Latest News In Nigeria, September 25, 2022: Top 10 Headlines For Sunday

Welcome to AllNews morning roundup of the top 10 latest Nigerian news today, Sunday, September 25, 2022.

2023: Peter Obi's Supporters Stage Rally In Abuja

Supporters of the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, are staging a rally in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Per online reports, the rally started from the Unity Fountain to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium amid security presence. Read more here.

UNGA 77: Buhari Urges African Leaders To Fight Corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked African leaders to fight tirelessly to end corruption.

Buhari stated that Africa has remained at the far end of the global development index due to the menace of corruption. Read more here.

Flood: Jigawa Records 134 Deaths, Destruction Of N1.5trn Properties

Following floods in Jigawa State, no fewer than 134 persons have been killed while over N1.5 trillion worth of properties have been destroyed.

This was disclosed by the Jigawa state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi when he hosted the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) chief of the field office of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States, Rahman Rihub Mahmud Fara today (Saturday). Read more here.

Bandits Abduct Five In Abuja Community

In a recent attack in Abuja, bandits have reportedly abducted five persons from Tekpeshe-Gurdi community in Gurdi ward of Abaji area council.

The bandits had invaded Tekpeshe community two weeks ago, killing one person and abducting others. Read more here.

2023: NNPP Responds To Reports Of Endorsing Tinubu

The Osun State Chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has refuted reports that it has endorsed the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu.

The denial was made by the Caretaker Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Abdussalam Abdullateef, at a news conference on Saturday in Osogbo. Read more here.

Federer Hangs Racket After Laver Cup Defeat Alongside Nadal

Roger Federer ended his remarkable career with an agonising doubles defeat alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarterfinals and last week announced his retirement at the age of 41. Read more here.

AFRIMA 2022: Organisers Reveal Voting Start Date

The organisers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have revealed that the voting portal for the 2022 edition will be open to the public on Sunday, September 25 at 21:00 (CAT).

The development was disclosed by AFRIMA’s Executive Producer Mike Dada in a statement on Friday. Read more here.

Lebanon Migrant Boat Death Toll Rises To 89

More bodies of migrants and refugees have been recovered from the sea off Syria after a boat capsized on Thursday, raising the death toll to 89.

Syria’s official news agency SANA reported on Saturday, quoting Iskandar Ammar, a hospital official; “There are 89 victims, while 14 people are receiving treatment at Al-Basel Hospital, two of whom are in intensive care.” Read more here.

Police Arrest 84-Year-Old Man For Defiling Child In Ogun State

An 84-year-old man named Stephen Jack has been arrested by police operatives in Ogun State for having unlawful carnal knowledge of an eight-year-old girl.

The suspect who resides in Okun Owa area of Ijebu Ode was arrested following a report lodged at Obalende divisional headquarters by the father of the victim. Read more here.

Singer Fireboy DML Reveals He Misses Making Eye Contact With Girls

Singer Fireboy DML has revealed that he misses making eye contact with people's girlfriends at concerts.

The singer recently discussed his friendship with Asake and the writing of 'Bandana'. Read more here.

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