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 ‎Historic First Igbo Catholic Mass Celebrated in Australia ‎ ‎A momentous chapter was written in South Australia’s religious and cultural history as the Igbo Catholic faithful gathered for the first-ever Igbo Catholic Holy Mass in the state. ‎ ‎ The landmark celebration was held at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church in Kingswood, South Australia, marking a significant moment for the local Igbo Catholic community and the broader multicultural congregation.  ‎ ‎The event drew over 70 worshippers from across the region, including professionals, students, families, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  ‎ ‎The Holy Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Chisom Ekene Ilechukwu, with Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ugochukwu Ubaezuonu, CSSp serving as co-celebrant. The occasion marked the groundwork to the establishment of the Blessed Iwene Tansi Chaplaincy Igbo Catholic Community Adelaide, a long-anticipated spiritual home for Igbo Catholics in South Australi...

 France hands over last military bases to Senegal ending presence in West Africa France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either West or Central Africa, AFP reported. The pull-out, which ends the French army's 65 years in Senegal, mirrors similar withdrawals across the continent, where former colonies are increasingly turning their backs on their former ruler. France returned Camp Geille, its largest base in the West African country, and its airfield at Dakar airport, in a ceremony attended by top French and Senegalese officials. They included Senegalese chief of staff General Mbaye Cisse and General Pascal Ianni, the head of the French forces in Africa. Cisse said the "new objectives" were aimed at "giving new content to the security partnership". Senegalese troops were working "to consolidate the numerous skills gained it its quest for strategic autonomy", he added. Aroun...

 President Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri as MUHAMMADU Buhari University.  President Tinubu announced the  honour at the session of tributes of the Federal Executive Council to his late predecessor. TRIBUTE BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, AT THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD IN HONOUR OF THE LATE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 STATE HOUSE, ABUJA PROTOCOL Today, we gather under a heavy shadow, drawn from the silence that surrounds a departed leader and the immense weight of a life whose absence will be felt for generations. We meet to honour a man whose presence once commanded this very room, whose voice once summoned the best in us, and whose convictions never bowed, even to the strongest winds of public opinion. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, former Head of1 State and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has gone to rest. He was first among soldiers in war, first among citizens in peace, a...

 FCT court says Yahaya Bello’s passport not in its custody Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court says the travel passport of the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody but in the custody of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Anenih made this known on Thursday at the resumed hearing of the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the former governor. She held that the court would have considered the application for the release of the defendant’s travel document if it were to be in its custody. The judge said even if the request to retrieve the travel passport were to be granted, it would be of no effect since the passport was not in the custody of the court but before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court. The former governor is facing similar charges at both the FCT and the Federal High Courts, Abuja. He had requested the release of his passpo...

 CAA U18/U20: Nigeria’s athletes show class as Ikwesi wins first medal in high jump ABEOKUTA – Nigeria’s Praise Ikweki has won bronze medal in High Jump event being the first medal for the country at the ongoing combined Confederation African Athletes U-18/U-20 Championships commenced yesterday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The continental showpiece witnessed the finals of high jump, triple jump and 1500m and the 100m heat for both males and females categories. Ikwesi, who paired with Melvin Ododo, started from 1.80m, achieving perfect record until a near missed at 2.03m before he won his third attempt to scale to the next round. He missed his three attempts at 2.06m after hitting the pole, paving the way for South Africa’s Mateo Le Roux, who won the gold. In the U-18 Heat One 100m event race, South Africa’s Mukona Manavhela finished 11.38, behind Nigeria’s Igbigbidje James Clifford 11.44 to qualify for the semi-final. Also, Adeola Adeniji Muideen took th...

 FG suspends recruitment into paramilitary agencies till July 21 The Federal Government has suspended its recruitment process into its paramilitary agencies such as the Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Nigerian Correctional Service. In a statement dated July 16, 2025, the Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services, Maj-Gen A.M. Jibril (rtd), said the application portal would be reopened on Monday, July 21, 2025. “As part of an effort to optimize the efficiency of its system, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announces that the portal dedicated to the recruitment into its paramilitary agencies has been temporarily suspended. “The portal will be available again from Monday, July 21st, 2025,” Jibril stated. The Board secretary explained that the suspension would help ensure the system can efficiently handle the high volume of applications and all...

