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  Bishop Jonas Benson Escapes Death In Agulu The Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Jonas Benson Okoye, escaped death after his vehicle was involved in an accident along Agulu Lake Road on their return from Ukpor to Agulu. Accompanying him were two of his priests. The three men were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, and all are currently receiving treatment under medical supervision. Confirming this in a statement shared via social media, the Catholic Treasure Facebook page expressed gratitude that no life was lost in the incident. Thank God for his protection 🙏 One more photo below.

 "Hearty congratulations to Barr. Chinemenma Emma-Ugoji, on your being called to the Nigerian Bar.  This is very personal for me because Chinemenma is the daughter of my late media aide, Ekwueme Emma Ugoji. When we lost Emma in April of 2021 in an automobile accident, we provided support to Chinemenma, who was already a high-flying student of the American University of Nigeria to complete her studies at the university. It is a thing of joy for all of us that Emma's dream for his daughter was realised even in his absence. Congratulations also to Mrs Ngozi Emma-Ugoji for holding the fort. -AA"

 THE EMOTIONAL MOMENT 5,728 NEW LAWYERS WERE CALLED TO BAR YESTERDAY IN ABUJA .  This young woman finally made it to the Bar🥰. Her name is Sophia and she's among the 5,728 new lawyers that were officially called to the Bar yesterday in Abuja; A proud moment for the legal profession. A journey of 9 years.... It indeed worth tears of joy💃.  Watch video below. 

 INEC Announces Seven New Political Parties Seeking Registration for 2027 Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that seven additional political associations have applied for registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, bringing the total number of applications to 129. In a statement released on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the commission disclosed that it is processing the new applications. To streamline the registration process, INEC is introducing a new Political Party Registration Portal, integrated into its Party Financial Reporting and Auditing System (PFRAS).  “This portal will make the process faster and seamless, replacing the manual method used previously,” Olumekun stated. He added that the portal is undergoing final testing and will be deployed within the next week. INEC will then provide guidelines for associations...

 PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CP IBRAHIM ADAMU BAKORI, PhD ON SECURITY SITUATION OF KANO STATE AND SUCCESSES RECORDED BY THE COMMAND IN ITS SUSTAINED FIGHT AGAINST ALL FORMS OF CRIMES IN THE STATE, HELD ON THURSDAY 10TH JULY, 2025 AT BOMPAI POLICE HEADQUARTERS, KANO Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press; I am pleased to welcome you to this Press Briefing and I thank you for your continuous support and partnership in our collective efforts to ensure safety and security in Kano State. 2.  This media briefing aims to bring you up to speed on the current security progressions made, and the crime fighting strategies adopted by the Command as well as the achievements recorded in our sustained efforts to rid the State of all forms of crimes and criminality. 3.  In this early second half of the year 2025 (i.e. 3rd Quarter of the Year), the dynamic security situation of the State was carefully studied and demographically analyzed. Consequently, the Command has now str...

Ogun :  Amotekun Conducts Pregnancy Test for 125 New Recruits, Dismisses 6 In a bold move to prioritize well-being and safeguard the health of its recruits, the Ogun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, has dismissed six female recruits from its training camp for being pregnant before joining the agency. Speaking on the development, after a routine pregnancy test conducted on about 125 female recruits in the camp, the State Corps Commander, retired Brig Gen Alade Adedigba said the exercise underscores the agency's commitment to the safety and well-being of its personnel, and its determination to maintain a high standard of professionalism and discipline among its ranks. He added that the agency's decision is also a proactive measure to prevent any potential health complications or significant risks that may arise during the training period which would last for three weeks, such as threat of abortion or avoidable deformity.  "The training we provide here i...

 REVIEW OF TIMING OF VEHICULAR MOVEMENT RESTRICTION FOR THE JULY 12, 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of an adjustment to the previously announced restriction of vehicular and waterways movement for the Local.  Government Elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. (2) To alleviate the problem of residents with critical medical emergencies and appointments, and those with longtime international travel plans in and out of the country, the restriction of vehicular movement is hereby readjusted to commence at 6:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025 and not from 3am as earlier announced. Members of the Public are enjoined to cooperate and respect the new timing. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reiterates the commitment of the Command to ensuring a secure,...

