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13/09/2025

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A South Korean woman has been acquitted 61 years after being convicted for biting off her rapist’s tongue in an act of s...
13/09/2025

A South Korean woman has been acquitted 61 years after being convicted for biting off her rapist’s tongue in an act of self-defence.

In May 1964, 18-year-old Choi Mal-ja was s3xually assaulted by a 21-year-old man, identified only as Roh, in Gimhae. During the attack, Roh pinned Choi to the ground, blocked her nose, and forced his tongue into her mouth. Choi bit over half an inch off his tongue to escape.

Seventeen days later, Roh broke into Choi’s home, threatened her father with a knife, and later sued her for grievous bodily harm. Choi was sentenced to 10 months in prison, while Roh received a six-month sentence, suspended for two years, for trespassing and intimidation.

Choi, now 79, was vindicated on Wednesday when a Busan district court ruled that her actions were a lawful act of self-defence. She celebrated outside the courtroom, shouting, “I, Choi Mal-ja, am finally innocent!” Supporters held placards reading “Choi Mal-ja did it!” and “Choi Mal-ja succeeded.”

During a retrial in July, the court ruled that her actions were a proportionate response to “an unjust infringement on her bodily integrity and s3xual self-determination.” Prosecutors apologised for her mistreatment, recognising the “immeasurable pain and suffering” she endured.

Choi had fought to have her case reevaluated since 2018, inspired by South Korea’s movement. She said her goal was to give hope to victims who had suffered similar abuse. In her original trial, her testimony was doubted, and the judge suggested she should marry her attacker, a reflection of societal and legal attitudes toward s3xual assault at the time.

The retrial victory has been hailed as a landmark case for self-defence rights and the ongoing push to reform how s3xual violence cases are treated in South Korea.

The Kano-born conjoined twins, Hassana and Hussaina, returned home on Friday, two years after undergoing a successful se...
13/09/2025

The Kano-born conjoined twins, Hassana and Hussaina, returned home on Friday, two years after undergoing a successful separation surgery sponsored by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The highly delicate surgery, conducted by 19 surgeons, was carried out in nine stages over approximately 14 hours. Each stage required precise coordination to safely separate the twins and reconstruct their individual systems.

Receiving the twins alongside Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, the Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kano, Khalil Ahmed Al-Admawi, described the surgery as one of the most challenging yet rewarding achievements of the Saudi program for separating conjoined twins.

He explained that after careful planning, a multi-disciplinary team of 38 consultants and specialists including experts in pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, urology, anaesthesia, and plastic surgery embarked on the delicate procedure.

“The life-saving operation was carried out at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister,” Al-Admawi stated.

Hassana and Hussaina were flown to Riyadh in October 2023, where they underwent months of thorough medical examinations before the surgery. Doctors discovered that they were joined at the lower abdomen, pelvis, and spine, sharing vital structures that made the case particularly complex.

Governor Abba Yusuf, who welcomed the twins, pledged to provide them with full scholarships, access to healthcare, and sponsorship for follow-up medical check-ups in Saudi Arabia next year.

The Rivers State Government has formally commenced the transition from emergency rule to democratic governance, announci...
13/09/2025

The Rivers State Government has formally commenced the transition from emergency rule to democratic governance, announcing an interdenominational church thanksgiving service as part of the activities.

In a statement on Saturday, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, invited key stakeholders across the state to participate in the thanksgiving service scheduled for Sunday at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonnema Wharf Road, Port Harcourt. Guests are expected to be seated by 9:30 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. event.

According to the statement, those invited include permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of state security and paramilitary agencies, traditional rulers, chairmen and members of state boards, captains of industry and other stakeholders.

The statement named Rivers Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), as the Special Guest of Honour.

“The Government of Rivers State is pleased to invite … stakeholders to the Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service, as part of transition activities to usher in Democratic Governance in Rivers State,” the SSG said.

The thanksgiving service is expected to signal a new chapter for Rivers State after months of emergency rule, which had attracted national attention and intense political debate.

Observers say the transition to democratic governance will pave the way for the formation of an elected government, restoration of full civil authority, and renewed focus on development and institutional reforms.

Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Increased by 44% in Q2: NBSNigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at ₦38,037.52 billion in Q2 2...
13/09/2025

Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Increased by 44% in Q2: NBS

Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at ₦38,037.52 billion in Q2 2025, representing a 20.05% increase over the ₦31,683.75 billion recorded in Q2 2024, and a 5.59% rise compared to ₦36,024.66 billion in Q1 2025.

