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 Tyla's Lagos Concert Sparks Intense Debate Amid Renewed Xenophobia Concerns The announcement of South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla's "APOP World Tour" has triggered a widespread and divided reaction across Nigerian social media platforms, particularly concerning her scheduled performance in Lagos on December 22. The planned concert, which precedes her shows in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9, has become a flashpoint for renewed outrage over persistent allegations of xenophobic attacks against Nigerian nationals in South Africa. Calls for Boycott Gain Momentum Following PUNCH Online's report on Tyla's tour schedule, X (formerly Twitter) quickly became a battleground for opinions. A vocal segment of Nigerian users urged a complete boycott of the Lagos event, linking the concert directly to the alleged mistreatment of Nigerians in South Africa. Many expressed strong disapproval, arguing that supporting a South African artist, especiall...

 Nollywood Showdown: Lizzy Anjorin Doubles Down on Iyabo & Priscilla Ojo with Fresh Allegations The long-standing, fiery feud between Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin and the mother-daughter duo, Iyabo Ojo and Priscilla Ojo, has just intensified. Anjorin has once again taken to social media, unleashing a fresh barrage of accusations and asserting her determination to keep speaking out against her adversaries. An Inferno of Accusations In her latest public address, Anjorin didn't hold back, directly responding to Priscilla Ojo and continuing her vehement attacks on both Priscilla and her veteran actress mother, Iyabo Ojo. The dramatic escalation comes as a new chapter in a saga that has captivated fans and industry watchers for years. Anjorin disseminated a potent video online, serving as a platform for a slew of serious allegations against the Ojos. Notably, she boldly declared that any attempts by Iyabo and Priscilla to pursue legal action against her would ultimately be futile...

 Footballer Mauro Icardi releases statement over‘ outrageous’ demands from ex-wife Wanda Nara amid divorce battle Argentine footballer Mauro Icardi has broken his silence amid his bitter divorce battle with ex-wife Wanda Nara, issuing a strongly worded statement affter her”outrageous” demands were thrown out by the Italian courts. The striker, 33, and Argentine model filed to end their marriage two years ago after Nara announced their split in September 2022. Ever since then, the model has been fighting for Icardi to fork out huge sums of cash as part of the divorce settlement. Now, the former Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray marksman, who is now a free agent, has revealed those requests have been thrown out.  In a bombshell statement released on Instagram Stories, Icardi said: “Over here, it’s all good news. There has been a new ruling. “They demanded the following in the divorce proceedings – €250,000 per month for my ex, €65,000 for each of my daughters and €100,000 per ...

 Shatta Wale Says Burna Boy Cut Ties Over False Rumour of Affair With His Girlfriend in Ghana Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale says his friendship with Nigerian Grammy winner Burna Boy fell apart after false claims spread that he slept with Burna Boy’s girlfriend during the singer’s visit to Ghana. Speaking on a recent episode of TheHonestBunch podcast, Shatta Wale said Burna Boy personally called him before coming to Ghana and asked him to pick him up from the airport — something he said no other Nigerian artist had ever done. According to him, he hosted Burna Boy like royalty during the trip. “I was treating Burna Boy in Ghana like a king. I was showing him the roads of Ghana… I gave him a house, gave him cars. He wasn’t wasting money in Ghana,” he said. Shatta Wale alleged that after he cut ties with some members of his team, they started calling people close to him with false stories to damage his relationships. “They told Burna Boy that I was sleeping with his girl he broug...

 U.S. Consulate Fired Upon for 2nd Time This Year; Police Seek Suspect Vehicle Toronto police are investigating after the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto was targeted by gunfire for the second time this year early Monday morning. Police say an officer on routine patrol near the consulate heard gunshots at approximately 4:45 a.m. and immediately spotted a white Honda Accord with no licence plates speeding away from the scene. Officers briefly pursued the vehicle, but the chase was called off on the Don Valley Parkway near Don Mills Road after the suspect vehicle reached speeds exceeding 140 km/h, raising public safety concerns. Police said aerial support was unavailable at the time. Investigators have not determined how many people were inside the vehicle, and the motive for the shooting remains unknown. No injuries were reported. Deputy Chief Frank Barredo described the incident as a “brazen” and “despicable” act, adding that investigators will treat the case with the utmost ser...

