The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has declared that 2026 will bring a palpable positive development in the nation’s economy leading to a reduction in hunger across Nigeria, reverse Japa (japa da) and a thriving Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector.

Adeboye made the prophetic declarations during the 2025/2026 Crossover Service at Redemption City, Ogun State, between December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026, to usher the Redeemers into the New Year.

The prophecies were formally read out on Thursday morning during the service that had thousands of worshippers in attendance at the Camp.

The revered octogenarian preacher said Nigeria would witness a gradual easing of the economic hardship, particularly food scarcity. citizens complained about in the outgone year.

Adeboye said God particularly revealed to him that hunger would reduce in 2026 as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) begin to thrive across the nation.

“There will be a reduction in hunger in Nigeria this year. God says Small and Medium Enterprises will begin to blossom,” he Prophesied.

According to him, God also revealed what he could describe as a “reverse Japa,” predicting that Nigerians who had left the country in search of greener pastures abroad would begin to return home as the SMEs begin to blossom.

“He says something that I can only put down as a reverse Japa,” Adeboye stated, saying that “Many people who have Japa will come back home.”

Adeboye described 2926 as more remarkable than 2025, declaring that the “wind” that began blowing in 2024 would intensify.

He said the new year would usher in increased opportunities, more victories and successes, and fewer failures for individuals and nations.

“2026 will be more remarkable than 2025,” he said, adding that there would be “more opportunities this year than last year, more successes and more victories, with less failures.”

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The Kano State Fire Service has revealed that it responded to a total of 838 emergency calls between January 1 and December 31, 2025, covering all 44 local government areas of the state.

This was contained in a press statement dated January 1, 2026, and signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi.

According to the statement, the operations were carried out under the leadership of the Director of the Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, through 30 fire stations spread across the state.

“These emergency calls were received from various sectors and communities within the state. The operation involved fire incidents, rescue operations, and false alarm calls.”

Breakdown of emergency calls

The Fire Service disclosed that within the year under review, it recorded: 665 fire incidents, 130 rescue operations and 43 false alarm calls.

The report further showed that 120 lives were lost during the period, as a result of fire outbreaks, road accidents, and incidents involving ponds and wells.

However, the Service also confirmed that 91 lives were successfully saved through its emergency response efforts.

In terms of property, the Fire Service estimated that assets worth N6.47bn were lost to fire and related incidents in 2025.

On the positive side, properties valued at about N15.32bn were saved through timely interventions by firefighters.

Fire statistics compiled by the agency indicated a rise in residential fire incidents, with 376 cases recorded within the year.

As a result, the Director, Alhaji Sani Anas, urged residents of Kano State to adopt proper fire safety practices and handle fire-related activities responsibly to reduce disasters.

The Director also used the opportunity to congratulate Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker and lawmakers of the Kano State House of Assembly, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, district heads, Islamic scholars, and the people of Kano State on the New Year 2026.

He prayed that Almighty Allah would bless the state in the new year and protect residents from harm and disasters.

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A former Majority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Moruf Musa, was on Tuesday evening abducted by gunmen in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

Musa, who served in the Assembly between 2007 and 2011, was reportedly seized around 7 pm while observing Muslim prayers inside a mosque located within his residence.

Confirming the incident to Punch on Wednesday, Chairman of Ogun Waterside LGA, Ganiyu Odunoiki, said the abduction took place during evening prayer. He added that the attackers fired gunshots along the road as they fled the scene.

“The report is true, the former lawmaker was abducted on Tuesday evening. The gunmen also reportedly shot some people on the road,” Odunoiki said.

“We are now combing the surrounding bushes together with some police officers, though, we are still expecting the anti-kidnapping unit, who are already on their way to join us in the search. The Area Commander for the Nigeria Police from Ogbere is here as well,” he added.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the abduction, saying efforts were underway to ensure the victim’s safe return.

“The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the reported abduction of Hon. Musa Moruf in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

“Security measures have been activated, including the deployment of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and the public is advised to remain calm pending official updates,” the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said.

A resident of the community told Punch that Musa struggled with his abductors for over 20 minutes before being overpowered. The gunmen reportedly fired sporadically into the air to disperse onlookers before escaping with their victim.

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Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked Ipele in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, sending fresh panic across the town.

Reports say residents have been displaced from their homes and are seeking refuge in nearby bushes for fear of being killed by the gunmen.

A resident who spoke to our correspondent on the phone but does not want his name mentioned due to fear of being attacked said the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday.

