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 BALA MOHAMMED'S CANDOR: A LESSON IN STATESMANSHIP FOR THE SOUR GRAPES OPPOSITION By Okoi Obono-Obla  Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State deserves unreserved commendation for his rare candour and statesmanship. In an era where opposition politics in Nigeria has been reduced to perpetual wailing, cynicism and playing to the gallery, Bala Mohammed has risen above partisanship to speak truth to power in the most patriotic sense. Despite being the National Leader of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and a key pillar of his party's presidential ticket, Governor Mohammed did what very few Nigerian politicians dare to do: he publicly appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold, courageous and transformative reform agenda. This is leadership. This is maturity. This is putting Nigeria first. President Tinubu has done what others feared to do. He has brought a semblance of order and transparency to the opaque, previously cabal-infested oil and gas sector. Where subsidy fraud...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHIEF RALPH OBIOHA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mourns the passing of Chief Ralph Obioha, a respected statesman, former lawmaker, businessman and prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. The President extends his heartfelt condolences to Chief Obioha's family, his community, the people of Abia State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, members of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), and all Nigerians mourning the patriot. President Tinubu affirms that Chief Ralph Obioha belonged to a generation of Nigerians who answered the call of duty at some of the most difficult moments in the nation’s history. The President remarks: "As a founding member and prominent leader of NADECO, Chief Obioha stood firmly on the side of democratic governance during the struggle for the restoration of democracy following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. "His commitment to the pro-democracy cause came at consi...

 A captain in the Toledo fire department was handcuffed to a set of stairs by a fellow firefighter while she stole his car  and broke into his home. Things are getting messy at the Toledo fire department, and there are no guidelines in the training manuals for this type of emergency.  33-year-old Kenasia Guilford was still smoldering after her relationship with a Toledo Fire Captain combusted on Tuesday, September 29th. However, many people in the area are beginning to feel that Kenasia is facing heavy-handed justice for making her superior look like a fool. Kenasia and the captain with the department had been in a relationship.  During that Tuesday, Kenasia received information regarding her lover that was upsetting.  The exact information has not been disclosed, but the general consensus agrees he was probably using his firehose to extinguish multiple fires.  Kenasia kept this information to herself throughout the day, strategically waiting for the right ...

 An Alabama toddler was killed when the family's pet dog snapped.  An Alabama family is in the shocked and grief-stricken process of planning a funeral for a little boy who was so vibrant and full of life just days ago. 3-year-old Waylon O'Mary Corranna suffered extensive injuries when the pet dog he knew and loved viciously attacked him. This horrific incident occurred on Friday, October 2nd, in Sulligent, Alabama. Waylon was in his home when, at around 10 a.m., the family's pit bull seemingly snapped and began attacking the young boy. In a very short amount of time, the dog was able to inflict significant and severe damage. Waylon was rushed to Northwest Regional Health but sadly was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving. The dog was immediately surrendered to local law enforcement. Authorities took the dog to a local veterinarian where it was euthanized.  A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family.  We will share in the comments.  Our thoughts are wit...

 EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged $5,000 Fraud in Enugu   The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,   has arraigned one Raheem Abiodun Wasiu before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout for alleged $5,000 (Five Thousand United States Dollar) fraud. Wasiu was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on stealing by conversion and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of the said sum. Count two of the charge reads: “That you, Wasiu Abiodun Raheem, on the 6th day of July, 2026b at Enugu State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of $5,000 (Five Thousand United States Dollars) from Stanley Chukwuamuanya Ezekulie, under false pretense that you will transfer to Stanley Chukwuamuanya Ezekulie the Naira equivalent of N7, 050, 000. 00 (Seven Million, Fifty Thousand Naira),  a representation you knew to be false”. The offence is co...

 With hearts full of joy and gratitude to God, we are happy to announce the safe arrival of our baby boy, born yesterday at 8:00pm. Mother and baby are doing very well.  We thank God for this beautiful blessing and appreciate all our family and friends for your love, prayers and support. God has blessed us with a prince Thanks Mr & Mrs Chidi Uzoma (Baba De Baba)

 Ghana to apply for BRICS membership Ghana will formally apply to join BRICS after President John Dramani Mahama's cabinet approved the move, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said. Ablakwa said the decision was part of efforts to diversify Ghana's international partnerships and create more opportunities for economic development, Ghana News Agency reported. “Another major highlight which I am disclosing to the Ghanaian people for the first time is that the Cabinet of President John Dramani Mahama has decided that Ghana should put in a formal application to join BRICS,” Ablakwa said. The minister said joining the bloc would complement, rather than replace, Ghana's existing relationships with traditional development partners.

