo,
- [Equities market records N81bn loss](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/equities-market-records-n81bn-loss/) - By Omodele Adigun The equities market reversed its bullish run on Friday, recording a loss of N81 billion after five consecutive sessions of gains. Selloffs in major stocks, including Mutual Benefits Assurance, Lasaco Assurance, Daar Communications, PZ Cussons Nigeria, NGX Group, and 16 others, pushed the market into negative territory. The market capitalisation of listed
- [Police give update on ‘Obi of Lagos’ arrest, alleged N1.5b palace](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/police-give-update-on-obi-of-lagos-arrest-alleged-n1-5b-palace/) - By Omodele Adigun The Lagos State Police Command has updated the general public on the ongoing investigation regarding the activities of one Engr. Chibuike Azubike, who was recently arrested for acclaiming himself as the “Obi of Lagos”. It was gathered on Thursday that the suspect was arrested following intelligence suggesting planned unveiling of N1.5 billion
- [Why Mr Eazi and I chose Iceland for our white wedding – Temi Otedola](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/why-mr-eazi-and-i-chose-iceland-for-our-white-wedding-temi-otedola/) - By Omodele Adigun Temi Otedola, the wife of music star Mr Eazi, has opened up on why they decided to hold their white wedding in Iceland. Recall that Mr Eazi and Temi, tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in Hallgrimskirkja Church, Reykjavik, Iceland. In a post on Instagram, Temi revealed that since she
- [No injunction granted against Mark, Aregbesola – ADC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/no-injunction-granted-against-mark-aregbesola-adc/) - By Omodele Adigun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that contrary to misleading reports, the Federal High Court in Abuja did not issue any order restraining Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from acting as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary. In its ruling on September 4, 2025, presided over by Hon.
- [ECOWAS debt: Court Remands ECO Bank Legal Head, over Perjury, defamation of Judge’s character](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ecowas-debt-court-remands-eco-bank-legal-head-over-perjury-defamation-of-judges-character/) - By Omodele Adigun The Head of Legal Department of the ECO Bank in the Northern Region, Ridwan Abdulwahab, has been remanded at Kuje prison in Abuja following his arraignment on perjury and defamation of character. He was remanded on Thursday by Chief Magistrate Musa Sadiq where he was put on trial by the Inspector General
- [Air Peace reacts as NSIB report says airline crew tests positive for alcohol, drug](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/air-peace-reacts-as-nsib-report-says-airline-crew-tests-positive-for-alcohol-drug/) - By Omodele Adigun Air Peace has denied allegations in a purported Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) preliminary report regarding an incident involving one of its aircraft at Port Harcourt on July 13, 2025. The report had indicted an Air Peace pilot and a Co-pilot for taking hard drugs and alcohol. The allegation was contained in
- [Tinubu launches RenewHER initiative to tackle maternal mortality](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/tinubu-launches-renewher-initiative-to-tackle-maternal-mortality/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the RenewHER initiative, a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative aimed at improving maternal health and women’s well-being in Nigeria. The program seeks to address maternal mortality and promote women’s health, recognising it as fundamental to Nigeria’s development. According to a statement signed on Friday by Stanley
- [Pilot intoxication: Air Peace Pilots indicted for hard drugs, alcohol -NSIB](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/pilot-intoxication-air-peace-pilots-indicted-for-hard-drugs-alcohol-nsib/) - The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has indicted an Air Peace pilot and a Co-pilot for taking hard drugs and alcohol. The accident investigators tested the crew positive for the substances after the aircraft they flew was involved in a runway incursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. This was contained in
- [Tax windfall cuts Nigeria’s debt issuance to half](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/tax-windfall-cuts-nigerias-debt-issuance-to-half/) - An expansion in tax revenue has led to less aggressiveness in Nigeria debt issuance by the government as President Bola Tinubu’s bold reforms have underpinned investors’ positive outlook for the country’s bond. Gross bond issuances were down 55 percent to N3.18 trillion between January and August 2025, from N7.09 trillion from January to August 2024,
- [14 political parties get INEC nod for registration as parties](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/14-political-parties-get-inec-nod-for-registration-as-parties/) - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given the nod to the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) and 13 other associations to apply for registration as political parties. Having crossed the first stage of the scrutiny, the associations, according to the electoral agency, will move to the next stage of assessment, based on the guidelines for
- [Nigerian govt scraps 5% telecom tax on calls, data services](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerian-govt-scraps-5-telecom-tax-on-calls-data-services/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has scrapped the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, offering relief to millions of Nigerians who rely on mobile calls and internet data. The announcement was shared by National Orientation Agency (NOA) in a statement on X on Thursday The tax, introduced during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, had
- [CBN launches new payment framework, Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-launches-new-payment-framework-nigeria-payments-system-vision-2028/) - By Omodele Adigun CBN launches new payment framework, Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a new payment framework called “the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028” to build a more resilient, secure financial sector. The new system is to build on the successes of old frameworks like the PSV
- [Qatar announces new visa policy for Nigeria](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/qatar-announces-new-visa-policy-for-nigeria/) - By Omodele Adigun The Qatari Ministry of Interior has announced new visa regulations for Nigerian travellers. The ministry cited recent cases of overstays as the reason for the new development. Under the new policy, it was learnt that a confirmed return transfer must be booked alongside hotel reservations before a tourist or transit visa can
- [Flood hits Zaria, mother, child, others swept away](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/flood-hits-zaria-mother-child-others-swept-away/) - By Omodele Adigun At least three people have been swept away in a heavy rainfall in Zaria, Kaduna State. It was gathered that one body was recovered but several others are still missing. An eyewitness, Mustapha Badamasi (Dan Bakano of Tudun Jukun), said the recovered corpse was identified as Yusuf Surajo, popularly known as Abba,
- [No immediate plan to implement 5% fuel tax – FG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/no-immediate-plan-to-implement-5-fuel-tax-fg/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government says there is no immediate plan to implement the 5 per cent Petroleum Products Tax contained in the new tax legislation. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. It was gathered that the
- [Antony Joshua, 35, may face fellow British–Nigerian Moses Ituama aged 20](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/antony-joshua-35-may-face-fellow-british-nigerian-moses-ituama-aged-20/) - By Omodele Adigun British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that discussions are underway for a potential clash between Anthony Joshua and rising heavyweight Moses Itauma in 2026. Joshua, 35, is 15 years older than the highly rated Itauma, who is just 20. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion could meet the youngster who is
- [Why we can’t punish politicians for early campaigns – INEC.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/why-we-cant-punish-politicians-for-early-campaigns-inec/) - By Omodele Adigun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it cannot sanction politicians flouting the ban on campaign ahead of election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the explanation at a one-day roundtable on the challenges of early political campaigns, organised by The Electoral Institute (TIE) in Abuja on Wednesday. Yakubu noted
- [Trump’s ally, Charlie Kirk shot dead during campus speech](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trumps-ally-charlie-kirk-shot-dead-during-campus-speech/) - By Omodele Adigun Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead on Wednesday in an apparent assassination that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States. Trump confirmed on social media that Kirk, 31, had died from his injuries. “The Great, and
- [What I discussed with French President in Paris – Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/what-i-discussed-with-french-president-in-paris-tinubu/) - President Bola Tinubu has spoken up on the subjects of his discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron during their meeting on Wednesday. Tinubu and Macron had met behind closed doors at the Elyssie Palace in Paris on Wednesday. The Nigerian President, in a post on his official X handle, described the meeting as productive. He
- [Nigerian doctors declare 5-day nationwide warning strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/nigerian-doctors-declare-5-day-nationwide-warning-strike/) - By Omodele Adigun 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 on Thursday by the General Secretary, Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Agbor Affiong. The decision of the strike was reached
- [UI debunks release of cut-off points for 2025/2026 admissions exercise](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ui-debunks-release-of-cut-off-points-for-2025-2026-admissions-exercise/) - By Omodele Adigun The Management of the University of Ibadan has debunked the cut-off points presently online for the 2025/2026 Admission exercise. According to the Management, the various activities that would lead to the determination of the cut-off points are still in progress. It, therefore, advises prospective candidates, parents, and guardians to disregard the trending
- [FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC back FICAN 2025 conference on digital economy](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/firs-cbn-nexim-uba-ndic-back-fican-2025-conference-on-digital-economy/) - By Omodele Adigun The 2025 Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has received strong backing from key financial institutions and regulators, underscoring its significance as a platform for shaping discourse on Nigeria’s digital economy. Among the supporters of the annual event are the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Central Bank of
- [FG gazettes tax reform law](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-gazettes-tax-reform-law/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has officially gazetted Nigeria’s new tax reform laws following President Bola Tinubu’s assent on June 26, 2025. The new framework introduces the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act 2025. In a
- [Ex-Commissioner Slams Senate over Natasha suspension, calls it impunity](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ex-commissioner-slams-senate-over-natasha-suspension-calls-it-impunity/) - By Omodele Adigun A Former Kaduna State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Mr Mark Jacobs, on Wednesday has criticised the Nigerian Senate for blocking Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming after her six-month suspension. He described the upper chamber’s position as a blatant show of impunity. The Senate had on Tuesday confirmed receiving Natasha’s notice
- [APC chair predicts more governors, lawmakers to join party before 2027 elections](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/apc-chair-predicts-more-governors-lawmakers-to-join-party-before-2027-elections/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has predicted that the ruling party will receive major defectors before the 2027 elections. Speaking at the 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting of the APC in Bayelsa State, Yilwatda stated that more state governors and lawmakers will join the party. Yilwatda,
- [Obi condemns Anambra security outfit over killing of traders.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/obi-condemns-anambra-security-outfit-over-killing-of-traders/) - By Omodele Adigun Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the recent killings of traders, including a pregnant woman, by a state-backed security outfit in Onitsha, Anambra State. Obi, in a post he made on X (formerly Twitter), expressed deep concern over the incident, describing it as “deeply troubling” and highlighting the urgent need
- [National grid collapses](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/national-grid-collapses/) - By Omodele Adigun The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has confirmed the collapse of the national grid. In a statement sent to its customers on Wednesday, the company said the megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 MW to 1.5 MW between 11 am and 12 pm today. The company said the loss of electricity in
- [INEC kicks against early political campaigns](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/inec-kicks-against-early-political-campaigns/) - By Omodele Adigun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had kicked against premature political campaigns across the country, arguing that it threatens Nigeria’s democracy. The Chairman of the INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stated this at a one-day roundtable on the challenges of early political campaigns, held at the Electoral Institute in Abuja on Wednesday. Noting
- [Court denies Owo attack suspects bail](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/court-denies-owo-attack-suspects-bail/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday refused the bail request made by five alleged Al-Shabaab terrorists who allegedly attacked a Catholic Church in Owo town, Ondo State, leading to the death of over 40 worshippers. The five men were on the 11th of August, 2025 dragged before Justice Emeka Nwite