He said the gunmen attacked the Divisional Police Headquarters in the town with gunshots and explosives.

It was also gathered that the attackers, numbering about 20, targeted the police facility and subsequently set it ablaze.

“As I speak to you, we are still hiding in a nearby bush for fear that they might attack us at our houses.

“We just received information that soldiers have been deployed to the scene to handle the situation. We are not anyway near to confirm that,” he said.

Another resident who claimed to be close to the screen when the attack occurred said the gunmen, who came heavily armed, overwhelmed the police personnel on duty for over an hour before fleeing the scene.

“It was a terrorist attack. The attackers, numbering about 20, came into the Ipele community in a commando style and began to shoot sporadically before attacking the Police Divisional Station in Ipele,” the resident said.

“It was a serious incident because many of us had to flee into the bush. The sounds from the attack were terrifying, and none of us could withstand it.”

At the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation of casualties, as security agencies have since been deployed to the area.

When contacted, the Ondo Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the attack but stated that details were still unclear.

Mr Abayomi, a deputy superintendent of police, assured that the command would provide details after proper briefing.

The attack is coming barely a week after the US coordinated airstrikes on terrorists’ hideouts in Sokoto State and some parts of the North.

The terrorists have continued their attacks with a Christmas Eve attack on a mosque in Borno State, showing that they still have the capacity to strike at any spot within the country despite the onslaught against them.

The attack, which occurred at Gambaru Market mosque in Maiduguri, the state capital, left five people dead and 35 others injured.

Wednesday’s attack in Ipele would be the second in the Owo Local Government Area by gunmen.

The first was the 5 June 2022 mass shooting and bomb attack in a Catholic Church in Owo during which scores were killed, and several others were injured in the attack.

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• A Nigerian man has cried out on social media after seeing the statement of his account from January to December
• In a now-viral tweet, he displayed the total amount that came into his account in 2026 and the amount he sent out
• While displaying a part of his bank account statement, the man lamented that he would pay a huge amount of tax in 2026

A Nigerian man has expressed worry after seeing the financial summary of his personal bank account over a full year.

His post focused on the inflow and outflow recorded on the statement, which covered activity from the beginning to the end of the year 2025.

Man expresses worry over the amount of tax he may be asked to pay.
Photo credit: @mhiztaloel/X.d3sign/ Getty Images.
Source: Twitter

Man predicts he would pay heavy tax

The tweet quickly went viral, particularly because of how much money passed through the account compared with what remained at the end of the period.

Many readers viewed the post as an expression of concern about the tax implications tied to such figures.

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The details were shared on X by the user identified as @mhiztaloel, who uploaded a screenshot showing a part of his bank statement.

He used his personal bank statement to express frustration about the level of tax he expected to face in the following year.

His reaction was based on the overall movement of funds through the account rather than the final balance alone, which appeared low in comparison.

According to the information displayed in the screenshot, the total sum credited to the account during the year stood at ₦46,943,706.

Man speaks as the time for the implementation of new tax policy draws near.
Photo credit: @mhiztaloel/X.
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Over the same period, the total amount debited reached ₦48,081,552.29. Despite the volume of transactions, the closing balance shown on the statement was just ₦408.01.

These figures formed the basis of his concern and explained why he felt uneasy about the tax burden he anticipated.

In his words:

“January to December in one account. My tax go long in 2026.”

Reactions as man expresses worry over tax

Nigerians stormed the comments section to react to the man’s post.

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Amanda Chinda said:

“No, it won’t be long. The tax is on profit as i have read. They won’t tax you on money out.”

Brawn Crypt said:

“I checked my OPay bro, e sure me say no be me spend that money.”

Ohlee Vah said:

“You are paying tax on profits not total money. You can also deduct money you lost trading, you can deduct fuel and solar money, you can deduct money you used in buying data, you can deduct some part of your house rent. So e no go big the way you actually thought.”

Julius said:

“2026, the tax season. The government is going to milk a lot from us.”

@baron1260 said:

“1 million is not less than 700 dollars, what’s that gonna buy me in a year for me to pay tax to a government that can’t provide basic amenities for his people, this is irrational and if we don’t stand up against this government they will see us as fools.”

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@BeN SmArT said:

“At least make we know wetin una go use the money do annually, and make e be as una take talk am without ojoro, people must know the benefit of what they’re taxed for to avoid misunderstanding.”

