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LEKEH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PAYS FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE SECRETARY OF COUNCIL, KHANA LGA.

LEKEH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PAYS FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE SECRETARY OF COUNCIL, KHANA LGA. The Director of Lekeh Development Foundation, Comr. Friday B. Nbani, alongside the National Coordinator, GEF-SGP UNDP Nigeria, Dr. Ibironke Olubamise, today paid a familiarization visit to the Secretary of Council, Khana Local Government Area, Pst. Claudius Yeekpa Israel, at the Khana Council Secretary’s Lodge. The visit was aimed at fostering stronger relationships and exploring opportunities for partnership and collaboration with Khana Local Government Area in areas of mutual interest, sustainable development, and community empowerment. The Lekeh Development Foundation has already demonstrated its commitment to community development in Khana, including the distribution of over 200 household solar panels to residents of Bua Kaani community and other communities, helping to improve access to clean and reliable household energy. The Secretary of Council warmly received the delegat...

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HOW A GOAT I BOUGHT AT AGE 12 PAID MY TUITION FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL TO 200 LEVEL IN UNIVERSITY - DINO MELAYE EXPLAINS

Former Kogi West senator Dino Melaye has opened up on his wealth, rejecting claims that his lifestyle was funded by public office. Speaking on the KaaTruths podcast, Melaye said he was “comfortable” rather than extremely wealthy and attributed his finances to investments. He said, “If my wealth were ill-gotten, if I had stolen government money, I would not be criticising the government, because they would have long come after me. I’ve never been invited by the EFCC, the ICPC, or any of the anti-corruption agencies in this country, because I’ve never handled government contracts, whether at the federal or state level. When I was 12, I bought a goat, and this goat would give birth, and I would sell its offspring to pay my school fees in secondary school. From the offspring of that goat, I paid for my WAEC, JAMB, and my first and second years at Ahmadu Bello University. My school fees were paid through that investment. At 18, I was already investing internationally, though not...

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2027 ELECTION: PANIC GRIPS NIGERIANS AS ATIKU BUNDLES TINUBU TO COURT, SEEKS DISQUALIFICATION OVER ALLEGED FORGED CERTIFICATE

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dragged President Bola Tinubu before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking his disqualification from the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate. Atiku appeared at the registry on Friday to swear to an affidavit supporting the suit against Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The suit invokes Sections 137(1)(j), 139(1)(a)(i) and 285(14)(c) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Section 137(1)(j) provides that a person is not qualified for election as President if he has presented a forged certificate to INEC. According to Atiku’s affidavit, the disputed NYSC discharge certificate allegedly submitted to INEC bears the name “Tinubu Bola Adekunle” rather than “Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” The plaintiffs further allege that the certificate was not obtained by Tinubu and was submitted in connection with the 2027 presidential...

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" I DON'T THINK THERE'S ANY MAN ON THE SURFACE OF THIS EARTH THAT CAN DO ONE-TENTH OF WHAT LESI MAOL IS DOING IN OGONILAND." - NWISABARI BANI

The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Nwisabari Bani, has responded to a series of allegations made by Gani Topba, particularly Topba’s description of the Ogoni stakeholders’ meeting hosted by KAGOTE as an illegal gathering. Bani, while reacting to the allegations, accused Gani Topba of being known in Ogoniland for consistently attacking leaders and portraying virtually every Ogoni leader in a negative light. According to him, Topba has no basis for describing the stakeholders’ meeting as illegal, noting that the gathering was attended by prominent leaders across Ogoniland, including political leaders, traditional rulers and opinion leaders. Bani stressed that the absence of Gani Topba from the meeting or the fact that he was not invited does not make the gathering illegal. “If Gani Topba was not invited to the Ogoni stakeholders’ meeting hosted by KAGOTE, that does not make the meeting illegal,” he said. He also urged Gani Topba to stop referring t...

