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By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared itself the only political force capable of defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This was stated by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, during a press conference on Monday in Abuja. According to Ologunagba, the PDP is not only undergoing internal reforms but also remains deeply rooted across Nigeria with strong grassroots support. “We are an organic, nationally rooted party. There is no community in Nigeria without a PDP presence,” he said. He noted that during its time in power, the PDP made…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for tougher penalties for perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kano State, emphasizing that no devout Muslim should raise a hand against his wife. Speaking at his palace on Monday, July 21, during a visit from representatives of the Development Research and Project Center (dRPC) and the Bayero University Center for Islamic Civilization and Interfaith Dialogue (CICID), the Emir expressed deep concern over the growing cases of rape and domestic violence in the state. The visit was part of an advocacy project supported by the Ford Foundation, which…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of digital assets worth $222,729.86 (USDT) to the Federal Government. The funds were recovered from Chinese nationals involved in internet fraud and cyber-terrorism. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the development in a statement on Monday, following the court’s ruling delivered on July 21, 2025. According to the EFCC, the assets were seized during a raid carried out on December 10, 2024, in Lagos. The operation, codenamed “Eagle Flush,” targeted a syndicate engaged in various online scams. The commission…

by Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two individuals for staging a fake kidnapping in a failed attempt to extort N10 million from the family of one of the suspects. According to a statement released on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects — Chinecherem Okonkwo, a 28-year-old female student of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), and 30-year-old Chinecherem Aronu — were apprehended at a student lodge in the UNIZIK Temporary Site area of Awka. Police said the arrest followed an intelligence-led investigation by the Rapid Response Squad after receiving a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking syndicate operating out of Aba, Abia State, rescuing a pregnant woman held captive by the group. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, said the operation followed weeks of discreet intelligence gathering by the command’s tactical unit. Two suspects identified as Sunshine Hart (28) and Kingsley Ekocha (38) were apprehended during the raid in Aba on June 24, 2025. Both are believed to be members of a wider network involved in trafficking women and children across state lines. One of the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday rejected a request by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to release his international passport to allow him to travel abroad for medical treatment. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling during the resumed hearing of the money laundering case filed against Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), held that the medical report submitted in support of the application lacked credibility, as it was unsigned. While the EFCC had argued that the application constituted an abuse of court process, Justice Nwite disagreed, ruling that it was not…

Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading carrier, will begin direct flights from Abuja to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick on October 26, 2025, marking a major step in its international expansion. According to a statement from the airline, the new routes underscore Air Peace’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and delivering top-tier service between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The flights will be operated with the airline’s wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft, offering passengers greater comfort, premium cabin options, and seamless travel experiences. “With this development, Air Peace becomes the first Nigerian airline to operate direct services from Abuja to both of London’s…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Monday through Wednesday. In its weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted early morning thunderstorms and rain on Monday in parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna states. Other areas in the northern region are expected to remain sunny with some cloud cover. Thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are likely in the afternoon or evening over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Yobe. For the central region, cloudy…

By Deborah Nnamdi South Africa have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and are set for a blockbuster clash against arch-rivals Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. Banyana Banyana advanced after a dramatic quarter-final against Senegal on Saturday, prevailing 4-1 on penalties following a goalless draw across regulation and extra time. Nigeria, meanwhile, cruised into the last four with a commanding 5-0 victory over Zambia’s Copper Queens on Friday, maintaining their flawless run in the tournament. The Super Falcons remain unbeaten, having scored eight goals and…

By Deborah Nnamdi In a string of coordinated operations in Enugu and Ogun States, police operatives have rescued four kidnapped victims, neutralised three suspected kidnappers in separate gun battles, and recovered more than N11.3 million in ransom payments alongside firearms and other evidence. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, announced the successful outcomes in a statement on Sunday, highlighting the Nigeria Police Force’s ongoing shift toward intelligence-led, technology-driven crime fighting under its current leadership. In Enugu State, police responded swiftly to a distress call from the Okpuje-Ani community in Nsukka Local Government Area on July 16. Around 3:00…