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 Heavy Rainfall Causes Building Collapse, Power Pole Damage in Awka By Ernest Igboanugo The prolonged rainfall of September 22, has caused significant damage in parts of Awka, leaving families displaced and raising fresh concerns over erosion and public infrastructure. Two buildings reportedly collapsed at Umudioka by Agu Oye in Awka following the failure of a nearby gully erosion site during the heavy downpour. Household belongings were scattered around the affected buildings, as residents assessed the extent of the damage. No death was recorded, although one affected family was rendered homeless. One of the affected family members, Okwy Nweke, said the incident occurred suddenly after floodwater became improperly channelled and gradually created a gully that weakened the surrounding area. Nweke appealed to the Anambra State Government for urgent assistance, explaining that the family lost several belongings to the incident and currently requires support to secure accommodation. T...

 Former El-Rufai Commissioner Ja’afaru Sani Withdraws Membership From ADC Former Kaduna State Commissioner and governorship aspirant, Ja’afaru Ibrahim Sani, has formally withdrawn his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated September 18, 2026, and addressed to the ADC Ward Chairman in Anchau Ward, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Sani announced that his resignation takes immediate effect. Sani, who described himself as one of the founding members of the ADC in Kaduna State and the Northwest, expressed appreciation to the party for the opportunity to serve in various capacities. He previously served as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs under former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and as the ADC’s National Vice Chairman, Northwest. His withdrawal comes amid political realignments involving prominent figures in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 A California man was on an anniversary cruise with his wife and three young sons when he jumped from a great height off the ship. No one has any clue why he did this. 56-year-old Thomas Gigler and his 48-year-old wife, Michelle, were enjoying a cruise aboard the Carnival Panorama with their three young sons. The trip had been planned to celebrate the couple's anniversary, and by all accounts (bar one), the family had a blast. The cruise was wrapping up, and the family had just spent their last full day together on the ship the day of  September 17th when an incident that no one can explain caused a shift from paradise to pain. Thomas, a grounded family man who had worked the same job as a computer programmer for 24 years, would do something so out of character that everyone who ever knew him is in shocked disbelief. His family believes some sort of unknown factor has to be at play. As the cruise was on its last leg from Mexico to Long Beach, Thomas left his wife and three you...

PRESS RELEASE ABIA  POLICE COMMAND BURSTS CRIMINAL HIDEOUT ARRESTS NOTORIOUS DRUG DEALER RECOVERS HARD DRUGS SUSPECT Prince Chukwudi Eguzouwa, Male, 49 years, of Ahiabubi, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State. *EXHIBITS* Bags containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, “Scottish Loud,” Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and other hard drugs. *FACT OF THE CASE* 1. In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, on intelligence-led raids aimed at ensuring that the State is no dwelling place for criminal hideouts, and in alignment with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police on intelligence-led policing, operatives of the Violent Response Unit, Anti-Cultism Unit, acting on actionable intelligence, On 18/09/2026, carried out a well-coordinated raid on criminal hideouts at Ahiabubi, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, where the above-mentioned suspect, known as a notorious drug dealer within the community, was apprehended. 2. During the operation, bags containing s...

 Nigerian Referee Kasimu Abdulsalam Selected for 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigerian referee Kasimu Abdulsalam has been selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. Abdulsalam is one of 81 match officials chosen by FIFA for the tournament, which will run from November 19 to December 13. He is among four centre referees picked from Africa, while eight assistant referees were also selected from the continent. The young arbiter previously officiated at the 2023 and 2026 editions of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

2027: ‘Nigerians may take over their country’ – Prof Utomi warns INEC over restrictions at polling units A member of the Movement for Credible Elections, Prof. Pat Utomi, has said that Nigerians will have no choice but to take over their country if the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, does not allow people to go to polling units with devices that can make elections more transparent. He said that telling Nigerians not to go to polling stations with technological equipment to allow them to stream live updates would mean that INEC was acting criminally. Speaking on Arise News on Tuesday, Utomi pointed out that in the United Kingdom and the United States, people hardly have a clue who the chair of the electoral commission is, as results come from the media monitoring the elections. Utomi insisted that there should be body cameras and live streams from every polling booth in the country during elections. “One day I would like to see politicians go to jail for spending public...

 Jennifer Aniston draws a line as friends raise concerns about her boyfriend using her fame According to a report from RadarOnline on September 22, 2026, some people close to Jennifer Aniston have reportedly expressed concern about her relationship with boyfriend Jim Curtis.  Aniston, 57, and Curtis, who have been together for about a year and a half, recently made a public appearance at New York's 92nd Street Y, where Aniston interviewed Curtis for the launch of his new book, The Book of Possibility.  Following the event, some reports suggested that Curtis, a 50-year-old wellness coach, hypnotherapist and author, may be benefiting from Aniston's public profile to promote his work. Curtis has been open about his own health journey, including a spinal diagnosis in his twenties that left him partially paralyzed and dealing with chronic nerve pain, which is a theme in his new book about overcoming adversity and finding clarity.  While some entertainment outlets describe...

 Olukoyede to Local Govt Chairmen:  Accountability Must Reach Grassroots   The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has assured  local government council chairmen and chairmen of traditional rulers' councils across the country that anti-corruption enforcement  would penetrate the grassroots  in order to make development closer to the people.   He stated this  in Abuja  on Tuesday,  September 22, 2026  at the maiden Annual National Conference of Local Government Council Chairmen and Traditional Rulers Councils.    According to him,   the Commission's commitment to accountability does not stop at the federal level, pledging closer attention to transparency at the sub-national tier as well.  He noted that as more resources flow to local governments, the real measure of success will be whether that funding translates into tangible improvements in...