- [INEC condemns turnout of underage for voters’ registration](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/inec-condemns-turnout-of-underage-for-voters-registration/) - By Omodele Adigun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has condemned the large turnout of underage Nigerians during the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise. The Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke said this while speaking on a radio programme, The Dialogue on Dynasty 89.9 FM, Oyo. The REC maintained that while
- [Fire service urges Nigerians to call for help instead of filming incident](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fire-service-urges-nigerians-to-call-for-help-instead-of-filming-incident/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has urged Nigerians to call for help rather than filming fire incidents during emergencies This was contained in a post on FFS’ X handle on Wednesday. According to the service, a large number of Nigerians have made it habit to grab their phones to record rather than
- [Trump launches “America Prays”, protects prayer in schools](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/trump-launches-america-prays-protects-prayer-in-schools/) - By Omodele Adigun In a powerful address at the Museum of the Bible, President Donald J. Trump has emphasised the enduring role of faith in America’s identity, highlighting his Administration’s unwavering defence of faith-based values. The President in a powerful message also reaffirmed his commitment to protecting America’s religious freedoms. The President spoke on Monday
- [I’m still alive and well – Ebenezer Obey debunks death rumours](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/im-still-alive-and-well-ebenezer-obey-debunks-death-rumours/) - By Omodele Adigun Music legend Ebenezer Obey has debunked reports that he is dead. This is coming after a report claimed he suffered a stroke and died. Reacting to the rumour, he described them as “lies from the kingdom of darkness.” He also shared a video via his Instagram page to debunk the news. Flanked
- [Amaechi denies blocking Dangote Refinery in Rivers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/amaechi-denies-blocking-dangote-refinery-in-rivers/) - By Omodele Adigun Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has strongly denied blocking Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, from siting the multibillion-dollar Dangote Refinery in Rivers State, stressing that the business mogul never made such a request. Amaechi, through his associate Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, said the allegation by former federal lawmaker, Hon Chidi Wihioka,
- [Flight Disruptions: NCAA vows tougher sanctions, public listing of airlines](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/flight-disruptions-ncaa-vows-tougher-sanctions-public-listing-of-airlines/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to publicly list airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly on flight cancellations and prolonged delays. In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, the NCAA’s spokesman, Michael Achimugu, stressed that airlines are obligated to provide hotel accommodation for
- [Police declare legal right to break doors, scale fences in suspect arrests](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/police-declare-legal-right-to-break-doors-scale-fences-in-suspect-arrests/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Police Force has announced that its operatives are legally empowered to break doors, climb rooftops, or scale fences when effecting the arrest of uncooperative suspects, warning that any attempt to obstruct such operations will also attract arrest. The pronouncement has renewed public focus on Nigeria Police powers, particularly in the
- [NUPENG suspends strike after agreement with Dangote.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nupeng-suspends-strike-after-agreement-with-dangote/) - By Omodele Adigun Williams Akporeha, the National President of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has confirmed the suspension of the union’s strike. The union suspended its two-day strike following a meeting with the Dangote Group on Tuesday, Akporeha told Punch. Akporeha said Dangote refinery team led by Sayyu Dantata, agreed
- [PDP slams Senate for stopping Natasha’s resumption.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/pdp-slams-senate-for-stopping-natashas-resumption/) - By Omodele Adigun The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has kicked against the move by the Senate to stop the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after the completion of her six-month suspension. Recall that in a letter issued by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, dated September 4, 2025, the Red Chamber
- [NIWA bans loading of unlicensed boats](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/niwa-bans-loading-of-unlicensed-boats/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has placed an outright ban on all loading activities from unauthorised points across the country, insisting that only recognised and registered jetties may be used. This was made public by Bola Oyebamiji, the Managing Director of the NIWA, during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.
- [WSJ bestselling author, Loran Nordgren, endorses Peterside’s ‘Leading in a Storm’](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/wsj-bestselling-author-loran-nordgren-endorses-petersides-leading-in-a-storm/) - By Omodele Adigun Loran Nordgren, a distinguished professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, has endorsed Dr. Dakuku Peterside’s ‘Leading in a Storm’, calling it “a must-read for any leader who wants to navigate the storms on the horizon.” “In technology, politics, and the environment, we are undeniably living through times of disruption and
- [Matawalle takes charge in Kebbi Customs, vows to crush smuggling, boost revenue](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/matawalle-takes-charge-in-kebbi-customs-vows-to-crush-smuggling-boost-revenue/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto A new era has begun at the Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command, as Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim formally took over leadership on Monday, promising to wage a decisive war against smuggling and ramp up revenue collection. Taking the reins at the Command headquarters, Ibrahim said Kebbi’s strategic border position demands
- [2027: Jonathan can’t unseat Tinubu, APC boasts](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/2027-jonathan-cant-unseat-tinubu-apc-boasts/) - By Omodele Adigun Ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, says former President Goodluck Jonathan cannot unseat President Bola Tinubu if he decides to run for presidency come 2027. According to the APC, it has observed with keen interest the growing speculations surrounding Jonathan’s possible return to the presidential race. Publicity Secretary of the APC,
- [FCTA appoints acting HoS](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fcta-appoints-acting-hos/) - By Michael Kalu Nancy Sabanti Nathan has been appointed as the Acting Head of Service. Her appointment was announced by the Federal Capital Territory Administration in a statement on Tuesday signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. The development follows the recent demise of Grace Adayilo. President Bola
- [Nigeria’s debt profile sparks debate between Speaker Abass, Finance Minister Edun](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-debt-profile-sparks-debate-between-speaker-abass-finance-minister-edun/) - BY Omodele Adigun A heated debate has erupted between Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, over the country’s debt profile. According to Abbas, Nigeria’s total public debt has skyrocketed to N149.39 trillion (approximately $97 billion) in the first quarter of 2025. Abbas raised alarm over Nigeria’s
- [Anti-labour practices: PENGASSAN orders strike at Cameron-Onesubsea](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/anti-labour-practices-pengassan-orders-strike-at-cameron-onesubsea/) - By Omodele Adigun Following an allegation of anti-labour practices, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has ordered its members at Cameron/Onesubsea Offshore Systems Nigeria Limited to commence an indefinite strike beginning 12:00 am on Tuesday. The directive was issued by the Assistant General Secretary of PENGASSAN, Port Harcourt Zone, Sere
- [Senate rejects Natasha’s resumption](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/senate-rejects-natashas-resumption/) - By Omodele Adigun The Senate has said the embattled senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, cannot resume yet. In a letter issued by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, dated September 4, 2025, the Red Chamber stated that her six-month suspension remains in force pending the outcome of a Court of
- [El-Rufai petitions PSC, alleges misconduct by Kaduna Police Commissioner, senior officers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/el-rufai-petitions-psc-alleges-misconduct-by-kaduna-police-commissioner-senior-officers/) - By Omodele Adigun Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has petitioned the Police Service Commission, PSC, accusing senior officers of the Kaduna State Police Command of gross misconduct. In a letter dated September 8, 2025, the former governor accused the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna of abusing his office. El-Rufai urged the PSC to immediately
- [10 foods that boost sexual stamina naturally](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/10-foods-that-boost-sexual-stamina-naturally/) - By Obianuju Uzukwu The right foods improve blood flow, energy levels, and hormone balance, all of which support stronger performance. Instead of depending on artificial enhancers, here are ten natural, everyday foods you can eat to improve stamina in the bedroom. Bananas Bananas are rich in potassium and vitamin B6, which help the body produce
- [NUPENG continues strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nupeng-continues-strike/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has stated that it has no plans to end its ongoing strike. According to NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, who spoke on Arise News Television on Tuesday, the union had no choice but to press on with industrial action after Dangote refinery’s management
- [Reps promise transparency on body found at National Assembly complex](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/reps-promise-transparency-on-body-found-at-national-assembly-complex/) - By Omodele Adigun The House of Representatives has said it will update Nigerians about new findings on the lifeless body discovered near the National Assembly Complex on Sunday. The body of a 55-year-old man, identified as Gaddafi Iwar, who was a construction worker, working on one of the sites within the complex was discovered on
- [Schools, markets shut as insecurity grips eight Katsina LGs](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/schools-markets-shut-as-insecurity-grips-eight-katsina-lgs/) - By Omodele Adigun Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has raised concern over the impact of insecurity in eight local government areas of the state. Speaking in Katsina on Monday during the launch of an 18-month European Union–funded initiative on Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience, he listed the affected LGAs as Jibia, Batsari, Danmusa,
- [State police inevitable, Tinubu declares](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/state-police-inevitable-tinubu-declares/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that the creation of state police is no longer optional but a necessary step to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture in the face of persistent threats across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation of Katsina indigenes
- [Nigeria’s debt alarming, we must reject reckless borrowing – Abbas](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigerias-debt-alarming-we-must-reject-reckless-borrowing-abbas/) - By Omodele Adigun The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has warned that Nigeria’s rising debt profile has exceeded the country’s legal threshold and now poses a major threat to fiscal sustainability. Abbas spoke on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of
- [Poverty, Unemployment Fueling North’s Insecurity — Gov Sani](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/poverty-unemployment-fueling-norths-insecurity-gov-sani/) - By Omodele Adigun Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has identified poverty, unemployment, lack of schools, hospitals, and commerce in rural areas as root causes of crime, insisting that leaders must take responsibility. The governor gave the caution at the public presentation of ‘’Where I Stand, a book written by the late Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud
- [Foundation targets 50 patients for free reconstructive surgeries in Sokoto hospital](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/foundation-targets-50-patients-for-free-reconstructive-surgeries-in-sokoto-hospital/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto A team of Nigerian and international surgeons has launched a week-long medical mission at Noma Children’s Hospital, Sokoto, offering free, life-changing reconstructive surgeries to indigent patients battling severe head and neck conditions. The humanitarian outreach, led by the Kindred Health Surgical Foundation in partnership with NOMA Children's Hospital will perform complex
- [Agony of a mother: How a Governor’s aide bullet cut short Moses’ destiny.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/agony-of-a-mother-how-a-governors-aide-bullet-cut-short-moses-destiny/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo Nigeria has become a land where the gap between power and citizens is measured not only in poverty and privilege, but in blood. Nothing illustrates this more blatantly than the tragic killing of 22-year-old Moses Mba, gunned down in Calabar by a security aide attached to the Governor of Cross River State,
- [Lagos Pension Commission pays N1.52b to 798 retirees](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lagos-pension-commission-pays-n1-52b-to-798-retirees/) - …Pensioners praise govt for prompt payment, welfare of senior citizens In line with its commitment to the welfare of senior citizens and retirees with dedicated service to the Lagos State Government, the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration on Monday disbursed a total of N1.52 billion to another set of 798 retirees of the Lagos State Public
