FocalPoint Reports

The Magistrates’ Court sitting in Asaba has adjourned to November 7, 2025, the criminal trial of Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), who is facing prosecution for allegedly assaulting a journalist with tools including a spanner. Pastor Ogbogho was arraigned before Magistrate Court 4, Asaba, on August 11, 2025, over attack on journalist Kenneth Orusi at No. 5 Elder Ediale Street, off Ibusa Road, Asaba, inflicting head injuries including teeth bite on July 27, 2025.  The case is filed under Case File No. 367/2025 with Mr. Alex Ibe appearing as police prosecutor. The charge, read in open court, accuses Ogbogho of committing an offence contrary to Section 355 of the Criminal Code, which prescribes punishment for assault occasioning harm. The cleric, however, pleaded not guilty. Defence counsel, identified as Chris, told the court that Ogbogho is a landlord in Asaba and presented a surety, Engineer Pastor Edih Commissioner, who serves as Dir...

RETHINKING OUR CONSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE                         The reason why we are so full of cynicism and nihilism is because we have not been able to dig deeply into what afflicts us and propound lasting solutions to our problems. All the solutions we have at this time were hurriedly foisted on the nation by a beleaguered and departing military. When people compare Nigeria to other countries that are doing well, they tend to forget one big elephant in the room. Those countries they compare Nigeria to were never subjects of coup and counter coups. There was something very peculiar about the military regimes that ran Nigeria. They totally abrogated any form of democracy. From 1966 until 1999, Nigeria never had any parliament. As bad as Saddam of Iraq was, he did not abolish the parliament of his country when he took over. Citizens still had a modicum of debate on local issues. This was not ...

By Sunday Apah Mayor Hollies J. Winston of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and his wife, Latrice Winston, paid a visit on Tuesday to Hon. Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, the Chairman of Udu Local Government Council in Delta State, Nigeria.  The purpose of their meeting was to explore opportunities for collaboration on development initiatives that would benefit both Brooklyn Park and Udu. During their discussions at the Udu Local Government Council Secretariat, Mayor Winston emphasized the multicultural character of Brooklyn Park, which hosts a substantial Nigerian community along with residents from other West African nations.  He pointed out the presence of several Fortune 500 enterprises in Brooklyn Park, such as Cargill, General Mills, and Medtronic, and underscored the significance of establishing cooperative efforts between the two municipalities. Chairman Oyibode voiced his support for joint projects that would be advantageous for both Brooklyn Park and Ud...

NDYC Leader Mamamu Celebrates INC President Prof. Okaba on His Birthday The President of the Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC), Ambassador (Chief) Bene Youkore Mamamu, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Prof. Benjamin Ogele Okaba, the National President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC). In a goodwill message released on Friday, Mamamu lauded Okaba as a "quintessential and exceptional leader," appreciating his  contributions to the Ijaw Nation and the Niger Delta region at large. In his message, Mamamu expressed deep admiration for Okaba's unwavering commitment to the advancement of the Ijaw Nation and his tireless efforts in advocating for their rights and interests. "Prof. Okaba is a beacon of hope for our people. His dedication to the cause of the Ijaw nation and his relentless pursuit of peace and development in the Niger Delta is commendable," Mamamu stated. The NDYC leader emphasized that Okaba's leadership has been inst...

The federal government has approved the licences for the operation of nine new private universities in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, while briefing newsmen on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by  President Bola Tinubu . He stated that the current administration received a backlog of 551 applications for the establishment of tertiary institutions in the country, with some pending for more than six years. Alausa said, however, that upon review, the list was trimmed to 79 active cases, and 9 of them were granted approval on Wednesday during the FEC meeting. FocalPoint Reports  that the newly approved private universities and their locations are: Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State Leadership University, Abuja Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State Greenland University, Jigawa State JEFAP University, Niger State Azione Verde University, Imo State Unique Op...

