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Jul

2025

JUST IN: Tension, As Residents Catch Iron Scavenger With Pump-Action Rifle

METRO#AuchiLGA, #Pump-Action, #Rifle, #Scavenger, #Terrorism, #TerrorismAllegations

JUST IN: Tension, As Residents Catch Iron Scavenger With Pump-Action Rifle An iron scavenger has been apprehended with a pump-action rifle. In the video, the suspect claimed he got the firearm from someone identified as “Emma.” The scavenger was apprehended by residents of Auchi in Edo State. The incident was shared in a video posted on TikTok by user @leftistscorner, showing the moment the man was confronted and questioned by locals. In the video, the suspect claimed he got the firearm from someone identified as “Emma.” See some reactions below: Psalm 91: “make whona no let police Collet the gun,…

Jul

2025

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HAPPENING: Group petitions U.S. Embassy, seeks visa ban on Okpebholo over threats to Peter Obi

NATIONAL NEWS#DrPeterObi, #LabourParty, #MondayOkpebholo, #MondayOkpebholoVsPeterObi, #Okpebholo'sthreat

HAPPENING: Group petitions U.S. Embassy, seeks visa ban on Okpebholo over threats to Peter Obi A civil society group, Leadership & Accountability Initiative (LAI), has in a petition formally urged the United States Embassy in Abuja to place a visa ban on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his family. The petition by LAI is consequent on what it described as state-backed threats against former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, by the Governor of Edo State. The petition stems from alleged remarks made by Governor Okpebholo on Friday, July 18, 2025, in which he reportedly…

Jul

2025

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JUST IN: Why Peter Obi must inform Akpebholo before visiting Edo, Wike snaps back

POLITICS#DrPeterObi, #GovernorAkpebholo'scommenton PeterObi, #MondayAkpebholo, #NyesomWike

JUST IN: Why Peter Obi must inform Akpebholo before visiting Edo, Wike snaps back The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, must get security clearance from Governor Monday Okpebholo before visiting Edo State. Declaring his support for the statement by Edo State Governor, Wike maintained thatOkpebholo was accurate when he demanded a notification before Obi could visit Edo. Wike made the submission today, Tuesday, July 22, in Benin City, during the launch of modern mass transit buses by the Edo State government, amidst the controversies generated by Okpebholo, who…

Jul

2025

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BREAKING: IGP ignores Natasha’s Request for Police Protection ahead of Senate Resumption

LEGAL, POLITICS#IGP, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NatashaAkpoti-Uduaghan

BREAKING: IGP ignores Natasha’s Request for Police Protection ahead of Senate Resumption Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially informed the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of her planned return to the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, following a recent Federal High Court decision overturning her suspension from the Senate. This newspaper gathered that the Inspector-General has yet to restore her security details, with no formal response issued by the Nigeria Police Force as of the time of filing this report. In a letter titled “Police Acknowledgement – Notification of Resumption and Request for Restoration of Police Protection”*, the Kogi…

Jul

2025

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JUST IN: Tension in Nollywood, As Police Arrest Actor Jerry Williams

ENTERTAINMENTS#ActorJerryWilliamArrested, #Drugabuse, #DrugAddiction, #JerryWilliams, #Nollywood

JUST IN: Tension in Nollywood, As Police Arrest Actor Jerry Williams Months after leaving the rehabilitation centre, Nigerian actor Jerry Williams has been reportedly arrested by the police. Reportedly, Jerry was whisked away from his home in Delta State by the officers on Monday morning, July 21, 2025. The arrest was said to have been carried out with the help of Nwafor Franklin, popularly known as Izutech. The incident was brought to the public domain by Actor Stanley Ontop through a video on social media, wherein it was alleged that Jerry was vigorously taken to Benin, Edo State. He expressed…

Jul

2025

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JUST IN: Why I visited Wike in Abuja, factional LP leader, Julius Abure

POLITICS#DrPeterObi, #Fct, #JuliusAbure, #LabourParty, #NyesomWike

JUST IN: Why I visited in Abuja, factional LP leader, Julius Abure Labour Party (LP) factional leader, Julius Abure, says his recent meeting with Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), is being misconstrued by Nigerians. Abure came under criticism last week after photos of his meeting with Wike in Abuja surfaced, with some party members accusing him of betraying the LP’s stance. Speaking during the party’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, Abure said his visit was a private affair. “Last week, I met with the FCT minister, and it attracted a lot…

Jul

2025

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I’ll not join any coalition, they’ll be defeated hands down, says Ortom

RELATIONSHIP#AtikuAbubakardumpsPDP, #Benue, #Coalition, #SamuelOrtom

I'll not join any coalition, they'll be defeated hands down, says Ortom The former governor of Benue state, his Excellency Samuel Ortom has vowed that he will not yield to the pressure to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) despite the odds. Ortom who restated his unflinching commitment to his membership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), maintained that other members were at liberty to associate with any coalition. The former governor made this statement during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, yesterday, Monday, July 21. Channels Ortom stressed that he was not taken back by…

Jul

2025

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CHAMA announces scholarship award for Enyimba Medical Invasion

NEWS#CHAMAMissionMinistriesInternational, #Dr.OluguUkpai

CHAMA announces scholarship award forEnyimba Medical Invasion The Chairman of the Organizing Committee of CHAMA 2025 Invasion, Apostle Okure, has expressed gratitude to CHAMA CEO Dr. Olugu Ukpai for the proposed scholarship award during the upcoming Enyimba Medical Invasion 2025. The event which is slated for August 8 up until 14, 2025, is geared towards providing medical care and support to the needy. The medical mission targets to conduct at least 150 surgeries and free treatment to beneficiaries from a team of Doctors from USA, UK, Canada in conjunction with their Nigerian counterparts. Notably, CHAMA Mission Ministries (CMM) International has…

Jul

2025

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ZENITH Bank Recognised Emerges Nigeria’s Best Bank At Euromoney Awards For Excellence 2025

BANKING SECTOR, NEWS#Barclays, #CitiBank, #EuromoneyAwardsExcellence, #HSBC, #MorganStanley, #StandarBankandDevelopmentBank of Singapore, #ZenithBank, (DBS)

ZENITH Bank Recognised Emerges Nigeria's Best Bank At Euromoney Awards For Excellence 2025 Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products and superior value to its customers and shareholders. Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence are one of the most highly coveted awards that matter to banks and bankers who…

Jul

2025

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SEX FOR GRADE: Varsity lecturer dies during sex romp with 22-years-old student

Education, METRO#GloryOjochegbeSamuel, #PAAU, #PrinceAbubakarAuduUniversity, #Sexromp

SEX FOR GRADE: Varsity lecturer dies during sex romp with 22-year-old student A lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) has reportedly died during a sexual romp with a 22-year-old student. Police have confirmed that a senior lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba Area of the state, Dr Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, died while allegedly having sexual intercourse with one of the female students. The sudden death of Ibikunle was reported by the 22-year-old 200-level student he was having sex with, Kogi Police Command Spokesperson, SP William Aya said while confirming the incident in Lokoja on Friday. The…