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 Anambra Govt Warns Against Purchase of Encroached Land at Trans-Nkissi By MaryAnn Chukwuma The Anambra State Ministry of Lands has warned members of the public against purchasing plots at TransNkissi Phase 1, behind the Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha, from persons claiming ownership on behalf of the Umuosodi family of Onitsha. The warning was contained in a public notice dated Sept. 28, 2026, with Ref. No. PS/ML/2026/CR/VOL.II/028 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Nkeiru Mokwe, for the Commissioner. According to the notice, the Ministry became aware that persons alleged to be members of the Umuosodi family had invaded and commenced clearing portions of the land with the intention of selling them to unsuspecting members of the public. It said compensatory plots had been allocated to the family and other families in Onitsha before the current administration. The Ministry added that the affected land had been lawfully allocated to various individuals and groups in...

 ST. PATRICK’S COLLEGE AWKA WINS NILDS QUIZ, EARNS ANAMBRA ZONAL TICKET By Obiageli Nwankwo St. Patrick’s College, Awka, has emerged winner of the 2026 National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) State Quiz Competition in Anambra, securing the state’s zonal ticket with distinction. The competition, held September 29 at the State Secretariat Complex, Awka, featured six schools, with St. Patrick’s College overcoming five others to clinch the coveted first position successfully. The participating schools included Divine Light Standard Academy, Abagana; Beth Roots Model Secondary School, Onitsha; All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha; Holy Child Convent, Amichi; and Bishop Memorial Girls Secondary School, Ukpor. With the victory, St. Patrick’s College will represent Anambra at the zonal competition scheduled for Enugu State later this year, where it will compete against qualifiers from other states. Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, commended participating stu...

 LAWMA ARRESTS TRUCK OPERATOR FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING IN MAJIDUN The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested a truck operator for allegedly dumping refuse at an unauthorised location around Majidun Bus Stop, Ikorodu, Lagos. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said that the enforcement operation was part of the Authority’s sustained efforts to stop the use of unauthorised locations for waste disposal and strengthen compliance with approved waste management practices across the State. He said, “We will continue to intensify enforcement against illegal dumping, particularly where waste is deliberately taken to unauthorised locations. Waste generators and operators must use approved channels for disposal, as indiscriminate dumping undermines our collective efforts towards achieving a cleaner Lagos.” The enforcement operation, led by Mr Oladeji Adebayo of the LAWMA Project WISE Team, was carried out on Friday, 2 October 2026, following...

Any man who says he won’t die for his woman is a fool — Odumodublvck Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has said any man who claims he would not die for his woman is a “fool,” arguing that men are expected to love their wives sacrificially. Odumodublvck made the remark during an episode of the In Motion Podcast on YouTube, shared on Friday, while also speaking about his controversial feud with fellow rapper Blaqbonez. Speaking about his views on relationships, Odumodublvck said, “Any man wey talk say he no fit die for him woman na fool!” Explaining his position from a Christian perspective, the rapper said, “Because me now, I’m a Christian. See, this is my power. And Jesus said, Christ said we should love our wife like Christ loved the church. And what did Christ do for the church? He died for the church.” He added that he expected to die before his wife because she is younger than him. “I’m probably going to die before my wife, in Jesus’ name. Amen… Why...

S. A: NINE FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL MINING IN MASHOBODO, AS OPERATION VALA UMGODI CONTINUES The South African Police Service, through Operation Vala Umgodi, continue to intensify operations against #IllegalMining activities in Mashobodo under Ngodwana Policing area. These unwavering efforts has resulted in the arrest of nine (09) foreign nationals from Mozambique today, Saturday 03 October 2026. The arrests are part of many disruptive activities to destabilize illegal mining activities. The report indicates that a multidisciplinary team under Operation Vala Umgodi were acting on intelligence information when they pounced on a group of illegal miners in Mashobodo and it was during this time when they cornered the nine male suspects. Police are working collaboratively with officials from the Department of Home Affairs to ascertain the status of the arrested suspects in the country. During the operation, Police also recovered pendukas (mining implements), some chemicals susp...

