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23/07/2025

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Major Theft Ring Busted in Akwa Ibom.
…SWAT Team Led by Prince Koko Ebong Praised for Successful Sting

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has applauded a recent breakthrough by its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, led by Prince Koko Ebong Otu, for dismantling a notorious theft ring.

David Ededet Okon of Mbiabam, Ibiono Ibom LGA, was apprehended on Saturday, July 20, 2025, after coordinated intelligence and swift action by SWAT operatives.

Items Recovered:
• 4 Drum Sets
• 6 Guitars
• 15 Mixers
• 2 Amplifiers
• 25 Speakers
• 3 Keyboards
• 8 Gas Cylinders
• 2 Ovens
• 2 Gas Cookers
• 11 Stabilizers
• 5 Generators
• 9 Desktop Monitors
• 13 TVs
• A Dell Laptop, DSTV Decoder & Sonic Insect Killer

“This sends a clear message to criminal elements in Akwa Ibom. The Koko Ebong-led SWAT team has shown what effective community policing and tactical precision can achieve.”

One suspected accomplice, identified only as Sanusi, remains at large. Police urge anyone with useful information to come forward.

Residents who suspect any of the recovered items may be theirs should visit the Police Command HQ with proof of ownership.

DSP Timfon John (PPRO): Investigation continues. More updates to follow.

15/07/2025

Hospital Where Former President Buhari Died Revealed

The name and location of the hospital where former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari passed away have been revealed. According to a video shared by a Nigerian man on TikTok, identified as , Buhari was receiving treatment at The London Clinic, located on Devonshire Place, near Marylebone Road in London.

In the video, the man expressed his frustration with Nigerian leaders who consistently seek medical care abroad, subtly criticizing the country’s political elite for neglecting the local healthcare system.

The revelation has since sparked fresh debate among Nigerians, reigniting long-standing concerns about the state of the nation’s medical infrastructure and the reliance of top officials on foreign hospitals.

15/07/2025

I Was Harassed Now I’m the One Paying the Price. Where’s the Justice?

I was sexually harassed. Violated. Stripped of dignity by someone in power Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye. And now, in a cruel twist of fate, I’m being ordered to pay him KSh 10.5 million.

How do you explain this? How does a system so shamelessly punish the victim and reward the predator?

What madness is this?

This isn’t justice. This is impunity in its rawest, ugliest form. Our courts, once a place where victims sought solace now echo with the laughter of the powerful. Cartels have captured the judiciary, and truth has been auctioned to the highest bidder.

Parliament, the supposed heart of democracy, has become a hunting ground where women are harassed, silenced, and crushed under the weight of intimidation and distorted rulings.

But I refuse to be silent.

My lawyers are appealing this outrageous decision. This isn’t just about me it’s about every woman who has been made to feel small, unheard, and disposable in the halls of power.

Enough is enough.

15/07/2025

“No Hospitals at Home, Yet They Fly Abroad” — Nigerians Protest at UK Hospital Where Buhari Passed Away

A group of Nigerians staged a protest outside the London hospital where former President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly died, expressing anger over the state of healthcare in Nigeria.

Chanting slogans and holding placards, the protesters criticized the long-standing practice of Nigerian leaders seeking medical treatment abroad while public hospitals at home remain underfunded and neglected.

“They steal from us and leave our hospitals in ruins, only to fly overseas for care,” one protester said. “Now even in death, the injustice continues.”

The demonstration reflects growing frustration among Nigerians over what they describe as systemic failure and lack of accountability in the country’s health sector.

15/07/2025

Old Photo of Muhammadu Buhari Dancing with Elegant Lady Resurfaces Online

An old photograph of former President Muhammadu Buhari dancing with a stylishly dressed woman has resurfaced on social media, sparking reactions from Nigerians. The rare image, believed to have been taken decades ago, shows a younger Buhari in a relaxed moment, sharing the dance floor with an elegant lady.

While the exact date and context of the photo remain unclear, many online users have expressed surprise at the former leader’s lighter side, which contrasts with his often-reserved public image.

The image is now making rounds as part of a wave of nostalgic content following recent discussions surrounding Buhari’s legacy.

15/07/2025

Anglican Church Bans Politicians from Speaking on Pulpits

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has officially barred politicians and government officials from speaking on its pulpits during church services.

The directive, signed by the Primate of the Church, Most Revd Dr. Henry Ndukuba, comes just days after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, delivered a controversial speech at a thanksgiving service held at St. James’ Anglican Church, A*okoro. Wike’s remarks, which targeted his political opponents, drew public criticism and reignited concerns over the increasing politicisation of religious platforms.

