NaijaPodNews Morning Brief — Friday, September 25, 2026

NaijaPodNews Morning Brief — Friday, September 25, 2026

Today's top stories, narrated in five minutes:

1. Benue Police Confirm Arrest of Doctor Thought Abducted

The Benue State Police Command has clarified that Dr. Jonah Ogbaji, a prominent medical doctor in Makurdi, was arrested by federal operatives, debunking earlier widespread reports of his abduction. DS...

2. El-Rufai to Re-evaluate Relationships After Friends' Silence During Trial

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is set to reconsider some of his relationships after observing the silence of friends during his ongoing trial for alleged money laundering. Currently in ...

3. SMEDAN Pushes for Traditional Rulers' Role in Grassroots Development — full story

SMEDAN's Director-General, Charles Odii, has called for increased collaboration between traditional rulers and government agencies to boost food security, wealth creation, and national development. Sp...

4. Erica Nlewedim Dares X Haters: Why Visit My Page?

Former Big Brother Naija star, Erica Nlewedim, recently confronted an X user who publicly expressed dislike for her, questioning why they continued to engage with her content despite their feelings. S...

5. Kaduna: Nigerian Army's 1 Division Fetes Four Retiring Personnel

The Nigerian Army's 1 Division in Kaduna recently honored four retiring personnel at a send-off ceremony, acknowledging their dedicated service and contributions to the nation. Major General Abubakar ...

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