 RCCG pastor slumps and dies while preaching about death at a funeral service in Rivers Residents of Aleto community in Eleme, River State and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God church in the area were thrown into shock and mourning on Friday, October 2, after the officiating minister at a funeral in the community and resident TCCG pastor, Deacon Steve Eyo, suddenly collapsed and was later pronounced dead. PM News reports that the cleric had attended the funeral and was preaching on the topic-“The Certainty of Death and Hope Beyond.” Eyewitnesses said the cleric told the mourners that death was certain and cannot be avoided, adding that everyone must pass through it, and that death is like going to the market. The cleric was quoted to have said that some people leave the market early, while others stay until late. In the same way, some people d!e early, while others live longer, adding that death can come when we least expect it. However, 15 minutes into his sermon, th...

 It is not your business what they pay Nigerian actors- Kanayo O. Kanayo slams Ghanaian actors who demand same fee as Nigerian actors on a movie set Veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo (KOK) has slammed Ghanaian actors who demand to be paid the same fees he requests for. Speaking to the Ghanaian media shortly after arriving Accra, the Ghanain capital for a movie project, KOK claimed some Ghanaian actors have formed the habit of asking producers to pay them the same fees they pay Nigerian actors before they can work on any project together. ‘’I am KOK. I was among the founding fathers. You now wake up in Ghana…They call KOK to come and act in Ghana; you Ghanaian boy, will now insist they pay you the same fees as me. It happens even up to today. There is hierarchy even in heaven. In the movie industry, there is hierarchy.  Negotiate what you want to be paid. Don’t equate yourself with me. Tell your Ghanaian brothers and sisters, it is not your business what they pay Nigerian actors. ...

 Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, Egypt leaders to hold talks as Ethiopia tensions deepen The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan will hold a four-way summit in the northern Egyptian city of New Alamein on Sunday to discuss regional developments amid the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia, Anadolu Agency reported. An Egyptian presidency statement said the summit comes as part of “consultation and coordination about regional issues of mutual concern.” The summit will bring together Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and Sudan's Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Al Burhan. Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions The summit comes after Ethiopia and Eritrea severed diplomatic relations, and Egypt and Ethiopia exchanged expulsions of diplomats. ​​​​​Fighting resumed in September between Ethiopian federal forces and an opposition alliance led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), with hostilities sprea...

 A Texas woman traded her young daughter for Adderall.  37-year-old Alicia Sanchez was arrested on Wednesday, September 30th, and charged with continuous S/A****** of a child under 14. Law enforcement alleges that Alicia would bring her daughter to Dr. Kenneth Haygood and allow him to do VERY inappropriate things to her. Dr. Harwood would give Alicia Adderall in exchange. This sick and twisted trade agreement took place more than 10 times! According to reports, during the assault, the young girl would cry out and protest, but was told "that's what doctors do".  Eventually the child reported what was happening. She told counselors that after each assault... her mom would receive pills that she would put in a baggie. The child was told by her mother it was medicine for people "who couldn't get them or there was a medicine shortage".  Alicia Sanchez is being held on a 3 million dollar bond. Dr. Haygood is already in prison from a 2025 conviction where he pled g...

 North-East Governors Recommit to Regional Cooperation, Security and Development The North-East Governors’ Forum has renewed its commitment to regional cooperation, security, economic integration and development across the six states of the subregion. The communique signed by Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State and Chairman of the North-East Governors’ Forum, indicates that the meeting was attended by the governors of Borno, Adamawa and Gombe states, while Bauchi and Yobe states were represented by their deputy governors. Also in attendance was the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Usman Kadafur. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the governors said the Forum had recorded significant progress since its inauguration in Gombe in March 2020, particularly in strengthening unity and presenting a collective voice on issues affecting the region. The governors commended the Federal Government for renewed attention to the Port Harcourt-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-...

 Tennessee prison chief who oversaw failed execution resigns The prison commissioner in the southern US state of Tennessee has resigned over the botched execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee said Saturday. Lee said in a statement that commissioner Frank Strada would leave his post this month. Pike’s lawyers say she is in critical condition, unconscious and on a ventilator in a hospital, after her execution by lethal injection went wrong on Wednesday. Pike, 50, survived two injections of the normally lethal substance pentobarbital as punishment for the murder of Colleen Slemmer in 1995. It was the second failed execution in Tennessee this year. The state halted an execution in May after medical staff failed to tap a vein in the prisoner’s arm. See more Punch stories on Google. Lee said he thanked Strada for “his willingness to put the interests of Tennesseans first during this difficult moment.” In the same statement, Strada said, “I continue to believe the...