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NIGERIA CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS TRAFFICKING RING AT ABUJA AIRPORT, FOILS PLAN TO SMUGGLE TWO LION CUBS ABROAD

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted an international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects linked to the attempted smuggling. The intelligence-led operation was carried out on August 4, 2026, by the Special Wildlife Office (SWO) of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU), in collaboration with the FCT CIU, Customs Police Unit (CPU), FCT Command and conservation partner, Focused Conservation. According to a report released on August 10 by Assistant Comptroller of Customs Anuhu Mani, Officer-in-Charge of the Special Wildlife Office, the suspects allegedly attempted to transport the lion cubs from Kano through Abuja, with Congo-Brazzaville as their intended final destination. Acting on intelligence, Customs operatives mounted surveillance at the airport's Cargo Terminal and identified a black SUV suspected to be involved in the illegal movement. During a physic...

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BREAKING NEWS: POPULAR ONDO PASTOR DUMPS CHRISTIANITY TO BECOME A BABALAWO

Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold of the Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministrues has announced his conversion from Christianity to Ìṣẹ̀ṣe (Ifa worship), saying his spiritual journey had led him to the traditional faith. In a video shared online, the cleric expressed gratitude to Ifa and acknowledged the spiritual elders who he said had guided him on his new path. “I am Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold, who was formerly the founder of Image of God Evangelical Ministries before, but who is now Ifawamiri Aworan Olodumare, Babalawo of Ifá,” he said. The pastor also expressed appreciation to his Oluwo, Baba Aifuwapẹ, Oluṣẹgun Latunji, whom he identified as the Araba of Isararemọ. “I want to use this time to thank my father, my Oluwo, my father, Aifuwapẹ, Oluṣẹgun Latunji, who is the Araba of Isararemọ,” he said. Olabanjo also acknowledged others who, according to him, stood by him throughout the journey, while highlighting the role of elders in the spiritual work. “I want to thank ...

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K!DNAPPERS REPORTEDLY INCREASE RANSOM FOR JOWIZAZA'S BILLIONAIRE FATHER FROM N700 MILLION TO N1.5 BILLION

Kidnappers holding the Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, have reportedly increased their ransom demand from N700 million to N1.5 billion. The Anambra businessman was reportedly abducted in the early hours of Tuesday, August 4, after leaving his residence for a prayer ground. He was said to have gone out without his security personnel. A source close to the family said the abductors initially demanded N700 million for his release, Guardian reports. The family reportedly agreed to the demand as part of efforts to secure his safe return. However, the kidnappers subsequently raised the ransom to N1.5 billion, according to the source, the publication adds. The family is said to have remained open to negotiations, but the abductors have reportedly stopped communicating with them “The family has been willing to negotiate and do whatever is necessary to secure his release, but the kidnappers have suddenly stopped communicating,” the source said, per Guardian...

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"HYPREP IS DOING SO MUCH IN OGONILAND, YOU CAN GO BACK TO OGONI AND TAKE PICTURES AT THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, AND PEOPLE WILL THINK YOU'RE IN ZANZIBAR OR QATAR." - KORNE

Hon. Korne Ngbor, National Secretary-General of the Ogoni Youth Coalition Movement (OYCM) Worldwide, has called for greater unity among youth groups in Ogoniland, stressing that a united youth body is essential for sustainable development in the region. Speaking with Zubby on Rhythm 93.7 FM, Port Harcourt, Ngbor also commended the President of Kagote, Chief Lesi Maol, for urging various youth groups in Ogoniland to unite under one umbrella. According to him, the Ogoni youth need to put aside divisions and work together in the interest of the people. «“NYCOP is the only youth body that speaks for Ogoni youth. Every other youth group falls under NYCOP. The youths need to be united because it is only through the unity of the youth that development can thrive in Ogoniland,” Ngbor said.» He described Chief Lesi Maol’s call for unity as a welcome development, urging well-meaning Ogoni leaders to support the initiative. «“The thought that came to the Kagote President to unite the ...

