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 Igbo Community Confers Ezinne Ndi Igbo Title On Kaduna Deputy Governor, Reaffirms Support For APC, Gov. Uba Sani The Igbo Community Welfare Association in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has conferred the traditional title Ezinne Ndi Igbo, meaning “Good Mother” on the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Her Excellency, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe. The honour was bestowed in recognition of Dr. Balarabe’s exemplary leadership, character, and conduct since assuming office. Led by its President General, Hon. Chief Ezeh Emmanuel, the association paid a courtesy visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, where a delegation of prominent Igbo leaders from Southern Kaduna formally presented the title. Chief Emmanuel described the gesture as a heartfelt appreciation of the Deputy Governor’s commitment to inclusive governance and harmonious coexistence. During the visit, the association reaffirmed its unwavering support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Uba Sa...

 CULT-RELATED ACTIVITIES IN ANAMBRA: CP ORUTUGU READS RIOT ACT, LEADS WALK/ADVOCACY AGAINST CULTISM AND OTHER VICES The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, today 19th December 2025, led key stakeholders, officers and men of the Command and concerned members of the public on a walk and advocacy campaign against cultism and other social vices. While addressing participants during the exercise, the CP read the riot act to individuals involved in cultism and other criminal activities, warning that the Command will not tolerate any act capable of threatening public peace and security across the State. The CP noted that the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) remains a community-driven initiative of the Nigeria Police Force, on engagement, advocacy, prevention, and strategic partnerships rather than enforcement alone. Stakeholders present at the event included the Staff of the Red Cross Society of Nigeria, Hon. Ken Okoli,...

 Lagos announces traffic diversion for autofest race The Lagos State Government has said it will temporarily divert traffic ahead of the seventh Road Edition of the Lagos Autofest 2025 Race. The race is scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025. In a traffic advisory issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation on X, it said vehicular movement would be restricted around Inner Marina, Marina Road and Kakawa Street on Lagos Island between noon and 7 p.m. to ensure a hitch-free race. “Ahead of the 7th Road Edition of the Lagos Autofest 2025 Race scheduled for Sunday, 21st December, 2025, the Lagos State Government has rolled out a traffic advisory to effectively manage vehicular movement around Inner Marina, Marina Road, and Kakawa Street, Lagos Island, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. “Consequently, there will be a temporary road closure along the race routes: Marina Road (UBA) – Kakawa Street – Balabina Street – Broad Street – Issah Williams Street – Broad Street,...

 NAF OFFICER WINS PRESTIGIOUS BAE SYSTEMS TROPHY AT RAF CRANWELL, UK The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded another remarkable milestone in its pursuit of excellence in officer development as one of its officers distinguished himself at the Royal Air Force (RAF) College, Cranwell, United Kingdom. At the Passing Out Parade of the Modular Initial Officer Training Course No. 38 held on 18 December 2025, Pilot Officer YB Usman emerged as the winner of the prestigious BAE Systems Trophy, an award presented to a RAF or International Cadet who attains the highest marks in professional studies on the course. The achievement underscores the professionalism, discipline, and academic strength of NAF officers on international training platforms. Congratulating the officer on the feat, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the achievement as a source of pride to the Service and the nation. “This outstanding performance by Pilot Officer YB Usman reflects...

 Tax ‘alterations’: Presidency silent as Reps raise probe panel The Presidency is yet to respond to the allegations of discrepancies between the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and gazetted by the government. A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsammad Dasuki (PDP, Sokoto), had, on Wednesday raised a matter of privilege on the floor of the house, alleging discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions gazetted and made available to the public. Rising under Order 6, Rule 2 of the House Rules on a Point of Privilege, Dasuki told the house that his legislative privilege had been breached, insisting that the content of the tax laws as gazetted did not reflect what the lawmakers debated, voted on and passed on the floor of the house. When contacted yesterday for reactions, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga and the Special Adviser to...

 Robinson, Illinois- Dawson Staley, 24, was arrested on Tuesday, December 16th, after exposing himself and "playing with his member" in front of a 16-year-old girl.  He is being charged with se%ual exploitation of a minor and public indecency. We did speak to his victim and we will include more details later in the story.  Staley has pleaded not guilty to these charges today in Crawford County court via Zoom.  Shockingly, Staley was arrested for these most recent charges while he was actively on pretrial release for serious charges. In March of this year, Staley was arrested and charged with three felony counts of distribution of harmful material to a minor. These charges came after Staley allegedly sent explicit images on March 2nd to someone he believed to be just 15 years old. He also pleaded not guilty to these charges.  Isabella S. is the victim in the exploitation of a child and public indecency charges. Somehow, these are only misdemeanor charges. Isabell...

 A 17-year-old Tennessee girl was fatally shot by her vengeful ex as she attempted to jump from a moving car to save herself. 17-year-old Taylor Ratterree had just finished her shift at work at 8 p.m. on the night of Tuesday, December 16th. Taylor had recently ended her relationship with 18-year-old Hunter Jackson.   However, for unknown reasons, Taylor was picked up by Hunter from the parking lot of the Kroger grocery store in Dickson, Tennessee.  Although details are not clear on what exactly happened, it is assumed that some sort of confrontation occurred inside of the vehicle.  As Hunter's vehicle approached a traffic light on Henslee Drive, Taylor, who was clearly in fear for her own safety, attempted to jump out of the passenger side of the vehicle.  As Taylor was jumping from the vehicle, Hunter shot her. This innocent teen had tried her best to escape. Hunter fled the scene, leaving Taylor fatally wounded on the pavement. Officers with Dickson Polic...