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Foreign Sponsors Behind Hunger Protests – IGP [Leadership]
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The police spokesperson FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said the deployment of the FCT deployed material and human resources at the command’s disposal across the nooks and crannies of the nation’s capital.

She said the proactive deployment aims to ensure public safety, protect protesters, and prevent non-state actors from hijacking protests. The deployment, added, is characterised by visible policing and the deployment of explosive ordinance devices (EOD) experts and personnel at various strategic locations, raids on identified black spots, uncompleted buildings/shanties, stop and search, vehicular and foot patrol and synergy with sister security agencies.

Also, the commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, while acknowledging residents’ right to protest, advised that it should be peaceful.

Who is US Vice President Kamala Harris — and can she beat Donald Trump?
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Harris, 59, was born in Oakland, California, the daughter of an Indian-born mother and Jamaican-born father.

She attended Howard University in Washington, DC before getting her law degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.

She began working in the Alameda County district attorney’s office, before shifting to the San Francisco district attorney’s office.

BREAKING: UNIZIK Students Reject Newly-Appointed VC, Say Her Appointment “Illegal”
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Prof. Umobi’s appointment has, however, continued to generate a chain of reactions and counter-reactions from different corners, as people and groups bare their minds on her emergence and the circumstances surrounding the appointment; even as Prof. Ikechebelu also reportedly refused to vacate office.

However, announcing their stance on the issue over the weekend, the students of the University declared their vehement rejection of Umobi as the Acting VC, describing her appointment as illegal and a stack contradiction to the provisions of the University Act.

Tree Planting: Igwe APGA Hails Gov Soludo “Best Governor In Nigeria”
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He praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his courage to see through the “noise and clouds” to understand what the people of Anambra State truly needs and desire. “For years, many Governors played lip service to the issue of planting economic trees but never did anything practical about it. Today, we are seeing it. He is doing something about it. Planting of N1million economic trees across Anambra is truly a frontline solution for multiple problems facing our State. Anambra State is known for the menace of soil erosion.” Chief Benjamin Obi continued to add that he “is truly pleased with this initiative by the Governor. If other Governors across the country would emulate what Governor Soludo is doing in Anambra State, Nigeria would not be in the economic and developmental quagmire it presently finds herself in.”

How Gov. Yusuf Runs Kano Affairs As Family Business, As Ex- Gov Kwankwaso’s Wife Becomes New Power Broker
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“Unnerving” is how a stakeholder described it, noting that virtually all political positions in Kano are often allocated based on the whims of Rakiya (Kwankwaso’s sister-in-law) or Salamatu (Kwankwaso’s wife).
This state of affairs prompts several critical questions: Is Kano’s future being mortgaged to satisfy familial interests? Can true democracy thrive in an environment where political power is consolidated within a few hands?
As the citizens of Kano grapple with these unsettling realities, the need for a more transparent and equitable governance system becomes increasingly apparent. Without doubts, the ramifications and effects of this nepotistic grip extend beyond mere political appointments, affecting the state’s development trajectory and the trust of its people in their leaders.

Tension In UNIZik As 3 Truck Load Of Soldiers Storm Campus To Unseat Acting VC Ikechebelu
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The Campus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka was greeted with tension Saturday morning when three truck load of soldiers stormed the area in a bid to removing the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Institution Prof Jeo Ikechebelu.

At the expiration of the tenure of the former Vice Chancellor Prof Charles Okechukwu Esimone Prof kechebelu had two months ago been named the acting Vice Chancellor of the university.

It was alleged that Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe had convened an emergency meeting of the council, intimating of the plan to remove Ikechebelu as Vice Chancellor.

Nnamdi Kanu Files For Reinstatement Of Bail
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My Lords, we humbly submit that the learned trial Judge was manifestly wrong to have refused the prayers for the setting aside of the order revoking Appellant’s bail and restoring same on the purport that the trial Court had previously found that the Appellant had jumped bail, forfeited the sureties’ bonds and Appellant’s sureties having gone on appeal over forfeiture of their bonds, the trial court would therefore await the outcome of the appeal. Our submission is predicated on the facts that it was brought to the attention of the trial court that the said previous revocation of the Appellant’s bail was later found by the Supreme Court of Nigeria to have been made in error and was even obtained by the deception of the Respondent, such that the Supreme Court held that the Appellant did not jump bail.

Trouble Inside Kano Govt As Kwankwaso Falls Out With Governor
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However, Governor Yusuf Abba was unsettled and concerned by the anger displayed by the son of the kwankwasiyya movement. He directed that another contract be awarded to Mustapha for delivery of rice, valued at the same N500m. In the words of our source, “the new contract of another 500m awarded was to comport the son of kwankwasiya movement”.


