Today, we celebrate more than a birthday — we celebrate a pillar, a visionary, and an exceptional human being.
Happy Birthday to Chinedu Asuzu the face, the force, and the very foundation of BVI Channel One.
If BVI Channel One has a story, you are its finest chapter. If it has a voice, you are its clearest sound. If it has a future, it is because you refused to let it fail. Through your dedication, sacrifice, sleepless nights, and unwavering belief, you have kept this dream alive when it would have been easier to let go. You didn’t just build a channel — you built a family, a platform, and a legacy.
Wonderful person whose humility and goodness light up every room. Your strength is quiet, your impact is loud, and your commitment to excellence is unmatched.
On this special day, we want to thank you for your vision, for your courage, and for your heart. Thank you for carrying BVI Channel One on your shoulders and for giving all of us a place to belong, to grow, and to shine.
As you add another year, may life be as kind to you as you have been to us. May your days be filled with joy, your health be perfect, your dreams come true, and may God reward you openly for all you do in secret for this organization.
You are celebrated, you are valued, and you are deeply appreciated.
From all of us at BVI Channel One, we love and celebrate you today and always.
In the early hours of 1st October, thirteen years after Nigeria gained political independence from her former colonial master, Britain, a destiny child was born — an Independence child.
That child is Ndubuisi Anaenugwu.
Yes, every year, I celebrate my birthday alongside Nigeria’s Independence Day. It is a unique coincidence that has given my birthday a deeper meaning and has made me reflect, year after year, on the journey of our country.
Nigeria was granted political independence in 1960, but sadly, the country has struggled to achieve meaningful economic independence.
The First Republic collapsed barely six years after independence, exposing the weaknesses in the foundation upon which the nation was built.
Rather than making the difficult effort to rebuild that foundation, successive Nigerian leaders, often working with foreign interests, have largely resorted to patching, repainting and managing the cracks — making the structure appear sound without addressing some of its fundamental problems.
Today, it increasingly feels as though we have lost our sense of Nationhood. Almost everyone, rich and poor, appears desperate to leave Nigeria in search of better opportunities elsewhere. The tragedy is that many who leave do not wish to return.
Our education system is under enormous pressure. Our graduates have no hope of securing quality jobs.
Many wealthy Nigerians send their children to universities abroad, and a significant number of those young people eventually build their lives outside the country.
Our vast mineral resources have also raised persistent concerns about unequal access to national wealth and the concentration of economic opportunities in the hands of a relatively small privileged class.
Our financial system, too, often appears structured in ways that make life increasingly difficult for the poor and working class, while those with greater economic power continue to enjoy disproportionate advantages.
Nigeria cannot sustain a productive economy when reliable and affordable electricity remains elusive and when citizens and businesses continue to face serious security challenges.
There are serious problems with almost every major institution of the Nigerian state.
Too often, the law appears to work differently for the powerful and the vulnerable, creating a perception that influence and privilege can sometimes outweigh justice and accountability.
For many Nigerians, the daily struggle is no longer simply about living well; it is about surviving.
As I mark my birthday today, I cannot celebrate without confronting these realities. I , therefore painfully reject the Nigeria that exists today as my birthday mate. I say this without hatred for my country, but out of deep concern for its future.
I believe the Nigerian union must be honestly re-examined and, where necessary, renegotiated to create a fairer, safer and more prosperous country for all its citizens. No marriage should be sustained by force when the partners can no longer agree on the terms of their coexistence. The same principle should guide our national conversation.
This is my birthday wish.
I wish for a Nigeria where justice is truly blind, where leadership is accountable, where education works, where electricity is reliable, where security is guaranteed, where our natural resources benefit the majority, and where citizens do not have to flee their homeland in search of a dignified life.
As I celebrate another year of my life, my greatest prayer is that Nigeria will find the courage to introspect, rebuild and renew herself.
Happy Independence Day to Nigeria, and happy birthday to me.