Barely two weeks after taking the oath of office, Councillor Oluwakemi Rufai, representing Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, has died. FocalPoint Reports  that Rufai, the only female member of the legislative council, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, after a brief illness. The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Sesan Olowa, and his counterpart in Lekki Local Council Development Area, Rasaki Kasali, confirmed the incident in separate statements, describing it as a rude shock to the council and the community. The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), through its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, expressed deep sadness over the loss, calling Rufai a “rising star within the APC” who embodied “commitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion.” Oladejo noted that despite her short time in office, Rufai demonstrated unwavering dedication to community development and loyalty to the party’s ideals. “Her legacy ...

The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has announced an immediate closure of the institution and ordered students to vacate the premises within two hours. The directive was given on Tuesday in a statement by the institution’s Registrar,  Kasimu Salihu , who noted that hoodlums had hijacked a peaceful protest by the students, and the management had shut down the school indefinitely to prevent further breakdown of law and order. FocalPoint Reports  that the students of the Polytechnic had gone on a protest in reaction to an attack by armed robbers who stormed hostels in the school, stealing gadgets and leaving many injured. The students accused the school management of failing to protect them from the attack that happened at night. It was reported that the armed robbers stole the students’ property, and nine people were injured. The angry students blocked the Bauchi–Dass road, mounting a blockade which prevented movement around the institution’s main entrance. Howeve...

Operatives of the Ogun Police Command  have arrested two men in connection with the unlawful possession of three human skulls in the Ijebu area of the state. The first suspect, a motorcycle rider Kadir Owolabi, was arrested on Monday around 2pm by mobile police officers from 71 PMF Awa Ijebu conducting a stop-and-search operation along the Ijebu Ode/Ibadan expressway at the Refugees Camp Junction, Oru Ijebu. A search of Owolabi’s luggage led to the shocking discovery of three human skulls. Ogun police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement on Tuesday stated that an investigation into the case led to the arrest of another suspect, Jamiu Yisa ‘m’, aged 53, behind Ijebu Ode Local Government Secretariat.  CSP Odutola stated that the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to take over the case for further investigations.  T...

The President of Ado Descendants Union Ondo State Chapter, Dr. John Onazi, has hailed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, for ordering the release of three traditional rulers detained in connection with a false kidnapping allegation in Benue State. The Chiefs include Isaac Ebilima, Igwe Linus, and Daniel Nweze. They were detained at the AIG Zone 4 headquarters in Makurdi following a petition by the Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Lami Danladi Ogenyi. The Chiefs and the Executive Chairman of Ado Local Government, Engineer Oche Sunday Oche, were accused in the petition of operating an illegal detention facility in the Obioye area of the local government. However, following a full-scale investigation ordered by the IGP,  the allegations were found to be baseless. Onazi commended the Nigeria Police Force for exposing the falsehood behind the accusations and for respecting the rights of the traditional leaders. A police special investig...

A member of the Benue State House Assembly, Mr Peter Uche (APC, Guma I), has decried the continuous killing of his constituents by bandits. Uche told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Makurdi that people of the constituency are being hacked down by the assailants on a daily basis. The lawmaker expressed sadness that the daredevil bandits perpetrate the heinous crimes unhindered, even with the presence of security agencies. “Just yesterday, being Monday, three people were killed, and six others were severely injured. “In a situation where people are being killed, security agencies are hearing gunshots, yet they don’t want to approach the area. That is what I don’t understand. “It’s a situation that has seriously taken me aback, which is why my constituents are protesting. “They can’t have security around them and still be attacked, with the perpetrators going scot-free. “I don’t know; maybe they are waiting for some kind of instruction, but I don’t see why it’s difficul...

Heavily armed security operatives on Monday blocked the bridge leading to the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA 2), Lagos, from the Ikeja axis, leaving commuters and air travellers stranded. The officers, whose reason for the action remains unclear, declined to speak with journalists at the scene. The unexpected blockade triggered a massive traffic gridlock, forcing passengers arriving and departing MMA 2 to walk out of the airport, carrying their luggage under the scorching sun. Some of the officers, alongside two officials of the Lagos States Traffic Management Authority. (LASTMA), were on the ground to ensure traffic movement. Frustrated drivers honked endlessly, while commercial vehicles attempted dangerous U-turns to escape the jam. Eyewitnesses said the operatives, dressed in full tactical gear and wielding assault rifles, did not appear to be expecting the arrival of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu or any other top government ...

