Twenty-One Economic Miracles Currently Happening Under President Tinubu One: Our foreign reserves have crossed the $45 billion mark for the first time in six years. It is now the fourth-highest on the African continent. Two: The prudent management of our foreign reserves under President Tinubu has led to a 3.93% GDP growth in the immediate past quarter and 4.23% growth in the quarter before that (Q2, 2025). Three: Nigeria, under President Tinubu, has, within two years, moved from being Africa's biggest petrol importer to becoming West Africa's largest exporter of the same product. Four: For the first time in over a decade, Nigeria has overshot its OPEC quota for three consecutive months and is set to do the same for the fourth month, producing an average of 1.71 million barrels per day. Five: President Tinubu gave Nigerian airlines direct flights to London's Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom, London's Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, São Paulo, Brazil, Bogotá, Colombia, Entebbe, Uganda, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Algiers, Algeria, and St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean. Six: Oil theft has been reduced to less than 10,000 barrels per day, a sixteen-year low. Seven: Nigeria achieved its revenue target for the entire year in August, a first in our history. Eight: The Nigerian Stock Exchange rose above 130,000 All Share Index for the first time ever. Nine: Our economy expanded by $67 billion in just two years, moving Nigeria's GDP from a ₦269.29 trillion economy on May 29, 2023, when Asiwaju became President, to ₦372.8 trillion today. Ten: Between January and August 2025, non-oil tax revenue was ₦20.59 trillion, a 40.5% increase from the ₦14.6 trillion recorded in the corresponding period in 2024. Eleven: MTN Nigeria Limited hit a record valuation of ₦10 trillion, the first Nigerian company to do so. Twelve: Food prices have fallen significantly, resulting in a drop in inflation to 16.05% at present, down from 20.12% in August 2025, a 1.76% decline from July's 21.88%. Thirteen: Dangote and other retailers have crashed fuel prices below ₦1000. Fourteen: The Naira has stabilised and is now below ₦1500 to $, making it among the world's best-performing currencies, according to Fitch Ratings. Fifteen: Nigeria broke its power generation record with a peak generation of 5,801.84MW and maximum daily energyoutput of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours (MWh), the highest ever attained in the history of the electricity industry in Nigeria. Sixteen: After a record trade surplus last year, Nigeria appears set to beat its 2024 figure. Our trade surplus rose 44.3% in Q2 to ₦7.46 trillion, up from ₦5.17 trillion in Q1. Seventeen: In a sign of an improving economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria reduced interest rates by 50 basis points to 27%, the first time since the #COVID19 pandemic. Eighteen: Fitch and S&P Global Ratings upgraded Nigeria's economy to a Stable B. Nineteen: Two PhDs in economics, in the persons of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, and the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and incumbent Governor of Anambra, Dr Chukwuma Soludo, both confirmed that President Tinubu has "stabilised the economy". Twenty: Rail transport expanded in Nigeria by 43.08% in Q2 2025. Twenty-one: Road transport expanded by 24.50% in Q2 2025, driven by the ₦13 trillion 1,068-kilometre Illela-Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, and the ₦15 trillion 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, currently under construction. Bonus: Student loans were awarded to an unprecedented 500,000 students, with hundreds of thousands more awaiting their loans. Effective rebranding projects a positive image of what is happening. It is the best way to neutralise enemies of the nation who want to overwhelm the airwaves with negative information. If you are a patriot who loves Nigeria and wants your country to progress, please spread this truthful message. Reno Omokri

Nigerian Law School Student Dies After Disqualification From Bar Final Exam in Yola A Nigerian Law School student, Ayomiposi Ojajuni, has reportedly taken his own life after being barred from writing the Bar Final examinations at the Yola Campus. The Olabisi Onabanjo University graduate became distressed upon learning on December 6 that he had been disqualified as part of disciplinary action following multiple queries issued against him. Moments after receiving the news, he allegedly ingested a harmful substance and was rushed to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, where he died the following day. The tragic incident has sparked conversations about student mental health, disciplinary procedures, and institutional support within the Nigerian Law School system.

I just watched a woman who gave 35 years of her life to the State of Florida. Her badge # read 100. She wasn’t a DEI hire. She wasn’t pushed in by politics or quotas. She was hired because she was competent… disciplined… and built for the job. And after 35 years, she was able to retire with honor in a Republican-controlled state. A state that still values law enforcement… a state that rewards service instead of punishing it. Tallahassee may lean Democrat as a city, but the Highway Patrol she served under operates in a Republican-led state that protects order, merit, and courage. Lieutenant Thompson, I salute you. Thank you for your service and your unwavering dedication. Can we all give this woman a thank you, an amen, or a salute? 🫡 Did you notice the breast cancer survivor ribbon? @GovRonDeSantis @realDonaldTrump @FOP_FHP #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove #endoftour

