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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE APC ELECTS YILWATDA AS NEW CHAIRMAN, AS PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES GOVERNORS TO DEEPEN GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT   The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, as President Bola Tinubu called on governors to focus more on grassroots engagement to meet the expectations of Nigerians. At the party's 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Yilwatda, the party's national legal adviser and deputy national secretary, were elected by consensus. The meeting also extended the tenure of zonal, State, council and ward executives until December 31, 2025. President Tinubu emphasised the need for increased community engagement and greater responsiveness to citizens' concerns. "Nigerians are still complaining at the grassroots," the President stated. "To you, the Governors, you must wet the grass more and deliver progressive change to Nigerians. May God bless our democracy...

 Court Convicts Ex-NHIS Boss,Femi Thomas , BDC Operator For $2,198,900.00 Fraud in Lagos   Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July, 24, 2025, convicted the duo of Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas, a former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, and one Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau De Change Operator, for $2,198,900.00 ( Two million, One Hundred and Ninety Eight  Thousand, Nine Hundred United States Dollars) fraud. Thomas was arraigned alongside Sidi on an amended seven-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of $2,198,900.00 brought against them by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.     Six of the counts against Thomas bordered on money laundering and transferring, in cash, proceeds of unlawful activities, contrary to the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 as amended.    The second defendant, however,...

 NDLEA, NARTO collaborate on war against drug trafficking . Deployment of NDLEA officers to parks, depots; drug test for drivers top agreements Leaders of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) have pledged to work with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to curb the use of truck and passenger vehicles to traffic illicit drugs as part ongoing offensive action against substance abuse and trafficking across Nigeria. The commitment was made on Thursday 24th July 2025 by the National President of NARTO, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal Othman when he led other leaders of the transport union on a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) at the Agencys National Headquarters in Abuja. Commending Marwas courage, vision, and patriotism in the leadership of the Agency, Othman said this visit today is not just ceremonial; it is purposeful and timely. It reflects our deep appreciation of NDLEAs efforts and our readines...

 Hulk Hogan Is Dead Hulk Hogan (born Terry Gene Bollea) passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. According to multiple reports, including TMZ, he suffered a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home and was declared dead after emergency responders were called to the scene. He had recently undergone neck surgery, and while there were rumours he was critically ill, his wife and representatives had reaffirmed his health status just weeks before his passing  . A legacy beyond the ring Hogan was a 12‑time world champion, twice inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, and widely credited with spearheading the rise of “Hulkamania” and the 1980s wrestling boom  . He crossed over into mainstream entertainment with roles in Rocky III, Gremlins 2, and his reality show "Hogan Knows Best". Later in his life, he co-founded the emerging wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle, where he served as commissioner  . His death marks the end of an era in pro-wrestling. May his ...

 Enyimba FC Slams Brown Ideye for Misleading Claims, Defends Club’s Integrity Enyimba Football Club has issued a strong condemnation of former player Brown Ideye, accusing him of making misleading and unprofessional public statements that aim to tarnish the reputation of Nigeria’s most successful football club and the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The club expressed disappointment over Ideye’s remarks, describing them as a distortion of truth at a time when the NPFL is earning regional and international acclaim for its ongoing transformation. In a statement released by the club’s Media Department, Enyimba detailed the preferential treatment Ideye received during his tenure, including a ₦1 million monthly salary—making him one of the club’s highest earners—luxury hotel accommodation costing ₦65,000 per night, air travel for away games, and personal respect befitting his status as a former Super Eagles striker. These privileges, widely reported in the media and discussed on...

 LPPC Elevates 57 Legal Practitioners to Senior Advocate of Nigeria Rank The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has approved the elevation of 57 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) during its 169th plenary session held today in Abuja. The new SANs include 56 advocate appointees and one academic appointee, Prof. Chima Josephat Ubanyionwu. Among the conferees are only two female legal practitioners: Mrs. Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya, Chairman of the NBA 2024 Annual General Conference Planning Committee, and Mrs. Chinyere Ekene Moneme. Notable names on the list include Ikechukwu Uwanna, Attorney General of Abia State and former NBA Lagos branch Chairman; Labaran Magaji, immediate past Attorney General of Nasarawa State and current Secretary to the State Government; and Oluwole Jimi-Bada, Attorney General of Osun State. The LPPC stated that the SAN rank is conferred a...