 APC Flagbearer Presents Motorcycles To Ten Ward Coordinators In Kaura Ten ward coordinators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Tafiya Amana have received motorcycles donated by the party’s flagbearer for the House of Representatives seat representing Kaura Federal Constituency, Hon. Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong. The donation was announced in a statement signed by Comr. Akaiji Stephen, Coordinator of the Kaura LGA APC 1 Million Votes initiative. According to Stephen, the gesture is aimed at supporting grassroots mobilization and enabling the ward coordinators to carry out their activities more effectively ahead of the 2027 general elections. He described the motorcycles as an investment in grassroots engagement and expressed appreciation to Gugong for what he called his commitment to motivating and empowering party members at the ward level. Stephen congratulated the ten beneficiaries and urged members of the APC to celebrate the development while encouraging other party members...

 Kaduna Residents Seek Urgent Repair Of Collapsing Angwan Sunday Bridge Residents of Angwan Sunday community in Kaduna metropolis have appealed to Governor Uba Sani and other relevant elected representatives in the state to urgently rehabilitate the deteriorating bridge linking the community with neighbouring areas. The residents said the worsening condition of the bridge, located on Nuhu Yahaya Street, had become a major concern, affecting movement and creating difficulties for motorists, pedestrians and schoolchildren who use the route daily. Speaking with journalists in Kaduna, Chairman of the concerned community committee, Sebastian Michael, urged the state government, members of the House of Representatives and other relevant authorities to intervene before the bridge collapses completely. Michael described the bridge as an important link connecting Television, Barnawa and High Cross Junction, noting that its rehabilitation would ease movement and improve access to several com...

 PRESS RELEASE CP DAAOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO OBA OF BENIN, CONGRATULATES MONARCH ON 10TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Patrick Daaor, psc(+), mnips, has paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, the great Oba of Benin kingdom at the Royal Palace in Benin City.  The visit provided an opportunity for the Commissioner and members of the command management team to familiarize with the palace and congratulate His Royal Majesty on the occasion of his 10th Coronation Anniversary, celebrating a decade of leadership, cultural preservation and service to the Benin Kingdom. CP Daaor expressed appreciation for the significant role of the Palace and traditional institutions in promoting peace, unity and responsible citizenship, while seeking the continued support and partnership of His Royal Majesty in strengthening security across Edo State. The Commissioner assured the Oba of the Command’s...

 PRESS RELEASE FCT POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR RAPE AND IMPREGNATING TWELVE YEAR OLD MINOR. ... police commence investigation, victim receives medical care. The FCT Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit on 2nd October 2026, while on routine patrol around Airport Bridge Taxi Park, observed a fully tinted navy blue Volkswagen vehicle with registration number KMC567LQ parked with its windows wound up. However, the vehicle was shaking. The officers, suspecting foul play, approached the vehicle and opened it, only to see one Zayyanu Halilu raping a twelve (12) year old minor. Following the discovery, the suspect was promptly arrested and the victim was rescued. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had, on several occasions, lured and sexually abused the underaged victim in the said vehicle parked at the same location, with threats to "deal with her" if she reveals the abuse to anyone. Medical examination also revealed that the victim is about three months pregnant as ...

 PRESIDENT NAOWA EXTENDS HOPE, SUPPORT TO TEACHERS, WIDOWS OF FALLEN HEROES AND MILITARY SPOUSES IN KADUNA The President, Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Dr Safiyyah Hassan Shaibu has extended welfare, humanitarian and morale-boosting interventions to members of the military community in Kaduna State. During her engagements in the state last week, Dr Shaibu toured various NAOWA facilities, including NAOWA schools and the NAOWA Skills Acquisition Centre, where she interacted with teachers and staff and commended them for their dedication, commitment and contributions to the education, development and empowerment of military families. In recognition of their efforts and sacrifices, the President NAOWA appreciated the teachers with cash rewards and relief materials. The gesture reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to recognising and supporting those who contribute to building a stronger and more empowered military family. Dr Shaibu also held a special engageme...

 North Central Mobilises Votes for President Tinubu, plans grand rally in Lafia Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress from Nigeria’s North Central region have launched the North Central Grassroots Mobilisation Movement to support President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima's re-election in 2027. At the movement’s inaugural meeting, held at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja on Friday, Senator George Akume, CON, commended the movement’s national coordinator, Arc. Sonny S.T. Echono, for bringing the forum to fruition.  He said the North Central has the overriding objective of delivering the highest regional vote total for President Tinubu. Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State also commended the initiative as timely and observed that the challenges ahead of the 2027 election were gradually receding, adding that the latest voter register indicated strong support for the APC in the North Central region. He expre...

