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 Thailand and Cambodia reach unconditional ceasefire to end border clashes, says Malaysian PM Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire starting at midnight, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Monday, marking a major step toward ending five days of violent border clashes that have killed dozens and displaced tens of thousands. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai both praised the agreement and shook hands alongside Anwar at a press conference in Malaysia..  The conflict began last Thursday after a land mine explosion wounded five Thai soldiers, with both sides blaming each other for sparking the violence. At least 35 people have died, and over 260,000 have been displaced on both sides. Anwar said the ceasefire takes effect immediately and stressed that military commanders from both nations will meet on Tuesday to ease tensions. Cambodia will host a border committee meeting on Aug. 4, and Mala...

 One dead, 10 injured in Atlanta mass shooting Police are investigating a mass shooting in Atlanta that left one man dead and 10 others injured on Monday. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during a press conference that around 1:27 a.m. EDT, three men and one woman opened fire on a crowd in the 300 block of Edgewood Avenue in the city’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood. A 27-year-old man, Santos J. Wyatt, was killed, and an 18-year-old male remains in critical condition. Most of the victims, ranging from 18 to 29 years old, are believed to have been caught in the crossfire rather than targeted directly. The suspects are still at large. Authorities also confirmed that another person was fatally shot in the city over the weekend. In total, 29 people were shot across Atlanta in 12 separate incidents of gun violence. Additionally, police said one person was wounded in a separate shooting earlier the same evening during a dispute in a nearby parking lot.

 Anambra Govt Debunks False Claims of Insecurity in Umuchu By Chizoba Njaka  The Anambra State Government has been alerted to the dissemination of fabricated audio and video content on social media, purporting to depict incidents of insecurity within the state. A recent instance is a video featuring a voice note that falsely claims Fulani Herdsmen attacked a community in Umuchu, resulting in multiple fatalities. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor in  a press statement in Awka has clarified that investigations have revealed the claim to be entirely baseless. It has been confirmed that no incident of the nature described occurred in Umuchu or any other part of Anambra State, and there was no involvement of Fulani herdsmen in such an incident. The video in question actually pertains to an event that took place in a different state. According to Dr. Mefor, the spread of false information is tantamount to a calculated propaganda effort, driven by individuals with ...

 Igwebuike Grammar School Awka Showcases Skills Acquisition Endowments  Launches Maiden Skills Acquisition Magazine  By Michael Ezenwata  The Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka one of designated smart schools in the state, has showcased to the world, its skills acquisition initiatives in grand style. It was a delight to behold the college students displaying their skills acquisition prowess in bricklaying, electrical wirings,hair dressing,soap making,etc. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof.Ngozi Chuma- Udeh graced the occasion and was overwhelmed with joy as she inspected the stands. Prof.Chuma- Udeh rated the school very highly in proficiency in skills acquisition and academic excellence,and urged them to sustain their passion in developing their skills to become more balanced individuals. She commended the Principal of the college, Mrs.Amaka Ifebili for her sound initiatives in keying into the global trend of skills acquisition and digitalization. The Chairman ...

 Mallam Jaafaru Sani has been appointed ADC's National Vice Chairman (Northwest).   Jaafaru Sani worked as a commissioner under Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and was Mallam's nominee for Minister when he opted out. He is a grassroot politician with deep roots in Kubau Local Government. ~ Imran U. Wakili

 Ghana cancels $1.2 billion bauxite deal, eyes global partnership, sources say Ghana has cancelled a $1.2 billion bauxite lease with local firm Rocksure International, seeking a partnership instead with a big overseas company to tap one of West Africa’s richest deposits, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Potential partners include Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) or a Chinese firm, two of the sources said, Reuters reported. The termination marks a strategic pivot by Ghana, which holds an estimated 900 million metric tons of bauxite, the seventh largest globally, but has struggled to attract sustained investment in mining and refining infrastructure. Rocksure's lease covered the Nyinahin Hills in central Ghana, home to about 376 million tons of bauxite, the feedstock for aluminium. It was the basis for a joint venture between Rocksure and the state-owned Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to build a mine and alumina refinery,...