 ‎ ‎We categorically reject any arrangement that places Peter Obi in a vice-presidential position- Sokoto Obidient Movement  ‎ ‎The Sokoto State chapter of the Obidient Movement has firmly rejected any suggestion that Peter Obi should accept a vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 general election, declaring that such a move would be a betrayal of the ideals and aspirations of millions of Nigerians who believe in his leadership. ‎ ‎This position was made clear during a press briefing held at the Sokoto State Secretariat on Thursday, where stakeholders of the movement also dismissed recent comments by a former Labour Party chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, who claimed that only a northern candidate could defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. ‎ ‎“Peter Obi has demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt that he is a pan-Nigerian leader. His performance in the 2023 presidential election, including victories in places like Lagos and Abuja, proves that Nigerians are willing to look beyond tr...

 PRESS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION: NIGERIA POLICE FORCE ARREST, REPATRIATE CHINESE FUGITIVE TO CHINA The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully apprehended and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Mr. CHEN Gaochong, to the People’s Republic of China, in close collaboration with Chinese Police authorities and in accordance with international law enforcement protocols. This strategic operation marks a significant milestone in transnational police cooperation and the global fight against financial crime. Mr. Chen Gaochong, a male national of China, was declared wanted by the Peixian Public Security Bureau of Jiangsu Province for offences involving tax fraud, specifically the unlawful issuance of special Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices totalling RMB 4,974,400. The investigation, initiated by Chinese authorities on 5th March 2020, revealed that between May and August 2017, the suspect fraudulently issued 45 VAT invoices for fict...

  Peter Obi Spotted Generously Serving Food at Community Event – Nigerians React  In a heartwarming moment that has resonated across the nation, presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi was seen personally serving food at a local gathering — a gesture that many are praising as a true embodiment of humility and servant leadership. Witnesses report that Obi didn’t just make an appearance — he rolled up his sleeves and got right in there, engaging with the community and reminding everyone what it truly means to lead by example. “This is the kind of leader we need — not someone who hides behind tinted windows while the people struggle,” one attendee remarked. In an era where most politicians are flanked by heavy security and staged photo opportunities, Peter Obi remains grounded and connected with the people. Watch video below. 

 2027: ADC will dislodge APC – Aregbesola The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be unseated in the 2027 general elections if opposition forces unite under a common platform. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting with party members in Akure, Ondo State capital, Aregbesola said the ADC is building a broad coalition of progressive-minded Nigerians to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration. “Let us put personal interests aside and unite. We have multiple elections ahead—presidential, National Assembly, and state elections—and with unity, we cannot be defeated,” Aregbesola said. He emphasized that the ADC has received significant support from leading opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, who he said are backing the ADC-led coalition movement to reposition Nigeria. Aregbe...

 ANIEKAN BASSEY REPLACES NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN AS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Senator Aniekan Bassey has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations in the Senate, taking the position of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.  Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the appointment during Thursday’s plenary, confirming Bassey’s replacement of Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio did not provide a reason for replacing Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan was formerly Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content before being reassigned to the Diaspora and NGOs Committee in February. Bassey is the senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District.

 I LOST ROLES COS I DIDN'T SLEEP WITH MARKETERS - MOJI AFOLAYAN Veteran Nollywood actress, Moji Afolayan, said she lost numerous movie roles because of her firm refusal to go to bed with movie producers and marketers. The 57-year-old daughter of the late legendary actor Adeyemi ‘Adeluv’ Afolayan and wife of actor Rasaq ‘Ojopagogo’ Olayiwola said she is happy she kept her body for her husband instead of giving it away for movie roles. "Due to the kind of training I received at home, I cannot trade my body for movies," Moji stated. “My husband, who married me, has not even done anything.  "Because I did not do it, they (film marketers) held a meeting among themselves not to call me. I did not sleep with them. I did not offer my body for sex." She revealed that some married actresses chose to bed producers and marketers for roles, and subsequently became popular faces on movie posters, but their marriages suffered for it. “It affected me in terms of income and fame...

 One Igbo boy once connived with hausa guys to set me up to be Kidnapped- Chief Imo In a recent and short interview posted online, the Nollywood Actor, filmmaker and comedian, narrated how he was saved from being kidnapped because of his understanding of Hausa language. According to him, he was asking a group of people who he perceived to be from the north, for direction to someone and they conspired within themselves to direct him to where they will call some other guys over there to k!dnap him because they thought he was carrying a huge amount of money in his bag. He was able to decode their plan because he could understand hausa which was the language they spoke. Chief Imo was surprised to discover that the chief conspirator is an igbo guy who claimed  he wasn't Igbo at first. People's reaction on the video suggests that the video validated Governor Soludo's claim of igbo youths been involved in k!dnapping. Some other people have countered the claim, stating that the Igb...