Following an Episcopal Consultation held in the Diocese of Nike, Enugu, the Anglican leadership released a memo affirming that only ordained ministers are permitted to speak from the lectern, which is designated solely for the reading and preaching of God’s Word.

“The Church is not a platform for political campaigns or propaganda,” the statement emphasized. While politicians and public officials are welcome to attend services, they are not allowed to speak or receive undue recognition during worship.

Clergy and church leaders were also cautioned against any form of political alignment or public praise of political figures, particularly when such actions could be interpreted as partisan.

“Church leaders and officiants must refrain from making statements or behaving in ways that could be construed as politically aligned or sectional,” the Church warned.

The decision underscores the Church’s commitment to maintaining its spiritual focus and upholding public trust, amid widespread concern over the growing overlap between politics and religion in Nigeria.

Despite the restrictions, the Anglican Church reiterated that its doors remain open to everyone for worship, while affirming its mission to remain “the light of the world and the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13-14).

14/07/2025

“Buhari Die for London – Disgrace or Wake-Up Call?”

Omo, Naija dey buzz right now o. Former President Muhammadu Buhari don kpai for one private hospital for London, and the matter don scatter everywhere. People dey ask, why our own former Oga at the Top no fit treat himself for Naija hospital? Na disgrace? Abi na serious warning bell?

You fit reason am like say na normal matter. After all, sickness na sickness. But think am: this na ex-president wey hold power for 8 years, yet when kasala burst, na japa he run go treat himself. Wetin e talk about our hospitals? About our healthcare? About the kind country wey leaders dey build but no fit use?

Over 230 Days Abroad, Billions Don Go

Reports talk say Buhari spend over 230 days for outside country, dey treat body, while dem spend between ₦1.1 billion to ₦5.4 billion. Meanwhile, ordinary Nigerians dey hospital dey beg for drip, dey lie down for floor, or dey buy light with gen before doctor fit sew wound.

E talk say e wan stop medical tourism, but e body tell another story.

Wetin Buhari Death Reveal?

1. Na Our Health System Don Die First
If person wey hold power no fit trust Nigerian hospital, wetin remain for poor man wey dey sell gala for traffic?

2. Promise Don Turn Lie
E promise us better health system, but na speech wey sweet ear we hear. Trust wey people get for leaders don waka go.

3. Time Don Reach to Wake Up
Nobody dey blame am say e sick—na normal. But if person wey fit fix the system still no trust am, then the wahala deep. E show say governance don turn to talk-show.

The Full Package: Buhari’s Time for A*o Rock (2015–2023)

Buhari do some good work, no lie. But e still get where e fall hand gbaladugba.

Wetin E Try Do:
• Better Roads & Rails – Abuja-Kaduna train, Second Niger Bridge finally reach finish line.
• Empower Youths – N-Power, school feeding help small.
• Agric Boost – Rice farms increase, import drop.
• Electoral Act – New voting tech bring small hope for elections.

But E Still Fall Our Hand Here:
• Insecurity Scatter Everywhere – Boko Haram, bandits, kidnappers turn land to war zone.
• Poverty Choke People – 90 million poor, inflation dey squeeze everybody.
• Debt Don Tall Like Mast – From ₦12 trillion to ₦77 trillion.
• Wahala – Youths dey protest, na bullet dem receive.
• Medical Wahala – E dey treat for abroad while Nigerian hospitals dey die.

The Real Question: Disgrace or Wake-Up Call?

Some people dey vex: “How our Oga wey dey preach patriotism die for London?”
Others dey reason: “Maybe na the time to fix our broken system don reach.”

But one thing dey clear: Until our leaders begin dey use the same schools, hospitals, and transport like the rest of us, Nigeria no go balance. No be just Buhari matter na national conscience matter.

• Na disgrace say our ex-president die abroad?
• Why our leaders dey build hospitals wey dem no dey use?
• Who suppose take blame—na Buhari, the system, or we the people?
• E be like say we need to protest again for better healthcare, abi?

No waka pass this one o. Na your voice, na your future.
Make we yarn! Make we reason!! Make we ac

14/07/2025

Buhari’s Death in London: A National Disgrace or Wake-Up Call?

The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in a private hospital in London has sparked a nationwide conversation. Was it simply a personal health matter, or does it expose something deeper something broken in the soul of our nation?

Many Nigerians believe it’s more than just a man dying abroad. It’s a reflection of a systemic failure. When a former Head of State who had the power and resources to fix Nigeria’s healthcare chose to receive medical treatment overseas, the implications go far beyond personal choice. It speaks volumes about the distrust our leaders have in the very institutions they swore to build.