 Remo Stars to Kick Off NPFL Title Defense Against Rivers United Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, will face former champions Rivers United in a thrilling opening match of the 2025/26 season, as revealed during the fixture draw held on a rainy Monday afternoon in Abuja, according to BSNSports.com.ng. The upcoming NPFL season will feature 20 clubs, each competing in 38 matches—19 at home and 19 away—over 38 match weeks, with ten games scheduled per round. To ensure smooth crowd management and enhanced security, the NPFL has arranged the fixture list to prevent clubs from the same state, such as Abia Warriors and Enyimba FC, or Kano Pillars and Barau FC, from hosting home matches on the same weekend, alternating their home fixtures throughout the season.

 UPDATE: STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONFERS NATIONAL HONOUR ON WAFCON-WINNING SUPER FALCONS, CASH REWARDS, HOUSING   President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria's senior women's national football team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.   At the presidential reception held in their honour, President Tinubu awarded each player and technical crew member the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).   He also directed the allocation of one three-bedroom apartment to each player and technical crew member in the government's Renewed Hope Housing Scheme.   The President approved a cash award of the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players, and $50,000 equivalent to each technical team member.   "You have inspired millions, especially young girls who now see proof that their drea...

 Rivers State Local Government Elections Postponed to August 30, 2025 The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has rescheduled the state’s local government elections to August 30, 2025, following a significant shake-up in the state’s electoral and political landscape. Dr. Michael Ekpali Odey, the newly appointed RSIEC Chairman, announced the postponement during his address at the unveiling of the revised election timetable on Monday. The elections were initially set for August 9, 2025, under the former RSIEC Chairman, Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, before his commission was dissolved. The dissolution of the RSIEC board was ordered by Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, who was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The directive came as part of emergency measures following the President’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Additionally, President Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Gove...

 I GOT BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WAITING FOR ME - DAVIDO Afrobeats superstar, Davido, said he has billions of dollars in inheritance waiting for him and that he cannot be poor again even if he stopped working.  The musician said there are two versions of himself: the billionaire's son, and the hardworking songster. He said he chose to be the hardworking songster for now and not the billionaire's son.  “I am regretting to myself for being hardworking," he said. "The individual strength and the type of mental ability that goes into this type of head. “Especially when you have a lot of odds against me. I got to do it, men. It is another David. Get the f**k up. It was not for the money. I have got billions of dollars waiting for me. If I do not work all my life, I have got billions of dollars waiting for me. I love my job.”

 FAME IS BORING - VICTOR OSIMHEN  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that fame is boring and that he is not able to do the things he grew up doing on account of his global fame.  The 26-year-old Galatasaray top-scorer he couldn't walk the streets privately anywhere in the world as he used to do in the streets of Lagos, adding fame comes with a price.  “Fame is boring," he stated. "Sometimes you want to go outside, and you cannot do a lot of things. I just like to be around everyday people. I just like to stay close to them. This is how I was born, so for me, it’s just natural.” He disclosed that he's able to do most things in the public under the watchful eyes of armed security now.  “If I have my security and they are strapped, for me, I’m good. I can be among these people. I don’t care. This is my life. This is how I live,” he said.

 Alert issued for ham salad products due to Listeria concerns The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat ham salad products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The alert concerns products made with breadcrumb ingredients recently recalled by Newly Weds Foods and used by Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. The affected items include 12-ounce tubs labeled “Reser’s Fine Foods Ham Salad” with a sell-by date of September 1, 2025, and 5-pound tubs labeled “Molly’s Kitchen Ham Salad” with a sell-by date of August 31, 2025. Both products carry the USDA inspection mark and were distributed nationwide. FSIS is advising consumers not to eat these products and to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Retailers are instructed to remove the products from shelves and stop serving them. Reser’s Fine Foods, based in Topeka, Kansas, discovered the contamination afte...

