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Breaking: Gov Fubara Appoints Former Assembly Speaker Edison as Chief of Staff
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One of the crucial resolutions involves the reinstatement of the former speaker, requiring the current speaker to relinquish his position. Governor Fubara’s decision to appoint Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie as Chief of Staff signifies a strategic move in the aftermath of these political developments.

Police arrest popular Radio Presenter MC Manosky for defiling a 15year Old Boy in Abia
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A Popular On Air Personality Mr Chigozie Anumudu otherwise known as MC Manosky has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly def!ling a 15year old Boy in Aba, Abia State.

MC Manosky who is not a staff of any radio station but operates as a freelance Journalist in Radio Stations within Aba was arrested on the afternoon of 31st December 2023 at his residence following complaints lodged at the Eastern Ngwa Police station by the Father of the victim.

US Army veteran accuses some police officers of conspiracy, attempted Abduction, assassination in Anambra to frustrate criminal charge
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According to Ezekwenna, a native of Nnobi and New York City based US Army veteran, having studied and obtained his first degree in political science at Herbert H. Lehman College of City University of New York, one Mr. Chijioke Peter Okaa currently standing trial at the court for malicious damage and some police officers of Zone 13 Ukpo had conspired, hatched what he described as elaborate plans to abduct him at the Chief Magistrate Court premises, and dispose him in such a way that he would be prevented from pursuing his case or seeking justice any longer in any court of competent jurisdiction.

In the petition to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, dated October 9, this year, a copy of which he made available to newsmen via whatsapp, Ezekwenna, also a veteran of child abuse investigator at New York City Government Administration of Children Services, veteran intelligence operative who assisted US Federal law enforcement (FBI, INS and US Justice Dept) in successful international investigation and prosecution of Nigerian-American human trafficking syndicate in US Federal Court of Southern District of New York and currently a businessman who frequently visits Lagos, Nigeria on business projects development missions, narrated his ugly experience in the hands of these compromised police officers attached to Zone 13 Police Command, Ukpo.

Vehicle Set Ablaze As Fresh Protest Rocks Kano
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Thousands of people believed to be the supporters of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), on Saturday, stormed the streets to protest the governorship dispute between Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf; and his counterpart in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Gawuna.

According to them, they want the apex court to deliver a fair judgement confirming the mandate of Kano people on Yusuf.

Anambra Politician, Chris Uba Confirms Attack on His Convoy, Explains How it Happened
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A political godfather and erstwhile Anambra South Senatorial candidate, Dr. Chris Uba has confirmed attack on his convoy by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

It would be recalled that two police officers were, on Thursday, shot dead at Orie Uga Roundabout by gunmen who disguised as military personnel. The officers were later identified as personnel attached to the Enugu State Police Command, who Dr. Uba to Anambra.

When contacted by this reporter, Izunna Okafor, Dr. Uba who confirmed the attack, described it as very unfortunate and shared his heartfelt condolences to the families of the murdered officers.

Police Launch Manhunt for Gunmen Responsible for Yesterday’s Attack in Anambra Community
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The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have swung into action and launched intensive manhunt for the armed men responsible for attacking Uga community in Aguata Local Government Area of the State.

Recall that yet-to-be-identified gunmen suspected to have infiltrated into Anambra from a neighbouring state, stormed the popular Uga Roundabout at about 6:30pm on Thursday, in disguise as military personnel, and opened fire on policemen from Enugu State Police Command who escorted a convoy to Anambra, killing two of the officers.

It was gathered that the armed men, who also injured a mentally-challenged man during the attack, eventually abandoned one of their vehicles and fled the scene shortly after the remaining officers engaged them in a shootout.

Rivers : How Tinubu Ended Wike’s Dreams Of Becoming Jagaban
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Former spokesperson for the defunct new Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said that the dreams of Nyesom Wike becoming the jagaban of Rivers State is over.

He said that Wike, who is the immediate past Governor of the State, is no longer relevant as far as the politics of Rivers State and Nigeria at large is concerned.

