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Housewife burnt the private part of 10 year old girl with hot metal object over alleged witchcraft
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A Housewife Magama Gumau area in Toro Local Government area of Bauchi State has allegedly burnt the private part of 10 year old girl with hot metal object over alleged witchcraft .
The victim was allegedly brutalised by her brother’s wife, identified as Zuwaira Ibrahim, who allegedly burnt the private part of the girl with a hot metal object, after she was accused of being a witch.

In his account of the incident a resident and an activist in the area, Kabiru Mohammed Abdulkadir, said that “Zuwaira’s child told her that she saw the victim, amongst a group of witches and was taken to a herbalist to confirm whether she really belongs to a witchcraft group.

Uche Ekwunife Disowns Malicious Publication, Apologises to Soludo, Wife
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“The attention of Sen. Uche Ekwunife has been drawn to an article falsely attributed to her camp, alleging that Mrs. Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State Governor, had children for Chief Chris Uba. Sen. Ekwunife categorically states that although she has been maligned, defamed, and disparaged by the Governor’s media team, the said publication did not emanate from her or her camp,” the statement read.

Anambra 2025: It’s Obvious Soludo Will Win — Ekwunife Declares as Over 1,500 APC Foot Soldiers Join APGA in Obosi
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The latest wave of defections and the reception party for the defectors, which took place over the weekend at the residence of the State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, saw several APC stakeholders, former party officers, and grassroots mobilizers return “home” to APGA in what many described as both a reunion and a political realignment. Among the notable defectors was Hon. Faith Ekwunife, a former Councillor, former APC Secretary, and strong mobilizer, who openly declared that it has become crystal clear that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo will secure a landslide victory in the forthcoming election.

Ekwunife Chickens Out On Paternity Test Says APGA
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Ekwunife had turned down the challenge insisting that Dr Nonye only owes her husband Governor Charles Soludo the explanation as according to her only a woman knows the paternity of her children.

According to the Coordinator APGA Media Warriors Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe, the refusal of Ekwunife is an indication that Soludo’s wife is innocent of the allegations leveled against her by the former Senator adding that it would have opened a can of worms on the side of Ekwunife.

Court hears Nnamdi Kanu’s motion seeking his transfer to National Hospital
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Justice Musa Liman had granted the motion ex-parte praying for the permission of the court to hear the application during the vacation period in view of its urgency.

Justice Liman, who fixed Sept. 15 for the hearing, ordered Kanu’s lawyer, Uchenna Njoku, SAN, to serve all the processes and the hearing notice on the Department of State Services (DSS) in order for the security agency to respond appropriately.

4 Killed, 15 Injured as Gunmen Storm Burial Ceremony in Anambra Community (Video)
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What could be best described as tension gripped Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday night following a bloody cult-related attack at a burial ceremony that left four people dead and no fewer than 15 others severely injured.

According to reports and videos currently trending on social media, the tragic incident occurred at Ezi Village, Ogidi, where suspected cultists stormed the funeral gathering and opened fire indiscriminately on mourners. The viral video clips show some of the victims battling for their lives at an undisclosed hospital where they were rushed for treatment.

Police detain fake ‘Obi of Lagos’
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“The 65-year-old principal suspect, an indigene of Obodoukwu Ancient Kingdom, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo, was apprehended alongside three co-conspirators of ages 41, 51 and 65,” he said.

Oluseyi said that intelligence available to the command indicated that the group had finalised arrangements to unveil a prototype of a purported N1.5 billion “Palace of Obi of Lagos State” on Saturday at Apple Hall, Amuwo Odofin.

“Come After Me, And I Will Fabricate Against Your Wife & Daughters” – Ekwunife In Recorded Telephone Call
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In a recent recorded telephone conversation between the running mate of the All Progressive Congress [APC] candidate – Senator Uche Ekwunife – and a male political friend and colleague, it revealed that Senator Ekwunife who was livid offer accusations laid on her person by the candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance [APGA] candidate, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, stated that she was ready to fabricate lies against the daughters and wives of any male politicians that come after her politically.

Nigerian politics is about betrayals; I was betrayed during 2015 elections: Jonathan
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Mr Jonathan stated, “Mike is one of the few friends I have who can give out their neck for me. He is one person who would take a bullet on my behalf. For me, he is somebody whose word you can take to the bank. You cannot take the words of most politicians to the bank. They will tell you something and in the next hour, they will tell you another thing.’’