A passenger who assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight inbound Lagos from Uyo, Comfort Emmanson, has been remanded in prison. FocalPoint Reports  that the Special Adviser to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, made this known in a post via 𝕏 shortly after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), said enforcement action will soon become more frequent in Nigerian airports as unruly conduct by passengers becomes rampant. Moshood said Emmanson, who was earlier charged in court, has been remanded in the Kirikiri correctional facility. He said,  “The more reason the flying public should be more careful, the unruly passenger on Uyo-Lagos bound Ibom Air, Miss Comfort Emmanson, has been charged to court and she’s now cooling off in Kirikiri.” More details to come…

After months of fleeing abroad to evade arrest, the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). FocalPoint Reports  that Olasele was arrested for masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria. This was made known in a statement on Sunday by NDLEA’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi. He said Prophet Adefolusho was arrested at his church located in Okun Ajah, Ogombo road, Lekki area of Lagos on Sunday 3rd August 2025 by NDLEA officers who waited for him since morning to conclude the Sunday worship service in the evening before moving in on him the moment he stepped out of the church premises. The arrest came after he had evaded arrest twice and fled to Ghana to hide since June when operatives started trailing him following the seizure of two shipments of Ghana Loud, a strain of cannabis linked to him. The first seizure of 20...

…Orders Vehicle Inspection, Tightens Safety and Regulatory Measures The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to licensed e-hailing operators, mandating immediate inspection of all vehicles under their platforms as part of efforts to enhance safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance in the state’s transport sector. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, gave the directive during a stakeholders’ engagement with e-hailing companies held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja. He expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of several vehicles operating under some e-hailing services, noting that such vehicles pose serious risks to commuters and other road users. “We have observed, with concern, the deplorable state of some vehicles being used on e-hailing platforms. This has necessitated a comprehensive audit and inspection of all such vehicles. Any vehicle found to be unfit will be disallowed from operating on Lagos roads,” Osiyemi sai...

The Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS)  has dismissed viral social media claims about arbitrary taxation in the state as “false and misleading.”  The agency also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to lawful, transparent tax administration and outlined reforms to streamline collections, especially in the informal sector.  Speaking during a media briefing in Enugu, Chairman of the ESIRS, Mr. Emmanuel Nnamani, clarified that all taxes in Enugu State were guided by the Personal Income Tax Act, explaining that formal employees pay through the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system, while those in the informal sector were assessed directly.  Nnamani disclosed that before Governor Peter Mbah assumed office in 2023, 99% of informal sector players—including market traders and transport operators—were not paying taxes due to interference by “non-state actors”.  To address this, he explained that a consolidated ₦36,000 annual levy was introduced for market trader...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)’s staff against engaging in corrupt practices. Mrs Ekere Usiere, ICPC Anti-Corruption Commissioner in charge of Rivers and Bayelsa state offices, gave the warning in a statement issued by NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, in Port Harcourt on Friday. According to the statement, Usiere spoke during the quarterly anti-corruption sensitisation workshop for NDDC staff and further warned that anybody caught in act would face the full wrath of law. She acknowledged the critical role of the NDDC in the development of the Niger Delta region and stressed the importance of holding periodic meetings to sensitise staff against corrupt practices. “NDDC staff must distance themselves from corruption, as anybody caught will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” she stated. Usiere explained that regular anti-corrupt workshops would enab...