He claimed that most of Wike’s antecedents were now well known to all and sundry, adding that whoever that decides to work with him does so at their own peril.

He informed the former Governor that Rivers can never be Lagos, adding his recent actions bring to an end his dream and vision of becoming the landlord of Rivers State.

I’ll Still Marry You in Our Next World — Soludo’s Wife Tells Him
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The Governor’s wife, who shared her thoughts shortly after celebrating the wedding anniversary in the altar of God where they also renewed their vows to each other, said the 31 years of marital bliss still looks like yesterday to her.

“Today, before God’s holy altar and in front of our six beautiful kids, we renewed our vow of friendship and love. Thirty-one years, and it still looks just like yesterday with this sweet, kind, and amazing man.

“I could live this sweet dream over and over with you, My King. And if there’s another world to come, I’ll still be your wife. Happy anniversary to us. I love you so much,” she said.

How Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Died After Prolonged Battle With Leukemia
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“Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” the source said.

“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”

He was 67 years old.

The ailing governor returned to Nigeria in September following a three-month medical leave in Germany and only recently proceeded on another one after he was directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

His deputy, Aiyedatiwa has been standing in as Acting Governor.

Following his return to Nigeria in September, Akeredolu stayed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and tried to govern his state from there, leading to public outrage.

Tinubu: “There is Chaos in Bokkos & Barkin Ladi of Plateau & the soldiers have been overwhelmed”
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The communities of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi have been turned to killing fields by invading Fulani militia from the Mountains of neighbouring Cameroon.

The deadly attacks started on 24th of December 2025 a day before Christmas. The continued to 24hours without the arrival of the Nigeria security forces. Reports indicate over 113 were killed before the arrival of the Nigeria security forces.

Despite the late arrival of security operatives, eyewitnesses indicated that the operatives were grossly inadequate due to shortage of men against the firepower of the “marauding hired Fulani militia” from neighbouring African Countries. The attacks continued to Christmas Day and up till this morning [December 26, 2023].

Another Multi-million Funds Diversion Scandal Rocks Imo Govt, Drivers Data Capture Committee, Ukawune, Kingsley Nwachukwu Fingered
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Impartial Observers recalled that the Data Capturing and Painting Committee was inaugurated by the State Government for a sole interest of ensuring safety and security of Imo commercial drivers and passengers, but its purpose seemed to have been defeated as corrupt personalities in Imo transport system highjacked the policy to harass and extort funds from taxi drivers with aide of some Government authorities in the Ministry of Transport and Imo Government House,Owerri.

A copy of the petition sighted by our correspondent revealed that a sum of 45,000 ( Forty Five Thousand Naira) collected from over fifteen thousand captured vehicles was not remitted to the State account (TSA) by the Committee members.

It was revealed that the Committee boss, Ukawune Anaelechi who is from Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State converted 12 (twelve) stolen vehicles recovered by the team to his personal use, against the directive of the State Government.

Port Harcourt Refinery Not ‘Fully’ Ready – Sources
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The four state-owned decrepit refineries with a combined 450,000 barrels per day, 110,000 barrels Kaduna plant in the north and three units in the oil-rich Niger Delta, including the 125,000 barrels Warri refinery, have been shut for years.

The four local refineries in Nigeria, including Port Harcourt, had stopped operations in 2019, causing problems in the country’s fuel supply.

In August, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the minister of state for Petroleum Resources, visited the PHRC and announced that it would start working again by the end of the year.

The federal government had in 2021 approved the sum of $1.5 billion to fix the Port Harcourt refinery.
Subsequently, an Italian company, Maire Tecnimont, was chosen to do the repair work, in three phases. The first phase aims to get the refinery running at 90 per cent capacity within 18 months.

14 Journalists Escape Death, 4 Persons Injured as Armed Police clash with Community Over Land Dispute In Anambra
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Trouble started during in the morning of Saturday when hundreds of elders, leaders, women and youths of Ezinano Community in Awka South local government area stormed the disputed land but armed policemen stationed within the land started shooting guns and teargas in an ensuing pandemonium.