Colombian Fisherman’s Family Files Human Rights Complaint Over Deadly US Boat Strike The family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza, killed in a U.S. military boat strike on Sept. 15, has filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights accusing the U.S. government of illegally killing him. The petition claims Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered attacks without knowing who was on the boats. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has also accused the U.S. of murder, insisting Carranza was a harmless fisherman showing distress signals. The incident is part of a wider U.S. strike campaign against alleged drug boats under President Donald Trump, which has killed more than 80 people and drawn bipartisan scrutiny in Congress over legality and possible war crimes — especially amid reports that survivors of an earlier strike were killed in a second attack. #USNews #Colombia #AlejandroCarranza #BoatStrike #HumanRights #IACHR #PeteHegseth #DonaldTrump #DrugWar #Caribbean #GustavoPetro #WarCrimes #MilitaryStrikes #ABCNews #InternationalLaw

🇺🇸🇻🇪 11 US warships and 15,000 troops are now deployed in the Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela keep rising.

Venezuela Bans Airlines That Halted Flights Per US Warning Washington had warned of increased military activity in the Caribbean amid a deployment to target narcotics operations, which Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro insists is intended to overthrow his government.

Venezuela Bans Airlines That Halted Flights Per US Warning Washington had warned of increased military activity in the Caribbean amid a deployment to target narcotics operations, which Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro insists is intended to overthrow his government.

Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dead at 81 Legendary Jamaican reggae musician Jimmy Cliff, celebrated for helping take reggae from the Caribbean to global audiences, has died at the age of 81. His wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his passing on Monday, revealing that he died after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia. Cliff, known for classics such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “The Harder They Come,” spent more than four decades creating music that blended reggae with folk, soul, ska, and rock influences. His songs often addressed social and political issues, including poverty, injustice, and war. He rose to international fame with the 1972 film “The Harder They Come,” which he starred in, helping introduce reggae to a global audience and establishing himself as one of the genre’s most influential figures—second only to Bob Marley. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid tribute, calling Cliff a “true cultural giant” whose work shaped the global perception of Jamaican culture. He praised Cliff’s music for uplifting people during difficult times and inspiring generations worldwide. Jimmy Cliff’s legacy as a pioneer, storyteller, and cultural ambassador continues to resonate across the world.

UK suspends some intel sharing with US over boat strike concerns as France says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law The decision by London marks a significant break from its closest ally and intelligence sharing partner in Washington and highlights the question of US strikes against the suspected drug traffickers in Latin America.

JUST IN: The Federal Government on Sunday expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti following the catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa across the Caribbean

Man arrested after disguising as woman to gain entry into female hostel. A male student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), was reportedly apprehended after disguising as a woman in an attempt to sneak into the female hostel. The incident, which occurred on campus, caused a stir among students before security personnel intervened and caught the suspect. Man arrested after disguising as woman to gain entry into female hostel Man nabbed trying to enter female hostel. Man plays ‘dressup’ It was gathered that the man had reportedly tried to gain entrance into the female hostel while wearing a lady’s dress. However he was caught and bundled out by the security men. Security sets him free It was further alleged that after his apprehension, he was sent to the security office where he was grilled and later set free. He was seen in the trending video still wearing the female clothing and being ferried away on a bike while some aggrieved menfolk tried to have a go at him.

Postgraduate Student Arrested for Criticising Niger Governor on Facebook. A postgraduate student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Abubakar Isah Mokwa, has been arrested by the police for allegedly criticising Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State on Facebook. Mokwa, a student of the Department of Agricultural Economy and Extension, was picked up by police from his off-campus residence in Lapai on Thursday. Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said Mokwa was detained following a complaint bordering on cyber-related offences. “The Niger State Police Command received a criminal complaint bordering on cyber bullying, cyber stalking and other Cybercrime related offences against one Abubakar Isah Mokwa, 29yrs, of Mokwa, and a postgraduate student of IBBUL,” Abiodun said. He added that the suspect was “invited and arrested by the Lapai Division on 23rd October, 2025, at about 11pm and transferred to the State Police Command Headquarters, Minna for further investigation.” According to him, “the suspect is in custody and further development will be made public.” This arrest adds to a growing list of incidents involving the Niger State government and critics of Governor Bago. In August, the state government suspended Badegi 90.1 FM, an independent radio station in Minna, over alleged criticism of the governor. Reacting to the latest arrest, the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria condemned what it described as “a growing pattern of repression against the press under Governor Bago’s leadership.” “In January 2025, Yakubu Mustapha, the Niger State correspondent for Peoples Daily and Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, was detained for three days after allegedly circulating an article critical of the governor’s media adviser,” IPI recalled. “Similarly, in November 2023, Mustapha Nasiru Batsari, the Niger State correspondent of the Voice of America (VOA), was reportedly assaulting by a commissioner in Governor Bago’s cabinet after requesting an interview regarding a violent clash between farmers in Beji,” it added.