Mr Jonathan was defeated by the then President Muhammadu Buhari in a historic election in 2015. The politician was, however, praised for conceding defeat and congratulating Mr Buhari despite alleged electoral malpractices that marred the process.

Breaking: EFCC Arrives Awka To Arrest Anglican Bishop, Bishop Ibezim Goes Into Hiding
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According to a competent source who has first hand knowledge of the illegal land sale, “the EFCC has been around to pick him up. He is using Nwofor [SAN] to forestall the arrest. He is hiding while Nwofor is trying to obtain ex-parte order. I heard he is shopping for an order to restrain the EFCC – who are in Awka looking for him. He is hiding.

BREAKING: El-Rufai Whisked Away From Odenigbo Lecture In Owerri Amid Protest, As Imo People Caution Peter Obi
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A heavy protest erupted today at the Odenigbo Lecture, Assumpta Cathedral Owerri, as angry crowds demanded the immediate removal of Former Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and warned against Peter Obi’s presence.

“How the Church Enabled Fr. Obiora To Takeover Tansian University” – Former Spokesperson of Tansian University
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The silence of the Catholic Church is no longer neutral. It has become complicit.

What is unfolding at Tansian University in Anambra State is not just a crisis of governance. It is a spiritual tragedy, a moral reckoning, and perhaps, if left unchallenged, the beginning of the end for Catholic education as we once knew it in Nigeria.

I have watched with growing alarm as the university—founded as a beacon of Catholic values, academic excellence, and missionary purpose—slides into chaos. Rev. Fr. Barr. Edwin Chukwujekwu Obiorah, SAN: a priest of the Awka Diocese, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, is now, according to many, the architect of one of the boldest institutional takeovers in Nigerian higher education history.

Allegations Surround Former Senator Halliru Jika Of ADC: Business Dealings and Personal Entanglements Under Scrutiny
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While these allegations have not led to formal charges, insiders suggest that investigations by anti-corruption agencies such as the EFCC and ICPC were quietly settled, raising concerns about transparency and institutional integrity.

A Controversial Relationship and Legal Battle, beyond the corridors of power, Senator Jika’s personal life has also drawn attention. He is alleged to have entered a relationship with Zara Mukhtari Shagari, granddaughter of former President Shehu Shagari, while she was still married to Faisal Abdullahi, son of former Senator Abdullah Umar of Gombe State.

Kwara Monarchs Arrested in ₦120 Million Banditry Scandal: Royal Palaces Raided, Shocking Revelations Unfold
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...In a related operation, the King of Babanla and his queens were also arrested following mounting evidence of their involvement in similar criminal activities. The arrests come on the heels of intensified security crackdowns in Babasango and surrounding areas, where dozens of kidnap victims were recently freed and several bandits neutralized.

Uzodimma approves N104,000 minimum wage for Imo workers
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He said Imo citizens had faced numerous challenges since his government took office, including insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship from reform policies, and disputes over minimum wage and subsidy removal.
“There is no way any government will do well if it doesn’t have a friendly and cordial relationship with the organised labour.
“When workers are paid well, productivity rises, families are happier, and the local economy grows.
“This is our way of investing in Imo people. Government believes in stimulating political and economic activities, carrying bureaucrats along, and making sure that workers’ welfare was highly respected,” he said.
Uzodimma said that the state Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) had grown from N400 million to over N3 billion monthly.
According to him, in 2020, we were receiving allocations between N5 billion to N7 billion, but has increased to N14 billion.

Nigeria Democratic Front Urges Atiku to Step Aside, Cites Zoning Agreement
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In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Coordinator, Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, the NDF expressed disappointment over Atiku’s recent declaration to contest the presidency, describing it as a disregard for political equity and national unity.

“It is the turn of the South. The North has had its fair share of leadership. Atiku should go and retire,” the statement read.

The group’s reaction comes just days after Atiku publicly confirmed his intention to run in the 2027 elections, asserting that Nigeria must be “rescued from the intensive care unit” and citing worsening socio-economic conditions as his motivation.

PDP Holds 102nd NEC Meeting, Charts Path to 2027 Elections
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The high-level meeting was presided over by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, alongside the National Secretary, Distinguished Senator Samuel Anyanwu. Both leaders reaffirmed the party’s commitment to internal cohesion, strategic planning, and electoral success, emphasizing the importance of synergy between the National Working Committee (NWC) and the broader party structure.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Damagum praised the resilience of the PDP and its members, noting that the party remains “vibrant, attractive, and ready to offer Nigerians a credible alternative.” He highlighted the upcoming National Convention scheduled for November 2025 as a pivotal moment to usher in a new NWC that will steer the party into the next electoral cycle.