 HE SHOT HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER IN THEIR $1.7M MANSION – THEN TURNED THE GUN ON HIMSELF A New Jersey insurance executive, David Grodnick, 61, shot his wife Lora, 62, and their daughter Sloane, 24, before killing himself inside their $1.7 million home in Montgomery Township on Oct. 2.  Authorities found Lora and Sloane with fatal gunshot wounds to the head in separate bedrooms, and David was found elsewhere in the residence with a gun still in his hand. The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office classified Lora and Sloane's deaths as homicides and David's as suicide. 1 Officers first responded to the Wild Azalea Lane home around 2:59 p.m. on Oct. 1 for a welfare check but could not locate anyone inside.  They gained entry shortly before 6 p.m. the next evening and discovered the bodies, who were pronounced dead at the scene by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital personnel.  Prosecutors said the incident was isolated and there is no threat to the public. David Grodnick...

Male passenger dies aboard flight after he reportedly attempted to open the cabin door mid-air A male passenger aboard a Kenya Airways flight reportedly lost his life shortly after he made several attempts to open the cabin door while the aircraft was in the air. Some Nigerians who were aboard the aircraft shared videos showing the moment other passengers were thrown into panic as the man made several attempts while being prevented by strong men who held him down. One of the passengers onboard the aircraft said the man was very aggressive before boarding and should not have been allowed into the flight. It is unclear what led to his death and the reason why he made several attempts to disembark from the flight midair.

 STATEHOUSE STATEMENT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI AS HEAD OF GOVERNMENT IN GUJARAT AND THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and on my own behalf, I extend warm and fraternal congratulations to His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on a truly historic milestone. Today, 7 October 2026, marks 25 years since he first assumed office in 2001 as Head of Government and Chief Minister of Gujarat. His public service has continued without interruption. After more than twelve years serving the people of Gujarat, he has remained Prime Minister of the Republic of India since 2014. A quarter-century of unbroken leadership is a rare achievement in any democracy. In the world's most populous nation, it is a powerful testament to the enduring confidence the Indian people have placed in him. Across these 25 years, Prime Minister ...

 KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND. PRESS RELEASE. KWARA POLICE SUSTAIN OPERATIONS, RECOVER TWO AK-47 RIFLES AND UNCOVER GUN-RUNNING LINK. In line with the strategic policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, particularly the emphasis on proactive policing, intelligence-led operations and sustained efforts to prevent and disrupt criminal activities, Police operatives in Kwara State have intercepted a passenger vehicle in Ilorin, recovered two serviceable AK-47 rifles, three magazines and 42 rounds of live ammunition, and subsequently uncovered a suspected gun-running link in connection with the recovery. The interception was made during a stop-and-search operation along the Alapa–Okolowo axis of Ilorin, where the firearms and ammunition were recovered from a bag found inside a commercial vehicle. The suspect Umaru M. 30yrs initially denied ownership of the bag containing the firearms, further investigation produced a significant breakthrough...

 Aisha Modi has come out to react after Afia Schwarz disclosed that, she ( Aisha) had told Nana Akua’s husband, Harold that, his wife travels to Nigeria to sleep around. Aisha who is obviously not pleased with Afia’s comment as she described her as someone with no credibility and wondered why Harold would believe anything she says has told Afia to not involve her in the ongoing saga between Nana Akua and her husband. Aisha Modi during her Tik Tok Live further questioned when Afia even became friends with Nana Akua for her to act like someone who has known her for life to speak on this issue. “When did you even know Nana Akua. Is this the first time, Nana Akua Addo is being be@ten? She also pulls a knife and those two could f+ght to the extend that, they st@b each other. It has been 10 years, that this nonsense has been going on. You people should ask Nana Akua, why her mom was not present at her wedding. Someone that her husband and her mother in law had confrontations with her at ...