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27/10/2025

Explosion in Lagos: Chinese Held For Questioning By Police
By PHC Telegraph

A Chinese national, identified as Joe Gu, is currently helping the Police with its ongoing investigation into circumstances that could have led to an explosion at a CCTV shop on Kodesho Street in Ikeja, Lagos in April.

Although there were no casualties as a result of the detonation of the improvised explosive device (iED), the incident created considerable fear among Lagosians resident and doing business around the Ikeja business district.

Gu was whisked away from his residence at the Banana Island, a high brow settlement, at the weekend by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command.

The Chinese is being held at the SCID headquarters, Yaba, in connection with the explosion.
Raid By The Police
Detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, reportedly arrested the suspect around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25.

He was picked up at his residence, No.

Explosion in Lagos: Chinese Held For Questioning By Police By PHC Telegraph A Chinese national, identified as Joe Gu, is currently helping the Police wi

27/10/2025

I issued No Ultimatum To Tinubu - Tompolo
By PHC Telegraph

Government Ekpemupolo known in Niger Delta circles and most parts of the nation as Tompolo, has dismissed reports claiming that he has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited said in reaction to social media reports that he has issued no such ultimatum.

According to a statement by his media consultant, Paul Bebenimibo, Tompolo referred to the said publication as false and mischievous.

The former freedom fighter who now protects oil pipelines in the Niger Delta emphasized that he has no connection whatsoever with the issue of Nnamdi Kanu or any related matter.

“We wish to state unequivocally that High Chief Ekpemupolo did not author or sanction the said publication.

I issued No Ultimatum To Tinubu - Tompolo By PHC Telegraph Government Ekpemupolo known in Niger Delta circle

24/10/2025

Tinubu Boots Out Service Chiefs, Appoints New Ones
By PHC Telegraph

The major shakeup resulting in the sack of Military Service Chiefs of the Nigerian military appointed by President Bola Tinubu have been ordered to vacate office immediately, following efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen the country's security architecture.

The sack of the Service Chiefs is coming against the backdrop of spirited attempts by the military top brass to deny media reports of an attempted coup which could have swept aside all known democratic structures across the nation.

According to a State House statement issued on Friday and signed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Public Communication, the President named General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.

Major-General W. Shaibu was announced as the new Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I.

Tinubu Boots Out Service Chiefs, Appoints New Ones By PHC Telegraph The major shakeup resulting in the sack of Military Service Chiefs of the Nigerian m

22/10/2025

How Sowore Won In Igboland after Fleeing In Abuja
• Abians show they want Kanu released; support Sowore's campaign; shutdown businesses

By PHC Telegraph
Omoyele Sowore, successful inroads into Igboland causes concerns
Omoyele Sowere may have taken to his heels in Abuja as widely reported in the media to avoid being hit by stray bullets allegedly fired by the police, but in Abia State where Nnamdi Kanu hails from, people willingly stayed away from their businesses and the streets in solidarity.

According to the Daily Post, the Abia State capital on Monday was completely locked down as Abians obeyed Sowore's call to make some noise.

Residents, the newspaper reports decided to stay indoors, thus shutting down their daily businesses at least for one day in support of the free-Nnamdi-Kanu-march championed by the rights activist.

How Sowore Won In Igboland after Fleeing In Abuja • Abians show they want Kanu released; support Sowore's campaign; shutdown businesses By PHC Telegraph

22/10/2025

Immune
• Ondo and Kogi States penciled down for coordinated attacks

By PHC Telegraph

Intelligence reports just released are warning some States and the Nigerian Army to be ready for coordinated attacks from an Islamic group that is fighting to destabilize the country.

The States are Ondo and Kogi.

According to an alert issued to the Army, by Nigeria's secret police, also known as the Department of State Services, DSS, communities in the two States are likely to come under attack.

The Department of State Services also disclosed that the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP would be behind the said attacks.

It is not yet clear when the insurgents would strike, but the DSS which has been monitoring in the field appears"" certain that ISWAP might make the move.

Of late, insurgents have suffered serious setbacks as a result of Nigeria's growing reliance on intelligence gathering and technological tools.

Immune • Ondo and Kogi States penciled down for coordinated attacks By PHC Telegraph Intelligence reports just released are warning some States and

22/10/2025

Fubara: Hazardous Dumpsite, Eye Sore Along Gateway

By PHC Telegraph

The Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, is to shutdown its dumpsite along the dual carriageway named after Professor Tam David-‎West which takes traffic to and from the Port Harcourt International Airport.