 ‎National Sports Commission To Buy Made-In-Aba sport Products from Abia State Government. ‎ ‎The Chairman National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko says the Commission will be partnering with the Abia State Government in patronising made in Aba products ‎ ‎Mallam Dikko who disclosed this on Wednesday when he led delegation of the commission on a courtesy visit to the Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti also called on the government to set up a Sports Commission in the State that will be directly under his supervision. ‎ ‎He thanked Governor Otti for his unrelenting interest in sports development and his plans to develop a special economic zone which would serve as a rallying point for manufacturing of sports related products and expressed the Commission’s readiness to collaborate with the State in sports development. ‎ ‎Speaking during the visit Governor, Otti reaffirmed his commitment to partner with the commission and charged them to always patronize made in Aba sports shoes a...

 Renewed Hope Agenda Providing Measurable Opportunities for Prosperity – Information Minister  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu is a practical framework for national transformation, built on real and measurable opportunities for prosperity across all sectors of the Nigerian economy. Speaking on Thursday in Minna, Niger State, at the Conference of Commissioners for Information in APC States, organised by the Progressive Governors’ Forum, the Minister underscored the comprehensive nature of the administration’s development drive. “The Renewed Hope Agenda goes beyond macroeconomic reforms,” Idris said. “It is about creating concrete opportunities for prosperity across sectors - for individuals, for families, and for communities.” He explained that from massive infrastructure investments to youth empowerment programmes and reforms in agriculture, energy, education, and innovation, the Tinubu ...

 SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION, MOHAMMED IDRIS, (fnipr), AT THE CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS FOR INFORMATION IN APC STATES ORGANIZED BY THE PROGRESSIVES GOVERNORS’ FORUM, HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025 IN MINNA, NIGER STATE.   Protocols It is a great honour for me to be here with you today at this important convergence of voices that drive the communication machinery in our great party, the All Progressives Congress. I must begin by commending the Progressive Governors’ Forum, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, the Imo State Governor, and his team, for convening this strategic conference of Commissioners for Information across the country.    I wish to express my special gratitude to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Niger State, Honourable Mohammed Umar Bago, for graciously agreeing to host this critical conference.   I am reliably informed that there has been a series of ...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT  PRESIDENT TINUBU NEVER STOPPED THE 5-YEAR NON-IMMIGRANT VISA FOR US CITIZENS  Contrary to misinformation and fake news circulating online, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has never stopped issuing 5-year multiple-entry visas for US citizens, in accordance with the principle of subsisting bilateral agreements and reciprocity.  Immediately after assuming office, President Tinubu's administration issued a service-wide directive that Nigeria implement all bilateral agreements with other nations and adhere to the principle of reciprocity in diplomatic relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clearly stated the position of the Federal Government of Nigeria on the recent adjustment made by the United States' non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerians.  The Ministry and other senior government officials will continue to engage with the United States to address the unfavourable restrictions in a just and fair manner that reflects the mutual re...

RIHANNA LAID HER FATHER TO REST  Barbados National Hero The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty arriving for the funeral of her father Ronald Fenty who will be laid to rest Yesterday Wednesday afternoon. Several celebrities are on the island for the service, including Rihanna’s partner, rapper ASAP Rocky. Ronald Fenty died in Los Angeles on May 30th at the age of 70 after a brief illness. He leaves behind six children. More photos below. 

Ex-Governor Ikpeazu Mourns Boxing Legend Obisia Nwakpa as Family Sets November 2025 Burial Date The family of former boxing champion and coach Obisia Nwakpa, who passed away on June 3, 2025, after a prolonged illness, has announced that his burial will take place in November 2025 in his hometown of Okpulukwu Umuosu, Umunna Nsulu clan, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State. Franca Nwakpa, the late boxer’s wife, told newsmen in an interview in Calabar that the family chose the November date to allow time to raise funds for renovating Nwakpa’s dilapidated country home and to ensure a befitting burial. She revealed that the family spent over N9 million on his medical treatment and welfare during his illness, depleting their resources. “Over the years of his illness, the family expended well over N9m on his medical treatment and welfare. We know that it was a deserving sacrifice we willingly made in honour of his remarkable contributions to Nigeria and the boxing world,” she said. The family ha...

 Senate President Akpabio Removes Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Committee Chair In a significant shake-up within the Nigerian Senate, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs. The decision, announced on Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the second time this year that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been stripped of a committee leadership role. Earlier in February 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan was removed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content and reassigned to lead the Diaspora and NGOs Committee. With this latest development, she will no longer head any Senate committee. Senator Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North East) has been appointed to replace her as Chairman of the Diaspora and NGOs Committee. The removal has sparked speculation about internal dynamics within the Senate, with sources indicating potential political or administrative reasons behind the decision. Neither S...