 Traders Shocked As Aboki Returns Life Savings Of Deaf Man Who passed away At Ogbe-Ijoh Market There was shock at the popular Ogbe-Ijoh Market after the savings of a deaf and mute trader who passed away yesterday were revealed. The trader, who is well known in the market, was said to have been keeping all his daily earnings with an Aboki man for safekeeping for years. After news of his death spread yesterday, the Aboki man returned to the market today with all the money he had kept for him and handed it over to his family, leaving traders surprised at the amount he had saved. Traders have praised the honesty of the Aboki man for returning the money intact, describing it as a rare act of integrity.

 RSF 'executed' over 25 civilians in North Kordofan, violation of humanitarian law: Sudan's doctors An attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed more than 25 civilians in the Umm Badr area of Sudan's North Kordofan state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. In a Saturday statement, the non-governmental network said a video circulating online shows RSF members executing civilians in the area. The gravity of the incident is compounded by indications that the killings were carried out on ethnic grounds, under the pretext of accusing the victims of siding with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the statement said, Anadolu Agency reported. The doctors urged the UN and rights groups to launch an independent investigation and hold those responsible accountable.

 Wike Slams Amaechi for Blaming Tinubu for Mother's Death, Alleges Political Sympathy Play Abuja FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has strongly condemned former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of exploiting his late mother's death for political gain. Wike's remarks came after Amaechi publicly attributed his mother's passing to the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration. Speaking on Saturday to members of the Uzugbani Ekpeye National Executive Council in Ahoada, Rivers State, Wike expressed his disapproval of Amaechi's comments. Amaechi, identified as the African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, had stated during a Channels Television interview on Friday, "Tinubu's policies killed my mother. Before Tinubu came, my mother was healthy. After 2023, it was difficult for me to buy drugs for my mother." Wike vehemently challenged Amaechi's assertion, highlighting his extensive political career. "Th...

£70 Million Man Carlos Baleba Makes Unofficial Manchester United Debut Amidst Mounting Injury Crisis Manchester United supporters have received a welcome update concerning summer acquisition Carlos Baleba, who recently made his first unofficial appearance for the club. The young midfielder featured in a secretive training ground fixture, providing a glimmer of optimism as Old Trafford battles an intensifying injury crisis. Baleba, 22, completed a substantial £70 million ($93 million) transfer from Brighton in August. His debut run-out took place on Friday at Carrington, a behind-closed-doors match where United faced fellow INEOS-owned club Lausanne-Sport. According to ESPN, Baleba gained valuable playing time alongside established first-team players such as Harry Maguire and Matheus Cunha. This appearance marks Baleba's initial steps back onto the pitch after being sidelined with an ankle problem. The injury was sustained during pre-season while he was still with Brighton, renderin...

 ZULUM HOSTS NORTH-EAST GOVERNORS IN MAIDUGURI FOR 13th FORUM MEETINGS  Borno State Governor and chairman of the north-east governors’ forum, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, is hosting governors from the six states of the north-east for the forum’s 13th regular meeting. The statement indicates that the two-day regional summit is holding from friday, october 2, to saturday, october 3, 2026, at the multipurpose hall of the government house in maiduguri. It adds that the high-level meeting brings together the chief executives of adamawa, bauchi, borno, gombe, taraba, and yobe states to discuss strategic issues affecting the region. The statement further notes that as a platform for regional cooperation and joint policy implementation, the forum focuses on developing collaborative solutions to shared challenges. The Governors are expected to deliberate on key issues, including strengthening regional security, promoting good governance, fostering peaceful coexistence, and improving...

ANAMBRA POLICE ALERT RESIDENTS TO EMERGING PATTERN OF ROBBERY INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES The Anambra State Police Command wishes to alert residents to an emerging pattern of criminal activities involving the use of motorcycles to facilitate robbery and other offences. The alert follows recent incidents, including the arrest of a motorcycle rider found in possession of a pistol during a stop-and-search operation in Nnewi, as well as a separate incident under investigation in Aguleri, where a motorcycle rider was reportedly attacked and dispossessed of his motorcycle and other personal belongings. The Aguleri incident tragically resulted in the death of the victim. Preliminary observations indicate that criminal elements may be exploiting motorcycles to facilitate their movements and carry out robbery and other criminal activities, particularly against unsuspecting members of the public and fellow motorcycle users. The Command has also observed that some motorcycle owners do not properly regi...