In the quarter under review, exports accounted for 59.81% of total trade with a value of ₦22,750.74 billion, reflecting a 28.43% increase compared to ₦17,714.41 billion in Q2 2024 and a 10.45% rise over ₦20,598.48 billion in Q1 2025.
• Crude oil exports were valued at ₦11,965.98 billion, representing 52.60% of total exports.
• Non-crude oil exports stood at ₦10,784.76 billion (47.40% of exports), of which non-oil products contributed ₦3,045.55 billion or 13.39% of total exports.

Imports accounted for 40.19% of total trade, with a value of ₦15,286.78 billion, marking a 9.43% increase from ₦13,969.34 billion in Q2 2024, but a slight 0.90% decrease from ₦15,426.17 billion in Q1 2025.

The merchandise trade balance remained positive at ₦7,463.96 billion, showing a 44.31% increase compared to Q1 2025.

This update was shared today, September 13, 2025, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, via X (formerly Twitter).

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to establish a Driving Training Centre at the University of Port Harcourt, l...
13/09/2025

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to establish a Driving Training Centre at the University of Port Harcourt, located at the Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies (CELTRAS) in NIMASA House. A team from FRSC national headquarters inspected the facilities on September 12, 2025, as part of the Driving School Standardization Programme (DSSP) requirements.

The FRSC team, led by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed (represented by CC Sunday Attah), expressed satisfaction with CELTRAS’s facilities, praising Director Prof. Collins Wizor and the Academic Board.

The Driving Training Centre will train prospective and existing drivers, award certificates, and issue driver’s licenses when operational.

Uniport’s Vice Chancellor welcomed the initiative, highlighting its potential for academic excellence and national development.

Vital materials were handed over to the Vice Chancellor by the Corps Marshal and Rivers State Sector Commander.

This development underscores FRSC’s commitment to enhancing driving standards and road safety in Nigeria. The centre might serve as a pilot scheme, potentially leading to replication in other parts of the country.



The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) to expedite p...
13/09/2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) to expedite proceedings in the trial of Khalid Al-Barnawi and four others, accused of masterminding the August 26, 2011 UN building bombing in Abuja.

Al-Barnawi, arrested in Lokoja in April 2016, is facing charges over the attack that left more than 20 people dead and over 70 injured—the first of its kind on an international organization in Nigeria.

On Friday, DSS counsel Alex Iziyon SAN sought accelerated hearing, noting that the Service is ready to ensure timely determination of the case. The unopposed application allows parties to watch DSS video recordings verifying that defendants’ statements were given voluntarily.

The trial is set to continue on October 23 and 24 with further hearings.

The Osun State Government has appointed Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe as Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor o...
13/09/2025

The Osun State Government has appointed Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe as Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy.

Governor Ademola Adeleke said the move reflects Osun’s commitment to climate governance and renewable energy innovation.

Prof. Obuaku-Igwe has spearheaded key initiatives, including:
• Training 2,000+ youths and women in waste-to-wealth ventures, creating 350 green SMEs.
• Establishing a recycling hub with FBRA and Waste Swap, formalising 400+ jobs.
• Distributing 10,000+ solar lanterns to rural pupils under the IMOLE campaign.
• Launching an E-Bike pilot to cut transport emissions and fuel costs.
• Developing Osun’s Climate Action Plan, Renewable Energy Policy, and Circular Economy Framework.

She has also represented Osun at global platforms such as COP28 and the Citizens Lobby Conference, securing climate-linked investments. Her work has created over 2,500 jobs and positioned Osun as a pioneer in Nigeria’s green economy.

As DG & Special Envoy, she will drive international partnerships, coordinate cross-sector climate action, and strengthen Osun’s role in national and continental climate leadership.

The Government congratulated Prof. Obuaku-Igwe and reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous green economy.

13/09/2025

Special Retirement Dinner Party in Honour of Mr. Osagie Okunbor

The evening’s highlights continued with the cutting of the cake by the celebrant, a symbolic moment of joy and celebration. This was followed by the presentation of gifts from guests, a gesture of appreciation and goodwill for his years of service and impact.

The event drew to a close with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Mr. Osagie Okunbor, expressing gratitude to all who honoured him on this memorable occasion.