 Brazil to join South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel Brazil announced Wednesday that it is in the "final phase" of formally joining the genocide lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Anadolu Agency reported. In a statement, the Brazilian government expressed "deep indignation at the recurring episodes of violence against the civilian population in the State of Palestine, not limited to the Gaza Strip but extending to the West Bank." The statement detailed "serious human rights violations," citing "attacks on civilian infrastructure, including religious sites such as the Catholic parish in Gaza, and United Nations facilities like those of the World Health Organization." It further condemned "indiscriminate violence and vandalism by extremist settlers in the West Bank, such as the burning of the ruins of the ancient Church of St. George and the Byzantine cemetery in Taybeh...

 Gaza ceasefire negotiations stall after Israel recalls negotiators Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is recalling its negotiators from Doha following new demands from Hamas in response to the latest Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal proposal. This move comes amid ongoing efforts to finalize a 60-day ceasefire, with White House envoy Steve Witkoff currently in Italy for talks with Qatari and Israeli officials, hoping to proceed to Doha to seal the agreement. An Israeli official explained that the recall is intended to “shake up” the negotiations and apply additional pressure on Hamas to accept the current proposal, which includes the release of 10 live hostages and 18 deceased hostages. Despite the recall, Israeli officials emphasize that the talks have not collapsed, though it remains unclear if this will cause a significant pause. The breakdown followed Hamas’s demand to increase the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for hostages, ...

Lionsgate and Universal schedule Michael for April 2026 release Lionsgate and Universal have scheduled the release of Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s biographical film about pop icon Michael Jackson, for April 24, 2026. Lionsgate will oversee distribution in the United States, while Universal will handle international markets, excluding Japan, where Kino Films will release the movie. The film will also be shown in IMAX theaters globally. Though its release precedes the traditional start of the summer movie season in May, Michael is expected to serve as the first major tentpole of that critical box office period. This shift coincides with Disney’s decision to move upcoming Avengers films out of their usual early May slots and into the holiday season. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle, Michael Jackson, alongside Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Joe and Katherine Jackson, and Miles Teller as Jackson’s longtime attorney, John Branca. The project was delayed from an original October 2025 re...

 Six students killed in fall at Chinese mining site Six students lost their lives after falling into a flotation tank during a visit to a mining facility in China.  The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at the Wunugetushan Copper-Molybdenum Mine’s flotation plant, operated by Zhongjin Gold Corporation. The students, all from Northeastern University in Shenyang, were on a tour of the site when the grate they were standing on gave way, causing them to plunge into the industrial tank. Despite rescue efforts, medical personnel confirmed that all six students had died. A teacher accompanying the group was also injured in the fall. Flotation tanks are used in mineral processing to separate materials by mixing ground ore with water and chemicals to create a slurry. Zhongjin Gold released a statement Thursday confirming the deaths and expressing condolences. Meanwhile, shares of the company dropped 4.41% on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Northeastern University has not yet issued a ...

 GloRilla arrested in Georgia on felony drug charge Rapper GloRilla was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday for two felony drug charges, according to authorities in Forsyth County. She was taken into custody on counts of possessing a controlled substance and possessing more than an ounce of marijuana, both classified as felonies under state law. While officials have not released further details about the circumstances leading to her arrest, GloRilla was reportedly released later that same day after posting a $22,000 bond. This is her second arrest in Georgia within just over a year. In April 2024, she was arrested in Gwinnett County on suspicion of driving under the influence after officers pulled over a vehicle that allegedly made an illegal U-turn. Police at the time reported smelling marijuana and alcohol in the vehicle, and GloRilla allegedly admitted to drinking. Bodycam footage showed her appearing unsteady during a field sobriety test.