Prisoner turned two-weight boxing world champion dies at 72 Dwight Muhammad Qawi, the Hall of Fame boxer who began his career while incarcerated and went on to become a two-weight world champion, has died at 72. His sister, Wanda King, confirmed he passed away Friday after a five-year struggle with dementia. Born Dwight Braxton in Baltimore and raised in Camden, Qawi discovered boxing through a prison program at Rahway State Prison, where he served time for armed robbery. He turned professional at age 25 soon after his 1978 release. In December 1981, after legally changing his name in 1982 following his conversion to Islam, Qawi won the WBC light heavyweight title by stopping Matthew Saad Muhammad in the 10th round, then defeated him again eight months later. Known as “The Camden Buzzsaw,” Qawi captured the WBA cruiserweight title in 1985, but lost it to Evander Holyfield in 1986. He later competed as a heavyweight, including a bout against George Foreman. Qawi retired in 1998 with a 4...

 Coast Guard finds 3 bodies after plane crash off California  Three bodies were recovered from the Pacific Ocean on Sunday by U.S. Coast Guard crews after a small twin‑engine Beechcraft aircraft crashed off the coast of California the night before. The crash occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. PDT on Saturday, between 200 and 300 yards from Point Pinos near Monterey. Authorities reported that the plane had taken off from San Carlos Airport in the San Francisco Bay area and was carrying three people at the time of the incident. A large-scale search and rescue effort involving Coast Guard boats, helicopters, and local law enforcement began immediately after the crash, leading to the discovery of the first victim’s body at about 3 a.m. on Sunday. The wreckage of the plane was located by a Cal Fire drone just before 6 a.m., enabling Coast Guard crews to recover the remaining two bodies at 6:31 a.m. and 9:08 a.m. The search was officially called off later on Sunday after covering ...

 Ukrainian hackers claim major cyberattack on Russia’s Aeroflot  Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot canceled dozens of flights Monday after two pro-Ukraine hacking groups claimed responsibility for a crippling cyberattack, disrupting travel across the country. Russian prosecutors confirmed the disruption was caused by a hack and have launched a criminal investigation. Kremlin officials described the attack as a serious digital threat amid ongoing conflict, with lawmakers warning that Russia faces warfare on multiple fronts, including cyberspace. The hacking groups Silent Crow and Belarusian Cyberpartisans said the operation was the result of a year-long campaign that penetrated Aeroflot’s systems, destroyed thousands of servers, and gained control over employees’ computers. They threatened to release the personal data of passengers and internal communications. Aeroflot canceled over 40 flights, including domestic routes and international flights to Minsk and Yerevan, and warned th...

Martha Stewart opens first-ever stores Martha Stewart has expanded her brand by launching her first freestanding brick-and-mortar stores. The inaugural Martha Stewart store opened at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai, followed by a second location at Dubai Hills Mall. These stores are operated by Marquee Brands, which acquired the Martha Stewart brand in 2019 and continues to benefit from Stewart’s guidance. The launch marks a new chapter for the brand, bringing Martha Stewart’s signature style, trusted quality, and design expertise to the Middle East in a standalone retail format for the first time. The stores are managed in partnership with Apparel Group, a major global fashion and lifestyle retailer based in Dubai, which operates thousands of stores across multiple countries. The stores offer a carefully curated selection of products inspired by Stewart’s own home, featuring a color palette and design elements drawn from her residence in Bedford, New York. Each location averages between 2...

 PRESS RELEASE POLICE WELFARE: IGP, DIGNITARIES DECORATE 12 AIGs, 16 CPs WITH NEW RANKS. As IGP Charges Officers to Embrace Innovative Approaches to Policing. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, Ph.D., NPM, with other dignitaries, on Monday 28th July, 2025 at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, decorated newly promoted Senior Police Officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from their families, friends, and professional colleagues.The officers affected by the promotion included 12 CPs to the rank of AIG and 16 DCs to the substantive rank of CP.  This is sequel to the recent promotion approved by the Police Service Commission at the request of the IGP, and a continuation of the innovative welfare packages implemented by the IGP which has recorded the most promotions in the Force within the shortest time frame. Among the newly decorated officers are AIGs Emmanuel Adegbola Aina, Enyinnaya Adiogu fsi, Ronke Nurat Okuna...

