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BY Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday summoned the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ibas, who arrived at about 5:50 p.m. dressed in brown native attire, was joined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukayede. Edun had earlier entered the villa but left briefly, returning with a file in hand, underscoring the seriousness of the meeting. Ibas served as sole administrator of Rivers State for six months…

Business mogul and chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oskar Ibru, has passed away at the age of 67. His family confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday, stating that he died after a brief illness. However, further details on the circumstances of his death were not disclosed. Ibru, one of the most prominent heirs of the Ibru dynasty, played a pivotal role in sustaining and expanding the conglomerate founded by his late father, Olorogun Michael Ibru. The Ibru Organisation, which has interests spanning shipping, oil and gas, real estate, and commerce, has long been regarded as one of…

Agency Report The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed online reports alleging that armed robbers attacked a popular bank in Port Harcourt on September 23. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, described the report as false and aimed at inciting unnecessary fear among residents. “The command categorically states that no such incident occurred anywhere in Port Harcourt or across Rivers State,” she said. Iringe-Koko urged members of the public to disregard the claim and refrain from sharing unverified information. She further warned that individuals who deliberately spread falsehoods would be prosecuted. Reassuring residents of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Okwuchukwu Ezimuo, for allegedly stabbing his relative, Joseph Dike, to death during a quarrel over a family land dispute in Umunocha Village, Awka-Etiti, Idemili South Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. He said the altercation occurred on the evening of September 22, 2025, when Ezimuo reportedly struck 65-year-old Dike on the chest during the argument. “The deceased collapsed after being struck on the chest by the suspect during a quarrel. He was immediately rushed to the hospital,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Niger State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the abduction and brutal killing of a 10-year-old boy in Mariga Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that three suspected motorcycle thieves were also apprehended in a separate operation in Kontagora. According to Abiodun, the case began on July 24, 2025, when young Yaseer Mustapha of Kwana-Mariga was abducted while his guardian was away on the farm. The kidnappers initially demanded ₦3.5 million ransom. “After much negotiation, the guardian was able to raise ₦100,000,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A shooting at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas on Wednesday left one person dead and two others wounded, officials have confirmed. The Dallas Police Department said the suspected gunman fired on the facility from the roof of an adjacent building before turning the weapon on himself as officers closed in. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem later confirmed that he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “While we don’t know the motive yet, we know that our ICE law enforcement is facing unprecedented violence against them. It must stop,” Noem wrote on…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out a nationwide sensitization campaign to curb the abuse and hoarding of the Naira, warning that such practices undermine the integrity of the national currency as the yuletide season approaches. The initiative, launched in Abuja with the theme “Naira Our Pride: Handle with Care”, seeks to promote responsible handling of the currency and encourage the use of alternative payment platforms to ease circulation. Speaking at the flag-off, the CBN Deputy Governor (Operations), Mr. Bala Bello—represented by the Director of Currency Operations and Branch Management, Dr. Adetona Adedeji—urged Nigerians to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has announced “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation” as the official theme for the country’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). According to the statement, the theme underscores the importance of unity, collaboration, and patriotism among government institutions, the private sector, civil society groups, and citizens in driving national peace, prosperity, and progress. It added that the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma Rowland-Adeleke, a brand-new 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The luxury SUV, which recently entered the market, is priced at over $150,000 (approximately ₦240 million), depending on its specifications. The 2025 model comes with advanced design upgrades and electric options, making it a significant upgrade from previous editions. In a video shared on his Instagram Story on Wednesday, Davido was seen finalising the purchase, revealing that he traded in his earlier model to secure the latest release. “First of all, we had to take the one…

By Deborah Nnamdi Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has unveiled a new message translation feature on WhatsApp, aimed at breaking down language barriers for its more than 3 billion users worldwide. The feature, which began rolling out on Tuesday, allows users to translate messages directly within chats while keeping conversations private. By long-pressing a message and tapping the Translate option, users can choose their preferred language. According to WhatsApp, the tool works across one-on-one chats, group conversations, and even Channel updates. For Android users, there is also the option to enable automatic translation for entire…