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I BOUGHT THE G¥N FOR SELF-DEFENSE BUT DECIDED TO STEAL WITH IT BECAUSE MY FOODSTUFF FINISH - LOCAL TH!EF SAYS

A man identified as Offei Wilson from Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State has explained why he was caught carrying a locally made p#stol after allegedly attempting to obtain money from people in Calabar. Wilson, who said he is learning aluminium work in Calabar, claimed he acquired the we@pon for personal safety and never intended to sh++t anyone. According to him, his decision to go out with it was triggered after his phone was stolen and he ran out of food, leaving him unable to contact his family for financial assistance. “First of all, I bought it for my own safety. Maybe if I have issues or somebody has done something that has annoyed me, and not just sh++ting him, but showing it to him that I’m capable of doing it, but he should not try my part,” he said. He explained that after discovering that his foodstuff had finished, he remembered he had the locally made p#stol and decided to use it while looking for money. Wilson admitted approaching two people. He s...

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CONVICTED K!LLER WHO MURD£R£D HIS PREGNANT WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS, FINDS LOVE BEHIND BARS

Convicted k+ller Christopher Watts has reportedly found love behind bars, with his new partner’s family claiming the pair are already planning a future together. According to Daily Mail, Watts, 41, is in a relationship with 39-year-old Ohio realtor Lizzie Henderson, who reportedly moved to Wisconsin to be closer to him at Dodge Correctional Institution. Henderson’s relatives claimed the couple has applied to marry within the prison system and that she has already started using the name “Lizzie Watts.” Court records reportedly show she has also applied for a legal name change, while prison visit logs indicate she visited Watts 20 times last year and spent Christmas Day with him in 2024. Henderson confirmed the relationship, acknowledging that some people may consider it “weird.” Explaining how the relationship began, she said, “How things began is between me, him and God.” Asked about Watts’ crimes, she said, “How I feel about it? He knows. He knows how I feel,” adding that ...

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MAN SENTENCED TO 13 YEARS IN PRISON, 20 STROKE FOR R@PING HIS NEIGHBOUR'S 10-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN NIGER STATE

Aliyu Bala has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane after being convicted of r@ping his neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter in Minna, Niger State. The court further directed the convict to pay N250,000 as compensation to the victim. Following the judgment, Aliyu Bala was taken to the Hakimi Palace in Bosso by authorities, where he was publicly flogged in the presence of members of the community. The Director-General of the Niger State Child Rights Agency, Barrister Ummul-Kalthume Muhammad, described the development as an unprecedented move, stressing that the government would not tolerate s+xual offences against children . She explained that the public enforcement was aimed at sending a strong message to anyone who believes they can ab¥se children and evade justice. Muhammad further urged communities to desist from shielding or concealing individuals accused of committing such offences. A representative of the Niger State Ministry of Justice, Shafa, ...

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ALABAMA MAN SET FOR EXECUTION OVER RAPE AND MURDER OF 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL

Jeremy Tremaine Williams is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on August 13 for the rape and murder of five-year-old Kamarie Holland in Phenix City, Alabama. According to court records, Kamarie’s mother, Kristy Siple, agreed to allow Williams to sexually abuse her daughter in exchange for $1,300. Williams reportedly took the child to an abandoned house, where he raped and sodomized her, forced her to use methamphetamine, recorded the abuse and ultimately strangled her to death. Authorities said Williams continued to sexually assault Kamarie’s body after her death. Siple later reported her daughter missing. Williams was identified, arrested and subsequently convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. Kamarie’s mother pleaded guilty to sex trafficking her own child and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The case has drawn widespread outrage, with critics questioning whether the 20-year sentence imposed on Siple adequately reflects the severity of her role ...