- [Stars rally Fans as AFRIMA 2025 voting portal goes live September 10](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/stars-rally-fans-as-afrima-2025-voting-portal-goes-live-september-10/) - Africa’s music industry is buzzing with anticipation as fans and artistes gear up for the opening of the online voting portal for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The International Committee of AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has announced that public voting will officially open on September 10, 2025, via
- [Naira stabilises at N1,535, N1,540 to dollar at black market](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-stabilises-at-n1535-n1540-to-dollar-at-black-market/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian currency, Naira, is still being traded at between N1,535 and N1,540 at the black market in Lagos. These were the rates ruling the market till Sunday. The currency has been stable within that band in the last few weeks in spite of its appreciation at the official segment of the
- [Sanwo-Olu to lead Lagos State delegation to FNITCC Atlanta](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/sanwo-olu-to-lead-lagos-state-delegation-to-fnitcc-atlanta/) - By Omodele Adigun Fidelity Bank Plc, the leading financial bank, has announced that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will lead the state delegation to the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC). The bank announced this in a press statement. The tier one lender said Governor Sanwo-Olu will use the FNITCC platform
- [Osun NULGE raises alarm over alleged plot to divert LG funds](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/osun-nulge-raises-alarm-over-alleged-plot-to-divert-lg-funds/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter, has accused the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation of plotting to divert withheld local government allocations in Osun State into accounts belonging to court-sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors. According to NULGE, in a press statement signed
- [Transactions dip as NGX moves 3,117bn shares last week  ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/transactions-dip-as-ngx-moves-3117bn-shares-last-week/) - Volume of transactions dipped on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) last week as N3.117 billion shares worth N90.295 billion were traded in 118,018 deals. This was in contrast to the 3.199 billion shares valued at N85.399 billion that exchanged hands in 142,477 deals in the preceding week. The Financial Services Industry, measured by volume, led the
- [Oil gains on prospect of more sanctions on Russia, OPEC+ output hike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/oil-gains-on-prospect-of-more-sanctions-on-russia-opec-output-hike/) - Oil prices climbed more than $1 on Monday, regaining some of last week’s losses, helped by the prospect of more sanctions on Russian crude after an overnight strike on Ukraine. OPEC+ flagged plans to further increase production from October but the amount was modest. Brent crude climbed $1.24, or 1.9%, to $66.74 a barrel by
- [FCT resident doctors commences seven-day warning strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/fct-resident-doctors-commences-seven-day-warning-strike/) - By Omodele Adigun The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has embarked on a seven-day warning strike. The decision was announced in a communiqué signed by the association’s President, Dr George Ebong, alongside other executive members on Monday. According to the doctors, the FCT health system is plagued by long-standing systemic failures
- [Gunmen abduct wife, daughter of Kwara APC chairman](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/gunmen-abduct-wife-daughter-of-kwara-apc-chairman/) - By Omodele Adigun There was tension in Sakpefu community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday night as gunmen suspected to be bandits abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. According to a source who spoke to Sahara Reporters on Monday,
- [FCT Police: Giving officers money while on duty unlawful](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fct-police-giving-officers-money-while-on-duty-unlawful/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has kicked against offering money or any form of inducement to police officers while on duty. Warning residents against the act in a terse statement on Command’s X handle, the FCT police insisted that inducing an officer is a criminal act. It emphasised that officers
- [Lagos guber: Why I’ll never align with Tinubu – Rhodes-Vivour](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/lagos-guber-why-ill-never-align-with-tinubu-rhodes-vivour/) - By Omodele Adigun Lagos State 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has shared the reason he would not align with President Bola Tinubu in a bid to win the 2027 governorship election. According to the former governorship candidate, joining force with Tinubu to win Lagos gubernatorial seat would be a total waste
- [JPMorgan warns of borrowing surge as emerging markets turn to debt lifeline.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/jpmorgan-warns-of-borrowing-surge-as-emerging-markets-turn-to-debt-lifeline/) - Emerging-market governments are set to flood global debt markets in the months ahead, with JPMorgan raising its forecast for sovereign bond issuance amid mounting fiscal pressures. The revised outlook underscores a troubling reality: while investors may welcome fresh supply, many developing economies are piling on debt at a moment of fragile growth, rising interest costs,
- [Will BRICS boom under Trump’s watch?](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/will-brics-boom-under-trumps-watch/) - By Omodele Adigun BRICS nations will meet virtually next week to coordinate trade retaliation against the US. Has Donald Trump’s tariff blitz on top emerging economies sparked a stronger alliance among his biggest rivals? Donald Trump has been accused of inadvertently drawing BRICS nations — a loose grouping of some of the world’s fastest-growing emerging
- [SERAP sues RMAFC over proposed increase in salaries of political office holders](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/serap-sues-rmafc-over-proposed-increase-in-salaries-of-political-office-holders/) - By Omodele Adigun The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its plan to increase salaries of political and public office holders. RMAFC had disclosed a proposal to increase salaries of the president, vice-president, governors and their deputies, and lawmakers in Nigeria last month, claiming
- [LP faults Rhodes-Vivour’s defection to ADC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/lp-faults-rhodes-vivours-defection-to-adc/) - By Omodele Adigun The Labour Party has faulted the defection of its former Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Sunday by the party’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, LP described the move as hasty and ill-advised, noting that Rhodes-Vivour should have taken a cue from
- [Strike: NUPENG accuses Dangote of attempting to revive slavery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/strike-nupeng-accuses-dangote-of-attempting-to-revive-slavery/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused Dangote Refinery and its management of attempting to revive slavery in Nigeria’s workforce. This was contained in a statement released on Sunday, signed by NUPENG’s President, Williams Akporeha and Afolabi Olufemi, the union’s General Secretary. The union insisted that it
- [FG summons Dangote, NUPENG to resolve dispute](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-summons-dangote-nupeng-to-resolve-dispute/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has summoned the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Refinery for a conciliation meeting over the brewing industrial dispute. This follows the threat of the union to embark on a nationwide strike slated for Monday, September 8, over claims that the management of
- [I won’t delete anti-Tinubu tweet, Sowore vows](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/i-wont-delete-anti-tinubu-tweet-sowore-vows/) - By Omodele Adigun Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed not to delete a tweet critical of President Bola Tinubu, despite a reported request from the Department of State Services to X, demanding its removal. Sowore disclosed this in a post on his
- [Worsening insecurity in North unacceptable, ethnic nationalities tell Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/worsening-insecurity-in-north-unacceptable-ethnic-nationalities-tell-tinubu/) - By Omodele Adigun A coalition of leaders from diverse ethnic nationalities in the North, on Sunday, urged President Bola Tinubu to overhaul security, reshuffle his cabinet and embark on a phase of deep consolidation of his reforms. The ethnic nationalities’ leaders in a communique at the end of their meeting on Sunday in Abuja, described
- [NDLEA dismantles international drug cartel, Seizes ₦6.4bn narcotics.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ndlea-dismantles-international-drug-cartel-seizes-₦6-4bn-narcotics/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has smashed a transnational cartel with criminal links across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, arresting three kingpins and seizing narcotics valued at more than ₦6.4 billion. Spokesman of the NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, confirmed on Sunday that the operation
- [Edo Heritage Hotel, Benin City: A meteoric rising to a global hotel brand](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/edo-heritage-hotel-benin-city-a-meteoric-rising-to-a-global-hotel-brand/) - By Mrs Patience Ahams The world over, lovers of good things of life look to the hospitality space for quality enjoyment. Instead, they are usually confronted by its absence and prevalence of mediocrity. But, smarting out from the COVID-19 global pandemic that brought the hospitality business to its knees is Edo Heritage Hotel, a local
- [States’ revenue doubled after petrol subsidy removal – FG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/states-revenue-doubled-after-petrol-subsidy-removal-fg/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government on Friday declared that allocations to state governments have more than doubled since President Bola Tinubu scrapped petrol subsidy in May 2023. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, disclosed this in Abuja at the National Health Financing Dialogue. He insisted that the controversial
- [Truck drivers’ association distances self from NUPENG’s planned strike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/truck-drivers-association-distances-self-from-nupengs-planned-strike/) - By Omodele Adigun Truck drivers’ association distances self from NUPENG’s planned strike The Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association (DTCDA) has said it will not join the planned industrial action by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). The announcement was made on Saturday in a statement signed by Barr. Enoch Kanawa, National
- [Peter Obi suspends public engagements, cites health concerns](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/peter-obi-suspends-public-engagements-cites-health-concerns/) - By Omodele Adigun The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has suspended all his scheduled public engagements within and outside Nigeria after taking ill in Enugu on Friday. Mr Obi confirmed the development in a statement posted on his official X handle on Saturday, explaining that doctors advised him to rest
- [Super Eagles secure narrow victory against Rwanda, keep World Cup dreams alive](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/super-eagles-secure-narrow-victory-against-rwanda-keep-world-cup-dreams-alive/) - Omodele Adigun Super Eagles secure narrow victory against Rwanda, keep World Cup dreams alive Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare struck the decisive goal as Nigeria edged Rwanda in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, a result that keeps the Super Eagles’ fading qualification hopes alive. The hard-fought victory came against a resilient Rwandan side that
- [Kemi Badenoch laments racist abuse as Conservative Leader](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/kemi-badenoch-laments-racist-abuse-as-conservative-leader/) - Omodele Adigun Kemi Badenoch’s weekend revealed her shock at the level of racist abuse she has faced since her election as the first black woman to lead the Conservative Party, despite previously calling Britain “the best place in the world to be black.” In an interview with Sunday Times, Badenoch described a barrage of personal
- [I’m not a thief, Sijibomi boss tells EFCC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/im-not-a-thief-sijibomi-boss-tells-efcc/) - The Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, has declared his intention to report to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clear his name after being declared wanted over alleged money laundering and diversion of funds. In a viral video on Friday, Ogundele insisted he was not guilty of any crime,
- [CBN strengthens financial system with new compliance unit](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-strengthens-financial-system-with-new-compliance-unit/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the country’s financial system security with the establishment of a dedicated Compliance Department. This new unit is designed to strengthen oversight of non-prudential risks, including financial crimes, market conduct, enterprise security, and corporate governance. The establishment of the Compliance Department is part
- [N5.7bn fraud: Enugu govt insists Sujimoto CEO is guilty.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/n5-7bn-fraud-enugu-govt-insists-sujimoto-ceo-is-guilty/) - The Enugu State Government has insisted that Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, is guilty of defrauding the state of N5.7 billion. In a statement on Friday night, the Commissioner for Information in Enugu State, Malachy Agbo, claimed that Ogundele absconded after receiving the payment for constructing 22 Smart Green Schools. The government
- [Fuel scarcity imminent as tanker drivers shun depots Monday over union dispute – NUPENG](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fuel-scarcity-imminent-as-tanker-drivers-shun-depots-monday-over-union-dispute-nupeng/) - The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has hinted on an imminent fuel scarcity across Nigeria. NUPENG called on its members to down tools and shun loading of petroleum products from Monday, September 8. In a statement on Friday, jointly signed by Williams Akporeha and Afolabi Olawale, President and General Secretary, NUPENG