 Ghana Charges Former Oil Regulator with $28m Money Laundering Ghana’s anti-graft agency has charged ex-petroleum authority chief Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and six others in a $28 million corruption and money laundering case. The Special Prosecutor filed 25 charges linked to a scheme allegedly run from 2022 to 2024. Abdul-Hamid, who denies wrongdoing, is accused of personally receiving $2.3 million. The case is part of President Mahama’s ongoing anti-corruption drive.

 US Senate Approves $9bn Musk-Backed Spending Cuts The US Senate has passed a $9 billion spending cut package pushed by President Trump and backed by Elon Musk’s former agency, DOGE. The rare measure slashes $8 billion from foreign aid and $1 billion from public broadcasting. A bid to cut PEPFAR funding was dropped. The bill now heads back to the House for final approval.

 Imo Obidients Gift ₦5,000 Fuel to Over 50 Bus Drivers Ahead of Peter Obi’s 64th Birthday Supporters of Peter Obi in Imo State have marked the buildup to his 64th birthday by donating ₦5,000 worth of fuel each to over 50 commercial bus drivers. Captured in a video shared by @ChuksEricE on X, the drivers expressed gratitude, pledged continued support for Obi, and praised the organizers. The gesture drew widespread online praise, with many highlighting the struggles of drivers in Imo—particularly military extortion in areas like Orlu. The initiative underscores the Obidient movement’s ongoing grassroots presence and growing focus on community impact, even as the Tinubu administration struggles to gain similar traction in the southeast.

 French police open investigation into Kylian Mbappe payments Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is never far from the headlines regardless of what he is doing, but has once again made ripples in France. A series of payments by the France captain are being investigated. Mbappe is part of an investigation that has been launched into five members of the Republican Security Corps (CRS) report Le Canard Enchaine (via Sport). The CRS are generally charged with general security, but in particular controlling crowds, disturbances and protests. The focus of the investigation are payments made from Mbappe to five agents of the CRS in June of 2023. The intelligence agency Tracfin, which tracks financial crimes in France have a document which details payments of €30k to four CRS agents that summer, with a fifth agent receiving a total of €60.3k. The total outlay from Mbappe’s accounts adds up to €180.3k, which was flagged by their systems. All five of the agents were assigned to protect the ...

 25 years on: how Pérez transformed Real Madrid, the world’s biggest club Five decades at the head of Real Madrid. Or put another way, 25 years dedicated to running the best team in the world – with the exception of a temporary break between February 2006 and June 2009. On July 17, 2000, Florentino Pérez officially took over as president of Real Madrid. The day before, he had defeated Lorenzo Sanz at the polls. Sanz had called the elections after winning two Champions League titles in just three years. Of the 29,711 club members who voted, 16,469 backed Florentino, while 13,302 supported Sanz. Since then, Pérez has led a deep transformation that has modernized every aspect of the club’s structure, turning it into what Forbes has described as “the most valuable sports club in the world.” Two of the most iconic changes from these 25 years are the creation of Real Madrid City in Valdebebas and the renovation of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The Florentino Pérez effect in Madrid But r...

  Kunai Community Faces Lethal Water Crisis As Residents Rely On Polluted Streams Residents of Kunai community in Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, are facing a severe water crisis as families—including pregnant women—continue to trek long distances daily to collect water from polluted streams and deteriorating wells.  Promised access to safe, treated water remains unfulfilled. Despite the multi-billion-naira Zaria Water Supply Expansion and Sanitation Project, funded by the African Development Bank and the Islamic Development Bank, Kunai’s residents still drink, cook, and bathe using contaminated water—putting them at constant risk of cholera, diarrhoea, and other waterborne diseases. According to civic technology platform Monitng, the community’s struggle reflects a broader failure to provide essential water infrastructure. Most households rely on uncovered wells or hand-dug streams. Only a handful have access to piped water, while others depend on frequently conta...

 Witches are now on social media – Prince David Osei warns Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei has expressed that there is a modern face of witchcraft, claiming that today's witches are no longer the stereotypical figures of the past but are now tech-savvy and attractive individuals hiding in plain sight. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the actor wrote: “Witchcraft has now become sophisticated; witches don't hide anymore. They are all over social media marketing their witchcraft spells, assuring people of success.” He went on to say that the days of witches flying at night are long gone.  According to him, the spiritual manipulation associated with witchcraft has taken on new forms, often masked by beauty and influence. “The era of witches flying at night is a thing of the past. Now, the witches are mostly the beautiful ladies among us! God deliver us,” he added.