 Family demands answers after 93-year-old woman allegedly cremated against final wishes The family of a 93-year-old woman is demanding answers from a Queens funeral home after alleging that their loved one was cremated despite her stated wish to be buried in her native Guyana. Euvy Rodney, a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died on July 8 and was brought to J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home in Jamaica, Queens, according to her family. Relatives said her death certificate documented her desire to be buried in Guyana alongside her grandmother. However, the family alleges that Rodney was cremated without their consent, leaving them devastated and struggling to obtain her remains. They say they were forced to navigate a difficult process to recover her ashes. “We have lost our mom twice. We have lost her in death, we have lost her body, we have no closure for our mother,” said Christine Weaver, one of Rodney’s 11 children. “For all she has done on earth, that’s how you treat he...

 Wildfires force thousands to evacuate in France and Spain as heatwave threatens renewed danger France and Spain are battling some of the most destructive wildfires in recent memory as authorities prepare for another round of extreme heat expected to worsen conditions across western Europe. French officials evacuated an additional 4,000 people Tuesday as a massive wildfire continued spreading near Bordeaux, while Spain’s prime minister said his country was beginning to see signs of progress in its fight against widespread blazes. The fires have burned through large areas of forest in both countries, destroying homes, threatening communities and forcing tens of thousands of residents and visitors to leave their properties. In Spain, officials announced that evacuation orders would be lifted for 13 municipalities as some areas showed improvement. However, authorities warned that the situation remained dangerous with a new heatwave approaching. France faced continued challenges as tho...

 Judge orders Trump trust financial records released in BBC documentary lawsuit over $10 billion claim A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to provide financial records from his trust as part of his lawsuit against the BBC, allowing the network to review documents connected to his claim that a disputed documentary edit caused him significant financial harm. Judge Enjoliqué Aytch Lett approved a subpoena requesting records from the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust dating back to January 1, 2023. The order limits the scope of the request, ruling that records from that period should provide enough information to evaluate Trump’s financial position before and after the documentary’s release. Trump’s legal team has argued that expert testimony based on the financial records could help support their claim for $10 billion in damages. The lawsuit stems from a BBC documentary that aired in October 2024 and included edited portions of a Trump speech. The network later acknowledg...

 Fugitive drug kingpin, ex-int’l footballer bag 24 years jail term for cocaine importation  - Convict’s re-arrest after 10 years on the run demonstrates NDLEA’s doggedness in tracking down fugitives and ensuring no drug trafficker escapes the long arm of the law, says Marwa  A fugitive drug kingpin, Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, and an ex- international football player, Hunkarin Segun George have been convicted and sentenced to a combined total of 24 years imprisonment by Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, for unlawful importation of 7.050 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. Chinedu was first arraigned in September 2015 on a one-count charge marked FHC/L/227c/2015 for unlawfully importing 6.250 kilograms of cocaine. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail, but jumped bail midway into trial and remained at large for nearly 10 years. He was eventually re-arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday 24th June 2025...

 12-Year-Old Nigerian Actor Wins Bronze at Global Talent Championship   A 12-year-old Nigerian actor, Chibuchi David Francis, has won a bronze medal in the Acting category for ages 11–12 at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Las Vegas, United States.   The international competition, held from July 13 to 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, featured contestants from more than 80 countries competing in acting, singing, dancing, modelling, music and other performing arts.   Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria under the leadership of Ambassador Lovethpatra White Ekufu, National Director of WCOPA Team Nigeria and founder of Street2Fame Nigeria Performing Arts Entertainment (SNPAE).   His participation was fully sponsored by Street2Fame Nigeria Performing Arts Entertainment as part of its initiative to discover and promote young Nigerian talents on the global stage.   Reacting to the achievement, Ekufu described the bronze medal...