- [Brazilian Billionaire leaves entire fortune to football star, Neymar](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/brazilian-billionaire-leaves-entire-fortune-to-football-star-neymar/) - A Brazilian billionaire who has never met Neymar has reportedly left his entire will to the superstar footballer. The former Barcelona star, 33, is claimed to have been given the enormous sum of £846million by an unidentified deceased man from Brazil who is said to have been a billionaire. According to Brazilian outlet RIC, the
- [Nigeria charts bold course to heal wounds of history.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigeria-charts-bold-course-to-heal-wounds-of-history/) - …As National Reconciliation and Restoration Movement emerges. Nigeria is finally confronting the shadows that have haunted its soul for nearly six decades. At a historic summit in Abuja, held at the National Merit House recently, the Forum for National Restoration launched the National Reconciliation and Restoration Movement, with representatives drawn from the Afenifere, Northern Elders
- [US trade deficit expands more than expected – official](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/us-trade-deficit-expands-more-than-expected-official/) - The US trade deficit expanded more than expected in July, government data showed Thursday, on a surge in imports analysts expect was driven by a rush to beat another wave of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The overall US trade deficit jumped 32.5 percent to $78.3 billion in July, the Department of Commerce said. This came
- [Indian oil skips US crude, buys Nigerian, Mideast oil via tende](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/indian-oil-skips-us-crude-buys-nigerian-mideast-oil-via-tende/) - Top Indian refiner Indian Oil Corp skipped the purchase of U.S. oil in its latest tender and instead bought two million barrels of West African and a million barrels of Middle Eastern grade, trade sources said on Friday. The state refiner also bought one million barrels each of Nigerian oil grades Agbami and Usan from
- [NAFDAC bursts footballer for manufacturing fake chemicals in Abuja](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nafdac-bursts-footballer-for-manufacturing-fake-chemicals-in-abuja/) - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a local footballer, Ikechukwu Elijah, for manufacturing and distributing hazardous, unregistered chemicals in Abuja. The agency raided an illegal factory in the Apo-Waru area, where Elijah operates, and seized manufacturing equipment and finished products. This was disclosed in a statement signed by
- [NBA drags police to court over tinted glass permit policy](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nba-drags-police-to-court-over-tinted-glass-permit-policy/) - The Nigerian Bar Association has filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force, challenging the legality of its newly introduced tinted glass permit policy. The suit, filed on September 2 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, came after the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on August 23 in Enugu, where members resolved
- [Bago raises alarm over rising cases of boat mishaps in Niger](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/bago-raises-alarm-over-rising-cases-of-boat-mishaps-in-niger/) - Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed concern over the rising cases of boat mishaps in recent times in several communities of the state, describing them as devastating and heartbreaking. The governor’s spokesman, Bologi Ibrahim, in a statement issued to newsmen in Minna, said Bago noted that the negative effects of boat mishaps could
- [IGP appoints ex Lagos PPRO as new FPRO](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/igp-appoints-ex-lagos-ppro-as-new-fpro/) - The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). ‎CSP Hundeyin holds a BA (Hons) in English Language from Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He also obtained a Certificate
- [Fidelity Bank deepens push for non-oil exports through FNITCC platform](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fidelity-bank-deepens-push-for-non-oil-exports-through-fnitcc-platform/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s diversification drive has gathered momentum in recent years as government initiatives push to reduce dependence on crude oil and strengthen non-oil sectors as engines of growth. From the Central Bank of Nigeria’s RT200 programme to incentives offered by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the country has implemented policies designed to
- [DHQ warns protesting soldiers to vacate finance ministry’s premises](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/dhq-warns-protesting-soldiers-to-vacate-finance-ministrys-premises/) - By AGATHAA NWOKOCHA, Correspondent, Abuja The Nigerian military high command on Thursday expressed stark displeasure at what it described as “Incessant protest by some Discharged Soldiers at the Federal Ministry of Information”, ordering the soldiers to vacate the premises of both the Federal Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Finance. The Nigerian military authorities,
- [27 states struggled to pay salaries before Tinubu became President — Minister](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/27-states-struggled-to-pay-salaries-before-tinubu-became-president-minister/) - Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s development agenda is driven purely by national interest, not politics, with transformative projects and programmes rolling out across every state of the Federation without favour or partisanship. Idris made this remark in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving Commissioners for Information from
- [Hardship, insecurity fuelled by political fraud, says EFCC chair](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/hardship-insecurity-fuelled-by-political-fraud-says-efcc-chair/) - By Dare Babalola Ola Olukayode, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blamed dubious politicians for the economic and security challenges facing the nation. Olukayode, at the annual conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria in Delta State on Wednesday, stated that embezzlement of public funds is
- [UN ends air service in Nigeria over poor funding](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/un-ends-air-service-in-nigeria-over-poor-funding/) - By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), has ended its fixed-wing air service in Nigeria due to lack of funding. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, disclosed this during the noon press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. UNHAS, which is operated by the World Food Programme (WFP), had to
- [Dangote disowns truck that caused Enugu accident ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/dangote-disowns-truck-that-caused-enugu-accident/) - …Says investigation shows owner as Visco Investment Global Limited The Management of Dangote Industries Limited, (DIL), has clarified that the truck involved in the recent accident in Enugu State is not owned by the Dangote Group. Investigations have revealed that the vehicle belongs to Visco Investment Global Limited, a third-party operator. We are actively engaging
- [Arewa flaws: An enemy we made](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/arewa-flaws-an-enemy-we-made/) - By Dahiru Yusuf Yabo Introduction: A Region in Decline Arewa—Northern Nigeria —once the epicenter of political power and military dominance, is now the tragic portrait of strategic betrayal and internal collapse. The decay is not a mystery, and the culprits are not hiding. They attend our naming ceremonies. They sit on our emirs' front rows.
- [FCCPC issues landmark regulations to curb digital lending abuses.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fccpc-issues-landmark-regulations-to-curb-digital-lending-abuses/) - The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out landmark regulations to rein in exploitative practices, privacy breaches, and abusive recovery tactics by digital lenders operating in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, on Wednesday, announcing the commencement of the Digital,
- [US explains visa cancellation for Nigerians, others](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/us-explains-visa-cancellation-for-nigerians-others/) - Obianuju Uzukwu The United States Government has given reasons for cancelling visas issued to Nigerians and nationals of other countries. The Embassy of US told Daily Sun, that a recent report on the issue was in the interest of national security. The report titled:‘The quiet revocation: Why is the U.S. silently cancelling Nigerians’ visas?’ had
- [UN raises alarm as 1,364 children recruited by terrorists, 14,000 schools shut in West Africa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/un-raises-alarm-as-1364-children-recruited-by-terrorists-14000-schools-shut-in-west-africa/) - By Michael Kalu The United Nations has warned that terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel has reached a devastating new scale, with at least 1,364 children recruited by armed groups in 2024 and more than 14,000 schools closed as violence spreads across fragile communities. Speaking at the Regional Conference on Combating Emerging Terrorist Groups
- [Nigeria’s non-oil revenues surge to ₦20.59trn in eight months.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-non-oil-revenues-surge-to-₦20-59trn-in-eight-months/) - …As Presidency hails fiscal reform gains By Michael Kalu The Presidency has announced that Nigeria recorded ₦20.59 trillion in non-oil revenues between January and August 2025, representing a 40.5 percent increase from the ₦14.6 trillion collected during the same period in 2024. Officials described the outcome as the strongest fiscal performance in recent years, underscoring
- [Cooking gas price jumps 44.5% in one year, says NBS report](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cooking-gas-price-jumps-44-5-in-one-year-says-nbs-report/) - By Omodele Adigun The National Bureau of Statistics has confirmed that the retail cost of cooking gas in Nigeria has surged by 44.51 per cent year-on-year. According to its latest Liquefied Petroleum Gas Price Watch for July 2025, the average price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder rose from N14,261.57 in July 2024 to N20,609.48 in
- [Niger boat mishap claims 30 lives](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/niger-boat-mishap-claims-30-lives/) - By Omodele Adigun Tragedy struck in Niger State on Tuesday as 30 people lost their lives in a boat accident in the Malale area of Borgu Local Government. The incident was confirmed by the Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba Arah, who said the boat was carrying over 90
- [North-East govs meet Tinubu, demand completion of 17 roads, oil exploration.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/north-east-govs-meet-tinubu-demand-completion-of-17-roads-oil-exploration/) - Omodele Adigun Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, led a delegation of North East governors to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focused on critical issues affecting the North East, including urgent completion of 17 vital road projects and the resumption of
- [Oil prices drop as OPEC+ weighs another output hike.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/oil-prices-drop-as-opec-weighs-another-output-hike/) - Omodele Adigun Oil prices fell by about 2% on Wednesday ahead of a weekend meeting of OPEC+ producers that is expected to consider another increase in production targets in October. Brent crude fell $1.16, or 1.7%, to $67.98 a barrel by 1030 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.28, or 2%, to $64.31 a
- [Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/energy-drinks-to-be-banned-for-under-16s-in-england/) - By Omodele Adigun The UK government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster and Prime from shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and online. Up to a third of UK children are thought to consume these types of drinks every
- [CSCS hosts high-level webinar on Nigeria’s transition to T+2 settlement cycle](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cscs-hosts-high-level-webinar-on-nigerias-transition-to-t2-settlement-cycle/) - Omodele Adigun Central Securities Clearing System Plc, (CSCS) is set to host a significant webinar titled “Advancing Market Efficiency through T+2 Settlement” as part of industry-wide engagement ahead of Nigeria’s transition to the T+2 Settlement cycle, scheduled to go live on Friday, 28th November 2025. The virtual event will be held on Wednesday, 10th September
- [Celtic signs Nigerian Striker, Iheanacho](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/40797/) - Celtic have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year contract 24 hours after his deal with Sevilla was terminated, PUNCH Online reports. The 28-year-old arrives on a free transfer, with the Scottish champions inserting an option for an additional year. Iheanacho reunites with Brendan Rodgers, under whom he enjoyed the most
- [Bayelsa Queens stage stunning comeback to crush USFA](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/bayelsa-queens-stage-stunning-comeback-to-crush-usfa/) - … As the Nigerian champions storm into WAFU B Women’s Champions League final with a statement win. Bayelsa Queens booked their place in the final of the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers after overturning an early deficit to beat Burkina Faso’s USFA 2-1 on Tuesday. The Nigerian side, who previously claimed the regional
- [Peju Ogunmola son’s cause of death revealed](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/peju-ogunmola-sons-cause-of-death-revealed/) - Omodele Adigun Fresh details have emerged on the death of Ayomikun Oluwanisola, the only son of veteran Yoruba actress Peju Ogunmola. According to a report by NewsmakersNG, Ayomikun died in a tragic bathroom accident. Family sources said Ayomikun, who was living alone abroad, slipped and fell, and could not get help in time. Naija News
- [Firm supports Lagos’ anti-drug efforts with Community CSR Initiative ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/firm-supports-lagos-anti-drug-efforts-with-community-csr-initiative/) - As part of its commitment to assist persons battling drug addiction and joining hands with Lagos State to bring down drug menace, SoftAlliance has organized its second impactful outreach for substance misuse in various communities across the State. The outreach, held recently, was organised through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, Soft Alliance for Good (SAFG).