 *ANAMBRA SECURITY: UPDATE ON POLICE-LED JTF ENCOUNTER WITH ARMED CRIMINALS AT OKO AND EKWULOBIA FLYOVER* _Additional AK-47 rifle recovered as Police commend local cooperation in ongoing investigation_ The Police-led Joint Security Force at Aguata recovered an additional AK-47 rifle with a fully loaded magazine in the late hours of 9th July 2025. The weapon is believed to have been abandoned by fleeing armed criminals following a sustained pursuit by security operatives. This development follows a violent incident in which assailants opened fire indiscriminately under the Ekwulobia flyover and launched an attack on the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters earlier the same day. The Anambra State Police Command acknowledges and appreciates the continued cooperation and support of residents within the affected communities. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency. The area remains calm and under contr...

 ‎Nicholas Ukachukwu pledges N2m reward for ward in Anambra with highest CVR drive ‎ ‎The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the coming November 8, 2025 election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has pledged a cash reward of N2 million to any of the 326 wards in the state that records the highest number of registered voters. ‎ ‎This came on the heels of the kickoff of the Continuous Voters Registration, CVR, exercise in Anambra State ahead of the coming election. ‎ ‎Prince Ukachukwu, who spoke at the “thank you” tour to members of the APC for choosing him as a candidate, at Ogidi. He  urged all eligible voters to participate in the ongoing CVR for this year’s poll.

 What kind of a leader are you?‎-IPOB slams Soludo for linking Igbo youths to kidnapping.  ‎ ‎The Indigenous People of Biafra has faulted the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, over his remarks allegedly attributing the spate of kidnappings in the South-East to Igbo youths. ‎ ‎The group accused Soludo of making inflammatory and baseless statements that could endanger the lives of innocent people in the region. ‎ ‎"We ask the world: What kind of leader, in the face of rampant Fulani herdsmen invasions and military atrocities against his people, turns around to accuse his own youths without evidence?” ‎ ‎Reacting in a statement on Thursday, IPOB’s Director of Media and Publicity, Emma Powerful, said the governor’s remarks amounted to a green light for security agencies and alleged Fulani militias to target and persecute innocent Igbo youths. ‎ ‎IPOB claimed that Soludo’s comments were dangerous and could justify extrajudicial killings, illegal arrests, and mass raids ...

 I am 53% Nigerian, My Grandfather is Igbo--- Lil Wayne  Popular American Rapper Lil Wayne has emphatically stated that he has a Nigeria and Igbo origin. He mentioned in a  video that he is 53% Nigerian and that he would be visiting Nigeria soon to  Reunite With his  People. More importantly, he has also changed his Name from Lil Wayne to Lil Tunechi which suggests a name from Igbo origin. Biko Ndi Igbo can any dialect interpret his new name "Tunechi" One more photo below. 

 An Arkansas couple has been arrested after a welfare check uncovers squalid living conditions, but what authorities found in the freezer left them shocked and appalled.  37-year-old Boddie Williams and 38-year-old Samantha Platz are facing 24 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after officers with Truman Police Department discovered 24 deceased cats in their freezer. In addition to those charges, Platz is being charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the welfare check, and Williams is being charged with possession of methamphetamine.  This disturbing event unfolded at approximately 12 p.m. on July 2nd when officers were called to a residence on South Oak Avenue to perform a welfare check on a young girl living in the home. Officers described being immediately overwhelmed by a foul odor once they entered the residence. The air quality was so poor and carried such a strong odor of ammonia that it caused officers' noses and chests to b...

  A Florida man celebrated his birthday by taking large quantities of methamphetamine, stealing a tour train, and then picked up passengers on said tour train.  Police in Key West, Florida, were called to the Conch Tour Train Depot on July 4th.  When officers arrived on the scene, they were met by confused and shocked employees who shared an incredible story. According to employees, 57-year-old Johnathan Winslow rolled up to the depot in a Kia  with his music blaring. Police noted that the Kia was still running with music playing when they arrived on the scene. Winslow reportedly popped out of his Kia and informed employees he used to work there.  He then told employees he wanted to tour a train before jumping on a train and taking off.  Luckily, employees were already tracking the train's location and informed officers it was in the downtown area.  As officers arrived at the downtown area, they found the train abandoned on the street.  They learn...