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By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected car snatcher, identified as Iruo Young, in connection with a viral video showing the theft of a Toyota Avalon at gunpoint in the Choba area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday. According to Iringe-Koko, the suspect was apprehended following a manhunt launched by operatives after the viral video showed armed men intercepting and robbing a car owner. “The incident, which occurred around 3:00 p.m., involved the snatching of a…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic accident occurred early Thursday morning on the Onitsha–Owerri Road in Anambra State, when an articulated vehicle carrying a container toppled and crushed three tricycles, killing at least three people on the spot and trapping several others. The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. near the Mgbemena Junction, at the height of the morning rush hour, when many traders were heading to the markets. Witnesses said the container fell off the truck as it attempted to manoeuvre through the bad portion of the road. As of the time of filing this report, rescue operations had yet to…

By Deborah Nnamdi A team of medical experts appointed by the President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has concluded that the health condition of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. The medical panel was set up on the directive of Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to independently verify Kanu’s health status following conflicting medical reports presented by both the prosecution and defence teams. According to the panel’s report, which was submitted to the court on October 13 by the prosecution team led by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), Kanu’s condition does not prevent him…

By Aoiri Obaigbo Forget IBB, the so-called evil genius. He should wear shorts, grab a backpack, and enroll in Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s coven. Because in the grand chessboard of Nigerian politics, Tinubu isn’t just a player, nor even a puppeteer. He’s the board, the pieces, and the rulebook. His moves are ruthless. Surgical. Cold-blooded. Democracy is presumed to be a delicate balance of power. But Tinubu has tilted the scale so far in his favour that what remains is an empty shell of representative governance. An illusion of choice, and a mirage of fairness. The appointment of Professor Joash Ojo…

By Deborah Nnamdi The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Dr. Pavel Ursu as its new Country Representative to Nigeria. He officially presented his credentials to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 14, 2025, in Abuja. In a statement on its website, WHO said Dr. Ursu’s appointment comes at a crucial time as Nigeria continues to strengthen its health systems and pursue universal health coverage. Welcoming the new representative, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, expressed optimism about the renewed partnership. “We welcome Dr. Ursu to Nigeria and look forward to deepening our collaboration with WHO…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Lagos-based businessman, Ugoh Christogonus Onyewuchi, and his company, C-PAC Integrated Service Nigeria, before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged theft and retention of N215.8 million. The defendants were brought before the court on Monday, October 13, 2025, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct. According to the anti-graft agency, Onyewuchi allegedly retained control of N215,800,000, part of an N8.5 billion sum reportedly stolen from accounts domiciled…

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reportedly been flown to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. According to reports by Western Post, sources close to the minister confirmed the development on Tuesday. The report comes just days after presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed earlier claims that Edun had been taken abroad for medical care. The presidency had maintained that while the minister was indeed ill, he was receiving treatment within Nigeria. Onanuga also disclosed that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, had been designated to lead Nigeria’s delegation…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), fueling widespread speculation that he is on the verge of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Diri announced his resignation on Wednesday during a meeting of the State Executive Council held at the Government House in Yenagoa. Although he did not immediately confirm his next political move, multiple reports suggest that his defection to the APC is imminent. According to Arise TV, the governor’s decision has the backing of 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, signaling a…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria’s Super Eagles wrapped up their CAF Group C World Cup qualifying campaign in style with a commanding 4–0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday evening. A sensational hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and a stoppage-time strike from Frank Onyeka sealed the emphatic win, keeping Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive. Despite the dominant performance, the Super Eagles narrowly missed out on automatic qualification, finishing second in Group C with 17 points, one point behind South Africa, who defeated Rwanda 3–0 in…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and rescued a kidnapped woman in separate operations across the state. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday, saying the coordinated actions were part of intensified efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. According to Edafe, operatives of the Crack Squad, acting on credible intelligence, raided a hideout in the Government Reserved Area (GRA), Effurun, in the early hours of October 12, 2025. Two suspects — Igwe Samson (33) and Abalum Sunday (39) — were apprehended during the raid. A search…