 Ghanaian musician Reggie Zippy arrested on his birthday in UK over Facebook post linked to ex-wife UK-based Ghanaian musician Reggie Zippy has reportedly been arrested by UK police following a complaint from his ex-wife, Edith Ward, who accused him of v,iolating a non-molestation order. The news was shared by Phelipe Lyks Wangyims, a close associate of the musician, who revealed that Reggie was picked up by police over a social media post his ex-wife allegedly interpreted as targeting her. “Eventually, it made sense to contact the police, and to our shock, we found out that Reggy had been arrested,” Phelipe stated.  “Because his ex-wife Edith reported him for violating a non-molestation order, all because of a Facebook post he made that she has interpreted to mean he was talking about her.” According to Phelipe, the incident unfolded on Reggie Zippy’s birthday.  He shared how he initially tried reaching out to wish his friend well, only to discover Reggie’s phones were o...

 PRESS RELEASE AVIATION MINISTRY  AND INTERIOR MINISTRY   PARTNER FOR A SUCCESSFUL NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has identify the Ministry of Interior as a  key stakeholder in the forth coming Nigeria International Air Show scheduled to hold in December,2025     Permanent Secretary  Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,  Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, stated this today 17th July, 2025 during a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Interior in Abuja. Dr. Kana stated that following internal deliberations, it was resolved that hosting a successful International Air Show would require collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, recognizing the  critical role of Border control and national security, in facilitating the smooth entry and safeAbuja.all participants including international participants and exhibitors.  He emphasized that with numerous marketers, investors...

 Boy, 6, roaming hospital's maternity ward 'kills newborn baby girl' A 6-year-old boy "left to roam around a maternity unit" allegedly k!lled a newborn baby.  A criminal enquiry has been launched in France following the tragic incident.  A baby identified as Zayneb-Cassandra, who was born premature to a 23-year-old woman earlier this month, suffered a traumatic brain injury last Friday, July 11, after the boy "treated her like a doll" and dropped her on the floor of the Jeanne-de-Flandre Children’s Hospital in Lille.  The boy had already been reported as a "disruptive presence" in the hospital before he was found alone with the unconscious baby in a neonatal unit.  The baby was her mother’s first child, and she was delivered by cesarean section.  "The delivery went very well, but the little girl was premature, so she was taken to a neotatal unit, while her mother remained in a maternity ward," they added.  The "disruptive six-yea...

 2027: North doesn’t trust Peter Obi, Atiku can’t defeat Tinubu – Anthony Sani Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Anthony Sani, has claimed that Northerners don’t trust Peter Obi enough to allow him to rule Nigeria for one single tenure. Sani also noted that the politics of zoning may not favour Atiku in his bid to defeat Tinubu. In this interview with DAILY POST, Sani noted that Tinubu stands a better chance to get Northern votes and retain his mandate in office. In 2027, who may likely pull Buhari’s bloc votes from the North between Tinubu, Atiku, and Peter Obi? President Bola Tinubu may still prevail. This is because former President Buhari had told the nation and his supporters that he was not favorably disposed to the coalition and what it stands for. This is because he is committed to APC which made him president twice. Given the nature of Buhari’s supporters, they would not like to betray him even in the grave....

 ‎If We Do Not Rotate The Presidency, Nobody From Southeast Will Ever Be President Of Nigeria- Dr Adetokunbi Pearse (PDP member and Public affairs Analyst).  ‎ ‎A senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, has warned that the Southeast region may not produce a Nigerian president unless the constitution includes a rule for rotating power. ‎ ‎During an interview on News Central TV, he explained that the Southeast faces disadvantages in elections because it has fewer states and local governments.  ‎ ‎Dr. Pearse argued that without a formal system of power rotation, the Southeast would always need support from northern leaders to win the presidency. ‎ ‎"If we do not rotate the presidency in this country the way our country is, nobody from the southeast will ever be president of Nigeria. You know why? the votes are not there. Look at the population; when you go to election, how many delegates are going to come from the southeast? How many deleg...

 Unizik and Anambra state University are the only Nigerian Universities selected to receive European Union grant and Project valued at €400,000 Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University under the leadership of Prof Carol Arinze-umobi and Prof Kate Omenugha respectively have emerged the  only Nigerian Universities selected to receive European Union grant and Project valued at €400,000. Their African counterparts from Uganda are MAT ABACUS Business School and Makerere University Business School (MUBS). Joining them are three prominent European partners: Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal), Stichting VU (Netherlands), and Uganda Chapter for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), alongside consulting firm Sejjaaka Kaawaase & Co.. ‎The project seeks to empower young accounting graduates in Nigeria and Uganda with practical, in-demand employability skills through a structured Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) model. The grant will fund this ambitious effort...