   Africa’s Richest Man, Aliko Dangote to donate one-third of his wealth to charity Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity, his daughter, Halima Dangote, has revealed. Halima, a trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg published on Tuesday, July 28. Halima said her father has secured his family’s support to dedicate 33 per cent of his estate to philanthropy. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s net worth is estimated at $35.1 billion, meaning one-third of his current fortune would amount to about $11.7 billion if maintained at that level. Explaining the decision, Halima said her father considers philanthropy central to his legacy and has embedded it into the family’s long-term succession plans. “He sort of put all the structure in place whereby we focus a lot on health and education. He actually donated 25 per cent to the foundation. If you look at it, it is ...

   Nigerian woman dies of cardiac arrest while visiting the UK A Nigerian woman visiting her family in the UK has died of a cardiac arrest. The family of Christiana Nwosu have now launched a fundraising campaign to repatriate the remains of their mother. Chijioke Metuka, who signed the GoFundMe appeal on behalf of the Nwosu family, wrote that Christiana Nwosu died on July 19, 2026. Metuka described the deceased as “a beacon of light, love and warmth” whose passing had created an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who knew her. The family said its greatest wish was to honour her memory by returning her body to Nigeria for burial. The appeal read: “During this time of immense grief, Izuchukwu and his family’s deepest wish is to honour her memory by laying her to rest in her homeland of Nigeria, surrounded by her extended family and roots. “Repatriating a loved one from the UK to Nigeria comes with significant and unexpected financial burdens.” According to the family, repa...

  "Why I wear a Cross.  For over 40yrs | have worn a cross that reminds me to pray in the shower every morning. Every room in my house has a crucifix that reminds me every 3.00pm to pray for the atonement of the sins of mankind, with no exceptions. The crucifıx also reminds me in times of despair that the Lord Christ was not spared from pain, but went through the worst pain and humiliation ever. At bedtime I read the Bible with my husband and meditate on mysteries of the Rosary. The Cross of Jesus means the world to me. Anything that reminds me of the greatest love that I know, a love that surpasses all understanding, I am going to wear, eat embrace and use as a frontlet. Every time I see a cross, it is time to say a prayer of thanksgiving. So I believe that only darkness would try to discourage my devotions. Things are never what they seem, both the unseen and the seen are often beyond our understanding. This is why I will always pitch my tent with Jesus, and not with man's s...

  NPF MOURNS THE PASSING OF AIG ADELEKE TAIWO OLATUNDE (RTD) AND CP HASSAN SALEH GWANI The Nigeria Police Force announces with profound sadness the passing of two distinguished officers: Assistant Inspector-General of Police Adeleke Taiwo Olatunde (Rtd), who passed away at his Lagos residence on July 23, 2026, and Commissioner of Police Hassan Saleh Gwani, who died on Sunday, July 19, 2026, while receiving treatment in Cairo, Egypt. Both officers served the Force meritoriously for nearly three decades with dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public safety. AIG Adeleke Taiwo Olatunde (Rtd) enlisted into the Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on May 18, 1992. Over an exemplary career spanning more than 33 years, he rose through the ranks holding key command and operational positions across Abia, Lagos, Osun, and Benue State Commands, as well as Force Headquarters. Notable appointments include DPO Ikire, AC and DC Operations at Western Port Authority Lagos,...

 World Hepatitis Day: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Promote Early Diagnosis And Reduce Stigma The Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to work together to reduce stigma, promote early diagnosis, and strengthen commitment to eliminating hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.   The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu stated this in her message to mark this year's World Hepatitis Day, noting she joins the global community in raising awareness about viral hepatitis and the urgent need to expand access to prevention, testing, treatment and care.   She describes  the theme of the celebration "Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down," as a reminder of the need to increase commitment  to educating people about the disease, while working to remove barriers that prevent people from accessing life-saving health services.

