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 ANAMBRA JOINT SECURITY FORCE EXTENDS  AN OFFENSIVE ONSLAUGHT OPERATION TO A CRIMINAL DEN AT ISSEKE, IHIALA LGA: DESTROYS A LOCAL BOMB FACTORY AND DEMOBILIZES ASSORTED IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES The Joint security team comprising the Police, Military and Operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante on 24th May 2025 extended  Offensive Operations to a criminal Camp at Isseke, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. During the operation, a local bomb factory was destroyed, while assorted locally made  improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered and demobilized. The Criminal Camp is one of the last strongholds of the secessionist group that was impregnable for over two years which the hoodlums used to wreck havoc in the State.   It is pertinent to report that one of the IEDs buried around the Camp exploded during the onslaught and created a destructive impact on the road. The IED acted as a shield to prevent the Joint Forces from accessing the fac...

 Abiodun Donates Facility for Takeoff of New Federal University of Medical Sciences, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has donated the state model college at Onijaganjagan, near Abeokuta, for the takeoff of the new Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences (FUMMSA), Abeokuta. The governor made the announcement at the official commissioning of capital projects at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Abeokuta on Saturday. Abiodun, who underscored the need for collaboration between states and the government at the center, said it was the second time such a donation would be made to the health sector. He said: "On that note of collaboration, my brother and Hon. Minister of Education, former Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, had called my attention to the takeoff issues the newly approved University of Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, is facing. "He shared with me the fact that the funding provided for the takeoff of this prestigious university wil...

 Popular Kaduna Cleric, Rev. Azzaman, Is Dead Popular Kaduna State cleric, Rev. David Ayuba Azzaman, has passed away. The cause of his death is sketchy as at the time of filing this report. Members and well-wishers from around the world have been sending their condolences to his church and family.

 The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has emphasised that the process of electing a Pope is guided by divine inspiration, not political entitlement or regional considerations.    Speaking on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, shortly after returning from the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, Bishop Kukah reflected on the significance of the papal installation, the role of religious leaders, and the moral responsibilities of African leaders.   Kukah, who also witnessed the burial of Pope Francis, noted the Vatican’s enduring role as a global hub of moral diplomacy. “Every square inch of that territory is a space for negotiation at the highest level,” he said, recalling moments such as world leaders quietly engaging in private conversations during papal events. The inauguration of a Pope, he added, draws global attention, not just due to religious importance but because of the Vatican’s influence as a moral compass.   He described the p...

 Limpopo Police Arrest Notorious ATM Bombing Suspect in Giyani Police in Limpopo have arrested one of the province’s most wanted suspects linked to a series of ATM bombings and armed robberies. The 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday, 24 May 2025, around 17:00 in the Giyani Central Business District. The arrest followed a successful intelligence-driven operation by the Mopani District Tracking Team and Giyani Public Order Police (POPS). The suspect is believed to be involved in two major incidents:  • Mashashane (May 2023)  • Robbery with aggravated circumstances  • Malicious damage to property (ATM bombing)  • Seshego (March 2023)  • Robbery with aggravated circumstances  • Malicious damage to property (ATM bombing) Police say the operation followed careful tracking of the suspect’s movements. After his arrest, he was taken to Giyani SAPS where he was formally charged and detained. The case has now been handed over to the Provincial Organized Crime...

 IMO FIRST LADY HER EXCELLENCY CHIOMA UZODIMMA HONOURED NNEOMA NWERE UGWU In a momentous event marked by celebration and gratitude, Her Excellency, the First Lady of Imo State, Chief Barr. (Dr.) Chioma Uzodimma, was honoured with the prestigious "Nneoma Nwere Ugwu" award by the Catholic Diocese of Orlu. The ceremony, which brought together clergy, dignitaries, and women from across the Diocese, was a testament to the First Lady’s unwavering commitment to community service, compassion, and exemplary leadership. The title "Nneoma Nwere Ugwu," meaning "An Honorable Good Mother," reflects her outstanding contributions to social development and family values within the state. Governor Hope Uzodimma, in his address, expressed profound appreciation to the Diocese and its women, stating, “Today is a special day. I thank the women of Orlu Diocese. I'm delighted to be here not just for the honour given to my wife, but because of the peace that exists in Orlu.” H...

 Wike Withdraws from PDP Reconciliation Efforts, Accuses Makinde of Fueling Party Crisis The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced his withdrawal from all reconciliation agreements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing betrayal and persistent violations of agreed resolutions. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, Wike accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of orchestrating the party’s ongoing internal crises, labeling him the “chief culprit” in undermining unity efforts. Wike, a former Rivers State governor and prominent member of the PDP’s G5 group, traced the party’s turmoil to the aftermath of the 2023 general elections, describing it as a descent into “dishonesty and lack of trust amongst its key stakeholders.” He recounted efforts to resolve the crisis, including a G5 meeting in Lagos where members agreed to move past differences, and a subsequent Abuja meeting at Senator Bukola Saraki’s guest house with Governors Makinde...