 Our present 1999 constitution was not democratically formulated, it was imposed by a military administration--- Chief Emeka Anyaoku  At a nonpartisan national summit organized by The Patriots and the Nigerian Political Summit Group, former Commonwealth secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku outlined critical issues plaguing Nigeria emphasizing the need for a new constitution to address systemic failures.  Anyaoku highlighted the 1999 Constitution’s undemocratic origins, imposed by military decree, which he argued fosters non-inclusive governance and excessive administrative expenditure at the expense of capital development. Chief Emeka Anyaoku declared that; "Nigeria is a pluralistic country and like all successful pluralistic countries around the world, for its stability and maximal development, it's constitution must address it's plurality by being formulated by elected representatives of its diversities. Our present 1999 constitution as amended, is not such a constitu...

 THE REMAINING 24 BIAFRAN INMATES REGAIN FREEDOM AFTER OVER FOUR YEARS OF UNLAWFUL DETENTION A momentous chapter was written today, Thursday, 17th July 2025, at the Ebonyi State High Court, as the last batch of 24 Biafran detainees, out of a group of 36 unjustly held since May 24, 2020, were finally discharged and acquitted of all lingering frivolous and unfounded charges. These innocent citizens had endured years of prolonged, unconstitutional detention under recycled and repackaged allegations/charges , even after being severally discharged and acquitted on the same facts by not less than five respectable High Courts in Ebonyi State. Today’s historic ruling followed our preliminary objection which powerfully highlighted the brazen violation of their fundamental rights: particularly the constitutionally guaranteed protection against double jeopardy, enshrined under Section 36(9) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). This sacred principle, autref...

 Court Jails 15 Chinese for Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 15 Chinese, for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud before two Federal High Court Judges sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos; Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. The suspects are: Ling Yang, Xiao Hong Will, Wang Zheng Ming, Wang Jia Qi, Yang Sheng, Peng Sen Lin, Guo Xiao Fei, Chen An Shun, Peng Sen Lin, Zhao Ying Bin, Yu Zi aka Wei Xue Huan, Zhang Yang, Wang Zhi Cheng, Yang Sheng and Lu Yubo. The suspects were arraigned on separate charges bordering on cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Details later.

 JAMB Registrar Criticizes Indiscriminate Awarding of Honorary Degrees by Nigerian Universities Emeritus Professor Is’haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has decried the increasing trend of Nigerian universities awarding honorary degrees without merit, stating that it has significantly diminished their value. He made these remarks yesterday during the University of Ilorin’s (UNILORIN) investiture ceremony, held as part of the institution’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Speaking at the event in Ilorin, Oloyede criticized some universities for presenting honorary degrees and awards to individuals both within and outside Nigeria without proper scrutiny. He commended UNILORIN for its restraint in this practice, noting that the university has not awarded honorary degrees in the past 20 years to maintain its standards. “I was part of the team, during my time as Vice Chancellor, that decided UNILORIN should not join the maddening crowd of awardin...

 NMA Slams Femi Adesina Over Claims on Nigerian Healthcare System The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has fiercely criticized Femi Adesina, former spokesperson to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, for his remarks disparaging Nigeria’s healthcare system. Adesina, in a recent television interview, claimed that Buhari, who passed away on July 13, 2025, at age 82 in a London clinic, might have died earlier if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals due to their lack of adequate equipment and expertise. Dr. Diamond Tamunokuro, Chairman of the NMA Rivers State chapter, in an interview with DAILY POST, described Adesina’s comments as an “insult to Nigerians” who depend on the country’s healthcare system for both basic and specialized care. He argued that the remarks reflect the failure of the Buhari administration, under which Adesina served, to advance healthcare development in Nigeria. “It’s an insult to well-meaning Nigerians to hear such statements from politicians,” Tamunokuro said...