 Ex-boyfriend shoots mother of his children and fled the scene  Portia Jiyane, survived an attempted murder allegedly committed by her ex-boyfriend, Mduduzi Masemola, the father of her five children. The violent attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 27 July 2025, at her home in Siyanqoba.     According to the statement released by  Captain Eddie Hall at Witbank SAPS, At approximately 02:00 AM, Miss Jiyane was asleep with her children, when she heard a window being forcibly opened.   She recognized the voice of her ex-boyfriend, Mduduzi Masemola, who confronted her about not responding to his WhatsApp messages.  An argument ensued, during which Masemola demanded access to her phone.   As Miss Jiyane attempted to call her aunt for help, she noticed Masemola reaching for something. Sensing danger, she fled to another room. Moments later, a gunshot was fired through the window, striking her in the left thigh.   The vic...

  US and China hold talks in Stockholm to address trade tensions Top trade officials from the United States and China gathered in Stockholm on Monday to begin two days of high-level talks aimed at reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies over tariffs and trade policy. The meetings, hosted at the office of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, bring together U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. This round of negotiations follows months of strain after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff proposals earlier this year that raised import taxes on Chinese goods to 145%, prompting retaliatory tariffs from Beijing and rattling global markets. Analysts believe these discussions could pave the way for a potential meeting later this year between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides seek to extend the current 90-day pause on the punitive tariffs. This Stockholm meeting is t...

 Three killed in train crash in Germany, police say Three people died and several others were seriously injured when a passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany on Sunday, according to a police statement. The incident occurred between the towns of Riedlingen and Munderkingen, near the region where Germany borders France and Switzerland. About 100 passengers were on board at the time. The train was traveling a route of roughly 90 kilometers (55 miles) between Sigmaringen and Ulm when two carriages left the tracks. Authorities are investigating the cause of the derailment. A photo from the German news agency DPA showed the carriages largely intact but jackknifed together and tipped onto their sides. Deutsche Bahn, the national rail operator, confirmed multiple injuries and expressed condolences to those affected, pledging full cooperation with investigators.

 Inmate accidentally freed from New Orleans jail, where 10 others broke out An inmate was accidentally released last week from the same New Orleans jail where 10 prisoners escaped in May, officials confirmed. The Orleans Parish correctional facility mistakenly freed 30-year-old Khalil Bryan, who was being held on charges including aggravated assault with a firearm, domestic abuse, child endangerment, and home invasion. Bryan’s record also includes burglary, assault, and drug-related offenses. The release was due to a clerical mistake involving another inmate with a similar last name. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson took full responsibility for the error, saying the system failed due to human error in the verification process. Bryan was released just after 1 a.m. on Friday, but the public was not informed until later that day. It remains unclear when officials realized the mistake or when the sheriff was notified. An investigation is underway into the incident. Hutson acknowledg...

 ‎Let There Be One Billion Obidient Peter Obi Will Not Be The President In 2027- Primate Elijah Ayodele ‎ ‎Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church (IESC Worldwide), has declared that Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, will not become president of Nigeria in 2027. ‎ ‎Speaking via a recent Facebook video, Ayodele dismissed the possibility entirely, warning that even massive public support would not change the divine verdict. ‎ ‎“Peter Obi will never be president in 2027...Let there be one billion Obidient followers, it will not change anything.” ‎ ‎According to the prophet, Obi lacks divine backing and is driven more by ambition than by a divine mandate. He stated that Obi is desperate to l president, but God did not give him that power and If Obi rules, this country will turn upside down.  ‎ ‎The cleric claimed that a Peter Obi presidency would not only fail to deliver solutions but would also plunge the country into de...