A vast expanse of farmlands and residential homes has been submerged by rampaging floods in Northern Cross River following the dumping of excess water into the Cross River and its tributaries by high rainfall. The floods, which have rampaged Ogoja, Yala, and Bekwara Local Government Areas, swept away rice plots, yams, cassava, and cocoyam farms, with some of the farms at the stage of harvest. Most affected by the flood are the villages of Adum, Ogba, Izibollo in Ntrigom, Mfuma, and Mbora, all in South Ukelle wards of Yala Local Government Area, as well as Ezekwe, Okpodon, Wanikade, and Wanihem in North Ukelle wards in the same Yala Local Government Area.  Other places hard hit by the flood are Yahe, Aliforkpa, Ekprinyi, and in the same Yala Local Government Area. In Ogoja, places like Aladim, Ogoja Ndep, and Bansara have been  severely devastated by the flood. When Vanguard visited some of the affected areas, many farmers, especially women, couldn’t contain their pain as they ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will hold in 811 centres across the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement issued after the commission’s regular meeting in Abuja. Olumekun stated that for easy identification, INEC would be deploying an online CVR Live Locator to assist citizens in locating their registration centres nationwide. He noted that, as earlier announced by the INEC, the CVR would resume on Aug. 18 with the online pre-registration, while the in-person registration option would follow a week later on Aug. 25. “Thereafter, the two processes will continue simultaneously for a year until Aug. 30. “The exercise will be held in 811 centres made up of our 774 local governments, 36 states and FCT offices nationwide from 9am to 3pm (Monday to Friday) every week with the exception o...

CRESAN Takes Renewable Energy Campaign to Oleh, Presents Advisory Council Form to Monarch As part of its nationwide campaign to promote sustainable energy awareness and safety, Clean Renewable Energy and Safety Advocacy of Nigeria (CRESAN) has extended its grassroots environmental outreach to Oleh Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Non Governmental Organization,also seized the opportunity to officially present the Royal Highness Advisory Council Form to the Odiologbo of Oleh Kingdom, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Anthony Williams Ovrawah, Omogha1 signifying its commitment to working closely with traditional institutions in advancing renewable energy initiatives. The campaign, held at the palace of the Odiologbo of Oleh Kingdom, drew participation from Chiefs, Local Leaders, Youths, Women, community stakeholders and students, all eager to learn about safer energy solutions. Community members were educated on the dangers of fossil fuels and improper energy use, i...

There was pandemonium along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday morning when a rear compartment of a moving train detached from the main body at the Ladipo axis, causing the area to be thrown into momentary chaos. FocalPoint Reports  that the incident, which occurred around 8:00 a.m., disrupted vehicular movement and left both passengers and passersby in a state of panic. The affected train was en route from Ogba Ayo in Ogun State to Apapa in Lagos when the sudden separation happened. ‘An eyewitness, Oloruntoba Omodele, who was present at the scene, told newsmen that the detachment caused confusion among commuters. “All the passengers were taken aback, but thankfully, no lives were lost,”  Omodele stated. The Ladipo corridor is notorious for gridlocks and has recorded several traffic-related incidents in the past, making Thursday’s rail mishap another source of concern for road and rail users in the area. It was gathered that emergency responders quickly arrived at ...

The Federal Government requires ₦3 trillion to complete road projects awarded under the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) tax credit scheme. This was disclosed by Works Minister David Umahi in Abuja while briefing newsmen. He said that following the NNPCL’s decision to halt funding from Aug. 1, President Bola Tinubu directed the ministry to explore alternative sources of financing to ensure no project is abandoned. “Our President is a man with a large heart. Despite the funding stoppage by NNPCL, Mr President, as Chairman of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), directed that alternative funding mechanisms be put in place to ensure completion of all projects,” Umahi said. He noted that the ministry has compiled a list of all affected projects and will present them to the President for consideration under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) where applicable, especially for contractors with capacity and funding. “We are going to prepare a memo to the President on that,” he s...