 PRESIDENT TINUBU STRONGLY CONDEMNS ATTACK IN KAURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent barbaric attack on innocent citizens in Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.  The attack on innocent citizens in the early hours of Monday led to the death of about 30 residents, including women and children and the burning down of their houses. The President have directed the Armed Forces, police, and other relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations across the affected areas to track down the perpetrators swiftly, secure the release of abducted individuals, and restore normalcy to the region. A statement by Special Adviser to President on Information and Strategy Bayomi Onanuga says President Tinubu describes the assault as an unprovoked act of terror against defenceless people. The President stresses that those who seek to destabilise the hard-fought peace and security, which Kadu...

 Appeal  Court nullifies order for deregistration of ADC and  four others. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties.  The appellate court held that the lower court’s decision could not stand, effectively allowing the affected parties to retain their legal status as registered political parties.  This is more than just a victory for five political parties. It is a reminder that democracy is built on due process, not shortcuts. This decision could significantly shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC has recently attracted several prominent opposition figures, making its continued registration politically significant. Had the deregistration order remained in force, it would have altered the options available to opposition politicians and voters alike.  Regardless of politi...

 Uganda's government declares country free of Ebola Uganda's health minister declared the country Ebola-free on Tuesday following the East African nation's latest outbreak of the viral disease that infected 20 people and killed two of them. Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient mid-July, marking the start of a 42-day countdown before the country can be declared free of the virus.  Under WHO guidelines, a country can be declared Ebola-free if no new cases are reported for 42 consecutive days after the last patient tests negative and is discharged.

 “Marriage is more than streaming, fooling around on social media or cameras” — Solomon Buchi reacts to Peller and Jarvis’ marriage Nigerian writer and social commentator Solomon Buchi has shared his thoughts on the marriage of Nigerian TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis, urging the young couple to take the institution of marriage seriously. Buchi said while he supports young people getting married early, he believes such marriages should come with maturity, openness to mentorship and an understanding of the responsibility that comes with building a family. According to him, marriage is “more than streaming, fooling around on social media” and cameras, adding that couples should seek proper counselling and resolve any resentment before getting married. He also advised people not to marry someone based on the hope that they will eventually change, saying couples should accept each other for who they are at the time of marriage. Buchi wished Peller and Jarvis well but urged them to seek ...

 Body of fresh graduate recovered from collapsed hostel in Anambra  Two bodies, a male and a female, have so far been recovered from the rubbles of the collapsed Elite 5-Star Hostel in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.   The building, which had about 60 rooms, caved in on Sunday night, July 26, 2026.   The female victim was identified by friends as Vivian Chinedum, a baker and a fresh graduate of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Oko.    According to Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ABS) friends said Vivian moved into the hostel in March 2026.   Recounting the moments leading to the collapse, some occupants of the building, who are also students of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, said there were warning signs before the tragedy.   One of the survivors, Grace Nweke, explained that at about 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, a food vendor in the buildin...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR CHUKWUMA SOLUDO ON HIS BIRTHDAY  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his birthday.  A statement by Bayo Onanugu Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy,  says the President celebrates the exceptional economist, who, as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), led one of Nigeria's most impactful reforms in the banking sector.  Recognising the sterling professional achievements of Soludo, the President describes him as an outlier who has brought the rigour, brilliance, and discipline of pedagogy into politics. “Soludo has truly demonstrated that when philosophers become kings, good change happens. I encourage him to keep up the good work, and I thank him for his support." It adds, President Tinubu commends Governor Soludo for his bold and disciplined leadership in Anambra, evident in the improved security, economic transformation, and infr...

 Nigeria/African Union To Deepen Cooperation In Promoting Peace And Security Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, security, and democratic governance across Africa through stronger collaboration with the African Union. This was on the sidelines of the AU Executive Council meeting between Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Minister thanked the AU Commissioner for his role in facilitating the European Union’s 21 million dollar support to the Multinational Joint Task Force. Meanwhile, Ambassador Adeoye commended Nigeria for its 22 years of outstanding contributions to the AU Peace and Security Council, and urged the country to sustain its leadership role in conflict prevention and regional diplomacy. Discussions also focused on the security situation in the Sahel, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Sudan, and preparations for the forthc...