Interestingly, according to our source, it is alleged Mustafa took the money and refused to execute the project. He “said he could not make any supply nor refund the money to the state government”.

JUST IN: Police Reportedly Free BLord After Spending Days in Custody
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He was, however, reportedly ‘freed’ on Thursday by the police, after spending barely three days in the police custody.

Although, details and the circumstances surrounding the said release are still sketchy, a social media influencer, Very Dark Man (VDM), who announced it on his social media handles said the crypto vendor was granted bail by the police, as his alleged offences are bailable.

Man Regains Freedom After 7 Years On Awaiting Trial
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A forty year old man named Mr Uche Nnoli from Nteje in Oyi local government area of Anambra state regained his freedom after being on the waiting trial list for seven years.
Nnoli who was sent to the Onitsha Correction Center over trumped up charges while in detainton was transfered to Ogwashi Ukwu Correction Center in Delta state but was later returned to Onitsha Correction Center where he was later released.
His freedom was restored when the Anambra state chapter of Human Right Protection Service which has its headquarters in Naples the United States of America offered free legal aides to him.

JUST IN: Police Arrest Anambra Young Billionaire, B-LORD, over Alleged Sponsorship of Terrorism
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BLord, an Awka-based cryptocurrency vendor and Managing Director of BLord Group, Blord Real Estate Ltd., Blord Jetpaye Ltd., and Billpoint Technology, was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday, July 16.

Confirming this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the arrest was as a result of allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud among others, levelled against BLord’s companies.

According to him in the statement, titled “Alleged Fraud, Violation of CBN Act: Police Interrogate CEO Blord Group of Companies, Linus Williams”, complained were lodged against the BLord Group of Companies, thereby necessitating his arrest.

Man Disappears After Answering Call in Anambra
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Confirming the incident in an interview with this reporter, the elder brother to the missing person, Mr. Chijioke Ejekwu said he (the victim) who is a land agent and drinks dealer, finished answering a call and informed his family that he was going to Nnewi, but never returned till date.

According to him, people who know the victim later confirmed that they saw and exchanged greetings with him at Nnewi that same day shortly after he left house; but thàt he had not started missing by then.

2nd Reading: Three Imo LGAs Included In Bill For Creation Of Etiti State
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The bill, sponsored by lawmakers from the five South East states, aims to carve out territories from existing states to create a new state with 11 LGAs, including Okigwe and Onuimo from Imo State.

In his legislative brief, Ogah said the bill seeks to address a “longstanding” issue of regional parity and administrative efficiency within the south-east”

Ogah said, “The establishment of Etiti state is not just a matter of administrative convenience but a step towards ensuring balanced regional development and effective governance.

I Will Replace Jesus in No Distant Time, God Has Instructed Me to Do So — Pastor Claims (video)
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“I will replace Jesus in the next 500 years. God himself has instructed me to do so. And, it shall come to pass,” Pastor Kyei-Duah re-emphasized.

The pastor’s claims and messages were welcomed with so much pleasure by his congregation, who were seen in the video, clapping and shouting in excitement, in response to his assertion.

APGA Has Only One National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa
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Meanwhile, Edozie Njoku, who claimed to have taken a purported oath of office on July 7th, 2019, after his kangaroo convention on May 31st, 2019, in Owerri, assuming his claims without conceding, has elongated his purported tenure, thereby usurping the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This madness must be stopped, as no National Chairman of any party stays in office for a single term beyond 4 years.

Biden did see neurologist at the White House in January, press secretary now says [CNN]
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Jean-Pierre answered: “I can say that it was not.”


The reference in Jean-Pierre’s new statement blaming the fact that a specific date had not been mentioned in the reporter’s question does not pass muster. Cannard was listed on the White House visitors logs multiple times over the past year, but only once – in January – shown to have met with O’Connor. The reason for that particular visit had been a focus of multiple questions in Monday’s White House press briefing.

Jean-Pierre’s correction reveals that Cannard had not only met with O’Connor in relation to the president in January, but that he had examined the president during that visit as a part of his annual medical exam.

Imo: Arms Recovered, As NDLEA Nabs Suspected Drug Baron In Village Mansion
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It was gathered that Mbonu and his associate, Kenneth Ofoegbu were arrested in his mansion tucked in his Umuomi village, Uzogba-Ezenomi Autonomous Community, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.

The spokesperson of the anti-drug agency, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement that the cartel with operational bases in Imo and Rivers state became a target of the agency following intelligence indicating it is responsible for the distribution of substantial quantity of methamphetamine in South East, South South and other parts of the country.