 TEACHER FOUND DEAD IN CLASSROOM AT KING'S COLLEGE, LAGOS 28th July, 2025      A 48-year-old teacher at King’s College, Lagos, Mr. Ezekiel Akano was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Saturday evening inside one of the school’s classrooms. According to police sources, the school’s Vice Principal, Mr. Oguniyi Ayodele reported the incident to the Lagos State Police Command at approximately 7:40 p.m. He stated that he had been alerted to the discovery of Mr. Akano’s lifeless body within the school premises is located at No. 3 Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island. In response, a team of detectives was immediately deployed to the scene. The area was cordoned off, and investigators conducted a thorough examination. Photographs were taken, and preliminary inspection revealed no visible signs of violence on the body. Mr. Akano, a native of Oyo State, was later transported to the Lagos Island Hospital, Odan, where a medical officer confirmed him dead on arrival. Hi...

 RE: WARNING STRIKE BY MEDICAL GUILD OVER SALARY DEDUCTIONS The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the press conference held by the Medical Guild on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and the subsequent declaration of a three-day warning strike scheduled to commence on Monday, July 28, 2025, over alleged unilateral salary deductions and other related concerns. While we acknowledge the concerns raised by the leadership of the Medical Guild, the Lagos State Government wishes to assure the general public that all grievances of the doctors are currently being looked into with utmost sincerity and urgency. Negotiations and engagements with the Medical Guild are ongoing.  This is the first time the Ministry is experiencing such a development in recent years, and the Government is particularly concerned about the welfare, motivation, and productivity of all healthcare workers across the state. A Conciliation Committee comprising representatives from the Medical Guild and...

 EFCC Arrests Seven Chinese and Four Nigerians for Suspected Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, have arrested eleven suspected illegal miners for engaging in mining activities without requisite licences.  They were arrested on Thursday July 24, 2025, at Emem-Asuk community, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are seven Chinese identified as: Yang Chaobao, 32,  Zhong Dun Yi , 33, Cheng Jiang , 35, Zhong Dun Long , 37, Pan Peiming , 33, Lai Yiping,  37 and Zhu Lekun, 35. Their Nigerian accomplices are:  David Israel, 18,  Jonah Bartholomew Jim , 24, Samuel Samuel Timothy,  20, and a female translator named Comfort Gabriel Ajaga , 23. The suspects are operating two illegal mining sites at Eastern Obolo Local Government Area where they were arrested whilst setting up mining equipment at a second location.  They were already en...

FG Welcomes Super Falcons as Champions of Africa The Federal Government warmly welcomes our gallant Super Falcons on their triumphant return from Rabat, Morocco, where they emerged as champions of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. This victory is more than a sporting achievement - it is a stirring testament to the resilience, excellence, and indomitable Nigerian spirit that the Super Falcons continue to embody. With unmatched skill, stellar performance, discipline, and unity, our national heroines have inscribed Nigeria’s name in gold on the continental stage, making the nation proud. On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and the entire Federal Government, I salute the players, coaches, and technical crew for their courage and commitment. You have inspired a new generation of Nigerians and demonstrated the power of sports as a unifying and uplifting force. Let me assure Nigerians of the Tinubu Administration’s commitment to sustained investment in sports development a...

 NIMC Warns Nigerians Against Selling Personal Data for N1,500-N2,000 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against selling their personal data, including National Identification Numbers (NIN), for as little as N1,500 to N2,000, citing serious security risks and consequences. In a statement released on Sunday, NIMC spokesperson Kayode Adegoke highlighted the growing vulnerability of citizens to data theft, driven by fraudulent schemes. The commission expressed concern over reports, attributed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), that young Nigerians are enticing individuals with small payments to obtain copies of their personal information, which are then sold to fintech institutions for approximately N5,000. NIMC emphasized that it will not be held liable for any personal information shared by individuals for financial gain. The commission reiterated its longstanding advice against disclosing NINs to unauthori...