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ALETO COMMUNITY RENEWS CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FROM ELEME LAWMAKER, HON. AFORJI IGWE OBEY

The Aleto community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State has renewed its call for transparency, accountability and justice over funds allegedly allocated to landowners and host communities connected to Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals, Fertiliser and Super-Packaging companies. Aleto is one of the six host communities to Indorama Eleme. The community says it donated about 159 hectares of land out of approximately 369 hectares used for the development of the company, with the land forming part of the equity arrangement involving the host communities. According to members of the community, families that surrendered their farmlands for the project have, since 2012, continued to demand a clear account of funds and benefits allegedly meant for landowners and other beneficiaries. The renewed call follows a series of protests, letters and appeals by concerned residents, who allege that billions of naira credited to landowners and beneficiaries have not been transparently acc...

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JUDGES SHOULDN'T DETERMINE THE ELECTION OUTCOME OF MILLIONS OF VOTERS - FMR. PRES. OBASANJO QUESTIONS DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over the growing role of the judiciary in determining election outcomes in Nigeria, questioning whether democracy is being served when the votes of millions are ultimately decided by a handful of judges. Obasanjo spoke on Tuesday as chairman of the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue at the Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi. The dialogue, themed, “Beyond Elections: Can Political Parties and Judiciary Save African Democracy?”, brought together political leaders, statesmen, scholars and democracy advocates from Nigeria and other African countries. Obasanjo questioned whether it was democratic for millions of citizens to cast their votes only for a few judges to determine the outcome. “If millions of people have voted and five people would form a decision either in favour or against the decision of millions of people, is that democracy?” he queried. The former president also questi...

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USING AN ADULT TOY IS NOT A SIN. I RECOMMEND IT TO COUPLES TO HELP PREVENT - APOSTLE AGHASEDO

Apostle Joshua Aghasedo has sparked debate after sharing his perspective on the use of adult toys within marriage, arguing that such items can be viewed as equipment to assist married couples. Speaking on the subject, Aghasedo compared adult toys to everyday equipment such as cars and phones, asking whether using such devices could inherently be considered sinful. “Is using a s+x toy a sin? Let’s hear the grace. Let’s hear the grace. Is driving a car, is it a sin? A car to drive you from here to Dallas, is it a sin? Using the phone, is it a sin?” he asked. The cleric said he had never personally used one but described it as “an equipment” that could assist married couples. “I have never used a s+x toy. Let me just say. But in this modern day of technology, it’s an equipment. It can help you do the job to 90%, and you finish the remaining 10%. I’m just being real. It can help you,” he said. Aghasedo further disclosed that he had previously suggested such an item to a married...

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APOLOGISE TO CHIEF LESI MAOL OR FACE LEGAL ACTION - OGONI YOUTH LEADER TELLS GANI TOPBA OVER REMARKS ON LESI MAOL

The National Secretary General of the Ogoni Youth Coalition Movement (OYCM) Worldwide, Hon. Korne Ngbor, has called on leaders and people of Ogoniland to disregard what he described as “frivolous, unfounded and attention-seeking allegations” allegedly made against Chief Lesi Maol by Chief Gani Topba. Ngbor, who described himself as an illustrious son of Ogoniland and spokesperson of the Ogoni Youth Council and Stakeholders, made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He alleged that Gani Topba had over time made controversial statements capable of generating unnecessary public attention, urging Ogoni leaders and members of the public to give such allegations serious consideration only when supported by credible facts and evidence. The youth leader also demanded an unreserved public apology and written undertaking from Topba over what he described as defamatory or reckless statements against Chief Lesi Maol. According to him, failure to receive the d...

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OIL RESUMPTION IN OGONILAND: OOGHCYA DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY, URGES IMMEDIATE ENGAGEMENT OVER YORLA SOUTH OIL FIELD AWARD

The Ogoni Oil and Gas Host Communities Youth Association (OOGHCYA) has called for greater transparency, accountability and immediate engagement with host communities following reports surrounding the award of the Yorla South Oil Field in Ogoniland. The call was made by the association through Comr Teddy Gianen, who urged the relevant government authorities, regulatory agencies, oil industry stakeholders and other parties involved in the process to provide clear and detailed information on the circumstances surrounding the reported award of the oil field. According to OOGHCYA, decisions concerning oil and gas assets located within Ogoni communities should not be taken without adequate consultation with the people directly affected by such activities. The association stressed that host communities have legitimate interests in the management, development and benefits associated with oil resources located within their ancestral territories. Comr Teddy Gianen further called on t...

