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 MUSA BABAYO:- FERMA Chairman Confirmed By The Senate! A New Era Of Progress, Accountability, And Transformation Begins Insha Allahu Today, Tuesday, 4th November 2025, marks another significant milestone in the journey of visionary leadership and service to our great nation, as the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has officially confirmed Dr. Musa Babayo (Talban Katagum) as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). This well deserved confirmation is not only a recognition of his outstanding track record of integrity, competence, and dedication to national development, but also a reflection of the confidence that the government and the people of Nigeria have in his ability to deliver results. Dr. Musa Babayo (Talban Katagum) has, over the years, distinguished himself as a man of wisdom, discipline, and humility a technocrat deeply committed to the ideals of good governance, transparency, and accountability. His wealth of experience in both t...

 NIGERIAN TROOP REPPELS ATTACKS, ELIMINATE SIX TERRORISTS Troops in Borno State have neutralized six terrorists in Mallam Fatori,  after it came under attack on Tuesday, 4th November 2025. It says with reinforcement from the main force of Sector 3, the troops successfully repelled the assault, which involved the use of armed drones and mortars, injuring some Civilian Joint Taskforce members and soldiers.   Recovered from the terrorists were 5 AK-47 rifles, 8 AK-47 magazines, 258 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 39 other ammo rounds, 5 RPG bombs, 4 armed drone bombs, 36 hand grenades, 2 bandoliers, and an Android phone. Several terrorist bodies were reportedly evacuated by their comrades as they retreated into the Tumbuns waterways.   Nigerien Air Force also conducted follow-up strikes on the fleeing terrorists further eliminating additional suspects.  Report indicates that the troops’ morale remains high, with MNJTF platforms providing situational awarenes...

 ‘𝐖𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭,’ 𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚’𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied the allegation of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that its officers withheld her passport at the airport.  The immigration spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi, told Channels Television on Tuesday, shortly after the Kogi senator alleged an attempt to block her from travelling, that the incident was part of routine immigration procedures. “NIS didn’t seize the distinguished senator’s passport, but rather she went through routine immigration checks and was allowed to travel,” the NIS spokesperson said. Speaking further, Akinlabi clarified that officers were only performing their statutory duties. “The NIS officers needed to conduct their checks. They may take your passport to do so, but that doesn’t mean it was seized as alleged.  “She has since been allowed to travel. Perhaps while w...

 TRAGEDY IN LAGOS: BENUE LADY REPORTEDLY BEATEN TO DEATH BY AGBEROS, IGEDE COMMUNITY DEMANDS JUSTICE 4th November, 2025   |  10:36 AM A young lady identified as Juliet, an Igede native from Ahuye, Akunda Ito in Benue State, has reportedly lost her life after being brutally attacked by suspected agberos at United Estate, Sangotedo–Ajah, Lagos. The heartbreaking incident, which allegedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, has sparked outrage on social media and within the Igede community. Witnesses said Juliet’s body was taken to a morgue near Doreen Specialist Hospital, Thomas Estate, as police investigations get underway. Reports indicate that some suspects have been arrested and detained at Ogombo Police Station, but community members are demanding transparency and swift justice. In a statement, community leader John Enyi Ona called for a peaceful protest on Wednesday, urging all Igede indigenes in the Ajah/Lekki area to unite in demanding accountability. “Let’...

 Jessica Simpson marks eight years sober Singer, actress, and reality TV star Jessica Simpson is marking eight years of sobriety this weekend. On Instagram Saturday, Simpson, 45, reflected on the milestone, writing that eight years ago she made the decision to confront and let go of the self-sabotaging habits in her life. She said choosing sobriety allowed her to fully embrace what she describes as God’s purpose for her life, noting that alcohol had previously clouded her intuition and blocked her dreams. “Both fear and faith are something that we feel and may not see,” Simpson wrote. “I’m so happy I chose faith over fear. It was not in the fight that I found my strength, it was in the surrender.” She is also the author of the 2020 memoir Open Book.

 Former conjoined twins compete as cheerleaders nearly a decade after groundbreaking surgery CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - Nearly a decade after a pioneering surgery at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, two former conjoined twins from Brownsville are back in Corpus Christi, this time making headlines as cheerleaders. Ximena and Scarlett Hernandez Ambriz were born in 2016 conjoined at the pelvis, one of three sisters in their family, alongside triplet Catalina. The girls underwent a complex separation surgery that gave them the chance to live independently. Doctors had initially warned the family that it was uncertain whether the twins would ever walk. Today, not only can they walk, but they are also dancing and competing in a state cheerleading competition, with their mother serving as head coach. Their performance incorporates music and choreography that reflects their family’s journey, culminating in a final pose symbolizing the start of their remarkable story. Michelle Horine, the girls’ ...