Trump Calls Colombian President Petro ‘Illegal Drug Dealer’, Halts U.S. Aid To South American Country. Trump accused President Petro of actively encouraging drug production across Colombia, describing the practice as a major threat to the United States. U.S. President Donald J. Trump, in a social media post on Sunday, referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as “an illegal drug dealer” who is “low rated and very unpopular.” Trump accused President Petro of actively encouraging drug production across Colombia, describing the practice as a major threat to the United States. Trump claimed that drug cultivation in both large and small fields has become Colombia’s “biggest business by far” and accused Petro of failing to stop it despite significant U.S. financial support. The president announced that, effective immediately, the United States would no longer make any payments or provide subsidies to Colombia. “President Gustavo Petro, of Columbia, is an illegal drug leader strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs, in big and small fields, all over Columbia,” Trump wrote. “It has become the biggest business in Columbia, by far, and Petro does nothing to stop it, despite large scale payments and subsidies from the USA that are nothing more than a long term rip off of America. AS OF TODAY, THESE PAYMENTS, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF PAYMENT, OR SUBSIDIES, WILL NO LONGER BE MADE TO COLUMBIA.” Trump warned that if the Colombian government did not take immediate action to shut down the drug fields, the United States would intervene directly. “The purpose of this drug production is the sale of massive amounts of product into the United States, causing death, destruction, and havoc,” he said. “Petro, a low rated and very unpopular leader, with a fresh mouth toward America, better close up these killing fields immediately, or the United States will close them up for him, and it won't be done nicely.” Earlier on Sunday, President Petro accused the U.S. government of carrying out an assassination and demanded answers following the latest American strike in Caribbean waters. The U.S., however, confirmed on Saturday that it was repatriating two survivors of the attack to Colombia and Ecuador. This marked the sixth U.S. strike in the region since early September, which has reportedly killed at least 29 people. Washington maintains that the strikes are targeting alleged drug traffickers.

Chelsea Scouts Target 16-year-old Nigerian Football Sensation, Abduljelil Kamaldeen. Chelsea scouts are closely monitoring Nigerian wonderkid Abduljelil Kamaldeen, who has caught global attention at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The Blues’ vast scouting network has reportedly identified the 16-year-old midfielder as a top prospect after his impressive cameo in Nigeria’s 1-0 loss to Norway U-20 on Monday. Despite being one of the youngest players at the tournament, Kamaldeen showed composure and creativity against opponents nearly five years older, almost salvaging a late equalizer for the Flying Eagles. Sources suggest the Kwara Football Academy talent could start Nigeria’s next group match against Saudi Arabia, with several European clubs now tracking his progress. Chelsea’s interest in Kamaldeen began earlier this year at the WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys Cup in Ghana, where he delivered standout performances — including a goal in Nigeria’s 4-1 win over Benin — and impressed against Niger and Ivory Coast in the later stages. Initially deployed as a left winger, his growing maturity on the ball has seen him move into a central attacking midfield role, where his pace, vision, and dribbling have drawn comparisons to Alex Iwobi. Football analysts believe his flair and confidence echo that of Iwobi’s uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha, one of Nigeria’s greatest football icons. Chelsea, renowned for developing African stars like Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel, view Kamaldeen as a potential long-term project. His technical ability and versatility reportedly fit the club’s new youth recruitment strategy. Meanwhile, Chelsea already have another Nigerian teenager, Chizaram Ezenwata, in their youth setup. The London-born striker, who joined from Charlton Athletic, was not released for Nigeria’s pre-tournament training camp and remains eligible to play for England, Nigeria, or Cameroon. In a related development, first-team star Cole Palmer was spotted supporting Chelsea’s U-19s this week, praising the club’s rising talents — further evidence of the Blues’ growing focus on youth development.