@Bizzu added:

“Why government go dey interested in business wey dem no help me start up? Abi government dey crase?, work government no gree gimme, education no good, I never benefit anything from this so called government and they wan dey interested in my business.”

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Man cries out over bank deduction

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man cried out online after sending a whooping sum of N100,000 to his personal bank account.

In a now-viral tweet, the man claimed that after transferring the money, he checked his balance and saw only N63,000.

Source: Legit.ng

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‎A Nigerian man has cried out on social media after sending ₦100k to his bank account, sharing how much he was credited.

‎The man, identified as @betsage4 on X (formerly Twitter), shared that he transferred ₦100k to his Zenith Bank account.

‎Details Of The Tweet

In the tweet posted on December 31, 2025, @betsage4 disclosed that after the transaction, the account balance was ₦63k.

His tweet reads below…..

Yo @ZenithBank, what kind of madness is this? I sent ₦100k to my Zenith account and saw ₦63k as balance. What’s going on?”.

Meanwhile, the tweet has garnered 188k views as X users share their thoughts and opinions on the incident.

‎Reactions Trailing Below…….

‎@Lastgume remarked,  I left some money in Zenith bank sometime ago, left it for a while only to open my account and it was reading -2000. 😂. Zenith bank removed all my money and is still claiming I am still owing 2k. 😂 I don’t abandon the account for them”

‎Apim, “Zenith bank removed 2500 from my bank and I went to fight, if they remove 37k from my account you go see me for news”.

‎Riri inquired, “CBN said from on the 6th na today is just 31st so why bank collect your money na?? Abi you collect loan confirm well”.

Michael stated,‘”First person to be taxed in the history of Nigeria @GWR take note 😂”.

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The National Treasurer of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mani Ahmed, has expressed optimism that key political players will move into the party in the first quarter of 2026.

Ahmed said this on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST.

He was speaking on the defection of Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate to the ADC on Wednesday in Enugu, saying the party was delighted to have him in the fold.

DAILY POST reports that Obi and other notable Southeast leaders on Wednesday defected to the ADC, when he said they will resist rigging in the 2027 general election using legal and legitimate means.

“I’m sure a lot more key players will move into the party in the coming year, particularly within the first quarter of the year.

“I don’t want to be too speculative right here, but talking about the young people that are likely going to be part of this journey for the fact that the obedient movement was generally a movement of very young people.

“The party has made it clear that 50% of the positions in the ADC will be made up of young people below the ages of 40,” he said.

He acknowledged the importance of the youths, saying they know the demographic tendencies they present.

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Tension gripped the ancient town of lpele in Owo council area of Ondo state, as suspected terrorists reportedly set ablaze the Divisional Police Station.

An unconfirmed source said that the bandits also attacked a church.

A local told Vanguard last night that the ugly incident threw the whole community in panic as residents fled into neighboring communities.

According to him “the attackers, who numbered about twenty, stormed the community around 10 pm, shooting sporadically and forcing residents scampering for safety.

“The assailants targeted the police facility in the community, which they eventually set ablaze during the attack.

“They came in commando style and  operated for several hours before fleeing the scene.

 “Security personnel who rushed to the scene were overwhelmed by the intensity of the assault hence they had a field day.

Another source told vanguard that ” It was a terrorist attack. The attackers came into the Ipele community in a commando style and began to shoot sporadically before attacking the Police Divisional Station in Ipele.

“It was a serious incident because many of us had to flee into the bush. The sounds from the attack were terrifying, and none of us could withstand it,” he said.

” Their motive for the attack was not immediately known. It was a serious incident. Many have fled the community.

A Chief in the community described the incident as “terrifying,  many of our people have escaped into nearby bushes to avoid being killed.

Vanguard gathered that the top security chiefs in the state have ordered the deployment of their personnel to the troubled community.

Contacted last night, the state police image maker,  Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the attack but said details are still sketchy.

Abayomi, however, pleaded that the command would provide more details information later.

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The remains of burnt shops, yesterday. PHOTO: ENIOLA DANIEL

• Blaze destroys 20 shops as traders allege lack of water
It was a shattered dream for traders at the popular Nigerian Army Shopping Complex, Bolade-Oshodi, also known as Arena, after a section of the market was engulfed in fire.

The affected section consists of five 40-foot container blocks arranged in two rows, housing about 20 shops. The area is mainly used for the storage and sale of clothing materials stocked in bales.

The Arena fire occurred eight days after a train collision in the same area, where a driver and others narrowly escaped death. The incident also came as fire continued to damage what remains of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance Company building on Martins Street, Lagos Island.