 George Banks, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, man who killed his family in 1982, dies in prison COLLEGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA - George E. Banks, a former prison guard from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who killed 13 members of his family in a 1982 shooting spree, has died at a state prison in Montgomery County. He was 83. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections confirmed that Banks died of natural causes at the Correctional Institution — Phoenix, near Philadelphia. On September 25, 1982, Banks fatally shot five of his children and other relatives at homes in Wilkes-Barre and Jenkins Township, shocking the local community and marking the day as one of tragedy and horror. Banks was convicted by a jury and originally sentenced to death, but the sentence was later overturned after he was declared mentally incompetent, with his lawyer asserting that he was insane at the time of the killings.

 Sesame Street unveils trailer for reimagined 56th season on Netflix  Netflix has released the first trailer for the reimagined 56th season of Sesame Street, marking the iconic children’s show’s debut on the streaming platform after its departure from HBO Max. The new season premieres Nov. 10, exactly 56 years after the program first aired on PBS in 1969, and will stream globally in over 30 languages. In the United States, episodes will also air simultaneously on PBS stations, the PBS Kids Channel, and PBS Kids digital platforms. This season introduces major changes to the show’s format. Episodes are now 11 minutes long, up from nine minutes in previous seasons, allowing for expanded storytelling and a musical element in each episode. The series has moved away from its traditional magazine-style format to more narrative-driven content. Executive producer Sal Perez said the season “invites children into the action and brings them hand-in-hand through high-stakes stories, powerf...

People names 2025 Sexiest Man Alive  Jonathan Bailey, star of Wicked, has been named People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The announcement was made on Monday by People, which each year selects finalists based on a combination of looks, charisma, and philanthropic efforts. At 37, Bailey becomes the first openly gay man to receive the honor. The British actor, who plays Fiyero in the Wicked films, appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Monday night for the reveal. He is also known for his roles in Netflix’s Bridgerton (Season 2) and Showtime’s Fellow Travelers, alongside a successful stage career. The title, first awarded to Mel Gibson in 1985, has since been held by Hollywood icons such as Patrick Dempsey, John Legend, Dwayne Johnson, Idris Elba, Adam Levine, Richard Gere, Channing Tatum, and David Beckham. Bailey succeeds John Krasinski, the 2024 honoree. Only three men — Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Johnny Depp — have claimed the title twice, with Richard Gere also e...

 Shutdown could disrupt Thanksgiving travel, US Travel warns The U.S. Travel Association, joined by nearly 500 tourism organizations and companies, is warning that the ongoing government shutdown could create major disruptions for Thanksgiving travelers. The coalition cautioned that continued federal closures may lead to longer lines, delays, and cancellations during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. In a letter to congressional leaders on Monday, the group urged lawmakers to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government before the holiday. They highlighted that federal workers, including TSA officers and air traffic controllers, are working without pay, fueling staffing shortages that could disrupt flights and overwhelm airports. The coalition includes major industry groups such as the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Cruise Lines International Association, and American Gaming Association, along with regional tourism boards across the country. The...

 US requests UN approval for Gaza security force with expansive two-year mandate The U.S. has circulated a draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council proposing the creation of an international security force in Gaza with a two-year mandate, according to a copy of the document obtained Monday. The resolution, marked "SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED," would grant participating countries broad authority to maintain security and governance in Gaza through the end of 2027, with potential extensions beyond that. The draft calls for the International Security Force (ISF) to operate as an enforcement body rather than a traditional peacekeeping mission, deploying troops from multiple countries under a unified command approved by the so-called Gaza “Board of Peace,” which former President Trump has said he will chair. The ISF’s responsibilities would include securing Gaza’s borders with Israel and Egypt, protecting civilians and humanitarian corridors, training a new Palestinian...

 Jon Stewart extends contract for The Daily Show through 2026 Emmy-winning host Jon Stewart will continue as the face of “The Daily Show” through December 2026, Paramount confirmed Monday. The announcement extends Stewart’s contract, keeping him on Comedy Central’s satirical late-night program on Mondays while he also serves as an executive producer. Ari Pearce, head of Comedy Central, called the renewal “a win for audiences, for Comedy Central and for all our programming partners,” praising Stewart and the show’s news team. The deal settles lingering questions about the show’s future following Paramount’s merger with Skydance. Stewart, 62, returned to the show in early 2024 after leaving in 2015, initially hosting just one day a week. In recent interviews, he expressed a strong desire to remain on the show, acknowledging tensions with the newly merged media company but emphasizing his commitment to stay engaged. He has been openly critical of Paramount Skydance’s decision to cance...