The journalists drawn from various media houses were caught in the cross fire between the policemen and the aggrieved people of Ezinano Community when they went to verify if actually the police besiege the land.

One of the policemen told newsmen that they were at the disputed land on the order of the Commissioner of Police, adding that they were not dragging land with members of Ezinano Community nor those of Enugu Agidi Community.

N3.5bn debt: Court freezes Oyo State govt.’s accounts in 10 banks
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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has issued an order attaching the accounts of the Oyo State Government in ten commercial banks in the country.

The order was issued by Justice A. O. Ebong, in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding initiated by ex-council chiefs in Oyo State, who were sacked on May 29, 2019 by Gov. Seyi Makinde.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sacked local government chairmen and councillors had, in 2021, got a N4,874,889,425.60 judgment against Makinde and other officials/agencies of the state.

The other officials/agencies listed with Makinde as judgment debtors, by virtue of the May 7, 2021 judgment of the Supreme Court, are the Attorney-General, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Accountant-General of Oyo State, Speaker of the House of Assembly, the House of Assembly and the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC).

EXPOSED : How Political Mafias Captured Nigeria’s Election, Government Under Mahmood Yakubu
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Former Chairman of Independenct National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega on Saturday sounded a five-alarm warning to Nigerians, saying the country’s fundamental governing instruments have been hijacked by a pack of reckless political actors.



Mr Jega rallied Nigerians to immediately rise and recover control of the country or risk farming out their collective destiny to a clique of selfish individuals who lacked the requisite aptitude to salvage the country’s descent into a failed entity.



“Citizens have an obligation in good or bad times,” Mr Jega said. “They have key roles to play in order to ensure their country survives and good things happen to ordinary citizens.”



The admonition came when the former INEC chairman delivered a convocation keynote at Sa’adu Zungur State University, Bauchi, on Saturday afternoon, which was themed: ‘Safeguarding Nigeria’s future: Prioritising citizen’s welfare and security amidst challenges’.

Rivers Crisis : How Gov Fubara Wanted To Resign
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Amid the festering political crisis in Rivers State, the National Coordinator, South-South Leadership Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, on Saturday said Governor Siminalayi Fubara offered to resign his position before the crisis in the state escalated to the level it currently is.

He said it took the intervention of some Peoples Democratic Party leaders to prevail on him to shelve the idea.

Sara-Igbe, a former spokesperson for the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), said the governor opted to resign because apart from the way forces above him prevented him from asserting his independence, he didn’t have enough control over the state’s funds and had difficulty running his government.

Fresh troubles for Wike as Timi Frank demands probe over Rivers DPO killing, $300m, N9bn theft
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A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Sunday, called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, to urgently investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over alleged complicity in the killing of a Divisional Police Officer in Ahoada Division in Rivers State, Bako Angbashim.

The activist insisted that all federal lawmakers whose names were mentioned by Hon Goodhead in the killing must also be investigated.

He also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged diversion of $300 million from Rivers State’s IGR.

Angbashim, a Superintendent of Police, had led his men to raid criminal hideouts in the Odemude community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state on September 8, when a dreaded cult group led by Okpara ambushed them, opened fire and eventually captured Angbashim, decapitated his body and filmed their action.

Hopes on High, As Supreme Court May Release Nnamdi Kanu Today
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In a pivotal development, the Supreme Court is poised to render a judgment today on the appeals brought forth by both the federal government and Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Recapping the proceedings, a distinguished five-member panel, presided over by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, meticulously selected October 5 for the verdict subsequent to the conclusive statements made by the government’s legal representative, Tijani Gazali (SAN), and Kanu’s counsel, Mike Ozekhome (SAN).

The crux of the matter lies in the federal government’s earnest plea to overturn the Court of Appeal’s precedent, which nullified the treasonable felony charges against Kanu. The appellate court had gone a step further, ordering Kanu’s release on the grounds of an allegedly illicit return following his bail breach.