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TINUBU PRACTICES MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN TICKET WITH FIRST LADY IN OTHER ROOM - KWANKWASO REPLIES SHEIKH JINGIR

NDC presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has taken a swipe at those advocating for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 election, saying President Bola Tinubu has always promoted religious balance in politics. Kwankwaso was reacting to Islamic cleric Sani Jingir’s call for Nigerians to support another Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2027, following the APC’s 2023 presidential pairing. According to Kwankwaso, Tinubu is known for maintaining a balance between Muslims and Christians, particularly during his time as Lagos State governor, when he reportedly chose Christian deputies. He further extended the comparison to Tinubu’s marriage to First Lady Remi Tinubu, using their different religious backgrounds to make his point. “I know His Excellency Bola Tinubu is a man who values balance and fairness. For all the governors he supported in Lagos, he ensured a Muslim/Christian or Christian/Muslim ticket. Even when he was the governor of Lagos, all his deputies were...

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"SOMEONE LIKE LESI MAOL, WHO ALLEGEDLY DECEIVED A YOUNG KHANA GIRL, IMPREGNATED HER AND ABANDONED HER, AND YOU SAY SUCH PERSON HAS CHARACTER?" - GANI TOPBA ALLEGES

The President of Kagote, Chief Lesi Maol, has come under fresh criticism following his recent remarks at an Ogoni stakeholders’ meeting convened to address concerns surrounding the proliferation of youth groups in Ogoniland. Some Ogoni youth leaders have rejected the position attributed to the Kagote president, arguing that every Ogoni youth has the constitutional right to freedom of association. They maintained that the existence of multiple youth organisations should not be viewed as an obstacle to the development of Ogoniland, provided such groups operate within the law. One of the vocal critics of Chief Lesi Maol, Gani Topba, has also reacted to the comments, accusing the Kagote president of making derogatory remarks about Ogoni youths by allegedly describing them as hungry and calling for the disbandment of youth organisations. «“Lesi Maol, who is a major bunker in Ogoniland, insults Ogoni youths by calling them hungry.” — Gani Topba alleged.» Topba further argued that...

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23-YR-OLD NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL STUDENT ENDS IT ALL FROM 4-STOREY HOSTEL ON LAGOS CAMPUS

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the de@th of 23-year-old Faith Ajoke Alayande, a student of the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, Victoria Island. Alayande was reportedly found de@d within the hostel premises on Friday, August 7, 2026, after she allegedly jumped from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building. According to the police, a s¥ic+de note was reportedly discovered by her hostel mate and a relative, who began searching for her before she was allegedly found after the incident. The matter was reported to the Victoria Island Police Division by the hostel’s Chief Matron at about 6:30 a.m. Police officers subsequently visited the scene and evacuated Alayande’s body to a morgue for preservation. The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the incident and said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the student’s de@th. Meanwhile, Uchenna Marvin, who said he supervised Alayande during her university years, desc...

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KANO MASS WEDDING: I NOW HAVE 3 WIVES AFTER ADDING YET ANOTHER ONE THROUGH THIS LAUDABLE INITIATIVE - BENEFICIARY EXPRESSES HAPPINESS

Dantani Aruba, one of the beneficiaries of the Kano State Government-sponsored mass wedding programme, has expressed excitement after taking another wife through the initiative. Speaking at the mass wedding ceremony on Saturday, Aruba said the government-backed programme had enabled him to grow his family without having to take on the financial responsibilities that typically come with getting married. In a video recorded by NewsCentralTV on Monday and currently trending, Aruba said he had just married another woman and was pleased with the development, noting that he now has three wives. “I just married another wife, and I am happy that I have married another one. My wives are now three,” he said. Aruba was among the beneficiaries who got married during the mass wedding organised by the Kano State Government as part of its intervention aimed at supporting people who may not be financially capable of paying the costs associated with marriage. The state government, under Gov...