Arise, Sir David Beckham. ✨  This morning at Windsor Castle, The King presented Sir David Beckham with a Knighthood for Services to Sport and to Charity. World-famous footballer David Beckham has been knighted at Windsor Castle. It means he will now be known as Sir David, while his wife Victoria Beckham will be known as Lady Victoria. In addition to playing 115 games for England, Sir David has also long been involved with charities Watch video below. 

Kudos to Miss Universe Mexico for taking stand for herself and walking out of the sashing ceremony after alleged mistreatment by the organisers. #missuniverse2025. Watch video below. 

Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84 Former Vice President Dick Cheney, widely regarded as one of the most politically influential vice presidents in U.S. history, has passed away at the age of 84. Cheney’s family announced his death in a statement, saying he died on November 3, 2025, surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Lynne, their daughters Liz and Mary, and other family members. The former vice president’s death was attributed to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney spent nearly four decades in public service. He served as the youngest White House chief of staff under President Gerald Ford, represented Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he collaborated closely with congressional leaders and President Ronald Reagan, and held the role of secretary of defense under President George H.W. Bush. He later served two terms as vice president under President George W. Bush. Cheney also led Halliburton, a global energy company, as its C...

 Faith leaders prevented by ICE from giving Communion to immigrants speak out Faith leaders criticized ICE and the Department of Homeland Security for denying them access to give Communion to immigrants at a detention facility in Illinois over the weekend. The Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL), a Catholic and Christian nonprofit, organized a Mass outside the immigration processing center to mark All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. Organizers estimated around 2,000 people attended, many praying, singing, and holding signs protesting ICE. CSPL Executive Director Michael Okińczyc-Cruz called the federal crackdown in Chicago “chaos and mayhem,” saying it has caused fear and trauma for the families they work with. CSPL said they submitted a formal request over a week in advance and took multiple steps to allow ministers to provide Communion, but they were denied entry for the second time since their first attempt on Oct. 11. Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson also su...

 Worker dies after being trapped 11 hours in collapsed medieval tower in central Rome, prime minister says A worker who had been trapped for 11 hours following the partial collapse of a medieval tower in central Rome has died, officials confirmed. The 66-year-old man, Octay Stroici, was the last of several workers rescued from the 95-foot-tall Torre dei Conti after a rescue operation briefly paused due to a second collapse, according to Luca Cari, a spokesperson for the Rome Fire Service. Stroici was reported in critical condition when he was brought to an ambulance before being rushed to the hospital. Prime Minister Georgia Meloni expressed her condolences in a statement, saying, “Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues at this time of unspeakable grief. I would like to thank once again the rescue workers and all those who worked tirelessly and courageously to try to save his life.” Cari said Stroici had been conscious and communicating with rescuers before being freed. Ar...

 Death toll climbs in Jamaica as country struggles with devastation from Hurricane Melissa  ST. ELIZABETH PARISH, JAMAICA - The full extent of the destruction left by Hurricane Melissa is only beginning to emerge a week after the record-breaking storm swept through western Jamaica, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. Jamaican authorities reported Monday that at least 32 people have died in the storm, with an additional eight unconfirmed deaths under investigation, as relief teams reach the hardest-hit communities. Neighboring Haiti has also suffered, with floods linked to Melissa claiming at least 31 lives, according to the country’s Civil Protection Department. Emergency supplies and fuel began reaching Westmoreland Parish on Sunday, aided by a U.S. State Department Disaster Relief Task Force. The hurricane’s eyewall, carrying winds up to 185 mph at landfall, flattened homes and infrastructure across Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, and St. James Parishes. Search and resc...

 Florida man wakes from coma to accuse pregnant girlfriend of deliberately crashing car and then d!es from injury A 22-year-old Florida native, Daniel Waterman, reportedly woke from a months-long coma to accuse his pregnant girlfriend, Leigha Mumby, of intentionally crashing their car into a tree during an argument earlier this year — telling investigators she allegedly said, “You’ll get what you deserve.” The crash, which occurred in February 2025, left Waterman in critical condition and Mumby with minor injuries. Authorities initially charged Mumby with aggravated battery and reckless driving, but those charges have now been upgraded to vehicular homicide following Waterman’s death on October 8, 2025. According to police reports, the altercation began after Mumby discovered she was pregnant and allegedly found a message from another woman on Waterman’s phone. During the heated exchange that followed, investigators say Mumby lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road and cr...