 Gyokeres transfer 'lie' shut down by Jose Mourinho as he gives Arsenal verdict Arsenal are close to completing a blockbuster deal for Sweden and Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, with former Premier League manager Jose Mourinho offering his verdict on the transfer Jose Mourinho has lavished praise on Viktor Gyokeres ahead of his imminent switch to Arsenal. The Gunners are on the verge of landing the superstar Swede as they near a £63.5million agreement with Sporting CP. It's understood that £55m of that fee will be paid up front, with a further £8.5m agreed in add-ons. While Arsenal chiefs worked to seal the move, Sporting reportedly continued to receive enquiries from other interested parties. Manchester United were among the clubs showing interest, as were sides in the Saudi Pro League. However, Gyokeres had one clear preference: to sign for Arsenal. Once everything is finalised, Gyokeres will complete a medical assessment before linking up with the first team squad, ...

 Marcus Rashford’s first words as a Barcelona player – ‘Hansi Flick is a key reason I’m here’ Barcelona have announced the signing of England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan. The 27-year-old is the second senior signing of the summer for the Blaugrana, following on from the arrival of Joan Garcia last year. The Catalan giants will pay the majority of his wages, although Rashford has agreed to take a salary cut in order to help through a move. If they desire, Barcelona can exercise an option to buy believed to be in the region of €30m, with a penalty clause of €5m if they do not do so. Speaking to the club’s official media channel, Rashford explained that he already feels like he is at home in Barcelona. He arrived on Sunday to complete the move, and trained for the first time on Tuesday evening. “Very excited, it’s a club where people’s dreams come true, they win big prizes, and what the club stands for as well. It feels like I’m at home, and thi...

  ARMED HERDSMEN BEHEAD FARMER IN BENUE COMMUNITY 24th July, 2025     Tension has once again gripped Ukpiam community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State following a brutal attack by suspected armed Fulani militias who reportedly beheaded a farmer, Mr. Gabriel Vandefan, in broad daylight. According to a Facebook post by Mr. Ango Japhet T, the gruesome incident occurred this afternoon at Tse Aghem.  The victim had gone to inspect his farm in the company of a woman when they were ambushed by the assailants. While the woman narrowly escaped with her life, Mr. Vandefan was not so fortunate, as he was reportedly slaughtered and decapitated on the spot. The community is still reeling from a similar attack barely a week ago, when armed herdsmen allegedly invaded the same Ukpiam area at night, firing sporadically and injuring several residents as they fled into the bush.

 ACCOMPLICES FLEE AS VANDAL MEETS WATERLOO ON ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION LINE 24th July, 2025     A yet-to-be-identified electricity vandal has met his waterloo in Ezillo, Ebonyi State, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said. TCN said the vandal was electrocuted while trying to tamper with Tower 34 along the Nkalagu-Abakaliki 132kV transmission line. According to the transmission company, security operatives informed the TCN about the incident on July 19, 2025. It was also gathered that the accomplices to the crimes fled the location when their effort to vandalise the property went awry. In a photo post made on X on Thursday, July 24, the TCN said, “Vandal electrocuted at Ezillo, Ebonyi State, while attempting to tamper with Tower 34 along the Nkalagu-Abakaliki 132kV transmission line. “Security operatives informed TCN on July 19, 2025, that the accomplices fled after the incident,” the TCN wrote on X. Vandals have continued to rake havoc on various electri...

 Rotimi Amaechi said he is "hungry" under Tinubu and then proceeded to attend General Buhari's funeral in a private jet.  Peter Obi said Tinubu has ruined the economy, yet the bank where he is a major shareholder made three times more profit this year than it did last year.  Nasir El-Rufai says Nigerians have rejected President Tinubu only for his own firstborn son, Bello El-Rufai, to endorse President Tinubu for a second term. Rauf Aregbesola says he will lead Osun State to reject Tinubu, only for the Osun State PDP-controlled State Government to endorse President Tinubu for a second term.  From the above, you can see that the so-called opposition to President Tinubu are people who are only hungry for power, not food, and cannot influence their own family members. These are clowns, whose states have rejected them, and individuals with businesses that are thriving because of President Tinubu.  What further evidence do you need to treat them like the jokes they a...

 ‎Enugu governor reshuffles cabinet, swears in six new commissioners ‎ ‎Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Wednesday, reshuffled his cabinet, swapping three commissioners and swearing in six newly appointed ones. ‎ ‎Mr Mbah also assigned portfolios to the new commissioners after Chizoba Ogbodo, a representative of the Ministry of Justice, administered the Oath of Office to them at the Government House in Enugu. ‎ ‎The governor also swore in Godwin Anigbo as the Head of Service of Enugu State. ‎ ‎With the swearing in of six new commissioners, Enugu State now has 23 commissioners.