Taxation: Many Crushed to Death, As Soludo’s Agency Allegedly Chases Trailer into Market (video)
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According to sources, the fatal crash was caused by the officers of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) —an agency of the Anambra state government —who chased the trailer into the market in a bid to collect tax, levy, or toll from the driver.
This was corroborated by a masculine voiceover that accompanies one of the videos, who was heard also attributing the crash to government agency, whose personnel, he said, gave the trailer a hot chase, for the same purpose.

Senate Opens Probe Into ₦30trn Ways & Means Granted FG
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The Ad – hoc committee saddled with the probe last Thursday got a leeway for more intense probe by the Senate with two months extension granted for the assignment.

The Chairman of the Ad – hoc committee set up in March this year, Senator Isah Jibrin (APC Kogi East) had in seeking for extension of time informed the Senate that required vital information for the probe exercise, were still being expected from some of the relevant agencies involved in the spending of the monetary facilities.

In telephone conversation with journalists in Abuja on Saturday , Senator Jibrin who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Customs and Excise Duties, said the two months extension granted the Committee by the Senate on Thursday last week, would make it ample opportunity to further intensify the probe exercise.

Police Nab Ihedioha’s aide Elias, Others over alledged Kidnapping, Armed Robbery
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Elias Igboayaka Dikeigbo, alleged kidnapping kingpin in Orlu has been arrested Saturday by the police in the area.

This followed a tip-off to the local Vigilante group of his Umuna community who earlier arrested some of his gang members who at interrogations, named Elias as their leader.

Elias has been moved from the Orlu Division of the Nigeria Police to the Police Anti Kidnapping Unit of the state’s Command, Owerri last yesterday’s evening.

Elias who serves as the Community Youth leader of his town has been named in several criminal activities in Orlu and its environs, and has been on the Police wanted list over series of armed robbery operations, including a recent kidnapping and diversion of a stock fish loaded truck. He later went underground during which his wife and some Kinsmen were arrested and taken to Awka in Anambra state.

Again, Gov Bala Mohammed Bags Urban Renewal Award, Pledges More to Develop Bauchi
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Speaking to journalists shortly after receiving the award at the banquet hall of the presidential villa, Abuja, the Governor pledged new trajectory of leadership for effective governance to address numerous gaps in infrastructure and services.

Governor Bala Mohammed described the honour as a state’s recognition especially in its transparent conduct in governance and assured to continue to work with relevant stakeholders for justice and equity.

Court orders Sadia Umar-Farouk, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs to account for N729 billion
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Justice Dipeolu also ordered the minister to “explain the rationale for paying N5,000 to 24.3 million poor Nigerians, which translates to five percent of Nigeria’s budget of N13.6 trillion for 2021.”

Justice Dipeolu also stated that, “The minister did not give any reason for the refusal to disclose the details sought by SERAP. SERAP has reeled out the relevant sections of the Freedom of Information Act 2011 that the minister contravened and has in line with sections 20 and 25(1) of the Act prayed this Court for an order of mandamus to direct and compel the minister to provide the information sought.”

Justice Dipeolu dismissed the objections raised by the minister’s counsel and upheld SERAP’s arguments. Consequently, the court entered judgment in favour of SERAP against the minister.

How Davido used sex as condition to care for our daughter — Sophia Momodu [The Sun]
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“When I noticed that the intention of the applicant for coming late at night to my house was not to visit our daughter, but to seek sexual favours, even after our relationship had ended, I told him to desist from such late-night visits, as our daughter who needed to be in school in the morning would have slept at the time of his late-night visits.

“It was when I refused the applicant’s ingress into my house at ungodly hours of the night on the pretext of visiting our daughter that he decided to stop visiting or calling our daughter and this has been the pattern with the applicant all through his relationship with our daughter.

“Whenever I refused to be his sex slave, he would stop caring for his daughter and abandon her and use the fact of our daughter’s sadness due to his absence to force me to accede to his unwholesome demands.

Peter Obi Is the Leader Nigeria Needs Now – Igwe APGA Declares, Promises to Support Him Come 2027
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Igwe APGA further called on Nigerians to not allow the mistake of the 2023 presidential election to repeat itself.

“We know what transpired during the last presidential election and we have seen what it resulted to. We will not allow what transpired in 2023 to happen again in 2027. It cannot be rigged again. I will support him,” he declared.

The APGA chieftain also expressed concerns over the economic plight of the country and how Nigerians struggle to survive on daily basis, toiling day and night, under the sun and under the rain, just to make ends meet, as a result of the current hardship and economic realities in the country.