- [We Met our revenue target in August, let Trump do his worst – Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/we-met-our-revenue-target-in-august-let-trump-do-his-worst-tinubu/) - By Omedele Adigun President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has already met its revenue target for 2025 in August affirming that the country’s economy is now stable, resilient, and less vulnerable to external shocks, regardless of what global actors like US President Donald Trump may do. The President made this known while receiving a delegation of
- [CBN quietly pulls down E-Naira Digital Currency four years after launch.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/cbn-quietly-pulls-down-e-naira-digital-currency-four-years-after-launch/) - By Omodele Adigun Four years after its high-profile unveiling, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) digital currency, the eNaira, has quietly slipped offline, leaving the project in limbo. The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), introduced in October 2021 by then-President Muhammadu Buhari, was promoted as a revolutionary tool to modernize Nigeria’s financial system, enhance cross-border
- [Veteran Nollywood Actress Peju Ogunmola loses only son](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/veteran-nollywood-actress-peju-ogunmola-loses-only-son/) - By Omodele Adigun Veteran Yoruba actress, Peju Ogunmola Omobolanle, has lost her only son, Shina. The tragic incident reportedly occurred while the 56-year-old actress was on a movie set. Shina, who was her only child with her husband, renowned comic actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Luwe, had only recently completed his National Youth
- [NNPCL appoints new leadership](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nnpcl-appoints-new-leadership/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has appointed Andy Odeh as Chief Corporate Communications Officer and Morenike Adewunmi as Chief Relations Officer. In a statement signed in Abuja by the agency, both appointees have vast years of experiences in the fields. With over 30 years of experience in communications and
- [Tinubu sacks new NTA board, recalls former DG, ED news, others](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-sacks-new-nta-board-recalls-former-dg-ed-news-others/) - By Omodele Adigun In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and Ayo Adewuyi, the Executive Director of News. According to a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Tuesday, the directive
- [Maulud celebration: FG declares Friday public holiday](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/maulud-celebration-fg-declares-friday-public-holiday/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government on Wednesday declared Friday, September 5 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, permanent secretary of the ministry. The Eid-ul-Maulud celebration is in commemoration of the birth of
- [Sanwo-Olu writes Lagosians, announces 50% reduction in fares on Blue Line for Thursday](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/sanwo-olu-writes-lagosians-announces-50-reduction-in-fares-on-blue-line-for-thursday/) - Omodele Adigun Two years ago, we took a bold step with the launch of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line. Today, as I look back on how far we have come, I feel a deep sense of pride and gratitude. In these two years, the Blue Line has carried more than five million passengers
- [IMF, IFC commendations on Nigeria’s economic recovery, indications of success of Tinubu’s reforms-TDF](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/imf-ifc-commendations-on-nigerias-economic-recovery-indications-of-success-of-tinubus-reforms-tdf/) - By Omodele Adigun The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the recent commendations of Nigeria’s economic recovery by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a welcome development. It said the commendations from the two global bodies underlined the success of ongoing economic reforms. The group made its observation in a
- [Voter registration will only be meaningful with far-reaching electoral, judicial reforms –Atiku.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/voter-registration-will-only-be-meaningful-with-far-reaching-electoral-judicial-reforms-atiku/) - …Commends Nigerians for massive registration The enthusiasm of Nigerians in the ongoing continuous voters registration of PVCs is commendable and indicative of the commitment of Nigerians to take their destinies in their hands in choosing their leaders in the next elections cycle. However, it is not just enough to demand that eligible voters register for
- [Access Holdings recognised by Pan-Atlantic University for championing Youth-led sustainability](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/access-holdings-recognised-by-pan-atlantic-university-for-championing-youth-led-sustainability/) - Access Holdings recently welcomed students from Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), who visited the Group’s headquarters to express their appreciation for sponsorship of the EcoMalchemy Plastic-to-Art Project. The initiative, which turned discarded plastic waste into artistic masterpieces now exhibited in a museum, gave students an opportunity to explore how creativity can drive conversations around sustainability and environmental
- [UK delivers stern warning to foreign students: leave when your visa expires or face consequences](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/uk-delivers-stern-warning-to-foreign-students-leave-when-your-visa-expires-or-face-consequences/) - In a move stirring anxiety across international campuses, the United Kingdom has issued a blunt directive to foreign students: pack your bags when your visa clock runs out no excuses, no extensions. The warning comes amid a broader immigration crackdown aimed at curbing overstays and tightening post study work routes, a policy shift critics argue
- [World Cup qualifiers: Iwobi, Moses, Adeleye, others hit Ikot-Ekpene Camp.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/world-cup-qualifiers-iwobi-moses-adeleye-others-hit-ikot-ekpene-camp/) - By Lawrence Akpan Nigeria’s quest for World Cup glory has kicked into high gear as Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses, and goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye among about nine others stormed the team’s Ikot-Ekpene training camp in a show of strength and determination. The camp buzzed with energy as the big names joined a
- [Oil weakens as Putin, Modi huddle in China after US tariff](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/oil-weakens-as-putin-modi-huddle-in-china-after-us-tariff/) - Oil declined following a monthly drop in August, with traders focused on concerns over a potential glut and signals over Russian supply. Brent fell toward $67 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was below $64. With Washington seeking to force India to halt imports of Russian oil by ratcheting up secondary tariffs, Indian Prime Minister
- [Mauritania’s Tah takes over as Africa’s ‘super banker’](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/mauritanias-tah-takes-over-as-africas-super-banker/) - By Omodele Adigun Mauritania’s former economy minister Sidi Ould Tah took office Monday as head of the African Development Bank, vowing to build a “robust and prosperous” continent despite US aid cuts. The AfDB is one of the world’s largest multilateral development banks and is funded by member subscriptions, loans raised on global markets as
- [Union Bank completes merger with Titan Trust Bank](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/union-bank-completes-merger-with-titan-trust-bank/) - By Omodele Adigun Union Bank of Nigeria, one of the nation’s longest-standing financial institutions, has completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This milestone concludes a process that began with the signing of a Share Sale Agreement in 2021 and positions Union Bank as
- [Terrorism: Finnish court jails Simon Ekpa for six years](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/terrorism-finnish-court-jails-simon-ekpa-for-six-years/) - Omodele Adigun Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, has been jailed by a District Court in Finland. Ekpa was sentenced to six years in prison for inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. According to the court, Ekpa exploited his extensive following on
- [Stanford University denies offering Kemi Badenoch scholarship at 16.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/stanford-university-denies-offering-kemi-badenoch-scholarship-at-16/) - Omodele Adigun Stanford University has strongly denied claims that it offered Kemi Badenoch, a prominent UK politician, a medical school scholarship at the age of 16. This statement was made to counter the narrative spread by the Conservatives on how Badenoch was offered a pre-med degree scholarship at 16 but had to reject it for
- [Tourism, sustainability at front burner as Lagos GP marks the first E1 Race in Africa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/tourism-sustainability-at-front-burner-as-lagos-gp-marks-the-first-e1-race-in-africa/) - …The city on par with iconic global waterfronts like Monaco, Venice,” Rodi Basso The organisers of the E1 Series and the Lagos State Government on Monday expressed their readiness to hold a world-class E1 Electric Powerboat Championship that will bring over 250 sports personalities together next month in Nigeria's commercial and economic capital, Lagos. They
- [FirstBank’s ₦1 trillion digital loan disbursement milestone and new era](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/firstbanks-₦1-trillion-digital-loan-disbursement-milestone-and-new-era/) - By Omodele Adigun For decades, Nigeria’s credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork, effectively shutting out a large portion of the population working in the informal economy. FirstBank’s digital lending model flipped the script. With the
- [Wema Bank, Sterling, three others under pressure as CBN recapitalization deadline nears](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/wema-bank-sterling-three-others-under-pressure-as-cbn-recapitalization-deadline-nears/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s tier-2 lenders, Wema Bank, Sterling Bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Stanbic IBTC Bank and are facing mounting pressure ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 recapitalisation deadline. A new report by SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence highlights that the five lenders may have to scale up operations or risk
- [Nigeria’s Economy at a crossroads: Private sector confidence surges for 9th straight month](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-economy-at-a-crossroads-private-sector-confidence-surges-for-9th-straight-month/) - …But ban momentum survive inflation, FX woes, and policy uncertainty? By Michael Kalu For the ninth month in a row, private sector sentiment in Nigeria has posted an upswing, signaling resilience in the face of economic turbulence. But beneath the optimism lies a delicate balancing act: soaring inflation, volatile foreign exchange markets, and unpredictable policy
- [Nestlé Fires CEO Laurent Freixe over secret affair with subordinate](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nestle-fires-ceo-laurent-freixe-over-secret-affair-with-subordinate/) - Omodele Adigun Nestlé has dismissed its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Laurent Freixe, with immediate effect after an internal investigation uncovered an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate. The multinational behind KitKat, Maggi, Nespresso and Purina confirmed in a statement on Monday that the decision followed a board-supervised probe into Freixe’s conduct. “The departure of
- [Atiku condemns killings in North-Central, blames Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/atiku-condemns-killings-in-north-central-blames-tinubu/) - The resurgence of killings in the North-Central shows clearly that the Tinubu administration has abandoned the region to bloodshed. Kwara, once safe, is now a hotspot of bandit and kidnap attacks. Niger State has seen militants attack military bases, murder soldiers, and even massacre worshippers in a mosque. Plateau and Benue continue to bury their
- [President Tinubu celebrates Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah at 73](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-celebrates-bishop-matthew-hassan-kukah-at-73/) - President Bola Tinubu sends warm felicitations to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, August 31, 2025. The President joins the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest, whose compassion for the poor and underprivileged continues to influence people-centred development policies
- [Ecobank Nigeria launches new edition of super rewards campaign to celebrate group’s 40th anniversary](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ecobank-nigeria-launches-new-edition-of-super-rewards-campaign-to-celebrate-groups-40th-anniversary/) - …Over ₦60m in cash rewards for customers Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking group, has announced the launch of its Super Rewards Campaign in celebration of the Group’s 40th anniversary. More than ₦60 million in cash rewards has been earmarked for loyal customers as part of the campaign which will will run
- [Reverse arbitrary, unlawful passport fees hike, SERAP tells Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/reverse-arbitrary-unlawful-passport-fees-hike-serap-tells-tinubu/) - Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap to immediately reverse the arbitrary, unlawful, unjustified, and excessive passport fees of between N100,000 and N200,000.” The NIS last week announced that from
- [23,659 Nigerians currently missing, says ICRC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/23659-nigerians-currently-missing-says-icrc/) - Omodele Adigun International Committee of the Red Cross says no fewer than 23,659 people have gone missing from across Nigeria. ICRC disclosed this in Yola, on Saturday. It said inspite of efforts to get missing people back to their families after separation forced mostly by armed conflicts and other forms of violence, a large number
- [Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase is dead.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/former-inspector-general-of-police-igp-solomon-arase-is-dead/) - According to a report by SaharaReporters, Arase died on Sunday at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja. As at press time, there has been no official confirmation from his family or the Nigeria Police Force regarding the development. Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed to the position in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. After