 TROOPS OF 2 BRIGADE INTERCEPT SUSPECTED ILLEGALLY REFINED AGO, RECOVER 1,200 LITRES IN AKWA IBOM Troops of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 4 Operation DELTA SAFE, have intercepted a vehicle conveying suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during a routine Anti-illegal Oil Bunkering patrol along the Onna–Etinan Road in Akwa Ibom State. The operation, conducted at about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, 26 July 2026, followed credible surveillance of a suspected oil bunkerer driving an Infiniti Jeep with registration number EPE 937 EY. On sighting the troops, the suspect attempted to flee but was pursued. The subsequently abandoned the vehicle and escaped into the surrounding bush. A search of the vehicle revealed 40 nylon bags containing approximately 1,200 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO, with an estimated market value of Two Million, Two Hundred and Fifty-Six Thousand Naira (₦2,256,000) Only. The recovered products and vehicle were secured and handled in line with Oper...

"The people’s president baby oku was joined by The Governor & First Lady of Anambra to dance the international national anthem big flex. #BigFlex 💪🏾💪🏾"  This video is coming after a fake write-up from a fake journalist who wrote Governor Soludo disowned his son Ozona.  Watch video below. 

 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIM, CONDUCT JOINT RAID AND  RECOVERED 126 RUSTLED LIVESTOCK IN KATSINA STATE Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded significant operational successes in Katsina State, by rescuing a kidnap victim, conducting a joint raid that led to the arrest of suspects and recovery of a locally fabricated weapon, as well as recovered rustled livestock in separate operations. In the early hours of 26 July 2026, troops, in conjunction with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, responded to a distress call reporting terrorist activity at Karkata Village, Charanchi Local Government Area. While advancing to the scene, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the criminals to abandon their kidnapped victim before fleeing into the surrounding bushes. The victim was rescued unharmed and reunited with her family. In a separate operati...

 Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker open up about heartbreaking miscarriage: 'We cried for days' Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have been candid about the heartbreak and resilience that defined their journey to parenthood. In Barker’s documentary Louder Than Fear, which premiered at Tribeca on June 13, Kardashian recalled the devastation of their first miscarriage just six months into their relationship, saying, “We cried for days.”  The couple had chosen the name Tulip for their baby girl, but at three months learned there was no heartbeat. Determined to build a family together, they endured five rounds of IVF over eight months before deciding in May 2023 to stop treatments and try naturally.  Just weeks later, Kardashian announced her pregnancy in dramatic fashion at a Blink‑182 concert, holding a sign that read, “Travis I’m pregnant.” Yet another loss followed three months later, when doctors again found no heartbeat. Kardashian required urgent fetal surgery,...

 Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri legally changes surname to Noelle in voter registration records Suri, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has legally changed her surname from Cruise to Noelle, according to voter registration records obtained by PEOPLE. The 20-year-old, who attends Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered to vote in Allegheny County during her freshman year in October 2024. Her voter registration lists her name as Suri Noelle. Noelle is Katie Holmes' middle name. The legal change follows an earlier public indication that Suri had begun using the name. During her high school graduation in June 2024, she was identified as Suri Noelle. Cruise and Holmes welcomed Suri in April 2006, married later that year and divorced in 2012. After Suri began college, Holmes spoke about her daughter's next chapter during an interview with Town & Country in August 2024. "I'm proud of my daughter. Of course, I will miss...

 Alleged Victim Describe Life Under Bandit Rule In Parts Of Kaduna Communities A resident of a community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has alleged that villagers have been living under the control of armed bandits for nearly three years following repeated attacks that forced the community into an agreement with the criminal group. The account, shared by journalist Reuben Buhari, describes what are alleged to be severe restrictions imposed on residents, including limitations on movement, farming, communication, and ownership of personal property. The identity of the resident and the name of the community were withheld for security reasons. According to the testimony, women in the community have allegedly been subjected to repeated sexual violence by the bandits, while their husbands are reportedly threatened with death if they resist. The witness claimed that bandits use objects such as blankets or sticks placed outside homes to signal their intention to occupy a f...