 “Some men are very foolish!” — Actress Etinosa Idemudia slams men who forcefully reconcile with their wives Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has sparked reactions online after sharing a strongly worded post on her Instagram story. In the post, the actress called out men who use “oppression” to force their wives back into marriage, questioning how they manage to live peacefully under the same roof afterward. She wrote: “Some men are very foolish!! After using oppression to forcefully bring your wife back to the house, will you be comfortable sleeping in that house and eating that same woman's food? Marriage should not be by force. No means No and that should apply to other things being gRape!”

 China warns US against interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs The Chinese government has issued a stern warning against any form of external interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs, following threats by United States President Donald Trump of possible military action over alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, November 4, the spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, said Beijing “firmly supports the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as it leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions.” Ning described Nigeria as China’s “comprehensive strategic partner,” stressing that Beijing stands by the West African nation amid growing international tension. “China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, and threatening other countries with sanctions and force,” she said. China’s remarks comes das after Pre...

 South Sudan president sacks finance minister after only two months in post South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has fired the country's finance minister just over two months after appointing him, extending a relentless churn in key cabinet posts in the world's newest country, Reuters reported. The South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation announced late on Monday that Kiir had relieved Athian Diing Athian of his position as finance minister, appointing Barnaba Bak Chol in his place. Analysts say Kiir regularly reshuffles the ranks of South Sudan's military and government to maintain control as he contends with armed conflict and speculation within the country about his eventual succession. Kiir has led a transitional government in the impoverished and fractured nation since independence from Sudan in 2011. Scheduled elections have twice been postponed and First Vice President Riek Machar, Kiir's main rival during a 2013-2018 civil war, was charged earlier this year with t...

 Sudan army, RSF agree to humanitarian truce plan: US adviser The US senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, said that efforts are ongoing to reach a humanitarian truce in Sudan, as the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to an initial plan in principle. “Both parties have agreed in principle, and we have not recorded any initial objection from either side. We are now focusing on the fine details,” Boulos said in a statement carried by local media, Anadolu Agency reported. The US adviser said that the current initiative, which aims to reach a mutual understanding for a complete ceasefire and a post-truce phase in Sudan, came within the framework that was agreed upon by the International Quad in Washington in September. On Sept. 12, the international Quad of the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) called for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan to enable the delivery of emergency aid to all areas as a ...

Updated:  Alleged N6bn Money Laundering: Court Dismisses Mompha’s  No-Case Submission Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja, has dismissed the no-case submission filed by social media celebrity,  Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, and another defendant in an alleged money laundering case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Mompha, alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on January 12, 2022, on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activities, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, failure to disclose assets, and possession of documents containing false pretences, among others. One of the counts reads: “Ismaila Mustapha, Ahmadu Mohammed (at large), and Ismalob Global Investment Limited, sometime in 2016, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, conspired amongst yourselves to conduct financial trans...

  Trump placed Nigeria on watchlist after watching show on Fox News United States President Donald Trump placed Nigeria on a watchlist after watching a Fox News segment on how Christians were being persecuted in the West African country, CNN reports. On Friday, Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” in response to allegations of targeted Christian killings in the country. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed,” he wrote in a Truth Social post.

 “What is happening in Nigeria does not amount to genocide against Christians. Over 40 years that I have been a Christian, there have been killings in southern Kaduna, killings on the Plateau, there have been riots. Sometimes, I think it was in France, an image of Prophet Muhammad was defaced, and as a result of that, there were killings of Christians in Nigeria. “It’s nothing new. It doesn’t amount to genocide. The way the West are talking about it, it’s as if a Christian steps on the street, his head will be blown off.” —Pastor Wale Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of Guiding Light Assembly

 Chocolate City Founder, Audu Maikori Joins APC In Kaduna  Audu Maikori, one of Africa’s foremost creative entrepreneurs, activists, and entertainment lawyers, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a historic political realignment in Southern Kaduna. Maikori’s defection was announced at a mega rally held on Saturday in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area. The event, attended by top political figures, symbolised a major breakthrough for the ruling party in a region traditionally dominated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, officially welcomed Maikori and several other opposition politicians into the APC. The president’s representation at the rally underscored the strategic importance of the move to consolidate political unity under Governor Uba Sani’s administration. Governor Sani described the defection as “a new dawn for Southern Kaduna politics,” adding that his go...