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TINUBU TREK TO THE OFFICE, HARDLY USES CONVOY, HASN'T LEFT NIGERIA IN THREE MONTHS - NRS CHAIRMAN, ZACCH ADEDEJI

The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over the cost of governance, insisting that the President does not live a lavish lifestyle as alleged by some Nigerians. Adedeji spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics after host Seun Okinbaloye questioned whether he was not concerned about the perception that government officials “live large and in luxury” while many Nigerians face pov£rty. Responding, Adedeji said Tinubu’s personal lifestyle does not reflect the image of excessive spending often associated with government. “Mr. President goes from home to office on foot, not even driving. I don’t know except he’s going to the airport, so I don’t know where you see the convoy. In the last three months, he has not even left the shore of this country, walking trekking from work to If you go there now, you will still see him reviewing one document or the other,” he said. He further...

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IDUM FELIX APPEALS TO LGA CHAIRMAN, DR. THOMAS BARIERE DSSRS, OVER ALLEGED CONTINUED DETENTION OF AKANTO BY THE CHAIRMAN'S APPOINTEE

Idum Felix, a filmmaker and media personality has appealed to the Chairman of the council, Dr. Thomas Bariere, to look into the alleged arrest and continued detention of former student union president and social media activist, Akanto Asogho. In an open appeal addressed to the chairman of Khana LGA, Idum Felix acknowledged that disagreements, criticism and opposition are natural parts of democracy, stressing that such differences should not become grounds for denying anyone their fundamental rights. The appeal followed reports and social media posts alleging that Akanto has remained in custody for nearly a month. Felix questioned the circumstances surrounding the alleged detention, asking what offence Akanto is being accused of and whether he has been convicted by a court of law. “Criticism is part of democracy. Opposition is part of politics. Disagreement is not a crime,” Idum Felix stated He further stressed that nobody is above the law, including Akanto, the chairma...

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STUDENT UNION PRESIDENT AKANTO ASOGHO CRIES OUT OVER CONTINUE DETENTION BY CHAIRMAN'S APPOINTEE , APPEALS TO KHANA LGA CHAIRMAN FOR HELP

Former Student Union President and social media activist, Akanto Asogho, has cried out to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Hon. Thomas Bariere DSSRS CNA, over his continued detention masterminded by Ledornubari Barry Teeligi an appointee of the council chairman, Speaking with Wazobia FM during a Facebook broadcast, Asogho revealed that he is currently being detained at the Port Harcourt Maximum Prison over allegations which, according to him, have not been clearly stated. He appealed to the Khana LGA Chairman and members of the public to intervene and come to his aid, expressing concern over his continued detention. Asogho urged relevant authorities and concerned individuals to look into his situation and ensure that justice is served.

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TWO NIGERIANS MEN JAILED 20 YEARS EACH FOR HUMAN TR@FF!CK!NG, LURING VICTIMS INTO CYBERCRIME IN GHANA

Two Nigerian men have been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment each by a Ghanaian court after they were convicted of tr@ffickingfellow Nigerians into Ghana with fake job promises and forcing them into cybercrime. The convicts, Kingsley Ndifon (29) and Emmanuel Akong (25), were found guilty of human tr@fficking and causing harm by Circuit Court ‘B’ in Tema following a full trial. According to the Ghana Police Service, the pair lured Nigerians to Ghana under the pretext of securing employment. However, upon arrival, the victims were held captive, stripped of their phones and identity cards, and forced to carry out internet fr@ud using laptops supplied by the suspects. The suspects were arrested on August 20, 2023, at Sebrepor, a suburb of Tema, after the Afienya District Police Command received a distress call reporting that several people were being held against their will. A police team, with the support of local residents, raided the location, rescued 11 N...