Today, we at BVI Channel are celebrating our boss, leader and visionary, Mr. Vincent Ndubuisi, as he marks his birthday.
You are more than a boss to us — you are a mentor, a father, and an inspiration. Your leadership, dedication, and passion for excellence have been the driving force behind BVI Channel’s growth and success.
On this special day, we, the entire BVI Channel family, pray that God Almighty blesses you abundantly. May He grant you long life in good health, more wisdom, overflowing joy, and greater achievements in all you do.
Thank you for believing in us and leading us with such grace and strength.
The race for 2027 is heating up as former SGF, Babachir Lawal, has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar sent him to offer Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, the vice presidential slot on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform.
According to Lawal, the proposal was for Atiku to run for a single 6-year term with Obi as his Vice President, after which power would shift to Obi.
Lawal disclosed this in an interview on Monday, stating that Obi declined the offer.
The revelation comes as opposition coalitions intensify talks to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC in 2027. Atiku, Obi and other opposition figures have been holding closed-door meetings under the ADC coalition umbrella.
Meanwhile, Obi, who is now running as presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), made a separate pledge on Monday at a town hall in Sokoto for the Obi/Kwankwaso ticket.
Obi promised to reinstate the petroleum subsidy after tackling corruption, arguing that corruption remains the major challenge confronting Nigeria and that subsidy funds were being diverted by a few.
He said his administration, if elected, would tackle corruption across all sectors before reintroducing a transparent subsidy regime to ease hardship on Nigerians.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) today floated a N2.5 trillion Open Market Operations (OMO) auction to almost exactly offset N2.433 trillion in maturities falling due same day.
Details of the offer:
– N500 billion in 147-day paper due February 23, 2027
– N1 trillion in 182-day paper due March 30, 2027
– N1 trillion in 266-day paper due June 22, 2027
Bidding closed at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
The move comes as banks already park more than N6.2 trillion at the CBN’s Standing Deposit Facility, showing excess liquidity in the system.
According to CBN market data, there is only a N66.7 billion gap between the fresh N2.5 trillion offer and the N2.433 trillion repayment — meaning the apex bank is effectively rolling over liquidity rather than injecting fresh cash.
Analysts say the massive sterilisation is aimed at taming inflation, stabilizing the naira, which closed at N1,382/$ in parallel market yesterday, and keeping money supply in check ahead of Q4 spending.
The Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Estádio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Monday.
Franculino opened scoring in the 15th minute after a setup from Ronaldo Nhaga to give the hosts a 1-0 lead at halftime, despite Nigeria dominating possession with 56% and recording 12 shots, 7 on target.
Coach Éric Chelle made a double change at the start of the second half, bringing on Moses Simon and Mathias Usor for Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka in search of an equaliser.
But it was Guinea-Bissau who doubled their lead in the 66th minute through Mama Balde from Mauro Rodrigues’ assist.
Chelle threw on Tolu Arokodare, Gift Orban and Raphael Onyedika to rescue the game, and Guinea-Bissau were reduced to 10 men in the 88th minute when Alfa Semedo was sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Nigeria failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage, and Alexandre Djalo sealed the win in the 5th minute of stoppage time off Carlos Mane Tamble’s assist.
The result leaves Nigeria on 3 points from 2 games in Group L, while Guinea-Bissau top the group with 6 points from two wins.
The Super Eagles will next face Russia in a friendly in Novgorod on October 6 as they look to bounce back before the next round of qualifiers.
The Federal Government is set to borrow an additional $1.5 billion from the World Bank as Nigeria’s total public debt climbs to N166.79 trillion.
The three new facilities — $500m each for climate resilience, early childhood development, and social protection — are before the National Assembly for approval.
The World Bank board is expected to consider the loans before end of 2026, with disbursement tied to reforms in fiscal transparency and social safety nets.
Reacting on Monday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu of running a government that demands endless sacrifices from Nigerians while continuously seeking fresh loans.
“President Tinubu must first account for the money already borrowed,” Atiku said in a statement, warning that debt servicing is crowding out health, education and infrastructure.