 Soludo Appoints a native of Osun state and Abia State as Anambra Permanent Secretary and Accountant general respectively. Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed Joachim Achor, from Abia State, as the Accountant General of Anambra in his effort for inclusivity in the civil service. Similarly, Soludo recently appointed Adebayo Ojeyinka, a native of Osun State, as a Permanent Secretary in a move the governor said further underscored his commitment to a diverse and competence-driven civil service. This appointment marks a departure from the longstanding tradition of reserving top government positions exclusively for state indigenes. One Nigeria...

 An Igbo man is not a good Politician because The Igbo man is really not constituted to sustain political treachery – Pete Edochie claims Speaking in a recent interview with Afia TV, Nollywood veteran, Pete Edochie, has claimed that Igbo men are not good politicians. He anchored the reason for his assertion on the  premise that Igbos are not accustomed to tolerating treachery, which he noted is common in politics. He maintained that this has affected the relationship of many Igbo politicians with strategic political allies, thereby also affecting their careers in the long run. Chief Peter Edochie (Ebubedike) asserted in the interview that; "An Igbo man is not a good politician. And I will tell you why, people who are used to politics or the treachery that characterised politics, can overlook a lot of things. But the Igbo man is not constituted to condole treachery a second time. If you hurt the Igbo man once in politics, he will never give you an opportunity to hurt him again....

CHINA BLOCKS ONLYFANS, CALLS IT A WESTERN DISEASE  The Chinese government has blocked access to OnlyFans in the country, calling it a "corrupt Western disease".  Chinese regulators said the adult content platform that is only accessed by payment subscription standards for a "Western moral decay" that should not be allowed in China.  Shortly before this clampdown, users in China had been using VPNs and third-party payment systems to access the platform. But it seems the government is closing up all technical loopholes as it is.

 PROF. NENTAWE YILWATDA IS APC NEW NATIONAL CHAIRMAN  Professor Nentawe Yilwatda is the new national chairman of the ruling APC. He is replacing Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who resigned from the position a few weeks ago. Yilwatda emerged as the party chairman following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and APC governors on Wednesday. His appointment will be ratified by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) later.  Yilwatda, 56, is from Plateau State and contested the state election in 2023. With the president and vice-president being Muslims, it was accepted that the APC chairman should be a Christian. "He is young, suave, well-educated, and doesn’t carry the usual political baggage,” an internal source said. “We believe he can give the party a new face and restore credibility ahead of future elections.”

 PORTABLE FILES POLICE PETITION AGAINST VDM Controversial singer Portable has filed a petition with police authorities against activist Verydarkman for online defamation. Following an online feud in which VDM alleged that Portable stole a tricycle in the past and in which the singer responded that the activist once worked as a gigolo, the duo recorded studio tracks to demean each other. Portable said in a video that he filed a defamation petition to bring VDM to order.  “I don write petition against Verydarkman make them pick am from Abuja. If them no carry am jail am, Nigeria no go better. Na him be say Nigeria don Jaga Jaga…”

A Texas man died trapped inside his burning Cybertruck after crashing in Baytown, unable to escape when the vehicle lost electric power. His family is suing Tesla for over $1 million, claiming the truck is "defectively designed" because doors can't open manually after electrical failure. The lawsuit alleges Tesla failed to provide adequate warnings or training for post-crash escapes. This isn't an isolated incident, multiple Cybertruck accidents have raised safety concerns about the vehicle's design and repairability. While EVs meet standard safety requirements, some owners are installing DIY emergency escape systems as precautionary measures #teslacybertruck #elonmusk

  A woman’s demand for a luxury home in Mumbai, ₹12 crore as maintenance, and a high-end BMW car in a marital dispute drew sharp observations from Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, who questioned the need for such a large alimony, especially given her qualifications. Appearing before the Supreme Court, the woman — representing herself — stated she wanted a house in Kalpataru (a premium Mumbai location), ₹12 crore, and a BMW. The Chief Justice responded candidly, “You are an IT person. You have done your MBA. There is demand for you in Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Why don’t you work?” He further pointed out that her 18-month-long marriage could not justify such a hefty demand, remarking, “You’re practically asking for ₹1 crore per month for each month of marriage.” When the woman defended her claim by saying her husband was wealthy and had filed for annulment on the grounds that she was schizophrenic, she asked, “Do I look schizophrenic, my lords?” Her estranged husband’s lawyer, Seni...