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TRUMP SIGNS NEW ORDERS DENYING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP TO NIGERIANS WHO TRAVEL TO U.S TO GIVE BIRTH

US President Donald Trump has renewed his campaign to restrict birthright citizenship, signing a new order targeting foreigners who he says travel to the United States under the guise of tourism but actually intend to give birth there. The move is part of Trump’s wider effort to tighten US immigration rules and could affect Nigerians and other foreign nationals who travel to the country to have their children. “They’ve taken birthright citizenship and they’ve made a joke out of it,” Trump told journalists in the Oval Office. Trump had previously signed an executive order seeking to deny automatic US citizenship to children born to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary visas. However, lower courts blocked the measure, citing the 14th Amendment, which states that people born or naturalised in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction are citizens. The US Supreme Court later ruled against Trump’s previous effort in a late-June decision, which Trump d...

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MOTHER OF THREE WHO RETOOK JAMB AT 37 BECOMES A MEDICAL DOCTOR

Dr. Damilola Odukoya has shared an inspiring account of how she returned to education at 37, nearly two decades after her first JAMB attempt, to pursue her dream of becoming a medical doctor. At the time, Odukoya was already married, a mother of three and working full-time as a laboratory technician in a hospital. Despite having an established career and family responsibilities, she decided to sit for JAMB again and eventually gained admission to study Medicine at the University of Lagos. Her journey through medical school came with significant challenges as she had to combine her studies with raising three children, including an infant. She also took a study leave from work so she could focus fully on her medical education. Being much older than most of her classmates, Odukoya was affectionately called “Mummy” by some of her younger colleagues. However, she refused to allow her age or circumstances to discourage her. Her journey also came with personal challenges, includin...

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OSUN ELECTION: I'LL INVOLVE TRUMP IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG WITH THE ELECTION - SINGER DAVIDO

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has threatened to involve United States President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong with the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Davido made the statement during a livestream hosted by Carter Efe, while speaking about his plans to venture into politics and his concerns about Nigeria’s electoral system. The singer said he would only go into politics when there is transparency in the electoral process, insisting that he is confident of winning any election conducted freely and fairly. “Until there’s transparency, then I can go ahead with politics because nobody can beat me in any election. If there’s a free and fair election, let everybody come out to vote, I will win. But because of the system, there’s no transparency; they write the results.” Speaking specifically about the Osun election, Davido said he was watching to see how the process would unfold. “I want to see what they are going to do in Osun....

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BREAKING NEWS: GBENGA OLOWO APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE AFFAIRS FOR NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS

Popular Rivers State music artist, Tamunotonye G. Olowosuko, popularly known as Gbenga Olowo, (the Lanmaya King) has been appointed Director of Creative Affairs of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Gbenga Olowo, the crooner of the hit song Lanmaya, is also a former PMAN Governor and the Chief Executive Officer of Olowo Recordz. His appointment follows the successful hosting of the Rivers State NDC Campaign Song Challenge, an event that attracted prominent personalities, including the Rivers State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs. During the programme, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs rewarded finalists of the competition with cash prizes worth millions of naira, reaffirming his commitment to support and encourage the creative industry in Rivers State. Rivers people, his fans, friends and stakeholders are sending congratulatory messages to Gbenga Olowo on his new appointment, describing it as a well-deserved recognition ...