Fire crews from the Bolade, Ilupeju, Ikeja and Alausa fire stations prevented the blaze from spreading beyond the affected section.

Controller of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), Margaret Adeseye, said: “The fire has been confined to the affected section and curtailed. The situation is firmly under control, and there is no risk of the fire spreading to other parts of the market.”

When The Guardian visited the scene yesterday, LSFRS personnel were still battling the fire, while individuals believed to be workers or shop owners attempted to salvage clothing from the affected shops.

It was alleged that a trader who secured a N200 million facility from a bank for the season was affected by the blaze.

Some traders, who pleaded for anonymity, lamented that they were entering the New Year in agony and expressed concern over recurring fire incidents in Lagos markets.

A trader who did not want her name in print said: “About 20 shops were burnt, like what happened on Lagos Island, but the difference is that no life was lost. Millions worth of goods and money have been destroyed.”

Another trader said: “The fire spread so fast because the shops contained clothes. I broke several doors to help in putting out the fire.

“Unfortunately, there was no water in Arena Market, and that contributed to the spread. A shop owner had just offloaded goods a few hours before the incident and lost everything, including money kept in the shop.”

Meanwhile, an X user, Sotos Okonkwo, alleged yesterday that 15 bodies were pulled from the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance Company building, while others remained trapped.

Another user, Nedu Ani, alleged that on Tuesday night, families hired some individuals to search for trapped victims.

He claimed that six bodies were sighted within minutes of entry and some were identified, adding that the individuals demanded N600,000 before embarking on the search.

Efforts to confirm these claims were unsuccessful, as the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, did not respond to calls.

The inferno at the Great Nigeria Insurance Company building broke out at about 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 25, 2025.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, citing gains recorded in 2025 from ongoing fiscal, monetary, and structural reforms.

In his New Year message made available to Naija News, the President said the country closed 2025 on a strong economic footing despite global headwinds, noting that the difficult reforms undertaken by his administration are beginning to deliver measurable results for the economy and ordinary citizens.

Economic Gains and 2026 Outlook

Tinubu said Nigeria recorded consistent GDP growth in every quarter of 2025, with annualised growth projected to exceed four per cent. According to him, the country also maintained trade surpluses, achieved improved exchange rate stability, and saw inflation decline steadily to below 15 per cent, in line with government targets.

He added that the Nigerian Stock Exchange outperformed many global peers in 2025, posting a 48.12 per cent gain and extending the bullish trend that began in the second half of 2023.

The President said Nigeria’s foreign reserves stood at $45.4bn as of December 29, 2025, providing a strong buffer for the naira against external shocks, with expectations of further improvement in 2026.

On investment, Tinubu disclosed that foreign direct investment rose sharply to $720m in the third quarter of 2025 from $90m in the previous quarter, attributing the increase to renewed investor confidence. He noted that global credit rating agencies, including Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s, have continued to affirm Nigeria’s economic direction.

Fiscal Discipline and Tax Reforms

The President referenced the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, stressing that fiscal discipline remains central to achieving long-term stability and growth.

He said moderating inflation and interest rates would create more fiscal space for investments in infrastructure and human capital. Tinubu also addressed multiple taxation, commending states that have adopted harmonised tax laws aligned with the national tax reform agenda to reduce the burden of levies and fees on citizens and businesses.

According to him, 2026 will be a critical year for implementing tax reforms to build a fair, competitive, and sustainable revenue system capable of funding infrastructure and social development.

Security and National Stability

Tinubu acknowledged ongoing security challenges, noting that economic progress must go hand in hand with peace and stability.

He said Nigerian security forces, working with international partners including the United States, carried out decisive operations against terrorist targets in parts of the Northwest on December 24, with sustained military actions continuing across the Northwest and Northeast.

The President said security and intelligence agencies would deepen cooperation with regional and global partners in 2026, reaffirming his support for decentralised policing and the deployment of properly regulated forest guards to tackle terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities.

Inclusive Growth and Social Development

Tinubu said the government would accelerate the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme in 2026, with a target of empowering at least 1,000 people in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards, bringing about 10 million citizens into productive economic activity.

He added that agriculture, trade, food processing, and mining would be prioritised to stimulate local economies, while investments would continue in roads, power, ports, railways, airports, pipelines, healthcare, education, and agriculture. He assured that all ongoing infrastructure projects would continue without disruption.