The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a cache of military-grade explosives and assorted ammunition at a scavenger facility located in the Kudandan Industrial Area of Kaduna South Local Government Area. FocalPoint Reports  understands that the shocking discovery was made on August 2, 2025, following intelligence reports indicating the presence of suspicious materials suspected to be unexploded ordnance (UXOs). In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer,  DSP Mansir Hassan,  the police revealed that the dangerous materials were part of a consignment of waste transported from Borno State, a region still battling insurgency and armed conflict. “A specialised team from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, led by its commander, was immediately deployed to the location. Upon inspection, the team confirmed the items to be unexploded military-grade ordnance bombs,”  the statement read. The EOD team promptly evacu...

Abuja — ValueJet has broken its silence over the incident that occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which led to the suspension of its pilots by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). You would recall that preliminary information from the NCAA revealed that the ValueJet pilot commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols. The NCAA described the pilot’s actions as “reckless,” adding that it “endangered the safety of ground personnel and other airport users,” and clearly violated established civil aviation regulations and international safety standards. As part of its immediate enforcement action, the NCAA suspended the licences of the pilot, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, and the co-pilot, First Officer Ivan Oloba, with immediate effect. Reacting to the development in an official press statement released Wednesday, August 6, the airline acknowledged the incident and assured the public th...

A 60-year-old Nigerian woman, identified as Nkiru Chima, has been found dead with multiple stab wounds in her apartment located in Romford, United Kingdom. FocalPoint Reports  learnt that the UK Metropolitan Police, in a statement on its website on Tuesday, said that the security operatives received a distress report from the British Transport Police at around 7 p.m. on Sunday, prompting them to visit the apartment. The Police said that upon getting to the apartment, Chima’s lifeless body was discovered with multiple stab wounds. The statement read,  “Police are continuing enquiries following the death of a 60-year-old woman in Romford. “On Sunday, 27 July, Met Police received a report from the British Transport Police at around 19:00hrs following concerns for the welfare of a woman at an address in Bushy Close, RM1. “Officers located a woman at the address with multiple stab wounds; she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. She has since been named as 60-year-old Nkiru Chim...

The National Bureau Of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant surge in the average retail price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, which rose to ₦21,010.56 in June 2025. This marks a 1.46% month-on-month increase from ₦20,709.11 in May 2025 and a sharp 33.52% rise compared to ₦15,736.27 recorded in June 2024. “The average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of LPG increased by 1.46% on a month-on-month basis and by 33.52% year-on-year,”  NBS said in its latest report. According to the report, Delta State recorded the highest average price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder at ₦23,108.44, followed by Cross River (₦22,982.89) and Rivers (₦22,971.27). On the other hand, Yobe State had the lowest average price at ₦19,000, with Niger (₦19,242.48) and Jigawa (₦20,025.94) also among the states with cheaper rates. By region, the South-South posted the highest average price at ₦22,179.08, followed by the South-East...

A 69-year-old businessman and project consultant to the Niger State government, Gregory Ossai Ozegbe, has allegedly died at one of the state’s lodges in Minna, the state capital. Reports say the deceased became unconscious last Saturday at about 9:30 pm and was rushed to the IBB Specialist Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. Confirming the development, the Police through the public relations officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun said the Command was informed of the incident on August 2, 2025 at around 9:30pm through a report from the CSO Government House, Minna. He explained in a statement, that operatives from the GRA Division of the Command responded shortly after they received the information, The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed but his body has been taken to the morgue for an autopsy, he noted. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago in his reaction to the incident, in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, expressed shock and sadnes...

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed a decline in performance of candidates in the 2025 exercise, compared to the previous year. This followed the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results on Monday. Out of a total of 1,969,313 candidates who sat for the examination across 23,554 schools, only 754,545 candidates, representing 38.32 per cent obtained a minimum of five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, a 33.8 per cent drop from the 72.12 per cent recorded in 2024. WAEC’s Head of Nigeria National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, at a press briefing on Monday at its national headquarters in Lagos, attributed the drop in performance to the Council’s new approach of serialising objective test papers in key subjects such as English, Mathematics, Biology, and Economics. “This approach drastically reduced the incidence of collusion and made examination malpractice more difficult. We observed a dip in th...