"Shelve your Imo visit, no project to commission"- Group tells Tinubu. A pressure group, The Mazi Organisation (TMO), has called on President Bola Tinubu to shelve his planned visit to lmo State on Tuesday, September 30. The group claimed that Governor Hope Uzodimma had perfected the fine art of building federal roads so that Abuja will refund him, while leaving Imo’s state and local roads looking like war trenches. In a statement issued on Monday by Cajetan Duke, the group’s Spokesperson, he stated that we “celebrate the much-talked-about Assumpta Flyover, a quarter-kilometer triumph that took six years to build.” According to him, “while Rivers and Ebonyi states were mass-producing them like pure water, in Uzodimma’s Imo, one flyover is an epochal achievement. “Governor Uzodimma’s leadership style is equally commendable: an absentee landlord ruling by proxy. “Six years in power, and not once has he visited all 27 LGAs. Perhaps he fears that venturing into the villages would expose him to the potholes, insecurity, and despair that his government pretends do not exist. “After all, red carpets are smoother than rural roads. Local government autonomy? Supreme Court rulings? Grassroots democracy? All irrelevant in Uzodimma’s kingdom. “One wonders: where has the torrent of federal allocations gone, since not a single tangible project has sprung up in our LGAs? But of course, in this government, accountability is a foreign language.” The group said should the President visit the state, “we urge you: enjoy the ceremonies, cut the ribbons, but take a detour afterwards. Drive yourself down Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Drive, Owerri-Port Harcourt Road, or Hospital Road. “You’ll quickly see that beneath the governor’s showpiece projects lies the real Imo: a state abandoned to craters, insecurity, and suffering.” “So today, we wholeheartedly congratulate Governor Uzodimma-for proving that in Imo, development is not about serving the people, but about serving the refund pipeline. He is less a governor, more a contractor to the Federal Government. May Abuja keep paying, since Imo surely isn’t gaining. “Ignore the painted walls and staged parades. Listen instead to the heartbeat of the people, muffled under dust, mud, and neglect,” the group told Tinubu.

US Reportedly Revokes Visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Remarks The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following remarks he made during a pro-Palestinian protest in New York on Friday. In a post on X, the US State Department said Petro’s “reckless and incendiary actions” prompted the decision. Addressing demonstrators outside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, Petro called for the creation of a global armed force to liberate Palestinians, saying it “must be stronger than the United States.” He went further by urging American soldiers to defy President Donald Trump’s orders: “Do not point your guns at people. Disobey Trump’s orders. Obey the orders of humanity,” he declared in Spanish. It was unclear if Petro remained in New York afterward, as his office and Colombia’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Trump administration has tightened its stance on pro-Palestinian voices even as countries such as France, Britain, Australia, and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, moves that have strained relations with Israel and Washington. Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president and a strong critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, had earlier accused Trump of being “complicit in genocide” during his UN General Assembly address. He also called for criminal proceedings against the US over missile strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

Primate Ayodele Predicts IBB’s Support for Jonathan Over Tinubu Ahead of 2027 The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released another prophecy concerning Nigeria’s political future as the 2027 general elections draw closer. In his latest revelation, the cleric declared: “Babangida isn’t supporting you, Tinubu, but he’s going to support Goodluck Jonathan.” According to Ayodele, former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) will play a quiet but decisive role in shaping political alignments, and his loyalty will not rest with the incumbent president. He explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite being in power, will encounter opposition from influential figures dissatisfied with his style of governance. On the other hand, Ayodele claimed that Goodluck Jonathan will enjoy unusual backing from some political godfathers, including Babangida, who still holds sway in Nigeria’s power structure. The cleric further cautioned Tinubu against relying solely on political machinery, noting that “unseen forces” are already working against him. Instead, he urged the president to prioritize genuine economic reforms to ease the nation’s hardship, stressing that performance, not alliances, will determine his political survival. Ayodele also emphasized that Jonathan’s name will continue to resurface in Nigeria’s political discourse, whether or not he personally seeks a return to office. According to him, many powerful figures still see Jonathan as a stabilizing force within Nigeria’s fragile democracy. This latest prophecy has reignited debates about Jonathan’s possible return to frontline politics and the behind-the-scenes influence of elder statesmen in shaping Nigeria’s leadership path.

BREAKING: Foreigners On Security Alert In Abuja As Thugs Stab, Rob German National A German national was on Saturday morning stabbed and robbed by motorcycle-riding hoodlums in Abuja, heightening security concerns in Nigeria’s capital. The incident occurred around 8am along IBB Way, near Maitama Primary School. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was attacked while walking, dispossessed of his belongings, and injured before the assailants fled. Security advisories obtained by SaharaReporters warn that both foreigners and locals are increasingly at risk from such swift motorcycle robberies. Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been urged to exercise caution, avoid walking alone in insecure areas, limit the display of valuables, and consider secure transportation options. Authorities have also advised residents to remain alert, report suspicious activities promptly, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies to enhance safety measures. #AbujaSecurity #BreakingNews #FCT

US Strike on Venezuela Drug Boat Raises Legal Questions A US strike in the Caribbean that killed 11 alleged drug traffickers linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel may have breached international law, experts told BBC Verify. President Donald Trump said the vessel was carrying drugs to the US, sharing drone footage of the attack on Truth Social. However, US officials have not clarified the legal grounds for the strike. Legal scholars warn the action may have violated maritime law and the UN Charter, which restricts the use of force in international waters. Critics argue the killings could amount to “extrajudicial arbitrary killings,” stressing that branding suspects as “narco-terrorists” does not automatically make them lawful military targets.