Breaking: Former Anambra Governor, Ezeife Passes On
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Information reaching 247ureports has it that the first Executive Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife has joined his ancestors.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chief Rob Nwakaire Ezeife, on behalf of the Ezeife Family, in which he noted that the Igboukwu-born elder statesman passed on at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on Thursday evening.

Breaking News: 5 Commissioners Resign In Rivers State
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Particularly, it was announced that the Commissioner of Justice resigned in the afternoon hours of December 14, 2023. In the evening hours of the same day, the Commissioner for works announced his resignation along with the Commissioner for Social welfare and finance commissioner and commissioner of special projects.

Breaking News: 3 Commissioners Resign In Rivers State
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Information reaching 247ureports.com indicates that three commissioners have resigned from the Fubara administration in Rivers State within the span of twelve hours.

‘No Division In PDP,’ Falana Says 27 Rivers Lawmakers To Lose Seats
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, on Wednesday said there is no division in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to warrant the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

On Monday, 27 lawmakers said to be loyal to the immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, dumped the party on Monday for the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, two of the lawmakers were said to have returned to the PDP.

A day after, the PDP asked Edison Ehie, speaker of the Rivers assembly, to declare the lawmakers’ seats vacant immediately.

For Not Making Final List Of Supreme Court Nominee, Appeal Court Justice, Joseph Ikyegh Slumps, Dies
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The Court of Appeal has lost one of its eminent jurists, Justice Joseph Ikyegh of the Port Harcourt division, who was said to have suddenly slumped at his residence after a phone conversation.
He was aged 65, as Presiding Justice, Ikyegh headed the Port Harcourt Division of the appellate court and has left behind a rich legacy of legal jurisprudence and public service spanning over three decades.

Ex- Senator, Araraume Blasts Tinubu – Warns Against Dealing With NNPC
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“We are appalled and shocked that the President could brazenly disobey the court judgment by purporting to appoint a new board and management team for NNPC Ltd instead of giving implementation to the said judgment of the Federal High Court delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo on the 18th of April, 2023.

“It is shocking that rather than obey the valid and extant judgment of the court, the President has taken the laws into his hands to overrule the courts and usurp the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal before whom, the President has filed an appeal which is pending, by taking steps to undermine the judgment by such illegal appointments.

“This singular act of Mr President unfortunately denotes a wanton disregard for the rule of law and a direct affront to the Judiciary.

How We Arrested Suspected Killers Of Mbaise DPO, Recover Arms – Imo Police Command
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While parading some of the suspects on Saturday at the command headquarters, Owerri, CP Danjuma said the unwavering dedication and persistent efforts of the courageous operatives of the command that led to the harvest of the hoodlums including some other suspects ranging from armed robbery, stealing and receiving stolen properties, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms.

He said, “Imo State Police Command under my leadership has continued to intensify its effort to provide maximum safety and security for ‘Ndi Imo’ as the State has been relatively peaceful.

“However, last week the Command was faced with some security challenges particularly at the Mbaise axis, by IPOB/ESN Terrorists leading to the death of a Traditional ruler in Ezinihitte Mbaise, a party ward chairman, DPO Ahiazu Mbaise and an Inspector of Police.

Ifeanyi Ubah Celebrating in Awka While Soludo ‘Mines Gold’ in His Backyard
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This reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that the rally held the same day the Senator representing the Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, was being officially received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Awka, having earlier announced his defection to the party from the Young People’s Party (YPP) a few weeks ago.

However, while Senator Ubah was being celebrated in Awka, Governor Soludo was in his hometown, Nnewi (the venue for the zonal rally) on a unique mission, as he presented his 20-month scorecard to the people of the Zone, while also seeking their continuous support to his governance.