- [Delta LG chair vows justice for pregnant woman killed by stray bullet](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/delta-lg-chair-vows-justice-for-pregnant-woman-killed-by-stray-bullet/) - By Michael Kalu The Executive Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Council, Augustine Ogedegbe, has promised to ensure justice for a pregnant woman allegedly killed by a stray bullet fired by an officer attached to the Operation Delta Sweep security outfit in Abraka, Delta State. Reacting to the incident in a statement on Saturday night,
- [NRC MD apologises to NUJ over assault on journalist](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nrc-md-apologises-to-nuj-over-assault-on-journalist/) - The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has tendered an apology to the Nigeria Union of Journalists over a recent altercation with a journalist. Opeifa expressed regret for the incident, which involved the alleged harassment and verbal abuse of Ladi Bala, a journalist with the Nigerian Television Authority. According to the News
- [NDLEA arrest 75-year-old man with 26.7kg skunk in Taraba – GBN](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/ndlea-arrest-75-year-old-man-with-26-7kg-skunk-in-taraba-gbn/) - Omodele Adigun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Uchelue Ikechukwu, a 75-year-old man, with 26.7kg of skunk during a raid by its operatives in Taraba State. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The statement said Ikechukwu was arrested with 26.7kg of skunk at Umudioka, Dunukofia Local
- [Immigration increases international passport fees](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/immigration-increases-international-passport-fees/) - The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has increased the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, with effect from September 1, 2025. A statement issued on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new charges will apply only to applications processed within Nigeria. The NIS said the decision to review the cost
- [AFRIMA releases 2025 nominations as Shallipopi, Moliy, Ayra Star, Jux, Himra, Davido, El Grande Toto, Rema, Fally Ipupa, others make list](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/afrima-releases-2025-nominations-as-shallipopi-moliy-ayra-star-jux-himra-davido-el-grande-toto-rema-fally-ipupa-others-make-list/) - ...Voting starts on September 10 The competition promises to be fiercer than ever, with Africa’s heavyweight stars like Davido, Burna Boy, El Grande Toto, Amr Diab, Fally Ipupa, Rema, and DJ Maphorisa now facing strong challenges from rising sensations such as Shallipopi, Himra, Molly, Ayra Starr, Juma Jux and Mia Guissé as the International Committee
- [Police seal off Edo NLC Secretariat, block inauguration of Caretaker Committee](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/police-seal-off-edo-nlc-secretariat-block-inauguration-of-caretaker-committee/) - By Michael Kalu Police operatives have sealed the Edo State secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), also known as the Adams Oshiomhole Labour House. Also, the main gate of the University of Benin was beefed up with police personnel.Some suspected thugs were also seen loitering around the secretariat.A police armoured personnel carrier was deployed
- [Dangote Group to build three million metric tons, valued $2.5bn fertiliser plant in Ethiopia](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/dangote-group-to-build-three-million-metric-tons-valued-2-5bn-fertiliser-plant-in-ethiopia/) - …Will maintain 60% ownership By Obianuju Uzukwu Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the strategic investment arm of the Government of Ethiopia, and Dangote Group have announced the signing of a comprehensive shareholders' agreement to develop, construct, and operate a world-class urea fertilizer production complex in Gode, Ethiopia. Under the partnership structure, EIH will hold a 40%
- [Dangote installs cameras on CNG trucks, recertifying all truck drivers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/dangote-installs-cameras-on-cng-trucks-recertifying-all-truck-drivers/) - By Omodele Adigun Enforcing its zero tolerance for auto crashes, the Dangote Articulated Trucks Drivers Training School (DATDTS), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), is implementing stricter entry requirements for aspiring drivers. This development comes as Dangote Cement Plc undertakes the recertification and screening of all its truck drivers at the company’s
- [UKNIAF, Nigerian Governors’ Forum advance electricity reform with nationwide workshop series.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/ukniaf-nigerian-governors-forum-advance-electricity-reform-with-nationwide-workshop-series/) - By Lawrence Akpan The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), wrapped up a major national initiative to support State-led electricity market reforms. The State Learning Workshop Series focused on Electricity Market Development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and energy modelling software. Workshops in Lagos, Calabar Kano and
- [TIME Magazine lists Bosun Tijani among 100 most influential people in AI](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/time-magazine-lists-bosun-tijani-among-100-most-influential-people-in-ai/) - By Michael Kalu Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has been listed among the TIME100 most influential people in AI in 2025. TIME Magazine announced the list on Thursday in honour of leaders, innovators, and thinkers in telecommunication technology. The list also includes Matthew Prince, Co-founder and Chief Executive of
- [Minimum wage: NLC urges governments to emulate Imo’s N104,000](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/minimum-wage-nlc-urges-governments-to-emulate-imos-n104000/) - Omodele Adigun The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal and state governments to follow the example of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who recently implemented a minimum wage of N104,000 for workers in the state. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the call while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a conference
- [US to limit visa duration for foreign students, Journalists.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/us-to-limit-visa-duration-for-foreign-students-journalists/) - By Michael Kalu The United States Government has said it plans to reduce the validity period of visas issued to international students and foreign journalists. This was announced by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The proposed rule would cap F visas, which allow foreign students to study in the U.S, at a maximum
- [FG never signed any agreement with ASUU- Minister.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/fg-never-signed-any-agreement-with-asuu-minister/) - By Michael Kalu The Federal Government has denied claims that it signed agreements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting that the documents being referenced were merely proposals. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this clarification on Thursday while addressing journalists in Abuja. According to him, both the 2009 and 2011 documents
- [Tinubu congratulates Babalola on election as Rotary President](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/tinubu-congratulates-babalola-on-election-as-rotary-president/) - By Michael Kalu President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Engineer Olayinka Hakeem Babalola on his election as president of Rotary International for the 2026/2027 calendar year. Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, was elected by the Rotary International board of directors following SangKoo Yun’s resignation on health grounds. He will assume
- [27-year-old woman dies as car plunges into Lagos lagoon](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/27-year-old-woman-dies-as-car-plunges-into-lagos-lagoon/) - Kalu Okoronkwo A 27-year-old woman, Aisha Maikudi Ibrahim, died on Saturday after her car reportedly somersaulted and fell into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. Family sources told PREMIUM TIMES that Ms Ibrahim, who lived in Gbagada, was returning from an event in Ikoyi where she worked as a vendor when the crash
- [Pencom recovers N4.57bn from non-compliant employers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/pencom-recovers-n4-57bn-from-non-compliant-employers/) - By Obianuju Uzukwu The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has recovered N4.57 billion from non-compliant employers between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 Oguche Agudah, the Chief Executive Officer of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), disclosed this in Lagos on Tuesday. He said the recovered funds included N2.12
- [Tinubu commends achievements of capital market, hosts NGX Board, SEC DG in Brasil](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/tinubu-commends-achievements-of-capital-market-hosts-ngx-board-sec-dg-in-brasil/) - By Omodele Adigun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, a Presidential Spokesman, President
- [NECO phases out paper exams, launches full computer-based testing from November 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/neco-phases-out-paper-exams-launches-full-computer-based-testing-from-november-2025/) - By Michael Kalu The National Examinations Council (NECO) has confirmed it will phase out the paper-pencil examination system, beginning with the 2025 November/December Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External. All future examinations will adopt a full computer-based testing (CBT) framework. NECO has invited interested Computer-Based Examination centre operators across Nigeria to apply for registration, ensuring
- [IGP charges Sowore with false publication, forgery](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/igp-charges-sowore-with-false-publication-forgery/) - By Michael Kalu …to be arraigned September 15 The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has charged politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore with false publication and forgery. In a three-count charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/374/2025 filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the IGP accused Sowore of among others, making false publication about the
- [Oil steadies as investors eye Ukraine war, US inventories](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/oil-steadies-as-investors-eye-ukraine-war-us-inventories/) - Omodele Adigun Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, after falling in the previous session, as investors watched for fresh developments in the Ukraine war and weighed an industry report that showed a drop in U.S. crude inventories. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday he will meet Ukrainian representative in New York this week, adding
- [Access Holdings Director Roosevelt Ogbonna resigns from Board.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/access-holdings-director-roosevelt-ogbonna-resigns-from-board/) - …Remains Access Bank MD Access Holdings Plc has announced the resignation of Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, a Non-Executive Director, from its Board after three and a half years of dedicated service. The announcement was made in a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi. According to the statement, Mr. Ogbonna will
- [NRC suspends train services following derailment](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nrc-suspends-train-services-following-derailment/) - The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna route till further notice following a train derailment that left six passengers injured on Tuesday. Kayode Opeifa, the NRC Managing Director, announced this while briefing journalists in Abuja after the incident. He said that some technical staff of the corporation were on the
- [Global ports body elects Nigeria’s Dantsoho as vice-president](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/global-ports-body-elects-nigerias-dantsoho-as-vice-president/) - By Omedele Adigun The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that its Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has been elected Vice-President for Africa of the International Association for Ports & Harbours (IAPH). The election, held in Tokyo, marks a significant milestone for Dantsoho and further cements Nigeria’s growing influence in global maritime affairs. According to
- [Lagos, AFREXIM train 253 export-ready entrepreneurs.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lagos-afrexim-train-253-export-ready-entrepreneurs/) - …unveiled 20 trade champions to IATF Algiers 2025 The Lagos State Government has successfully trained 253 Small and Medium Enterprises under its Lagos State Export Readiness Programme. It has also unveiled 20 outstanding Trade Champions to represent the state and showcase the best of Made in Lagos products in the Lagos pavilion to be hosted
- [Asian stocks down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/asian-stocks-down-after-trump-fed-firing-tariff-threats/) - Asian stocks retreated Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual firing of a central bank official and threats to impose export controls on microchips. Traders had been riding a wave of confidence since Friday’s speech by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, which suggested coming interest rate
- [Cook, Fed governor to sue Trump, saying he can’t legally fire her](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/cook-fed-governor-to-sue-trump-saying-he-cant-legally-fire-her/) - Washington, Financial markets worldwide have been rattled by President Donald Trump’s announcement that he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move and sharp escalation in his effort to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics. But Cook said she’s not leaving, and her lawyer said
- [Uzodimma Approves N104K new minimum wage for Imo workers](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/uzodimma-approves-n104k-new-minimum-wage-for-imo-workers/) - …Increases Doctors’ pay to N533K Omodele Adigun Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has announced a significant upward review of workers’ salaries in the state, approving a new minimum wage of ₦104,000 for civil servants. The governor disclosed the development during a meeting with representatives of organised labour at the Government House in Owerri, noting