 Ariana Grande files lawsuit to identify alleged hackers accused of leaking 45 unreleased songs and private creative files Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against two unidentified individuals she alleges were behind the hacking of private digital accounts belonging to several of her longtime collaborators. According to a complaint obtained by PEOPLE and filed on July 27, Grande claims the individuals accessed the personal digital accounts of photographers and producers she has worked with, resulting in the alleged theft and distribution of unreleased material. The complaint states that the allegedly obtained content included unreleased songs, photographs, and video and audio recordings created during Grande's creative process that were not intended for public release. Grande also alleges that the unidentified defendants sold the material and personal data on the dark web for substantial amounts of money. According to the filing, 45 unreleased songs belonging to the singer were al...

  "When It's Your Turn, Teach Your Children Igbo" — Mr P Says His Children Speak French, Chinese and English, Not Igbo Afrobeats singer and former member of the now-defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye (Mr P), has stirred reactions after suggesting that his children have no need for the Igbo language, saying they are fluent in French, Chinese and English instead. The singer made the remarks after a fan asked whether his children also speak Igbo, following his post celebrating their proficiency in French. Responding, Mr P said his children have nothing to do with the Igbo language. He added that if others consider Igbo and other Nigerian indigenous languages important, they are free to teach them to their own children. His comments have sparked debate online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the declining use of indigenous languages among younger generations. For many Igbos, the language is more than a means of communication—it is a vital part of identity, history,...

Senate Clarifies FRSC Act Amendment Does Not Introduce New Ban, But Only Reinstate Ban on Preaching, Hawking The Senate has clarified that its ongoing amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act does not introduce a new ban on preaching or hawking, but only restates long-standing provisions that already prohibit those activities in commercial vehicles. In a statement issued on Monday by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs in the Office of the Leader of the Senate, the chamber said it had noted public concerns over reports of a purported proscription. According to the statement, Section 10(4) of the FRSC (Establishment) Act, 2007, and Regulation 220 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, already make preaching and hawking in commercial vehicles offences. The provision has been listed as Item 36 in the Second Schedule to the 2007 Act for nearly two decades and appears as Item 49 under the current amendment. The Senate stressed that the bill does not outlaw...

 Imo Government Demolishes Illegal Structures Near IMSU After Student’s Fatal Car Accident The Imo State Government has demolished illegal structures and suspected criminal hideouts around the front gate of Imo State University (IMSU) following the death of a 19-year-old student in a road accident. The exercise was carried out by Nze Chinasa Nwaneri, Special Adviser to the Governor on Monitoring and Compliance, in collaboration with the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA) led by Frank Nkem. Officials said the operation aimed to restore environmental order, improve road safety and reclaim public spaces that had been illegally occupied for years. Several shanties suspected of harbouring people involved in hard drug peddling and other criminal activities were among the structures dismantled. The demolition took place barely 24 hours after the fatal incident at the university’s front gate. According to State Police Command spokesperson Henry Okoye, a Lexus ES 350 allegedly driv...

 Amaokpala Building Collapse: Anambra Government Seals Site, Tightens Building Enforcement  By Ruth Orji  The Anambra State Government has sealed the collapsed three-storey building at Amaokpala, Orumba North Local Government Area, reaffirming its commitment to stricter enforcement of planning regulations and safe construction practices.  Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barr. Chijioke Ojukwu, said preliminary investigations indicated structural failure and announced the site's closure pending comprehensive investigations and structural integrity assessments.  Barr. Ojukwu warned that owners and developers of defective or non-compliant buildings would face sanctions, adding that ongoing construction projects across the state would undergo stricter monitoring and inspections.  Commissioner for Works, Arc. Okey Ezeobi, said technical experts had commenced investigations to determine the exact cause of the collapse, assuring that recom...