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 DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTED CRIMINALS, RECOVER TWO BERETTA PISTOLS, NINE ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION, SUSPECTED COCAINE, AND MERCEDES-BENZ SUV The Delta State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the arrest of two suspected criminals and the recovery of firearms, live ammunition, suspected cocaine, and other incriminating exhibits during a stop-and-search operation carried out by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol along the Agbarho–Warri Road on 25 July 2026. The suspects, Omini Ezeri (46) and Chinedum Wagbara (42), both residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, were intercepted while travelling in a grey Mercedes-Benz ML SUV with registration number AAA 604 JZ. During preliminary interrogation, a third occupant of the vehicle, God Knows Ifreke, suddenly took to his heels and escaped into a nearby swamp. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of two locally fabricated Beretta pistols loade...

Ozonna pictured with his parents and siblings after sister’s graduation Anambra State First Lady,  Nonye Soludo, has shared photos with her husband, Charles Soludo and their children, including Ozonna.  In the photos posted on her official social media handles on Sunday, July 26, 2026, Ozonna, who was conspicuously absent at his sister, Oduko’s graduation in the United Kingdom, is seen with his arms around his parents and siblings.  “Happy Sunday everyone,” she captioned the post.  Ozonna also posted some of the photos, writing; “Peace and Love. Happy Sunday.” More photos below. 

 PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS WASIU OLANREWAJU-SMART AS SPECIAL ADVISER ON NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MATTERS President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, House of Representatives. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says Olanrewaju-Smart replaces Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned to contest an elective position in his home state. The statement describes the new appointee as an accomplished scholar and public policy expert with academic qualifications from Lead City University, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the London School of Public Relations. It adds that Olanrewaju-Smart has extensive legislative experience, having served in various capacities in the House of Representatives, including as Chief of Staff to the Speaker in the 9th and 10th Assemblies, before joining the Presidency in October 2023 as Senior Special A...

 How President Tinubu is redrawing the South-east political map By Tunde Rahman When the 2023 presidential election results were announced, many analysts and commentators gave a largely unanimous verdict regarding the voting pattern in the South-east. The region had voted almost entirely along the ethnic line. The figures told part of the story: Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party swept the zone with over 1.8 million votes. In comparison, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress recorded just about 127,000 votes across the five South-east states. Three years into the President Tinubu administration, that electoral map is already being redrawn - not by rhetoric, but by landmark projects, appointments in strategic positions and deliberate political engagement. The South-east has historically complained of federal neglect, specifically in relation to federal presence. President Tinubu has moved to close that gap with visible infrastructure projects.  The federal projects...

 ABUJA, FCT JULY 26, 2026 PRESS STATEMENT APC ANNOUNCES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL FOR OSUN STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION The All Progressives Congress (APC) announces the composition of its National Campaign Council and its Sub-Committees for the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August, 2026. As contained in a Notice signed by the Party's National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, Ph.D., BL, the National Campaign Council is chaired by H.E. Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum. The Council has H.E. Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, Governor of Yobe State; H.E. Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, President of the Senate; and Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, GCON, Speaker of the House of Representatives, as Co-Chairmen. Hon. Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters, serves as Deputy Chairman, while Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CON, Deputy President o...

 France Sponsors Mercenaries Destabilizing Sahel States: Nigerien President Recent attackers at the Niamey airport are mercenaries on the payroll of France, the EU, or the West more generally, Abdourahamane Tiani told media, Sputnik reported. France financed, trained, and equipped the January and June attacks on the airport, supplying assailants with French intelligence communication tools, he noted. President Tiani also accused Paris of waging an information war, adding that before France's withdrawal from Niger, Emmanuel Macron aimed to overthrow the country's sovereign government for choosing the path of independence and good governance.

 Senegal's President Faye launches new party amid rift with ex-ally Sonko Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye launched a new party called Kiiraay, following his high-profile falling out with his erstwhile mentor and ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Sonko leads the Pan-Africanist party Pastef, to which both men belonged and which swept Faye into the presidency in 2024. Faye appointed Sonko prime minister immediately after becoming president, but the relationship eventually soured and culminated in Sonko's sacking in May. The Senegalese president unveiled the new Kiiraay party, whose name is Wolof for "protection" or "shield", during a packed assembly of supporters in Dakar. Hundreds of supporters who could not fit inside the hotel conference room waited outside in searing heat, carrying signs and wearing decorative scarves that said "Vive Diomaye". Announcing the new party, which has the slogan "Republican Patriots", Faye said it was ...

 WANTED SOLDIER ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED SUPPLY OF MILITARY ACCOUTREMENTS TO TERRORISTS Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a soldier recently declared wanted by the Nigerian Army for his alleged involvement in the illegal supply of military accoutrements to terrorist and other criminal elements, in a sustained effort to dismantle criminal support networks. The suspect, 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, Lagos, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on 25 July 2026 by troops of 7 Provost Group, following credible human intelligence. He had been declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on 23 July 2026 over the same allegations. The suspect was apprehended at Jidari Bus Stop, Maiduguri, while allegedly attempting to flee to the Republic of Cameroon. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect absconded from his unit on 7 July 2026 and subsequently relocated to Maiduguri, where he reportedly went into hiding in the Gomari Costain area of ...