Joint Security Team Raid Criminal Hideouts in Massive Clearance Operation.It is a big day for Bonny Main Town in Rivers ...
13/09/2025

Joint Security Team Raid Criminal Hideouts in Massive Clearance Operation.

It is a big day for Bonny Main Town in Rivers State as a joint security team raid some suspected criminal hideouts in a massive clearance operation.

The operation started from about 4am on Thursday, September 11, 2025 covering the G-Unit axis of Sandfield Road and then to the forest adjacent to Coal Beach in the Nwaoju Allison area of Bonny Island.

Several arrests were made in the course of the raid just as substances suspected to be hard drugs were confiscated from the arrested suspects.

The security operatives also burnt down several shanties erected by the suspected criminal elements in the forest thus denying freedom of action and access to the area.

A top security official told Kristina Reports that the raid was based on credible intelligence gathered over time in the various locations identifying them as rendezvous points for illicit drugs peddling, r**e of women and girls, aside other criminal activities.

The operation was carried out by a joint team comprising the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigerian Army (NA), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Checks by Kristina Reports reveal that the NDLEA had flagged the area as a risk environment for the peddling of illicit drugs and working in collaboration with the Nigeria Police and other law enforcement agencies supported by the military launched the raid.

Some residents lamented that the area has degenerated into a menace as, according to them, diverse types of illicit drugs comprising cannabis, Canadian Loud, ma*****na, methamphetamine (mkpurummiri), amongst others.

Speaking, the Divisional Police Officer, Bonny Division, Chijioke Anyalechi, a Chief Superintendent of Police, said with today’s raid, the supply chain of drugs peddling has be disrupted, warning the criminal elements that the long arm of the law will catch them wherever they are.

Rivers State Administrator Declares Presidential Mandate Fulfilled–As RSIEC Presents Historic Local Government Election ...
13/09/2025

Rivers State Administrator Declares Presidential Mandate Fulfilled

–As RSIEC Presents Historic Local Government Election Report

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has declared that the mandate entrusted to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has been “sufficiently achieved,” following the successful restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots level.

The declaration was made at Government House, Port Harcourt, during a formal presentation of the comprehensive report of the recently concluded local government elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).

In his address, Vice Admiral Ibas affirmed that the peaceful conduct of the polls and the swearing-in of elected Chairmen and Councillors across all 23 Local Government Areas marked the direct fulfillment of the presidential directive issued to him on March 18, 2025.

“Mr. President’s mandate to me was clear: to stabilize the state, create an enabling environment for the re-establishment of its institutions, and return Rivers State to full democratic governance,” the Administrator said. “With the successful conduct and swearing-in of local government chairmen and their councils, I believe we have decisively achieved the mandate that we were given.”

He commended RSIEC for delivering what he described as a fair, credible, and transparent election widely praised both within and beyond the state.

“For once, an election was conducted where nobody was harassed, where people went out freely to express themselves and to select whom they wanted as their leaders. This is a testament to the peaceful and enabling environment we have collectively fostered,” he remarked.

The Administrator assured that his administration will carefully review the RSIEC report and issue an official government white paper in due course. He expressed gratitude to his team, security agencies, and state officials for their synergy, noting that *“this is what it takes to build nations.”

Earlier, while presenting the report, RSIEC Chairman, Dr. Mike Odey, described the election as a “historic achievement” for Rivers State and Nigeria at large. He explained that the document provides a full account of the electoral process—from the initial notice of election to stakeholder engagements, polling, collation, and announcement of results.

“The report highlights our achievements, our challenges, and provides key recommendations that will strengthen future elections in Rivers State,” Dr. Odey said.

He noted that the Commission operated strictly in line with the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission Law of 2018 (as amended), and credited the success to collaboration with political parties, civil society groups, and security agencies.

Dr. Odey further expressed gratitude to the Administrator for providing “adequate and sufficient” funding that enabled an unprecedented feat in Nigerian electoral management.

“In the history of election management in Nigeria, be it national or sub-national, no institution has ever organized, coordinated, conducted, and supervised a complete electoral process within 30 days. With all modesty, I have no regrets in stating this fact for the record,” he declared.

He concluded by commending the people of Rivers State for their peaceful participation, praying for the state’s continued peace, progress, and prosperity.

12/09/2025

Goodwill Message by Mr. Charles Essien at the Special Retirement Dinner Party in Honour of Mr. Osagie Okunbor

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