Rivers: ADC Challenges August 30 LG Polls  In Court, Sues Ibas, RSIEC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed a lawsuit at the High Court of Rivers State, challenging the scheduled August 30 2025 local government elections in the state. The coalition party has also sued the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.), challenging his appointment of the State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) board, as well as RSIEC’s issuance of a revised election timetable. The party in the suit marked PHC/3126/CS/2025 and...

Defence Chief Links Rising Terrorist Attacks to 2027 Election, Promises to Expose Sponsors

General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has disclosed that the federal government has initiated efforts to track and identify those financing terrorism, a threat that has long plagued the nation. The revelation came during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday. General Musa explained that several key agencies, including the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA),...

Tinubu Pledges Rapid Expansion of ‘Made in Nigeria’ Weapons to Tackle Insecurity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to expedite Nigeria’s local production of arms and ammunition as a central component of his administration’s broader strategy to fortify national institutions and security architecture. The declaration was made during the graduation ceremony of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja, where Vice-President Kashim Shettima spoke on the President’s behalf. Addressing the ceremony under the theme “Strengthening Institutions for National Security and Development in Nigeria”, Shettima...

Operation Farauta uncovers secret slaughterhouse in Yola

A special security outfit backed by the Adamawa government, ‘Operation Farauta’, has uncovered a hidden slaughterhouse located in the Bachure area of Yola North Local Government Area. The secret slaughterhouse was allegedly owned by a top government official in the state where stolen cattle were being slaughtered and sold to the public. Operation Farauta, which raided the house, acted based on a report from a herder whose cow was stolen, and a footprint of the...

PDP Vows To Rescue Nigerians From APC Rule

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, during its 7th meeting in 2025 held in Gusau, Zamfara State, has urged Nigerians to consider the party as the only viable alternative for restoring good governance in the country. Senator Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, said the governors deliberated extensively on insecurity, erosion of democratic values, national challenges, and preparations for the PDP’s forthcoming national convention. He reaffirmed the Forum’s commitment...

Governor Peter Mbah Unveils Reconstructed Enugu Hotel Presidential

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unveiled the reconstructed Hotel Presidential established by the administration of the former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara. The governor described the revival of the 62-year-old edifice as “a homecoming for history.” Mbah, who performed the unveiling in Enugu on Thursday, hailed the foresight demonstrated by the former premier, and regretted that the monument of pride had rotted away for the past 15 years, noting...

Women’s Rights Group Empowers 5,000 Widows, Others In Kebbi 

A women’s rights group, Mata Zalla, has empowered over five thousand widows and divorcees in Kebbi State to enable them to live a decent life. Speaking about the empowerment project to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State on Thursday, the coordinator of the group, Ahmed Abdulllahi said that vulnerable women in the state were trained and empowered to enable them to cater for the education and feeding of their children. “Women are economically weak, and...

UNIZIK Imposes Indefinite Ban on ‘Signing Off’ Celebrations

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has placed an indefinite ban on the long-standing “signing off” tradition observed by final-year students after their examinations. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Registrar, Dr Chinenye Okeke, and takes effect immediately. The notice comes amid rising concerns that the celebrations have, over time, transformed into unruly gatherings that jeopardise safety and disrupt campus life. Dr Okeke explained the reasons behind the decision....

Teenager Kidnaps, Kills His 5-Year-Old Second Cousin In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command’s Anti-kidnapping Tactical Squad have arrested 2 male suspects for the kidnapping and murder of a 5-year-old boy in Enugu State, Nigeria. The young boy was first reported missing on Saturday, 26th July 2025, after which the kidnappers called for a one-million-naira (N1,000,000.00) ransom; however, the boy’s father did not pay the ransom, and they killed him. A press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel...

Gov Alia Suspends Chairman Otukpo LG, SUBEB boss, ES Lottery Commission

The Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Grace Adagba and the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Mr. Michael Uper. The suspension was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, following approval by Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. Alia has upheld the resolutions of the...

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