- [Lafarge launches first low-carbon ready-mix concrete, EcoCrete.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lafarge-launches-first-low-carbon-ready-mix-concrete-ecocrete/) - Omodele Adigun Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, renowned for the manufacturing of high-quality building solutions including cement, has announced the launch of a new product into the market, EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon Ready-mix concrete. EcoCrete delivers a minimum of 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional CEMI concrete,
- [Osun drags AGF to Supreme Court over withheld council funds](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/osun-drags-agf-to-supreme-court-over-withheld-council-funds/) - By Michael Kalu The Osun State Government has filed a fresh suit at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, over the alleged unlawful withholding of statutory allocations due to its 30 local government councils since March 2025. The state government claims that the AGF’s decision to withhold the funds
- [Drop fresh charges against Sowore, Amnesty International tells FG.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/drop-fresh-charges-against-sowore-amnesty-international-tells-fg/) - By Omodele Adigun Amnesty International has condemned the Nigerian authorities for what it describes as the relentless harassment and persecution of Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher. The global human rights organisation, in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday, criticised the ongoing trial of Sowore on charges of
- [Police arraign Man For bullying NURTW boss, Oluomo , on internet](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/40619/) - Omodele Adigun Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) have arraigned Lawal Johnson before the Federal High Court, Lagos, over alleged cyberbullying of Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Johnson faces a two-count charge marked FHC/L/724c/2025 before Justice Deinde Dipeolu. An aide to MC
- [](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/40616/) - By Omodele Adigun Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) members at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) on Tuesday staged a protest over what they described as the “shameful” N150,000 retirement benefit being paid to professors and other academic staff under the current contributory pension scheme. The protest, which lasted for about an hour on the
- [Passengers stranded and many feared wounded as Abuja-Kaduna train derails](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/passengers-stranded-and-many-feared-wounded-as-abuja-kaduna-train-derails/) - Passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train were stranded on Tuesday morning after the train en route to Kaduna derailed. The incident occurred along the corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m. The cause of the derailment is, however, unclear as there has been no official confirmation of the incident by the management of
- [Arrested widow faked pregnancy to ferry 13kg of Cocaine](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/arrested-widow-faked-pregnancy-to-ferry-13kg-of-cocaine/) - By Omodele Adigun The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) , have arrested a 50-year-old widow and mother of one for allegedly transporting 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, with a false pregnancy used to slip past checks. The agency said the suspect, identified as Mrs. Ifeoma Ezewuike, and said to be the proprietress
- [Voices of Impact Podcast’ premieres to spotlight trailblazers in impact investing](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/entertainment/voices-of-impact-podcast-premieres-to-spotlight-trailblazers-in-impact-investing/) - Omodele Adigun By the courtesy of Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG), Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh), and Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), the Voices of Impact Podcast launches its maiden edition on Monday, August 25, 2025. The compelling nineteen-episode series explores how purpose-driven capital is transforming Africa’s development landscape. Recorded on the sidelines of the Africa Impact
- [Fidelity Bank to convene strategic panel on export financing at FNITCC Atlanta 2025](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fidelity-bank-to-convene-strategic-panel-on-export-financing-at-fnitcc-atlanta-2025/) - Omodele Adigun As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding Nigeria’s footprint in global trade, Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, is to host a high-level panel session at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Themed “Financing For Scale – Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness,”
- [Protest rocks NBA conference over imprisoned lawmaker](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/protest-rocks-nba-conference-over-imprisoned-lawmaker/) - Omodele Adigun The second day of the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association annual conference in Enugu was on Monday disrupted by protests demanding the release of a Labour Party lawmaker in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Bright Ngene. Ngene, who represents Enugu South Urban Constituency, is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence handed down by
- [Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil: Air Peace to begin direct flight from Lagos to Sao Paulo](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/tinubus-state-visit-to-brazil-air-peace-to-begin-direct-flight-from-lagos-to-sao-paulo/) - Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, will soon begin a direct flight from Lagos to the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. The direct flight was one of the agreements reached between President Bola Tinubu and Brazilian leader, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during President Tinubu’s state visit. President Lula, at a joint conference with Tinubu,
- [Rising NPL crisis: Ecobank’s bad loan nightmare deepens.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/rising-npl-crisis-ecobanks-bad-loan-nightmare-deepens/) - Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of Ecobank Bank Transnational Incorporation (ETI) Plc, is reeling from elevated nonperforming loans (NPL) attributed to the reclassification of loans previously under the Central bank’s COVID-era regulatory forbearance. Ecobank Nigeria reported NPLs-a measure that tracks borrowers that are behind on their payments- of 9.50 percent as at the Half Year (H1)
- [$57b market at risk as Nigeria’s stocks cry out for bold reforms](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/57b-market-at-risk-as-nigerias-stocks-cry-out-for-bold-reforms/) - Nigeria’s stock market that once regularly notched $100 million a day in trading value some 20 years ago, now struggles to hit $15 million on a good day in 2025, a sign of the urgent reforms needed to boost innovation at the 65-year-old exchange, one of Africa’s oldest. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) now known
- [](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/40591/) - Dangote Cement’s Offshore subsidiaries post N250bn profit, first time in 12 years ...As prospects for losses is still high By Omodele Adigun Dangote Cement’s stream of losses from its offshore subsidiaries, which had been incurred continuously since 2014, took a historic turn in the second quarter of 2025, and for the first time in 12
- [Strike looms as ASUU mobilizes members for nationwide rally today](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/headlines/strike-looms-as-asuu-mobilizes-members-for-nationwide-rally-today/) - By Michael Kalu The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, says it is mobilizing its members across the country for a nationwide rally scheduled for today,Tuesd August 26, 2025. At a press conference held at the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti on Monday, the Zonal Coordinator, Adeola Oyebisi Egbedokun, said the move was part of the
- [ECOWAS to raise 260,000 counter-terrorism brigades](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/ecowas-to-raise-260000-counter-terrorism-brigades/) - By Omodele Adigun …Plans 260,000-Strong Counter-Terrorism Brigade to Tackle Regional Insecurity …Moves to activate 260,000-member rapid deployment counter-terrorism force …$2.5 billion required to support logistics and frontline troops …As African leaders urged to take ownership of continental security The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to activate a 260,000-member counter-terrorism brigade
- [Tinubu Lauds Petrobras imminent return to Nigeria.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/tinubu-lauds-petrobras-imminent-return-to-nigeria/) - …As Brazil signs five MOUs with Nigeria to boost economic ties Omodele Adigun President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed Petrobras’s imminent return to Nigeria, five years. At a joint press conference in Brasília during his State Visit to Brazil, President Tinubu said Petrobras’ return would reignite economic cooperation in the energy sector between the two
- [Benue Assembly: New speaker emerges after Dajoh’s resignation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/benue-assembly-new-speaker-emerges-after-dajohs-resignation/) - The Benue State House of Assembly has elected Hon. Berg Afled Emberga, representing Makurdi North Constituency, as its new Speaker. Emberga replaced Hon. Aondona Dajoh, who resigned on Sunday afternoon amid a week-long leadership crisis that rocked the Assembly. The election took place during a sitting that began at about 4:30 p.m. and ended around
- [From rage to reform: Nigeria’s path to true reconciliation](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/from-rage-to-reform-nigerias-path-to-true-reconciliation/) - By Kalu Okoronkwo Nigeria is a nation haunted by ghosts of wars fought, lives lost, promises broken, and wounds left to fester for decades. From the devastating civil war that claimed over a million lives to the Udi massacre that painted an entire community in blood, our history is not merely written in ink; it
- [Simon on target as Paris FC suffer Marseille defeat](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/simon-on-target-as-paris-fc-suffer-marseille-defeat/) - Super Eagles winger Moses Simon opened his goal account for Paris FC, but it was not enough to prevent the newly-promoted side from falling 5-2 to Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome. Simon, who joined Paris FC in the summer after an impressive spell at Nantes, struck in the 58th minute to bring the visitors level
- [Atalanta Supporters lash out at Lookman in fiery taunts](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/sports/atalanta-supporters-lash-out-at-lookman-in-fiery-taunts/) - Atalanta fans are so furious at Ademola Lookman with some even suggesting that it would be better to be relegated to Serie B than to play the Super Eagles star. This has led to his new nickname of Guipiman, a street cleaner. Various banners by the fans have not hidden their disappointment towards Ademola Lookman
- [10,000 jobs created as Sanwo-Olu opens Oluremi Tinubu Leather Hub in Mushin](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/10000-jobs-created-as-sanwo-olu-opens-oluremi-tinubu-leather-hub-in-mushin/) - …Facility projected to rake in $250 million export turnover at full operation …Lagos remains a trailblazer in turning challenges to opportunities’ — Nigeria First Lady An industrial leather processing and manufacturing factory opened in Mushin — a vast trading suburb of Lagos State — is projected to position Lagos as the leather logistics capital in
- [FG, state, local governments share N2.001trn July revenue](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-state-local-governments-share-n2-001trn-july-revenue/) - Omodele Adigun The three tiers of Nigerian government, federal, state, and local government councils, have shared the total of N2.001 trillion, being the July 2025 Federation Account Revenue. The revenue was shared at the August 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The N2.001 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue
- [NLNG signs GSAs with six suppliers to boost gas supply to Bonny Plant](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nlng-signs-gsas-with-six-suppliers-to-boost-gas-supply-to-bonny-plant/) - By Omodele Adigun NLNG management, alongside its directors and shareholder representatives, signed Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with six suppliers for 13.3 bcm/yr of feedgas at the NNPCL headquarters in Abuja on Friday. NLNG has announced the signing of long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with six third-party gas suppliers in a strategic move to strengthen feedgas
- [CDS’s call for self-protection not a call to bear arms](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/cdss-call-for-self-protection-not-a-call-to-bear-arms/) - The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has noted with concern deliberate attempts to misrepresent comments by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, during a Channels Television interview on Thursday evening 20 August 2025. In that interview, the CDS encouraged Nigerians to develop basic survival and self‑protection skills—likening such training to widely accepted life skills
- [Catholic diocese of Sokoto donates wheelchairs to UDUTH, Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/health/catholic-diocese-of-sokoto-donates-wheelchairs-to-uduth-sokoto/) - Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, under the leadership of its bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, donated wheelchairs to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto on Thursday. The Bishop, led a delegation, consisting of the Dean of Sokoto Diocese, Revd. Fr Jude Okpanci, Sr. Ann, OP, Director of Holy
- [Sokoto govt, UNICEF, others partner to expand social protection coverage](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/sokoto-govt-unicef-others-partner-to-expand-social-protection-coverage/) - By Gbolahan Salman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in collaboration with UNICEF and the European Union Sustainable and Inclusive Social Protection (EU-SUSI) project, has organized a one-day stakeholders’ meeting aimed at reviewing the National Social Protection Policy and updating the National Social Register. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for