Kano: Court documents expose how ICPC, EFCC traced N6.5 billion to Gov. Yusuf’s DG protocol, Abdullahi Rogo
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“In separate instances, the two companies were made to sign letters of authority by the then Kano State Accountant General, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, authorising Kano State Ministry of Water Resources to transfer the sums of N539,230,000.00 and N570,000,024.50, respectively, to the account of two bureau de change companies, Kazo Nazo Global Resources and Namu Naku Ne, respectively, as payments for fictitious contracts.

“The funds were then converted to US dollars and handed over to Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, the Director General of Protocol, Government House, Kano, in cash by Nasiru Girma [the Managing Director of Kazo Nazo] and one Ghali Muhammad [Nasiru Girma’s business associate], who introduced Mr Abdullahi Rogo.
“The ICPC has since recovered the sum of N1,109,230,000 from both companies to the ICPC recovery account,” an insider source was quoted as saying.

Sowore Alleges Political Persecution by Nigeria Police Over Sahara Reporters’ Investigations
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Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has once again raised alarm over what he describes as a sustained campaign of harassment and political persecution by the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun.

In a detailed statement released on Wednesday, Sowore recounted his latest encounter with the IGP Monitoring Unit, led by former SARS commander Akin Fakorede, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He described the summons as a “soap opera” orchestrated to intimidate him and undermine the operations of Sahara Reporters.

According to Sowore, the police sought to serve him court summons related to SaharaReporters Media Foundation and SaharaReporters Ltd, both registered entities with the Corporate Affairs Commission. He alleged that the police attempted to stage a spectacle with a cameraman present, demanding explanations about the entities in front of his lawyer, Marshal Abubakar.

DSS and Nigerian Army Foil Ammunition Smuggling Plot Along Maiduguri–Kaduna Corridor
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In a coordinated security breakthrough, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Gombe Command, in collaboration with troops of Operation Hadin Kai, successfully intercepted a large consignment of ammunition disguised as waybill cargo in a commercial vehicle traveling from Maiduguri to Kaduna.
The operation, launched on August 20, 2025, was triggered by a tip-off from a vigilant driver who became suspicious of a carefully wrapped bag handed to him in Maiduguri. Upon reaching a checkpoint near Nafada en route to Gombe, the driver alerted soldiers, prompting a thorough inspection of the package.

Anambra Security Man Def!les 13-Year-Old Girl in Uncompleted Building
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Giving further details of the suspects’ actions, the Police Spokesman said one of the cases, which was transferred from the 3-3 Police Division on August 14, involves one ThankGod Damian, a security operative working in an estate.

According to him, preliminary investigations reveal that Damian allegedly lured a 13-year-old girl into an uncompleted building within the estate and forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her, leaving her in pool of bl00d.

That Girl Could’ve Been My Daughter — Obi Reacts to Brutalization, Stripping of Anambra Corps Member by Vigilante
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Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has joined the voices of condemnation against the brutalization and humiliation of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, by members of a local vigilante group known as Udo Ga-Achi and Agụnechemba.

The incident, captured in a video, which has continued to generate buzz across the state and beyond, saw the corps member reportedly stripped and dehumanized by the operatives under circumstances that have been widely described as barbaric and inhumane. The videos and eyewitness accounts of the ordeal have spread across social media, attracting groups and criticisms from groups and individuals, who demanded accountability for the perpetrators.

By-election: How Rainmakers Chased Ukachukwu Back to Awka at Night After Electoral Pandemonium (The Full Gist)
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It was an entirely dramatic election day at Osumenyi and part of Ezinifite in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State over the weekend during the long long-awaited by-election for the Anambra South District, culminating in arrays of confrontations, climaxed by a specially invoked heavy downpour that forced a prominent personality out of his house invoked for him.

The electioneering process, which was hitherto going on smoothly under a very nice and cozy weather across all the communities in Nnewi South, surprisingly turned dramatic, when a staunch supporter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (popularly known as Ikukuoma) began to sweep around with over 30 convoys made up of heavily-armed security men, hefty bouncers, and few aides. This began shortly after he had cast his vote at the Dimala Village Hall Osumenyi.