Call for Unity

The President urged Nigerians to embrace unity, patriotism, and shared responsibility in nation-building, stressing that collective effort is required to achieve the government’s goals in 2026.

He wished Nigerians a peaceful, productive, and prosperous New Year, praying for continued peace, security, and protection for the country and its armed forces.

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A Migili-speaking residential area of Ashige in the Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State was thrown into chaos on Tuesday night after unknown gunmen invaded Akunza community during a traditional wedding ceremony.

Naija News learnt that the attack reportedly occurred while the wedding festivities were ongoing, leaving residents in panic and mourners fleeing for safety.

A youth leader from the community, who confirmed the incident to Daily Post, said at least three people were killed in the attack, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

He disclosed that women and children were among those injured and are currently receiving medical treatment at a health facility.

As of the time of filing this report, details of the motive behind the assault remain unclear.

In other news, several persons have reportedly been abducted by suspected gunmen along the Omi-Odo Ara Road in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

According to SaharaReporters, sources confirmed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, but the exact number of victims and their identities had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

Residents said security agencies had been alerted following the incident, while people living in surrounding communities were advised to exercise extreme caution, avoid unnecessary movement and promptly report any suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

Naija News reports that the fresh incident came barely a day after tension was reported in the Odo-Ere community in the same local government area following a coordinated attack by terrorists on Sunday night.

During the raid, at least four residents were reportedly abducted by the assailants. Those kidnapped were identified as Engr. Shina Ajere, Mr Kehinde Afolabi, Damilola Ogun, and a woman popularly known in the community as Iya Lara.

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• A Nigerian man has gone viral on social media after speaking about the imminent implementation of tax deduction
• In a now-viral tweet shared via his official X account, the man shared what may likely happen during the first tax deduction
• Several Nigerians who came across his tweet on the X app stormed the comments section to share their opinions

A Nigerian man has spoken up about the imminent changes to how taxes would be removed from earnings.

His tweet circulated quickly on the X app, confirming the growing public unease about how the policy might affect everyday finances.

Man says the first tax deduction will hit like a sledgehammer.
Photo credit: PenTitan/X, Muhammad Aqib/ Getty Images.
Source: Twitter

Nigerian man speaks about tax deduction

The now-viral tweet seemed like a warning about the financial shock people might feel once deductions finally took effect, particularly among workers already managing rising living costs.

Identified as @pentitan on X, the man noted that the first deduction under the new tax framework would hit Nigerians ‘like sledgehammer’.

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“That first tax deduction next month go hit you like sledgehammer,” he said.Man shares his opinion about tax implementation.
Photo credit: PenTitan/X.
Source: Twitter

Reactions as man speaks about first tax deduction

Nigerians stormed the comments section to react to the tweet.

Dorcas said:

“I’ve started putting narration in all my transactions since yesterday. I hope God helps me to always remember cos I don’t know how old I am that tax is now something a lot of people are scared of.”

Exclusive said:

“Already what I pay as tax is like a lot so I can’t even imagine what next year would be.”

Riri said:

“Baby please can you help me pay my tax? Don’t worry, I’d be spending this weekend with you.”

Jenist said:

“It won’t touch most Nigerians. How many Nigerians are earning upto 300K per month or 800K per month? Not much.”

Attueyi said:

“Deductions will probably not go into effect until after the deadline to file taxes, which is March 31st 2027, for individuals. And June 30th 2027 for corporations.”

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Opeyemi said:

“They won’t even see it coming! He don talk say he wan widen the tax net so he’s just doing what he promised.”

Nnamdi added:

“What hurts the most is how quickly Nigerians switch into survival mode instead of resistance mode. Under this tweet, people are already sharing coping strategies instead of asking hard questions. A government that has earned trillions from crude oil for over 60 years, borrowed endlessly, looted shamelessly, and shown zero accountability and you’re fine with them squeezing the last drops from people who were never given jobs, security, power, or dignity to begin with. We normalized being robbed, then learned to be clever about surviving the robbery. That’s the real tragedy. I genuinely hate how broken this system and our collective response to it has become.”

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Man cries out after sending N100k to account

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man cried out online after sending a whooping sum of N100,000 to his personal bank account.

In a now-viral tweet, the man claimed that after transferring the money, he checked his balance and saw only N63,000.

Source: Legit.ng

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Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has acquired the entire 20.07 percent equity stake (120.4 million ordinary shares) previously held by Maurel & Prom S.A. in Seplat Energy Plc at a price of GBP3.05 pence per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $500 million.