  SEXTORTION, CYBER BULLYING: COURT ADMITS DR. MKOR TO N30M BAIL BOUND The Federal High Court sitting at Lafia, Nasarawa Judicial Division, has admitted the suspended Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Dr. Aondona Mkor to bail in the sum of Thirty Million Naira (N30m) Only with two sureties in the like sum. The sureties shall present proof of relationship with the defendant and deposit evidence of a registered company with three years Tax Clearance, ownership of a landed property with Certificate of Occupancy in the Court, all of which must be verified by the Court's Registrars. Dr. Mkor is arraigned before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on five count charges bothering on sextortion and cyberbullying. He was brought to court by operatives of the antigraft agency. The charge sheet reads in part: "COUNT ONE "That you, Dr. Mkor Aondona Donatus “M” 50yrs, sometime in September, 2024 in FCT,...

 RIVERS-BORN ARTIST AND PAINTER, OLIVIA LAWSON, POPULARLY KNOWN AS HOLIVIAH, IS ON A PAINTING MARATHON (PAINT-A-THON), ATTEMPTING TO SET A NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BY PAINTING NON-STOP FOR 7 DAYS She began on Monday, July 21, and will end on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The event is currently ongoing at the Bonny Consulate Building, Bonny Island, Rivers State. According to Olivia, her goal is to promote Nigerian art and culture and to prove that local creatives can compete on the world stage through passion, endurance, and originality. The current Guinness World Record for a paint-a-thon stands at 100 hours, set by Chancellor Ahaghotu, a Nigerian based in Atlanta, USA. Cr: NigerDelta insider

 SENATE SAYS AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN IS MAKING SKITS  Following the attempt of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to force her way into the National Assembly on Tuesday, the Senate mocked her for content creation. This fact was voiced by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who said the suspended senator is creating season films. “We are legislators and lawmakers, not spectators to be watching skit making and content creation. “Initially I said all these episodes and saga is all about content creation, now that the content has been created, it’s now degenerating into a season film. “I know that Nigerians know that this is another skit making and a continuation of the content making episode by our own colleague," Adaramodu stated. 

I STARTED ACTING BEFORE PETE EDOCHIE - YEMI SOLADE Yoruba Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, said Pete Edochie may be older, but he began acting before him.  To this end, if Edochie could be referred to as a veteran actor, the appellation should also apply to him.  “I’m senior to Pete Edochie, I started acting before him, though he’s older than me," Solade revealed. "I was 17 in 1977 when I represented Nigeria as the Youngest Actor, and I’ve done 48 years in the industry and still standing." The English and Yoruba actor went down history lane to disclose that the Yorubas started filmmaking in Nigeria even though the Igbos documented it first for public sales. PETE EDOCHIE: Edochie got into radio broadcasting in 1967 at the age of 20[11] as a junior programs assistant after which he was elevated to the level of a director. He was director of programs but doubling sometimes as Deputy Managing Director and occasionally acting as Managing Director. He quit Anambra Broadcasting Se...

 THREE TEENS DROWN IN BAUCHI RIVER  Three teenagers from Durum Village in Bauchi State reportedly lost their lives after drowning in the Bauchi river on Sunday. The spokesman for Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, identified the teenagers as Habibu Mohammed, 16, Abubakar Mohammed, 16, and Zailani Sule, 14. Wakil said the boys were miners in the area but decided to take a quick dip in the cool river before they drowned. They were confirmed dead at the state specialist hospital and later released for family burial.

 The Nigerian passport has risen in ranking from 199 to 88th place, highest in 5 years.  The Nigerian passport has recorded its highest ranking in five years, rising to 88th place out of 199 in the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 18.  The index is updated regularly based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and expert analysis on the latest shifts in passport power. Nigeria shares the 88th spot with Ethiopia and Myanmar—the same countries it was grouped with earlier this year when ranked 91st...