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. In a statement released on Monday, August 4, 2025, the examination body announced that candidates who sat for the exam can now access their results online. “WAEC is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025,” the statement read. Candidates have been advised to log on to the Council’s official result portal at http://waecdirect.org to check their results using their examination details and result checker pins. The release of the 2025 WASSCE results comes after weeks of anticipation from students, parents, and schools across the country. More details on performance statistics and breakdowns by region are expected to be released by the Council.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that peace can only return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if the party’s South-South zonal congress is upheld. Speaking during his monthly media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike insisted that the congress held in Calabar had been legally sanctioned and must not be tampered with. FocalPoint Reports  that Wike said,  “Our South-South zonal congress that was held must be upheld. There’s no doubt, no two words about it.” The minister explained that the court had permitted the congress to proceed, adding that no individual could alter its outcome. The former governor of Rivers State further stated,  “Now, when we were doing our South-South congress, the Acting National Chairman claimed that the PDP governors were not in support of the National Congress. Where are the PDP governors now? “Our congress was held in Calabar and there’s nothing anybody can tell us.” Wike reaffirmed the emergence of Daniel...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the nation from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in some areas. ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Monday with moderate rains over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States in the northern region. ‎ “Later in the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region. “There is a high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Adamawa, Taraba and Bauchi states during the forecast period. ‎”In the central region, there are prospects of light rains over parts of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi and Nasarawa States during the morning hours. ‎”In the afternoon or evening hours, light rains are anticipated over parts of Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Niger, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory,” it said. ...

The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to raising the standard of education within its Command Secondary Schools as the best in the country. Maj. Gen. Obinna Onubogu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, gave the assurance on Saturday at the 13th valedictory service of the graduating class of 2025 at Command Day Secondary School, Akure. Onubogu was represented by Col. Kyari Baba Kura, Garrison Commander of 32 Artillery Brigade. He said that the Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, was focused on transforming command schools into the best in Nigeria. “We are driven by a renewed vision of academic excellence, leadership training, and national development. “This is more than a graduation. It is a statement of intent. Command Schools will not only compete—they will lead nationally in character, discipline, and academic output,” Onubogu said. The GOC praised the consistent, high performance of the students in ex...

The Army said at the weekend that its troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force South-South (SS) Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have conducted a series of raids on suspected IPOB/ESN members’ hideouts in Delta State and arrested 13 suspects. The Army said operation from July 26 to August 1, 2025, which was intelligence-driven, resulted in the arrest of 13 suspects. Captain IliyashvBawa Rijau, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations said, “The troops’ raids were carried out in the Abacha Camp and Fulani Camp areas of Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. “The suspects were arrested and handed over to the 63 Military Intelligence Regiment (MIR) for profiling. “After profiling, four of the suspects were confirmed to be IPOB/ESN collaborators, while nine others were found to have no links with the proscribed group and would be released to their families on surety’s. “The confirmed suspects, identified as Hossanah John, Obassey Maduabichi, Nwamini Nduka,...

Feet in the streets, placards in the air, voices of Ghanaian protesters echoed one phrase, ‘Nigerians Must Go’. Widely circulated video on social media captured visibly angry Ghanaians screaming on top of their voices, ‘Nigerians Must Go’. One of the ladies who spoke up said: “Nigerians Must Go because you cannot be in someone’s country and be doing anyhow, Nigerians Must Go.” The agitators accused Nigerians of engaging in crimes in their country with some inscriptions on the placards reading, “Our Health at stake due to mass prostitution”, “Who protests the right and freedom of Ghanaians”, “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for Rituals”, “Armed Robbery and violent attacks must stop.” This is quite sad. It is the height of embarrassment! You know that ugly feeling when a little boy insults his elder. You’d say, this is history repeating itself but in reverse order. Hopefully, we will not be having trending bags called ‘Nigeria Must Go’ just as we have ‘Ghana Must Go...