2026 World Cup: FIFA president, Infantino’s letter to Argentina after losing final leaked FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has written a letter to Argentina after they lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain. Ferran Torres netted the winner in extra time as La Roja won 1-0 to clinch the trophy. According to the DailyMail, in the letter sent to the President of the Argentine FA, Infantino hailed the former champions’ professionalism. He wrote: “Dear Mr. President, Yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the magnificent New York New Jersey Stadium, Argentina won the silver medal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after an exciting final against Spain. “I would like to reiterate my most sincere congratulations for this important new result for Argentine soccer. “The FIFA World Cup 2026 will remain in memory as an unforgettable celebration of football, marked by spectacular matches, the irruption of new promises, the presence of the great figures of the sport and the extraordinary atmosphere lived i...

 Gehgeh responds after men criticised him for getting married after teaching them that marriage is a scam and they should have baby mamas instead. GehGeh, who got married this weekend, was called out by men. They accused him of deceiving men with his teachings about how to treat women, only for him to end up getting married. Reacting on X, GehGeh asked men to show him where he ever told them not to get married. Men have now flocked to his replies on X with videos of GehGeh telling men that marriage is old fashioned, spending money on a woman's bride price is not wise, and the way to go is to just have baby mamas.

 “He didn’t invite anybody in the family because we don’t have money” — GehGeh’s sister speaks on his wedding GehGeh’s sister has claimed that none of their family members were invited to the social media personality’s wedding because they are not wealthy. In a video making the rounds online, she alleged that the family was left out because they were not considered “aesthetically pleasing” and did not have money, adding that she felt it was unfair to be treated differently because of their financial situation. She further claimed that the family would only be respected if they had money, expressing disappointment over not being included in the wedding despite being members of the same family.

   U.S Court Sentences Nigerian Man to 5 Years in Prison for Money Laundering and Sextortion Scheme That Led to Death of 20-Year-Old College Student A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison and three years of supervised release for money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud related to the sexual extortion and death of a young man in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States. Adewale, who helped launder money in the online sextortion of a Montgomery County college student, was sentenced by United States District Judge Joel H. Slomsky on Friday, July 24, 2026. United States Attorney David Metcalf announced this in a press release issued by the Department of Justice. "All three defendants have finally been brought to justice,” said U.S. Attorney Metcalf. “I hope that their arrests, extradition, and prosecution make clear that the DOJ will go after those terrorizing our young people — no matter where the scammers and s...

 GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU AS CONVOCATION LECTURER AT BABCOCK UNIVERSITY'S 2026 UNDERGRADUATE CONVOCATION CEREMONY, HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY STADIUM, ILISHAN-REMO, OGUN STATE, ON SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026 L-R:  Associate Vice President and Director, Research, Innovation and International Cooperation (RIIC) Division, Babcock University, Professor Foluso Ojewole; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and President and Vice-Chancellor, Babcock University, Professor Afolarin Ojewole, during Babcock University's 2026 Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony, held at the University Stadium, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. L-R: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and President and Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Professor Afolarin Ojewole, during Babcock University’s 2026 undergraduate Convocation Ceremony held at the University Stadium, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State on Sunday, July 26, 2026. L-R: Director of Education and Research, West-Central Africa Divis...

 LASG TRAINS 400 SOON-TO-RETIRE LOCAL GOVT OFFICERS ON SEAMLESS TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER SERVICE The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the welfare of public servants by equipping officers approaching retirement with the knowledge, skills and resources needed for a smooth and fulfilling transition from active service to retirement. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Local Government Establishments and Training, Ms. Toyin Ogunlana, stated this while delivering her welcome address at the 2026 Pre-Retirement Sensitisation Workshop for Officers in the Unified Local Government Service, held at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. Addressing participants, Ms. Ogunlana described retirement as a significant milestone in the life of every public servant, stressing that it should not be viewed as the end of a career but as the beginning of another important phase that requires careful planning, informed decision-making and adequate prepa...

 Real Madrid President Florentino Perez Reportedly Frustrated With Vinicius Jr Over Contract Demands Vinicius Junior’s future at Real Madrid is up in the air after contract talks hit a wall. The Brazilian winger is now in the final year of his deal. Just 12 months ago, an extension looked like a done deal. Sources close to the club were confident it would be signed without drama. Now, things have changed. According to Spanish outlet _Sport_, negotiations have stalled mainly because Vinicius is asking for a €15m signing bonus — something Real Madrid are refusing to pay. The club also appears to be making a statement about its future plans. Madrid are close to signing RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande for a reported €120m. Both Diomande and Vinicius share the same agency, Roc Nation, which is expected in Madrid on Monday to finalize Diomande’s move. President Florentino Pérez even mentioned that fee during his election campaign. While Diomande’s transfer is nearly complete, there’s stil...