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI CONSTITUTES CAMPAIGN COUNCIL  CONSTITUTION OF ABIA STATE LABOUR PARTY GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN COUNCIL His Excellency, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR, has approved the constitution of the Abia State Labour Party Governorship Campaign Council for the 2027 election, and has subsequently approved the appointment of the following persons to head the various campaign leadership positions: 1.  Chairman: H.E. Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR 2.  Vice Chairman: H.E. Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu STATE DIRECTORS 1.  Director-General: Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu 2.  Director of Finance: Dr. Eric Egwuibe 3.  Director of Strategy/Planning: Dr. Chibuzor Obiesili 4.  Director of Legal: Mr. Kelechi Nwaiwu, SAN 5.  Director of Publicity: Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka 6.  Director of Special Duties: Dr. Christian Anokwuru 7.  Director of Security: AIG Arungwa Nwazue (Rtd.) ZONAL COORDINATORS 1.  Abia Central: Professor Udochukwu Ogbonna 2.  ...

 ‘Nothing to show after 24 years in power’, Wike knocks Amaechi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said his predecessor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has nothing to show for 24 years as Speaker, Governor and Minister. He challenged the people of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State to point to any tangible development or political empowerment Amaechi attracted to their land. According to a statement on Friday night by Lere Olayinka, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, the minister spoke at an interactive session with leaders and stakeholders of Evo Kingdom. “Someone was Speaker of the House of Assembly for eight years, Governor for eight years, and Minister for eight years, that is 24 years in top leadership positions! What can anybody point to that he attracted to Evo Kingdom or Rivers State in all those 24 years? Nothing! Not one single thing!” Wike said. He drew a contrast with his own record...

 Abia govt seals piggery farm, residential building for alleged environmental pollution The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, has sealed a piggery farm operating at Ipupe, Umuahia South LGA of the State, with a fine of N2.5m, for its alleged involvement in practices that could spark a disease outbreak. ASEPA also sealed a three-storey building at Area 5, Agbama Housing Estate in Umuahia South LGA, after the occupants allegedly discharged evacuated excreta into public drains. The General Manager of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, Ogbonnaya Okereke, who carried out the sealing exercises, said the actions of the offenders contravened  the basic environmental laws of Abia State. Ogbonnaya, who was represented by ASEPA’s Head of Monitoring, Okpara Macaulay, said an environmental Court sitting in Umuahia authorised the sealing of the compounds. According to Okereke, the sealing order was issued by O.C. Ibekwe, the Presiding Magistrate, in char...

 Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say Ethiopia's federal military has recaptured the main airport in the capital of the northern Tigray region, three sources said on Saturday, dealing a major ​setback to an opposition alliance in its stronghold. Clashes pitting a rebel alliance led ‌by Tigray's ruling party against the government and its allied forces broke out in northern Ethiopia last week, in the most serious escalation of violence since a 2020-2022 civil war. Troops from the Ethiopian National Defence Forces had ​regained control of Alula Aba Nega Airport in Tigray's capital Mekelle, one source with knowledge of events in the city and a humanitarian source told Reuters. Mekelle's airport, which is around 10 km (6 miles) from the centre of the city, was ​one of three airports in the region that were seized by the ​opposition forces ⁠at the start of the fighting on September 23.

 An Ohio woman has filed a lawsuit after a huge surgical mistake leaves her, literally, with no leg to stand on. 74-year-old Sharon Jacks had suffered from a chronic and painful ulcer on her left leg. She also had skin cancer affecting the same leg. After a great deal of soul searching, and carefully weighing the pros against the con's, Sharon made a life changing decision. She was going to have her left leg amputated from the knee down. She had concluded that a short amount of painful recovery and learning to walk with a prosthetic leg was favorable over constant and unimaginable pain.  With the big decision made, Janet felt a sense of relief and hope for the future. She had served in the U.S. Army and is very much a woman of action. After attempting to manage an untenable medical condition, long term, she felt she was moving in the correct direction. Those hopes and dreams would be shattered by mind-boggling incompetence.  Sharon contacted all of the appropriate people ...