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27/10/2025

: The Statistics Don’t Lie — Has a Structural Governance Problem

https://afrireporters.com/2025/10/27/opinion-the-statistics-dont-lie-lagos-has-a-structural-governance-problem/

25/10/2025

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and his ‘masked’ daughter 🧒

24/10/2025

Meet the New Chief of Army Staff: Major General Waidi Shaibu

Major General Waidi Shaibu, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, is a distinguished Nigerian Army officer with an impressive record in counter-terrorism operations. Until April 2025, he served as the Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI, the Nigerian military’s flagship campaign against insurgency in the northeast.

During his tenure, General Shaibu led a series of successful operations that resulted in the neutralization of over 567 terrorists, the recovery of 492 weapons and more than 10,700 rounds of ammunition, and the rescue of over 2,200 civilians from terrorist enclaves. His leadership also disrupted insurgent command networks through the confiscation of critical communication devices.

Career Highlights

Before his appointment as Theatre Commander, Major General Shaibu served as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI. He also held the position of Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies at the National Defence College, Abuja — one of the country’s premier military training institutions.

After handing over command of Operation HADIN KAI in April 2025, he proceeded to the Defence Space Agency in Abuja, where he continued contributing to national security through strategic innovation and coordination.

With his new appointment, Major General Waidi Shaibu brings a wealth of operational experience, leadership depth, and a strong commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defence architecture.

24/10/2025

ANAMBRA POLICE CALLS ON ANYONE WITH USEFUL INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING PERSONS SEEN IN VIRAL VIDEO OF ALLEGED CULT INITIATION INVOLVING A MINOR

The Anambra State Police Command has intercepted a disturbing video circulating across social media platforms, allegedly showing a group of young boys engaging in an unlawful cult initiation ceremony involving a minor.

Preliminary review of the footage suggests that the incident may have taken place within a community in the State, and the acts portrayed in the video are not only criminal but also deeply offensive to public morals, safety, and the protection of minors who remain one of the most vulnerable groups in the society.

Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps Phd has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. He has also directed specialized operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad, Juvenile Welfare Unit, and the State Intelligence Department to work collaboratively to Verify the authenticity and origin of the video, Identify the victim and ensure his safety and wellbeing, Identify and apprehend all individuals involved or complicit in the act

The CP condemns in strong terms any form of child abuse, indoctrination, harassment, psychological grooming, or forced initiation, stating that such acts will not be tolerated under any circumstances in the State. He therefore called on any member of the public with credible information that can assist the ongoing investigation to come forward. Voluntary information may also be reported through the following contact channels 112, 07039194332, or the PRO on 08039334002.

The Command has further assured that the identity of informants will be protected and all reports treated with utmost confidentiality.

To this end, the CP reassures Ndi Anambra and residents of the State that the Command remains firmly committed to protecting children, combating cultism, and enforcing the law decisively to ensure safety and peace.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka

24th October 2025

24/10/2025

Breaking: Tinubu Replaces Service Chiefs, Appoints Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff

https://afrireporters.com/2025/10/24/breaking-tinubu-replaces-service-chiefs-appoints-oluyede-as-chief-of-defence-staff/

24/10/2025

COAS Urges Artillery Corps to Embrace Modern Tactics for Enhanced Operations

https://afrireporters.com/2025/10/24/coas-urges-artillery-corps-to-embrace-modern-tactics-for-enhanced-operations/

23/10/2025

Nnamdi Kanu Dismisses Legal Team, Opts to Defend Himself in Court

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23/10/2025

At the OIC Ministerial Conference on Water in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Ambassador Samir Bakr, Assistant Secretary-General for Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs (Secretary-General Ad Interim) reaffirmed the OIC’s commitment to advancing collective efforts on water security, sustainable management, and climate resilience among its Member States. Key excerpts from his statement ⬇️

23/10/2025

FCT Police Commissioner Redeploys DPO Caught Assaulting Civilian in Viral Video

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23/10/2025

Nigerian Army Enhances Argungu Community with Renovated Classrooms and Four Boreholes

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23/10/2025

Tobi Makinde Shares Emotional Video of Surprise Proposal to Fiancée

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23/10/2025

$450m Steel Company to Commence Operations in Ogun by 2026

A $450 million steel-producing company, Stellar Steel Company Limited, is set to begin operations in Ogun State by the m