 OPERATION HADIN KAI RECORDS SURRENDER OF SENIOR ISWAP FINANCE OPERATIVE AS WAVE OF TERRORIST SURRENDERS GATHERS MOMENTUM Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another major operational breakthrough with the surrender of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) finance operative, underscoring the sustained impact of ongoing kinetic and intelligence-driven operations across the North East. The development comes amid a growing wave of terrorist surrenders, with approximately 46 terrorists and their family members voluntarily surrendering to troops in recent days, further highlighting the mounting pressure on terrorist strongholds. The terrorist surrendered to troops of 3 Battalion under 24 Task Force Brigade at about 6:45 a.m. on 25 July 2026 along the Ladari–Jegarawa–Tunokalia axis on the Gamboru–Wulgo Main Supply Route. His decision to lay down his arms follows the recent series of coordinated and decisive land and air offensives conducted by Operation HADIN...

 Extremely rare 'MoMo' twins born at 32 weeks honored with special ceremony before going home New Jersey mom Shedeline Pierre Louis recently celebrated bringing home her identical twin daughters after a rare and high‑risk pregnancy. The babies, Shednhee and Claydee, were born prematurely at 32 weeks on May 26 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.  Their arrival marked the end of a tense journey, as Pierre Louis had been carrying monochorionic‑monoamniotic (MoMo) twins a condition that occurs in only 0.01% of pregnancies, where both babies share a placenta and a single amniotic sac.  She admitted she was initially overwhelmed by the risks but credited the hospital staff for guiding her through every step. MoMo pregnancies are considered extremely dangerous, with complications such as preterm labor, growth restrictions, and umbilical cord entanglement threatening the lives of both babies.  Dr. Alexander Juusela, a maternal‑fetal medicine specialist, oversaw the deliver...

 Emma Roberts marries Cody John in private Idaho ceremony nearly a year after announcing engagement Emma Roberts and actor Cody John have married after nearly a year of being engaged. The couple exchanged vows during an outdoor ceremony at a private residence in Idaho on Saturday, July 25, according to photos obtained by DeuxMoi. Roberts wore a custom-made Monique Lhuillier wedding gown paired with a sheer shawl and a long white veil. She later changed into an archival Monique Lhuillier dress for the after-party. John wore a brown suit for the ceremony. Representatives for both Roberts and John did not immediately respond to requests for comment. According to DeuxMoi, Roberts' aunt, Julia Roberts, and her husband, Danny Moder, attended the wedding festivities in Idaho. Emma Roberts is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts, Julia Roberts' older brother. The wedding follows the couple's engagement announcement in July 2024. Sharing the news at the time, Roberts posted a photo wi...

 Jim Carrey pays tribute to late The Mask director Chuck Russell, calls film 'one of the jewels' of his creative life Jim Carrey has paid tribute to director Chuck Russell following the filmmaker's death at the age of 74, reflecting on their work together on the 1994 film The Mask. In a statement obtained by Page Six, Carrey said he considered it a privilege to have worked with Russell, describing the atmosphere the director created during production. "I consider it a privilege to have worked with Chuck Russell, who during the shooting of The Mask, created an ebullient, childlike atmosphere of wonder and camaraderie on his set," Carrey said. He added that Russell's approach had a lasting impact on those involved in the production. "The entire cast and crew were touched and inspired by his playfulness. Every one of us has been many years blessed by that buoyant and timeless moment." Carrey concluded his tribute by thanking Russell and describing The M...

 Anambra Intensifies Flood Preparedness, Urges Communities to Take Preventive Action By Amaka Isikala The Anambra State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen flood preparedness, with the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, calling on President-Generals (PGs) across Anambra North Senatorial District to take proactive steps to safeguard lives and property ahead of the flood season. Speaking at a stakeholders' engagement on flood preparedness held at the Anambra East Local Government Headquarters, Otuocha, on July 24, Dr. Aguiyi urged communities, particularly those located along the River Niger and other flood-prone areas, to embrace early planning and responsible environmental practices to reduce the impact of seasonal flooding. The meeting brought together President-Generals and Chairmen of Local Government Areas(LGA) in Anambra North to discuss flood preparedness, environmental sanitation, waste management and sustainable community development. The Commission...

 N10 billion Cocaine, Loud, opioids intercepted at Lagos ports as NDLEA arrests kingpins - Recovers 401 military grade ammunition concealed in palm oil kegs, others in Kaduna, Katsina; seizes UK-bound tramadol consignment in black soup containers  A 55-year-old businessman, Onuigbo Ndubisi Chinedu who deals in clothing at the popular Balogun market, Lagos Island, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over attempt to export 3.30 kilograms of cocaine concealed in walls of cartons used to package foodstuffs going to the United kingdom. Onuigbo was arrested on Thursday 23d July 2026 following the interception of his cocaine consignment at the export shed of the Lagos airport the previous day, Wednesday 22nd July by NDLEA operatives. In the course of investigation, three cargo agents: Nkwor Onyekachukwu Justina; Adeleke Abiola Taoheed; and Ukanwa Grace Pilgrim, who handled the shipment were initially arrested leading to the arrest Kenne...