The acquisition represents a further milestone in Heirs Energies’ long-term strategy to strengthen indigenous participation in strategic assets and accelerate sustainable energy development and security for Nigeria and Africa.

Commenting on the transaction, Chairman of Heirs Energies, Tony Elumelu, said: “This acquisition reflects our strong belief in Africa’s ability to own, develop, and responsibly manage its strategic resources. It is a long-term investment in Nigeria’s and Africa’s energy future, and aligns with our mission to drive energy security, industrialization, and shared prosperity.

“Seplat Energy has built a resilient, well-governed platform with compelling long-term prospects, and we are pleased to support its continued growth and value creation for all stakeholders.”

The landmark achievement was supported by two leading African financial institutions—Afreximbank and the Africa Finance Corporation — further demonstrating Africa’s capacity to finance its own deals.

Heirs Energies Limited is Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, committed to meeting Africa’s unique energy needs while aligning with global sustainability goals. 

Having a strong focus on safe operations, innovation-driven growth, environmental responsibility, and creating shared prosperity for all stakeholders, Heirs Energies leads in the evolving energy landscape and contributes to a more prosperous Africa.

Heirs Energies operates OML 17 in the Niger Delta, producing over 50 thousand barrels of oil per day (50 kbopd) and 120 million cubic feet of gas per day (120 mmcfd), with a reserves base of over 1.5 billion barrels of oil (MMBo) and 2.5 trillion cubic feet of gas (Tcf).

Since its debut in 2021, Heirs Energies has established itself as the brownfield excellence leader, having successfully addressed all the challenges that confronted onshore operations in Nigeria and has been a critical catalyst for the rejuvenation of safe and reliable onshore operations in the Niger Delta.

Heirs Energies is a leading gas producer and supplier in Nigeria’s domestic gas market, providing fuel for over 400 megawatts of electricity generation, powering millions of homes, businesses, and factories. 

On the other hand, Seplat Energy Plc is a Nigerian independent energy company focused on oil and gas exploration, production, and gas processing, primarily in the Niger Delta. It is listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange and is as a key player in Nigeria’s energy transition.

Seplat Energy as at December 31, 2024, had 2P reserves of 1.043 billion barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe) and working interest production 135.6 kboepd as at 31 October 2025.

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By Sherifdeen Amusa

The Chairman of  Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA),  Daniel Odunayo, has promised more people-centered projects as he marks 100 days in Office.

Odunayo, who inaugurated seven roads, also  donated three buses to the Council  Legislators, Office of the Chairman and National Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE), “to boost economy and improve accessibility”.

He added that the council would embark on construction of additional primary schools, markets, housing units, sporting facilities, expand local markets and inaugurate a 45-member task force to enforce cleanliness in  the council.

He said his administration has impacted the education sector with the distribution  of GCE forms and learning materials to pupils and also embarked on   youth empowerment and skills acquisition.

“Today, we open seven strategic roads, one in each ward, to boost our economy and improve accessibility. This is just the beginning of our infrastructure revolution. We also believe in investing in our future – our children. That’s why we’re distributing free exercise books and school bags to our students. Education is key, and we’re committed to supporting our young minds,” he said.

Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, while commending the council boss for policies aimed at improving residents welfare, said plans were on the way to deepen public accountability through engagements where achievements will be showcased and residents would question elected officials, followed by an independent performance assessment of council chairmen by a designated committee.

He added that the local government autonomy in addition to the tax reform starting in January would increase council’s revenue and enable them to embark on more developmental project.

Ojelabi  urged council officials to improve their  performance, warning that underperformance would be reported to the Local Government Commission for necessary actions.

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By Haruna Aliyu

Birnin Kebbi: A section of a private rice mill in Birnin Kebbi metropolis collapsed on Tuesday, leaving one staff dead and five others trapped under the metal wreckage.

Upon receiving the report, Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, visited the site and ordered immediate rescue efforts, which are ongoing.

The state government expressed deep sympathy to the management and staff of NIA-AGRI following the partial collapse of the facility. During the on-the-spot assessment, the Project Engineer confirmed at least one fatality, while five others remained trapped under the rubble.

A combined team of the State Fire Service and emergency response workers is actively engaged in locating and rescuing the victims.

The cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, and the Deputy Governor stated that a full investigation would be launched once the rescue operations are concluded.

The government has pledged continued support for the rescue efforts until all affected individuals are accounted for. As of the time of this report, the fate of the five trapped workers remains unknown.

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