Police Recover Another Baby in Anambra, One Month After Recovering One Dumped Near a Heap of Refuse
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He further disclosed that the baby has been handed over to the Director of the Welfare Department, Idemili North Local Government Area, for safe custody.


“Hence, anyone who can identify or assist the Police in reuniting the baby with the family is hereby enjoined to come forward in this regard, please.

“Kindly disseminate widely alongside the attached picture of the baby,” the statement partly read.

Recall that the Anambra State Police Command, on Sunday, June 2, also recovered (the lifeless body of) a one-day-old baby wrapped in a sack bag and dumped near a heap of refuse along Ifite Road, off Aroma Junction in Awka, the State capital.

You Won’t Return To Senate, Wike Dares Ireti Kingibe [Daily Trust]
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed that Ireti Kingibe, Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), won’t return to the senate in 2027.


He was reacting to an earlier claim by the senator that FCT residents were not impressed with Wike’s performance.

Kingibe, who featured as a guest on Arise TV, alleged that Wike is out of touch with the needs of FCT residents.

According to her, the FCT has no schools, no hospitals and lacks potable water.

Responding, Wike, said he is not in office to please her, adding that he has done well within the short time of his appointment.

IPOB Can’t Win Referendum, Igbos Prefer Nigeria To Biafra’ – Arewa Youths
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The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has declared that the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will lose if a referendum to decide Biafra is conducted.


AYCF National President, Yerima Shettima, explained that Igbos prefer to remain as Nigerians rather than secede to form the sovereign state of Biafra.

Speaking with journalists , Shettima however, acknowledged that just like Nnamdi Kanu, some Igbos are agitating for fairness, equity, and justice.

According to Shettima: “As a Nigerian, I know that IPOB can’t win a referendum today because an average Igbo man wants to remain a Nigerian. All they are demanding is justice, equity, and fair play.

Old Man Defiles Young Boys in Soludo’s Community, Claims There Was No Penetration
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Confirming the arrest in a statement made available to newsmen over the week, Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, the Media Aide to the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, said the suspect was grilled shortly after the Ministry received the report and swung into action.
According to her, the incident was reported by the President-General of Isuofia People’s Assembly, Chief Chikadibia Okeke.
She, however, added that the suspect has been questioned and handed over to the police for further interrogations and prosecution.
She said, “According to the PG of Isuofia, the suspect had been molesting and engaging young men in homosexual activities for a long time now but anytime he got arrested, he usually got bailed by higher individuals in the state.
“Chief Chikadibia Okeke narrated that they caught Okoye over the weekend having sexual relationships with lots of boys and young men and quickly put a call through to the Commissioner for Women Affairs, who instructed them to apprehend him immediately.

I Just Fingered Her — General Overseer Who Defiled 7-Yr-Old Girl in Awka, Claims His Wife Always Denies Him S3x
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Mr. Ogu, who is said to be the Spiritual Director and General Overseer of the Jesus House of Joy Church, Awka, is also married with children, the youngest of whom is 18-year-old.

Upon interrogation by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo, Mr. Ogu confessed to defiling the 7-year-old girl, but, however, claimed he didn’t “penetrate” but only “fingered” her.

“I just fingered her once,” he said, demonstrating it with his finger.

76-Year-Old Man Moves to Poison Widow in Anambra, Says “She Refused to Give Me S3x” (Video)
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The incident happened at Afọr Nnobi Market in Nnobi Community, Idemili South Local Government Area of the State, where the suspect was apprehended by some denizens who saw him obsessedly loitering about in the market in a suspicious way (with N1000 in his hand), searching for and making inquiries about where to buy some chunks of the the poison for inflicting elephantiasic disease (elephantiasis) popularly known as leg poison (ure ụkwụ/enyi ure).

Land Tussle: Ezeonwuka Floors Tansian University Again, As Court Dismisses School’s Appeal
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With the latest ruling dismissing and striking out an appeal (with the appeal number: CA/AWK/67/2019) filed by the Tansian University, the Appeal Court has also marked another significant milestone on the long-standing dispute, reinforcing Ezeonwuka’s co-ownership rights over the land on which Tansian University’s campus in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, is located.

The latest victory was spelled out in a judgment delivered in a court proceeding dated May 14, 2024 and signed by three Appeal Court Justices, Justice Obietonbara O. Daniel-Kalio, Justice Isa Bature Gafai, and Justice Asma’u Musa Mainoma, upholding the earlier victories of Chief Romanus Ezeonwuka (also known as Rommy Ezeonwuka) and his company, the Ranent Industries Company Ltd. in the lower court.