 ‘Country Of Particular Concern’: Trump’s Claim Baseless — Shehu Sani Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has criticized the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to label Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged persecution of Christians, describing the claim as unfounded and misleading. In a post shared on his X handle on Saturday, Sani said Trump’s conclusion was based on “outright falsehoods” fed to him by “anarchists, lackeys, and apprentices of neocolonialism” who aim to create division and discord within Nigeria. Trump, through his Truth Social platform on Friday, had announced Nigeria’s designation, alleging that Christianity faced an “existential threat” in the country. “Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter,” Trump wrote, adding that the U.S. was ready to “save Christians” in Nigeria and elsewhere. Responding, Sani dismissed the allegations as “misinformation and propaganda,” stressing...

 INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE DEPOLYS CP ABAYOMI SHOGUNLE AS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ELECTION ANAMBRA STATE.  The Anambra State Police Command today 4th  November 2025 wishes to announce the resumption of CP Abayomi Shogunle, PhD, fsi, as the Commissioner of Police to take charge of policing in the State for the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday November 8, 2025. CP Shogunle’s posting is in line with the policing operational strategy approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, aimed at enhancing strategic security planning towards ensuring a peaceful, credible, and transparent electoral process in the State. Upon assumption of duty, CP Shogunle activates the IGP’s Enforcement Protocol for anti-electoral offences to ensure a zero tolerance for ballot snatching, vote-buying, political thuggery, and voter intimidation. The CP has also stepped up the Electoral Offences Desk to monitor social media and...

 "This is about women's rights. I'm so sorry we need to do something bigger. We have respect for everyone but this is not how things can be. To trash another girl is beyond disrespectful & it's nothing I as a person can stand behind. That's why I'm taking my call and I'm going." - Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig.  EARLIER REPORT: The reigning Miss Universe, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, reportedly walked out of a Miss Universe 2025 sashing ceremony (orientation event) in Bangkok, Thailand, due to alleged mistreatment of the contestants by an organizer.  Reports from social media and pageant news sources on November 4, 2025, suggest a high level of drama at the event. It is claimed that the national director for Miss Universe Thailand, Nawat Itsaragrisil, publicly called out and "insulted" some contestants, including the representative from Mexico, for not adequately promoting the pageant on social media.  Following the alleged public humi...

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲  We received reports from several contestants inside that the incident reportedly began when Miss Universe Thailand (MUT) was seen criticizing Mr. Raul. During the exchange, she allegedly questioned Miss Mexico about why she declined a sponsor photo shoot organized by Miss Universe, yet agreed to participate only in those handled by Telemundo. Miss Mexico then found the courage to speak up, which quickly turned into a heated exchange. She was reportedly told to either stay quiet or leave, and she chose to walk out of the room in tears — a moment witnessed by Miss Iraq. Shortly after, Miss Universe 2024 winner, Victoria, also voiced her disapproval, saying she would not return, before walking out as well. Most of the girls who probably do not know what to do, also left but there were girls who stayed such as France, Thailand, South Africa, In...

  Senate President Godswill Akpabio instructed the comptroller general to seize my passport at the airport preventing me from travelling.  Watch video below. 

 Group begins awareness campaign on FG opportunities for Niger Delta youths  The Niger Delta Progressives Alliance (NDPA), a regional advocacy or youth-focused group, has launched a campaign to sensitise youths across the Niger Delta on how to access federal government empowerment programmes aimed at improving their socio-economic conditions. At a one-day forum held in Asaba, Victor Udoh, NDPA convener, said many in the region miss out on federal interventions not due to exclusion but lack of information. Udoh cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme, noting that 65 percent of beneficiaries are from northern Nigeria, while only 35 percent come from the south, mostly from the south-west.

  Court summons Odumodublvck over ‘criminal intimidation’ of Chocolate City boss A chief magistrate court sitting in Abuja has summoned Tochukwu Ojogwu, the rapper better known as Odumodublvck, over alleged criminal intimidation of Olayinka Osagie Onobun, head of A&R at Chocolate City Music. In a court summons dated November 3, 2025 and seen by TheCable Lifestyle, Farida Ibrahim, the chief magistrate, ordered the rapper to appear in person before the court on November 6, 2025, to answer charges levelled against him by the complainant. Onobun, who also serves as the A&R manager for rapper Blaqbonez, alleged that Odumodublvck intimidated him through a series of posts on X. In a petition submitted to the court, Pelumi Olajengbesi, counsel to Onobun, urged the magistrate to issue a criminal summons against Odumodublvck for a thorough investigation and possible prosecution. “The defendant has, by his actions, threatened the complainant with injury to his person in order to cause...