 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND 27TH JULY 2025                       PRESS RELEASE POLICE IN KANO ARREST 3 NOTORIOUS TRANS-BORDER CRIMINALS, RECOVER STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE The Kano State Police Command has arrested three notorious suspects in connection with a car snatching incident. On 7th July 2025, at about 01:45 pm, a report was received from a car dealer, Abdulqadir Abdurrahman, a male resident of Gadan Kaya Quarters, Kano, about a notorious thief and car snatcher, Shamsu Yusuf, popularly known as "Chitta". The suspect approached their car stand, disguised as a car buyer and snatched a gold-colored Toyota Corolla 2013 model from Bashir Ridwan of Dangari Motors at Gadon Kaya Quarters, Kano, while on a test drive. 2.  Following a coordinated tactical operation, operatives from the Command's Special Intervention Squad (SIS) led by CSP Rabiu Gidado arrested the principal suspect and his two accomplices on 17th July 2025. The acc...

 EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Tractors, Auto Rickshaws Justice Haleema Saleeman of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin has ordered the final forfeiture of two tractors and two auto rickshaws by Kayode Oyin-Zubair, a former Special Assistant on Community Intervention to ex-Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed in favour of Self Reliance Economic Advancement Programme, SEAP in the state. In giving the ruling on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Justice Saleeman dismissed an application filed by Oyin-Zubair, seeking to set aside an earlier interim forfeiture order on the items and upheld the arguments of EFCC’s counsel, Mustapha Kaigama in favour of the applicant, Self Reliance Economic Advancement Programme, SEAP that the assets were acquired with proceeds of unlawful activity. The forfeited items are valued at N57.4 million. Oyin-Zubair, who served who served as an Assistant to former governor Ahmed between 2020 and 2023,  had approached SEAP to finance the procurement of 100 auto r...

 APC Members Protest, Demand Removal of Lagos State Party Chairman Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State are currently staging a protest in front of the State House of Assembly, calling for the removal of the state party chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. According to The Punch, the protesters — who include representatives from all 57 local government areas in the state — were seen carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Ojelabi Must Go” and “We Need New Leadership.” The protest, which began earlier this Monday morning, has drawn significant attention from security agencies, with police officers occupying the Assembly complex to prevent any outbreak of violence or unrest.

House of Representatives Proposes Single-Day Elections for 2027, Higher Campaign Spending Caps The House of Representatives has put forward a bold proposal to conduct all elections—presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives, gubernatorial, and state assembly—on a single day in 2027, as part of sweeping amendments to the Electoral Act. The proposed changes, outlined in the 2025 Electoral Bill, aim to repeal the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022, and introduce new regulations for federal, state, and Federal Capital Territory area council elections. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022 and to Enact the Electoral Act 2025,” includes several key reforms. If passed, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would gain the authority to hold all elections simultaneously, 120 days before the end of the current officeholders’ terms. Additionally, election petitions would need to be resolved within 90 days post-election. To address frequent by-e...

 Akwa Ibom State Approves Recruitment of 3,000 Professionals into Civil Service The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the approval of a massive recruitment drive to onboard 3,000 qualified professionals into its Mainstream Civil Service. The initiative, described as a strategic effort to bolster public service delivery and promote youth empowerment, was unveiled by state officials on Monday. According to a statement from the Office of the Governor, the recruitment exercise aims to fill critical gaps in the state’s workforce, enhance administrative efficiency, and provide employment opportunities for young Akwa Ibomites. The new hires will span various sectors, including education, healthcare, engineering, and administration, ensuring a broad impact on the state’s development agenda. Governor Umo Eno, in a press briefing, emphasized the government’s commitment to building a robust civil service capable of driving Akwa Ibom’s vision for sustainable growth. “This recruitment is...

 EFCC Arrests 32 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Bauchi   Operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes  Commission, EFCC on Friday, July 25, 2025 arrested  32 suspected internet  fraudsters.    They were arrested in Sabon Kaura and Gwalameji areas of  Bauchi, Bauchi State capital following credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered  from them include: nine Samsung mobile phones, 15 iPhones, one infinix phone, three Redmi phones, two iPads, one Peugeot 406 car, two Playstation 4, one PlayStation 5, four Neonx Auto bike, eight laptop computers, one Maxi E50KWH generator and one pistol. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. More photos below.