Alleged Contract Inflation Scandal Rocks Rivers State as Emergency Rule Nears End
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According to insider reports, construction giants including Julius Berger, MCC, and Craneburg have been pressured to accept unsolicited and inflated revisions to their existing contracts. These revisions, reportedly orchestrated by the administrator’s associate, Andy Nwoke, are said to increase project costs by up to 80%, with the Ring Road project allegedly ballooning to ₦450 billion and the Trans-Kalabari Highway to ₦380 billion.

High-tension Wire Cuts, Kills Newly Married Man in Anambra, ACTDA Reacts (Video)
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It was a moment of sorrow and regrets at Nibo in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State over the weekend as a young man horribly died of electrocution after a high-tension wire reportedly cut and fell on him.

The incident reportedly happened when the victim, who is said to be a POS operator, was standing in front of his shop located under the high-tension wire.

This was corroborated by a video from the scene of the incident, currently trending on social media, showing the victim lying lifeless on the ground, with the high-tension wire still lying on his body, still oozing out smokes and sparks.

Crisis in Sabon Gari Kano: Traders Cry Out As Shops Are Locked Up
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Tension mounts within the Sabon Gari axis of Kano as many traders and business owners cry out over the sealing of their shops, mini-malls, marts, and other business premises.

According to eyewitness accounts and shop owners, government officials acting under the directive of the State Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning stormed the commercial district of Saving Gari, overnight and padlocked numerous business outlets.

Our Correspondent gathered that the officials cited the non-payment of annual tenement rates by property owners as justification for the action.

Court discharges last batch of 24 detained Biafran freedom fighters in Ebonyi
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The accused persons had been detained since May 24, 2020 when they were arrested, charged to court and remanded in the prison custody for awaiting trials.
Their discharge and acquittal followed a preliminary objection raised by the defence counsel which highlighted what they termed as beazen violation of their fundamental rights, particularly the constitutionally guaranteed protection against double jeopardy, as enshrined under Section 36(9) of the 1999 cobstitution (as amended).
The defence counsel further pleaded that this secred principle, autrefois acquit stipulates that no person shall be tried again for an offence in respect of which they have been previously acquitted.

I don’t have house help; I sweep, clean my house: Peter Obi
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He said, “My weekend activity of serving food at a special event has been generating interest, as expectedly, because leaders in our society have removed the service component in leadership.

“It’s sounding strange that I was seen serving food to people. Let me be clear, that event was not about me. It was called the Jubilee of Hope, and its purpose is straightforward: to remind us all that true leadership is service, and that those who have must never forget those who do not.”

The former Anambra governor, a perceived modest and frugal politician, explained that the event was organised for the rich and prominent in society to serve the poor.

Nigerians mock Remi Tinubu for campaigning for her husband’s second term on Facebook
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Responding to Mrs Tinubu’s post, a Facebook user, Delight Delight Ann said, “God forbid ooooo. We cancel it in Jesus name Amen.” Another user, Musa Zaranda, said “God forbid. ADC whether I like or not.”


“Wake up from your dreaming, you will finish the remaining 4 in Lagos,” Almahi Almusoban Al Hassan said, while Ike Johnstanley C said, “Hahaha, can someone wake her up…. she’s having malaria.”

Lamenting prevailing economic hardship under Mr Tinubu, another facebook user, Mika’il Turaki Yalawa, “No one will vote you again, hunger, puberty, insecurity, injustice.”

Reactions as Peter Obi Is Spotted Serving Food at Public Function (Video)
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In the trending video, which has attracted diverse interpretations and ignited a trail of commentary across different media platforms, Obi was seen carrying trays containing plates of food, moving from table to table and serving guests with a smile — an act many have described as another reflection of his signature humility and down-to-earth disposition.

The former governor, who arrived at the event in a modest convoy, reportedly insisted on serving the guests himself, despite the presence of community leaders and notable dignitaries at the occasion. His action has continued to attract attention, with supporters hailing it as a refreshing reminder of leadership by example, and critics dismissing it as a calculated political move aimed at massaging public perception ahead of 2027.

Another UNIZIK Student Dies Over Missing Spare Key and Negligence
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The deceased, Miss Chioma Ajana Isabella, a 100-level Law student of UNIZIK died on Wednesday, with her sudden demise linked to the harsh and widely-condemned policy of Emelda Hostel, a hostel located within the university campus where she lived.