The Presidency has defended the borrowing, saying the funds are concessional, long-term, and targeted at pro-poor sectors to cushion the impact of subsidy removal and drive growth toward the $1 trillion economy target.
As of Q2 2026, debt servicing already gulps over 60% of federal revenue, according to Debt Management Office (DMO) data.
A US advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has called on the Donald Trump administration to publish the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with Nigeria on critical minerals.
The MOU was signed on September 24, 2026 on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake and US Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau. It covers geological data, exploration, mineral processing, infrastructure and technical capacity.
Von Batten, which works for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, said publishing the full document would dispel allegations of corruption and “pay-to-play” surrounding the deal.
In a post on X, the firm said: “The integrity of the United States is on the line. Democrats are openly signaling plans to investigate the Donald Trump Administration’s critical-minerals deals and the officials involved.”
The firm claimed Democrats in the US House have told it that if they win back the House, they will include any US-Nigeria mining deal and the role of Trump officials for Africa in broader oversight investigations.
The firm also earlier claimed the deal was one of the proposals President Bola Tinubu offered in exchange for a meeting with Trump at the UN, a claim that has not been independently verified. It claimed its intervention led to the planned UN signing with Tinubu being cancelled, with Tinubu staying in France.
Neither the Nigerian Presidency nor the US State Department has issued an official response to the latest demand for disclosure.
The leadership of the United Kingdom Chapter of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth and development of the party.
The reaffirmation came after a high-level meeting with the party’s National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, in London.
The NDC-UK Executive Committee paid a courtesy visit to Dickson at the London Park Lane Hilton Hotel on Saturday. The meeting brought together members of the chapter and representatives of the Nigerian community across Great Britain and Ireland.
According to a statement on Sunday by the Publicity Secretary of NDC-UK, Boniokoye Imegwu, the meeting provided an opportunity for Dickson to brief party members and supporters on developments within the party, its progress since formation, and preparations for the forthcoming general election.
Dickson was in London on his return to Nigeria from the Netherlands, where he had inaugurated the NDC Netherlands Chapter.
During the interaction, Dickson expressed confidence in the party’s leadership and presidential ticket. He also urged institutions and officials responsible for conducting elections to uphold integrity, fairness, responsibility and patriotism.
The NDC-UK Country Chairman, Princewill Urum, thanked Dickson for his leadership and reaffirmed the chapter’s commitment to advancing the objectives and programmes of the party.
Also present was the leader of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), a Nigerian and global political network, who commended the direction and progress of the NDC and pledged to deploy resources and personnel to support credible elections and democratic participation in Nigeria.
Anambra State Police Commissioner, Nnanna Oji Ama, through the Officer in Charge of Community Policing, ASP Oluchukwu Anaemena, has taken the campaign against cultism, drug abuse and other antisocial behaviors to teenagers/ young people in Abba, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
Addressing the teens at Abba Town Hall over the weekend, the law enforcement officer warned that cultism limits freedom and breaks bond of unity among people.
He urged the youngsters to report to trusted adults or security personnel anyone who tries to lure them into cultism, as well as cult-related activities in their areas.
The CP, who promised to revisit the community with more impactful programme, said such engagement has been going on and will continue in various other communities for the purpose of achieving positive behavioral change among young people, and charged the people to aspire to be good representatives of their community.
While urging the youngsters to avoid evil friends that corrupt good attitudes, CP Ama encouraged them to report their parents to the police “if they are covering evil”, and gave out phone number with which to alert the Police.
Obviously inspired by OC Anaemena’s smart look and message delivery, a teenager who identified herself as Chinaza, said; “I’ll be a Police Officer”.
In his remarks, the President, Abba Town Union Youth Wing, Comrade Paschal Iloabuchi Uchelue, urged the youngsters to embrace the life-changing message of the event for their own good and that of the larger society.
The President General of Abba Town Union, Dr. Roy Chinweuba, was on ground to welcome the police team in the community.