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"ANYONE PRAISING TINUBU HAS BEEN BRIBED" - PROPHET ODUMEJE ALLEGES

Popular Anambra-based cleric, Chukwuemeka ‘Odumeje’ Ohanaemere, has alleged that Nigerians publicly supporting President Bola Tinubu and his administration have been “bribed.” In a video circulating on social media, Odumeje criticised the President’s recent comments on hunger, accusing political leaders of prioritising personal and family interests over the welfare of citizens. “ Anyone you see singing praises for the current government is doing so because that person has been bribed. You are there to manage our resources, not your personal business or your family’s business. These resources belong to every Nigerian citizen,” he said. Reacting to Tinubu’s statement that “there’s hunger before I was born,” the cleric accused governors and senators defending the President of doing so for personal gain. He said, “In 2027, we shall decide if it’s you, governor or senator, whose family owns Nigeria, or whether all of us own Nigeria. We are no longer boys; we are...

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PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS EFCC TO VACATE COURT ORDER FREEZING OSUN STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government and to discontinue related actions. He stated that he felt “deeply embarrassed” not by the EFCC’s exercise of its mandate under a court order, but by the timing of the action. “Every action taken by an institution of State, especially at the Federal level, is always credited to me, as the President, even when I may not have had any prior knowledge of the action,” the statement read. President Tinubu reaffirmed his longstanding position that anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies must operate independently, professionally, and without political interference. He noted that he has deliberately refrained from directing or interfering in the operational activities of the EFCC or any other investigative agency. However, he said the timing was “inauspicious” because Osun State is ...

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OGONI YOUTH EMBASSY F!RES BACK AT DR. FABEKE DOUGLAS, DEFENDS ENVIRONMENT MINISTER AND SUPPORT OGONI CLEAN-UP

The Ogoni Youth Embassy, Babbe District in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, has rejected calls by the Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) for the resignation of the Honourable Minister of Environment over the ongoing Ogoni Clean-up Programme. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the group described the demand for the minister's resignation as "misplaced" and said it does not represent the views of many Ogoni youths and community members who have witnessed progress in the implementation of the clean-up exercise. According to the group, the Ogoni people have waited for environmental restoration for decades, and despite existing challenges, there are visible improvements through environmental remediation projects, water schemes, livelihood programmes, and institutional reforms. The Ogoni Youth Embassy argued that these achievements should be strengthened rather than undermined by what it described as campaigns capable of distracting those responsibl...

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OSUN ELECTION. PREPARE TO SIGN YOUR UNCLE AS A DANCER IN YOUR MUSIC BAND AFTER HIS EXPECTED LOSS - GOV UZODINMA REPLIES DAVIDO

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to Afrobeats star Davido after the singer urged an unnamed politician from Imo State to allow a free and fair governorship election in Osun. Davido, who is leading the youth campaign mobilisation for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, had alleged that an Imo politician planned to interfere in the election and urged the individual to allow Osun residents decide their leader peacefully. Reacting through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodimma said: “It is rather pedestrian for Davido to direct such an appeal to the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum simply because his wife is from Imo State. Instead, his appeal should be directed to the people of Osun State, who will ultimately decide the election’s outcome through their votes.” He added that he remains committed to “a peaceful, free, and credible election” and said the APC would continue to canvass support for its g...

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HYPREP UNDER F!RE AS DR. FABEKE DOUGLAS DEMANDS ENVIRONMENT MINISTER'S RESIGNATION OVER ALLEGED N28BN NON FUNCTIONAL WATER PROJECT IN OGONILAND

The (OLI) has called for the immediate resignation of Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Environment over what it described as the alleged gross mismanagement of the Ogoni Clean-up project. In a press statement signed by the organization's president, Dr. Fabeke Douglas, OLI disclosed that it had submitted an official letter to the Minister's office in Abuja before his departure for an international engagement, demanding his immediate resignation. According to the group, the demand follows fresh findings from its ongoing investigation into the implementation of the Ogoni Clean-up programme. OLI alleged that a ₦22 billion contract for the assessment and characterization of contaminated soil in Ogoniland was awarded to a company that allegedly lacked the required qualifications and technical capacity to execute the project. The organization also claimed that about ₦28 billion was spent on water projects across Ogoniland that remain non-functional despite being commi...

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