230+ Days Abroad, ₦Billions Spent

According to reports, Buhari spent over 230 days on medical trips abroad, with expenses ranging from ₦1.1 billion to ₦5.4 What His Death Reveals

1. Healthcare System in Crisis

His decision to seek treatment abroad, and ultimately die there, underlines a sad truth: even our most powerful citizens do not trust Nigerian hospitals. What then becomes the fate of the common man?

2. Broken Promises and Leadership Gaps

Buhari’s administration promised reforms in healthcare, but instead delivered headlines. The disconnect between promise and performance eroded public trust, not just in him but in leadership itself.

3. A Wake-Up Call for Reform

This isn’t about blaming a man for falling ill. Illness is human. But it is about accountability. If a man who had access to national resources couldn’t invest in his own country’s health system, then something is deeply wrong with our governance model.

The Bigger Picture: Buhari’s Legacy (2015–2023)

To understand the mixed emotions around his death, one must look at his track record. Buhari’s eight-year rule was a tale of two halves: some commendable gains and some painful losses.

What He Got Right!
• Infrastructure: Railways, roads, and bridges (like the long-awaited Second Niger Bridge) were completed or revitalized.
• Social programs: Initiatives like N-Power and school feeding schemes reached millions of young Nigerians.
• Agriculture: Rice production increased, and importation was reduced.
• Electoral reform: The 2022 Electoral Act brought in electronic transmission of results boosting election credibility.

What He Got Wrong!
• Insecurity: Nigeria became more unsafe. Banditry, kidnappings, and terrorism spread beyond the Northeast.
• Economic hardship: Recession, high inflation, and mass unemployment pushed over 90 million people below the poverty line.
• Debt explosion: National debt ballooned from ₦12 trillion to ₦77 trillion.
• Suppression of dissent: The movement and Lekki Toll Gate shootings left deep scars.
• Healthcare neglect: Ultimately, Buhari’s foreign medical trips became symbolic of a wider leadership failure.

So, Is His Death in London a National Disgrace?

It depends on where you stand. For some, it is a disgrace a painful reminder of how the rich and powerful abandoned the systems they oversaw. For others, it is a wake-up call a chance to demand real reform and rebuild public institutions that truly serve everyone.

But one thing is clear: until our leaders begin to fix and use the same public services they expect citizens to use, Nigeria will continue to lose more than just lives we’ll keep losing trust, unity, and the moral strength of our democracy.

14/07/2025

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, Declares Candidacy for Eighth Term in Office

YAOUNDÉ — Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has officially declared his intention to seek re-election, setting the stage for a controversial bid to extend his four-decade rule.

The announcement was made on Sunday, July 13, via the President’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. In the post, Biya stated:
“I am a candidate in the presidential election. Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face.”

Biya, who first came to power in 1982 following the resignation of President Ahmadou Ahidjo, has ruled Cameroon for over 42 years. In 2008, he amended the constitution to remove presidential term limits, allowing him to contest elections indefinitely.

If successful, this would mark his eighth consecutive term and could see him remain in power until nearly 100 years of age.

While his re-election bid had long been speculated, the official confirmation has stirred renewed debate about his health and ability to lead. Biya has rarely been seen in public in recent years and often delegates duties to his influential chief of staff. In October 2024, he returned to the country after a 42-day disappearance that fueled rumors of ill health. The government dismissed the concerns and banned public discussion of his condition, citing national security.

Cameroon under Biya continues to grapple with serious challenges, including economic instability, separatist unrest in the Anglophone regions, and security threats in the north. Critics argue that his continued grip on power stifles democratic progress, while supporters claim he provides stability in a volatile region.

Biya’s candidacy is expected to intensify political tensions ahead of the next presidential election.

14/07/2025

14/07/2025

Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London, Burial to Be Held in Daura

LONDON — Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London following a brief illness, government officials confirmed early Monday morning.

In response to the development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed a delegation led by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to the United Kingdom. Accompanying him was a top government official who announced their arrival in London.

Upon their arrival, the delegation was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum.

The delegation is expected to accompany the remains of the former president back to Nigeria for burial in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State.

Further details surrounding the burial arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming hours.

14/07/2025

BREAKING NEWS:
Kenya Abolishes Visa Requirements for All Africans and Most Caribbean Nations

In a major diplomatic move aimed at promoting African unity and boosting regional tourism, the Kenyan government has officially scrapped visa requirements for citizens of all African countries and the majority of Caribbean nations.

Under the new policy, travelers will no longer need to complete Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) forms, pay any fees, or undergo visa processing prior to arrival. Visitors are now simply required to show up at the border with valid travel documents.

However, the exemption does not apply to citizens of Libya and Somalia, who are still subject to existing entry protocols.

This development marks a significant step toward fostering pan-African integration and easing travel restrictions across the continent.