 The public is hereby notified that JI ZHOU, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of llegal Mining.  Zhou is 36 year-old Chinese national and his last known address is: Uguwan Mai Keke, Kafanchan Jama'a LGA Kaduna.  Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its lbadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, llorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: info@efcc.goV.ng or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.  Dele Oyewale Head, Media & Publicity

Two Indian Brothers Marry Same Woman In a rare wedding that has gone viral online, two brothers from rural India have married the same woman — a practice rooted in ancient tradition but now drawing criticism from women’s rights advocates. The brothers, Pradeep and Kapil Negi, tied the knot with Sunita Chauhan in a traditional three-day ceremony attended by hundreds of villagers in Himachal Pradesh, a Himalayan state in northern India. All three belong to the Hatti tribe, where polyandry — the practice of one woman marrying multiple men — is still recognized in certain tribal communities. Though polyandry is officially banned in most of India, it remains legal in specific tribal regions like Sirmaur, where customs are protected under local law. During the wedding, the trio walked around a sacred fire as villagers sang traditional folk songs — a central ritual in Hindu marriage ceremonies. “We followed our tradition proudly. It was a joint decision,” said Pradeep Negi. His brother Kapil ...

 ‘Rivers rewrites election results, Nigerians will die if Tinubu gets 2nd term’ – Amaechi Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has warned Nigerians against voting for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Amaechi warned that Nigerians would be dead and buried if Tinubu wins a second term in 2027. The former governor spoke while addressing members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition in Rivers State. He also lamented that Rivers State is known for rewriting election results. Amaechi charged members of ADC to stop those responsible for rewriting election results. He said: “We are new members of the ADC, it’s the adopted party of the coalition. Most importantly, have your eyes on 2027 and to have your eyes on 2027, please go home and start registration. “We will form a committee that will go from local government to local government, ward to ward to ascertain the number of people we have. “Our (Rivers) state is notorious for writing results, and we must stop them ...

Man allegedly built and hid homemade bombs across New York City, prosecutors say A New York City man has been indicted for allegedly plotting to detonate homemade explosives he reportedly stashed at multiple locations throughout Manhattan, federal prosecutors announced. Michael Gann, 55, is accused of assembling at least seven improvised explosive devices last month using chemicals he purchased online in May. According to the indictment returned by a grand jury on Tuesday, Gann placed some of the devices on the rooftops of connected residential buildings and threw another onto subway tracks near the Williamsburg Bridge. Authorities said no one was harmed by the devices. Gann was arrested in early June near the sites, and officials found one of the bombs in his possession. Jay Clayton, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, condemned Gann’s actions, saying he “put countless lives at risk.” Gann faces charges including attempted destruction of property by explos...

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s body to be transported to Los Angeles .  Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s body is being prepared for return to Los Angeles after his remains were released to his family following the completion of an autopsy in Costa Rica. Officials confirmed that the autopsy was finalized on Wednesday morning, and his body is expected to depart Costa Rica on Thursday, arriving in Los Angeles by Friday morning. The U.S. Embassy is assisting Warner’s family with arrangements to bring him home. According to sources familiar with the situation, Warner had been in Costa Rica with his daughter as part of a homeschooling program. His wife, who had been with them in the country weeks earlier, was not present at the time of the incident and reportedly learned of his passing via a phone call. Warner, 54, tragically died by accidental drowning at a beach without lifeguards. He was found unresponsive in the water and could not be revived. Authorities also confirmed that a 29-year-old Nicaraguan m...

 Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to four counts of illegally supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry in the lead-up to the actor's 2023 death.  Known as “Dr. P.,” Plasencia admitted administering the drug himself and providing kits for Perry’s assistant all while referring to Perry dismissively as a “moron.” Under a plea deal, multiple charges were dropped and he’ll give up his license. Sentencing is scheduled for December 3. This case highlights broader concerns about off-label drug use and the lack of oversight in at-home ketamine programs. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: Doctor who gave Matthew Perry ketamine and called him a ‘moron’ expected to plead guilty A doctor accused of supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine in the weeks before the actor’s fatal overdose is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, becoming the fourth of five individuals charged in the case to do so. Dr. Salvador Plasencia had originally pleaded not guilty but agreed last month to plead guilty to four co...