Residents of Kukawa under the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno state have fled to Cameroon following an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists who killed scores of soldiers and abducted a schoolgirl, Aisha Muhammad, Punch reported. It was gathered that the attack, which lasted for hours, occurred late Saturday night of August 9, 2025. Confirming the attack, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, said that many residents have fled their homes “Yes we are aware of the attack that occurred on Saturday, However, the details are still sketchy because many residents are yet to…
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A 32-year-old suspected armed robber Charles Chinonso, a member of a separatist group has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command and one stolen vehicle recovered in the process. Operatives from the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugwu-Ukwu, carried out the early morning raid on Sunday, August 10, 2025, following credible intelligence. The suspect was apprehended at Umuazu Village, Nise, in Awka South Local Government Area. According to police reports, the vehicle had been snatched from its owner at the World Bank Housing Area, Owerri West LGA of Imo State. Acting swiftly on technological leads, officers tracked the vehicle’s location and…
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has threatened to sue the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over what he described as the “persecution” of Lagos-based corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye. Raye drew public attention in March after criticising the present administration, accusing it of worsening Nigeria’s economic hardship. However, in a viral video last week, Raye claimed that the scheme withheld her Discharge Certificate in alleged retaliation for her criticism of the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu administration. Reacting in a statement on X on Sunday, the NYSC said the corps member’s service year was extended by…
The Senate has reeled out the requirements that have to be met before the proposed states would come into being. Recall that there has been agitation for creation of states in tens, with the proposals before the National Assembly. Senate Spokesman and Chairman of the Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, said 61 requests for state creation have so far been received. Adaramodu told Tribune this in an interview where he shared insight into what it would take to realize it. “So far, the Senate has received about 61 requests for state creation. During our interactions with…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against armed robbery, recovering a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK, dangerous firearms, motorcycles, and an array of stolen valuables in a string of coordinated operations across the state. The operations, led under the watch of Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, also resulted in the arrest of notorious robbery suspects and the neutralization of criminal threats in Asaba and Ogwashi-Ukwu. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on August 5, at about 5:40 p.m., operatives from B Division, Asaba, acting on credible intelligence,…
Senator representing Delta Central in the 10th Senate, Senator Ede Dafinone, has assured the Urhobo people that his office and key Urhobo stakeholders are actively engaging with the military authorities to secure the release of Ewu-Okuama leaders who have been in military custody for almost a year. Recall that Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, the President General of the Okuama Community, Pa James Oghoroko, Treasurer Pa Dennis Okugbaye, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs. Rita Akata were arrested by the military between August 18 and 20, 2024. They were detained over alleged involvement in the killing of 17 soldiers reportedly…
By Akanimo Sampson, Forty years after the Muhammadu Buhari military coup aborted their tenure in the Senate, the Dafinone has again returned to the Red Chamber of Nigeria’s bicameral Legislature with their trademark impact in public service. Senator Ede Dafinone, is continuing in the legacy of his late father in purposeful leadership, people-centric service, and an unwavering commitment to progressive politics. Ede’s father, David Omueya Dafinone, OFR was a renowned Nigerian accountant and politician, who was a senator for the then Bendel South Senatorial District in the Second Republic. He was a member of the defunct National Party of Nigeria…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has extended warm felicitations to his Chief Adviser, Chief (Dr.) Ighoyota Amori, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor lauded Chief Amori’s unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions to the growth and development of Delta State. Governor Oborevwori described Chief Amori, who notably chaired the Delta Central 2023 (DC-23) political lobby group, as a distinguished leader whose dedication to public service continues to inspire people. He affirmed that the celebrant is truly deserving of all the accolades and goodwill messages…
By Augustus Onwumere Director of Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Warri, Rev. Fr. Cletus Enwefah, has urged members of the Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria (CWON) Warri Deanery, to adhered to prayers, the Eucharist and the scripture in other to be unstoppable in their lives. He gave this admonition during a retreat he hosted to mark the year of jubilee at Warri recently. With the theme: ‘Unstoppable Women of Jubilee”, taken from Proverb 31:25, members of the CWON converged on Tuesday, August 5 through Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aruoture, Warri South Local Government Area,…
Ghana was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the crash of a military helicopter en route from Accra to Obuasi, which claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, including two serving ministers and senior security officials. It was gathered that the Z-9 military helicopter, which lost contact mid-flight, was carrying government and army personnel to Obuasi, a gold-mining town in southern Ghana, for an official engagement when the tragedy occurred. Ghanaian President John Mahama described the crash as a “national tragedy”, suspending all official engagements and ordering flags to fly at half-mast across the country. In the same manner, President…