“INEC Has Complied with My FOI Request For BVAS Accreditation Report for Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states Governorship Elections” – Osita Chidoka
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This unprecedented compliance by INEC is a testament to what can be achieved through persistent efforts and the courage to venture into uncharted territories. I extend my sincere thanks to INEC for their commitment to respecting our laws and upholding the principles of transparency and accountability.
This act signifies a hopeful beginning in our collective effort to ensure that government agencies are not just answerable to the law but also to the people they serve.
I am pleased to inform Nigerians that the BVAS report was received in hard copy along with a certificate complying with section 84 of the Evidence Act (2011). Recognizing the importance of making this information accessible and comprehensible to the general public, I have commenced work on digitizing and visualizing the report.

How Bandits Chopped Off Leg Of Slained Imo Monarch
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Less than 24 hours after Eze Ochulor, the Olu 1 of Otulu, Amumara, was abducted from his Palace on Saturday, November 25, he was gruesomely murdered.

While his family and Community were waiting for his abductors to contact them and, perhaps, ask for ransom, his mutilated body was found along the Chokoneze- Mbutu road where it was dumped. One of his legs was severed from his body.

The gunmen who invaded his Palace and whisked him away, on arrival, shot sporadically and scared away the people who could have raised an alarm immediately.

Police Men Killed, Others Injured As Unknown Gun-men Attack Imo Community
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The ugly scene which happened earlier today, at Ahiara Junction, Aboh Mbaise have created serious panic in Imo.

According to a video obtained by 247, one Inspector of police and an ASP were sighted Killed beside a nearby fuel station by the hoodlums.

Aftermath Of Off-cycle Election : What Tinubu Discussed With Uzodimma, APC Leaders
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advised governors elected on the platform of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) to always put the interest of the people first and work for the good of their states.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Speaking when he received the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello; the returning Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma; and the Governor-Elect of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, in Abuja, on Friday, the President expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the elections, which he described as free, fair, and peaceful.

Catholic Priest remanded in prison for allegedly raping, impregnating teenage girl
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Meanwhile, according to the victim, while answering questions in court during remand proceedings on Monday November 20, 2023, the priest took her from her parents to live with him when she was 14 years old, promising to sponsor her education, while she equally served as the priest’s cook.

She added that not long after she moved into the priest’s house, he started forcing himself sexually on her, saying that Rev. Fr. Nwaigwe continued doing it until she became pregnant at the age of 17.

The minor further stated that when she informed the priest about her pregnancy, the priest took her from Ihiala Anambra State, where they lived, to somewhere in Benin City, Edo State to the house of a man and woman who the priest introduced to her as his brother and brother’s wife.

Another Anambra Community Protests, Accuses Blue Shield Security Boss of Land Grabbing, Intimidation, Renting S3x Workers for Protest
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Mbananọ, as a quarter in Enugwu-Agidi, made up four villages — Igbollo, Obunagu Achalla, Iruobieli, and Ifite, said their grievances border on illegal land grabbing activities, intimidation, and other violence conducts allegedly being perpetrated by Nweke of Ezinano community in Awka, the capital city of the State.

The protesters’ placards had such inscriptions as “Stop Land Grabbing and Stealing of Enugwu-Agidi Land”, “Jeff Nweke is a Notorious Criminal Land Grabber”, “Ọzọ Jeff Nweke, Stop Stealing People’s Land in Anambra State”, “Our Able Governor, Please Save Enugwu-Agidi from Cult King, Ọzọ Jeff Nweke”, “Ọzọ Jeff Nweke Is a Notorious Cult Leader Linked to Many Brutal Deaths of Innocent People in Anambra”, “Ọzọ Jeff Nweke, Stop Shooting Police Officers”, “Land Grabber Jeff Nweke, Leave Enugwu-Agidi Land Alone”, “Police Is Protecting Law-abiding Citizens, Not Criminals”, “Awka Is Peaceful, Stop Creating Insecurity, Jeff Nweke”, among others. Some of the placards also show pictures of some hospitalized persons who were in a critical condition after they were attacked by thugs allegedly sent by the accused, as well as spills of fresh blood.