- [Dangote Cement re-trains hundreds of truck drivers to boost operational efficiency](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/dangote-cement-re-trains-hundreds-of-truck-drivers-to-boost-operational-efficiency/) - Omodele Adigun …expresses commitment to absolute safer roads policy Management of Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has expressed its irrevocable commitment to training and constant retraining of its truck drivers to promote operational efficiency and safe driving across Nigeria. Speaking during its 2025 Annual Drivers' Retreat themed, Dangote Cement's Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak emphasised that
- [Fidelity Bank resumes international transactions on naira debit card](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fidelity-bank-resumes-international-transactions-on-naira-debit-card/) - Omodele Adigun Fidelity Bank Resumes International Transactions On Naira Debit Card Tier-one Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the resumption of international transactions on its Naira Debit Cards. This recommencement gives customers the freedom to make seamless payments abroad, online, and at ATMs outside the country. Shedding light on the development, Ifeoma Onibuje, Divisional Head,
- [President Tinubu condoles with The Nation over the death of Evelyn Osagie](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/president-tinubu-condoles-with-the-nation-over-the-death-of-evelyn-osagie/) - President Bola Tinubu joins the management and staff of The Nation newspaper in mourning the passing of the Assistant Editor, Miss Evelyn Osagie. Osagie died last Sunday at the age of 49 after a brief illness. President Tinubu describes her death at that tender age as sad and heartbreaking, recalling that the late Osagie was
- [FG merges unspent 2024 CAPEX with 2025 budget](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/fg-merges-unspent-2024-capex-with-2025-budget/) - By Omodele Adigun The Federal Government has integrated the unspent 2024 capital funds into the 2025 budget through the GIFMIS platform, streamlining disbursements and ensuring that every naira is deployed towards productive investments. This decision was announced at a session between the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, and senior
- [UBA Customers to get N150m in supersavers Season 5 Promo](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/uba-customers-to-get-n150m-in-supersavers-season-5-promo/) - By Omodele Adigun United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has unveiled the fifth edition of its SuperSavers promo, a nine-month savings campaign designed to reward customers, attract new savers, and drive financial inclusion across Nigeria. The campaign, which runs from September 2025 to May 2026, will see the bank disburse ₦150 million in cash prizes
- [Nigeria’s Governors launch Investopedia to showcase potential](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/nigerias-governors-launch-investopedia-to-showcase-potential/) - By Michael Kalu Given the gap between Nigeria’s untapped potential and investible funds, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is to launch the NGF Investopedia, a comprehensive platform to spotlight investment opportunities across the country’s 36 states. The event, scheduled for Tuesday at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, is for the 36 governors to showcase priority projects,
- [Don’t stay away from home, Nigeria is on the rise again- Tinubu assures Diaspora Nigerians](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/dont-stay-away-from-home-nigeria-is-on-the-rise-again-tinubu-assures-diaspora-nigerians/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country. President Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive meeting with select members of the Nigerian community on
- [Former Sokoto PDP financial secretary defects to APC](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/politics/40538/) - By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The political landscape of Sokoto State took a new twist on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as Hon. Nasiru Yahaya Isa, popularly known as Wamban Isa, officially decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Isa, a retired Permanent Secretary and former State Financial Secretary of
- [Airport Saga: Emmanson absent as NCAA meets AVSEC, Ibom Air Cabin Crew to avoid fight.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/airport-saga-emmanson-absent-as-ncaa-meets-avsec-ibom-air-cabin-crew-to-avoid-fight/) - By Omodele Adigun The passenger at the centre of the recent Lagos Airport incident involving Ibom Air, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, failed to attend a scheduled meeting with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday. The meeting, which was part of the ongoing investigation into the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the Ibom Air flight
- [Nigeria targets $1bn deals at TICAD9 – Tinubu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigeria-targets-1bn-deals-at-ticad9-tinubu/) - Kalu Okoronkwo President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is participating in the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) with a clear mission to unlock over $1billion in trade and investment opportunities. Writing on his X handle on Wednesday, the President stated that Nigeria’s engagement at the summit, themed “Co-create innovative solutions
- [The Alternative Bank targets women, men, and farmers with national financial inclusion, entrepreneurship drive](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/the-alternative-bank-targets-women-men-and-farmers-with-national-financial-inclusion-entrepreneurship-drive-2/) - By Omodele Adigun The Alternative Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading non-interest banks, has ramped up its efforts to promote economic empowerment and financial inclusion for market traders and smallholder farmers across the country. With a focus on improving access to banking services, the Bank is providing critical financial support to some of Nigeria’s most underserved
- [Alaafin of Oyo to Ooni: British Colony recognised me as Supreme Leader of Yorubaland](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/alaafin-of-oyo-to-ooni-british-colony-recognised-me-as-supreme-leader-of-yorubaland/) - By Omodele Adigun The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Thursday, declared that the British had signed a treaty with Alaafin recognising him as the superior head of the Yoruba Nation. This followed a fresh crisis between the Alaafin and Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, after the Ooni conferred the title of Okanlomo
- [Rahamaniyya is a driver of Nigeria’s socio-economic growth](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/rahamaniyya-is-a-driver-of-nigerias-socio-economic-growth/) - By Gnolahan Salman, Sokoto A Sokoto-based journalist, Sirajo Dalhatu Sifawa, has described Alhaji Abdulrahman Musa Bashir, popularly known as Rahamaniyya, as a major force in Nigeria’s socio-economic development through his long-standing investments in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and social welfare. In a statement issued in Sokoto, Sifawa noted that for more than two decades, Bashir has
- [Another body recovered in Goronyo boat mishap, search, rescue intensified](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/another-body-recovered-in-goronyo-boat-mishap-search-rescue-intensified/) - By Gbolahan Salman, Sokoto Sokoto State emergency officials have confirmed the recovery of another body from the scene of the recent boat mishap at Kojiyo River in Goronyo Local Government Area. The recovery was made on Thursday as the combined search and rescue team continues operations to account for all the victims of the tragedy.
- [Nigeria’s external reserves rises to $41bn in August.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/nigerias-external-reserves-rises-to-41bn-in-august/) - By Omodele Adigun Nigeria’s external reserves has risen to $41 billion in August from N40.11 billion in July, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank disclosed this on Wednesday in its official website. The reserves have been rising steadily since December last year when it stood at $40.88 billion. The reserves
- [Naira depreciates at official market on Wednesday, closing at N1,537.99 to the dollar.](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/naira-depreciates-at-official-market-on-wednesday-closing-at-n1537-99-to-the-dollar/) - By Omodele Adigun The Nigerian currency, Naira, fell against the dollar at the official segment of the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, closing at N1,537.990 to the dollar. The official exchange rate at the market on Tuesday was N1,534.5000 to the dollar. Bid rates quoted by traders in the market on Wednesday ranged between N1,534.0000
- [FG plans to train 100,000 youths on financial literacy annually ](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/fg-plans-to-train-100000-youths-on-financial-literacy-annually/) - By Omodele Adigun FG plans to train 100,000 youths on financial literacy annually The Federal Government is to train 100,000 youths annually in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investing. Mrs Omolara Esan, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Youth Development, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday in a press statement, She said government
- [Lekki Port to generate $200bn revenue over its 45-year concession period](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/lekki-port-to-generate-200bn-revenue-over-its-45-year-concession-period/) - By Omodele Adigun The Lekki Port in Lagos is projected to generate $200 billion revenue over its 45-year concession period. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, said this in Lagos during a breakfast meeting organised by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping in collaboration with Lekki Port. According to a statement from his
- [Japan designates City of Kisarazu as hometown for Nigerians](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/japan-designates-city-of-kisarazu-as-hometown-for-nigerians/) - The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Under this new partnership, announced on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference
- [How Otedola built multi-billion empires without college degree according memoire](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/how-otedola-built-multi-billion-empires-without-college-degree-according-memoire/) - Bill Gates, dropped out of Harvard University after his second year to co-found Microsoft in 1975. Gates is one of the richest people in the world and a leading philanthropist. Steve Jobs, left Reed College after just one semester. Despite dropping out, he went on to co-found Apple Inc., profoundly influencing technology and design. Mark
- [Balance sheet strength erodes](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/balance-sheet-strength-erodes/) - …As firms accumulate N2.90trn in negative working capital Nigerian firms are carrying huge negative working capital in their books, raising concerns about the soundness of their financial position. For instance, non-financial firms have a combined negative working capital to a tune of N2.90 trillion in the first six months of 2025, according to data gathered
- [Very telling sign that US is on course for recession](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/business/very-telling-sign-that-us-is-on-course-for-recession/) - Omodele Adigun More than half of US industries are already cutting jobs a glaring red flag that a recession is near, a leading economist has warned. Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said that although the country hasn’t officially entered a downturn, cracks are widening in the jobs market. He said on X that ‘far
- [Nigeria’s participation at TICAD 9: focusing on strategic engagements, not trade expos](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/news/nigerias-participation-at-ticad-9-focusing-on-strategic-engagements-not-trade-expos/) - The trending social media narrative about an empty booth labelled 'NIGERIA' at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, totally misrepresented our country's mission and activities at the conference. While we understand the urge by many social media users to seek clicks with many incorrect posts, we also recognise
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- [National Cashew Association of Nigeria](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/national-cashew-association-of-nigeria/)
- [Niji Group](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/niji-group/)
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- [Jennifer Hudson](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/jennifer-hudson/)
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- [Oshiomole](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/oshiomole/)
- [Giwa](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/giwa/)
- [Pinnick](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/pinnick/)
- [Chief Theodore Orji](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/chief-theodore-orji/)
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- [Dr. Alex Otti](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/dr-alex-otti/)
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- [Sokoto](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/sokoto/)
- [Shagari](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/shagari/)
- [Wizkid](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/wizkid/)
- [Metro Boomin](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/metro-boomin/)
- [UEFA Super Cup](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/uefa-super-cup/)
- [Real and Atlético](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/real-and-atletico/)
- [Feet 'n' Tricks](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/feet-n-tricks/)
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- [Isa Hama Misau](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/isa-hama-misau/)
- [Ikechi Emenike](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/ikechi-emenike/)
- [Niger Delta](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/niger-delta/)
- [Okezie Ikpeazu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/okezie-ikpeazu/)
- [APAPA-OSHODI](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/apapa-oshodi/)
- [Dr Anuma Kalu Ulu](https://thenewnarrativeonline.com/tag/dr-anuma-kalu-ulu/)
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