 Atiku’s Aide Slams Keyamo Over Coat of Arms Controversy, Urges Resignation Paul Ibe, Special Adviser on Media to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has called for the resignation of the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, accusing him of sycophancy and playing to the gallery. The demand follows Keyamo’s criticism of Atiku’s use of Nigeria’s Coat of Arms in a letter announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. In a statement on Thursday, Ibe dismissed Keyamo’s allegation of impersonation, emphasizing Atiku’s stature as a former Vice President and his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy. “Where was Keyamo when Atiku Abubakar was in the frontline battling the military and, with other compatriots, able to get them out?” Ibe said. “He is just playing to the gallery. Sycophancy is the end game.” Ibe further challenged Keyamo’s claims, stating, “Nobody is impersonating anybody. Atiku Abubakar is a former Vice President. That is know...

 PRESS RELEASE  UNITY THROUGH SPORTS:  NIGERIA HOSTS AFRICAN'S FUTURE CHAMPIONS  IN ABEOKUTA  The city of Abeokuta came alive on Tuesday, July 16, as  the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championships kicks off at the  iconic MKO Abiola Sports Arena.   The event, which runs through July 20, welcomed over 41 African nations and hundreds of dignitaries, uniting the continent in a celebration of youth, excellence, and sporting spirit. In his welcome address, the Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, hailed the event as more than a sporting competition describing it as “a celebration of youth, unity, and Africa’s unrelenting spirit. Dikko reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of African sports stars and lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership in repositioning Nigerian sports through the re-establishment of the NSC. The Chairman highlighted the eve...

 PRESS RELEASE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS ON  SANITATION DRIVE IN LAFIA *Urges Residents to Maintain Cleanliness The Federal Ministry of Environment, its Nasarawa State counterpart, and key stakeholders have launched a sanitation campaign in Lafia, urging residents to maintain cleanliness in order to prevent diseases in the area. The sensitization campaign taking place in Lafia, Nasarawa State, is part of the activities lined up to  commemorate the 2025 National Environmental Sanitation Day (NESD).  The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adam Kambari, who spearheaded the initiative at Lafia Modern Market and Ungwan Wajen Lalle, urged market women, traders, and residents to prioritize market cleanliness and environmental protection. Represented by Director II,  Pollution Control and Environmental Health ( PC&EH), Mrs. Omotunde Adeola, stated that "cleanliness is next to godliness" and called on the wom...

 LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT REWARDS LASU BEST STUDENT WITH N10 MILLION Lagos State Government has once again reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and scholarship by rewarding the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session with N10 million. Presenting the monetary award to Miss. Isioma Sybil Nwosu, a first-class graduate in Biochemistry, in his office at the Secretariat, Alausa, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hon. Tolani Sule, emphasised the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration’s dedication to promoting scholarship, research, and academic virtue in state-owned tertiary institutions. He affirmed that Lagos State is committed to ensuring its graduates are competitive on a global scale, highlighting that the state government implements its policies and rewards without discrimination, recognising deserving indigents and residents regardless of their state of origin. The Commissioner encouraged the award winner, M...

  JAMB Exposes 9,469 Illegal Admissions Across 20 Nigerian Tertiary Institutions The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered 9,469 illegal admissions conducted outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) in 20 tertiary institutions for the 2024 academic session, labeling them as fake. According to JAMB’s findings, Kano State University of Science and Technology topped the list with 2,215 unauthorized admissions, followed by Ladoke Akintola University of Technology with 1,215. Other institutions implicated include Gombe State University (1,164), Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (761), Federal University of Technology, Owerri (534), Ambrose Alli University (514), Igbinedion University (365), Akwa-Ibom Polytechnic (340), and the College of Nursing, National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi (281). Additional institutions named are Achievers University (267), Nigeria Police Academy (263), Abia State Polytechnic (256), Osun State University (224), Fed...

 Why did the chicken cross the road? He didn't, but one woman and her can of mace made sure the chicken got justice at the cost of her own freedom. 38-year-old Cynthia Sosa was out driving in Key West, Florida when she saw a chicken attempting to cross the road.  Soft hearted Cynthia felt for the plucky little chicken attempting to get to its destination. She worried the traffic at the busy intersection  would impede the little voyager or, in the worst case, cause an accident. Cynthia brought her vehicle to a complete stop and was content letting the chicken cross in front of her however long it might take. She was enjoying watching the chicken on its adventure. Unfortunately, not everyone is so caring and patient. Almost immediately, the impatient and obnoxious driver behind her began honking and exhibiting signs of anger and frustration.  As the tension continued to build, the agitated driver had enough and aggressively passed Cynthia, purposefully hitting the chic...