The decision to relocate the dump site is coming in the wake of an order issued by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The Governor who unveiled the new plan to relocate the existing dumpsite said government intends to acquire a permanent site in the Ikwerre Local Government Area near Bamboo Estate, off Eneka Road.

Speaking while inspecting a replacement site, Fubara described the location of the dumpsite along the Airport–Obiri Ikwerre Road, as a public health threat.

Fubara: Hazardous Dumpsite, Eye Sore Along Gateway By PHC Telegraph The Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, is to shutdown i

21/10/2025

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21/10/2025

Sambo Reveals Closeness Between Wike And Saraki
By PHC Telegraph

Arise Political Editor, Sumner Shagari Sambo has disclosed that the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki are very intimate.
Sambo who spoke Monday during the Morning Show on AriseNews hinted that a lot of Nigerians do not how deep the relationship between Wike and Saraki is.
"Many Nigerians don't know", Sambo noted while analyzing the situation in the PDP, "they are very close."


Sambo noted that although the APC is ruling Kwara State, Saraki has managed an excellent opposition platform that is really causing problems for the State governor.
Sambo's disclosure has helped to open the eyes of those who may think that men like Saraki who are on the side that disagrees with Wike may not be political enemies of the Minister who is well connected.

Sambo Reveals Closeness Between Wike And Saraki By PHC Telegraph Arise Political Editor, Sumner Shagari Sambo has disclosed that the Minister of the FCT,

21/10/2025

Land Grabbers Kill Victim As Reign Of Terror Persists In Igboh-Etche
• Despite widespread concerns, land grabbers now kill and main their victims at will

By PHC Telegraph

A group of land grabbers who have been terror-ising commun-ities in Igboh-Etche have match-eted a middle aged man to death.

The incident occurred at Umuakuru, Igboh, in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The man whose name was given to us as Goddy was violently attacked in the bush by suspected land grabbers, following a dispute over a piece of land that natives insist belongs to the family of the deceased.

A native who narrated how the incident happened painfully told this publication, the Port Harcourt Telegraph, "Our people perpetually live in fear of land grabbers. The lands left for us by our fathers have attracted land grabbers who are being aided by some of our own people to cause mayhem.

Land Grabbers Kill Victim As Reign Of Terror Persists In Igboh-Etche • Despite widespread concerns, land grabbers now kill and main their victims at will

17/10/2025

Developing Story: Fubara Has Good Transformational Plans For Rivers Despite Lost Time - Sirawoo
• Reveals Rivers is set to ameliorate the impact of flash floods

By PHC Telegraph



The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Honour Sirawoo says Governor Sim Fubara is deeply committed to the speedy transformation of Rivers State.

Speaking while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt shortly after Thursday's meeting of the State Executive Council which took place at the Rivers State Government House, Sirawoo assured Rivers people that Governor Fubara is determined to accelerate the pace of governance despite time lost.

He said that the administration’s renewed focus and energy would place Rivers State firmly back on the path of sustainable growth and progress.

Developing Story: Fubara Has Good Transformational Plans For Rivers Despite Lost Time - Sirawoo • Reveals Rivers is set to ameliorate the impact of flash flo

16/10/2025

Developing Story: Fubara Goes Tough, Orders Contractor To Refund N20b
By PHC Telegraph

The Rivers State Govern-ment has asked for the refund of N20 billion hastily paid out to a Chinese firm as mobilization fee by the Ibok-Ete Ibas administration.

The order to return the money to the coffers of the government came in the wake of the revocation of the contract for the renovation of the State Secretariat complex by the State Executive Council.

The State Executive Council chaired by Governor Siminalayi Fubara agreed at its meeting held in Government House, Port Harcourt, that the award of the contract did not follow due process.

Ibas had awarded the contract a few days before he was to handover the reins of Government to Fubara for the sum of N124 billion.

According to the Ibas, the contract awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was meant for the renovation, retrofitting, and furnishing of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex.

Developing Story: Fubara Goes Tough, Orders Contractor To Refund N20b By PHC Telegraph The Rivers State Govern-ment has asked for the refund of N20 bi

15/10/2025

Fubara: Help Us Succeed In This Work That God Has Given To Us

By PHC Telegraph

Governor Siminalayi Fubara (left) having a handshake with the new Secretary to Government, SSG, Barrister Benibo Anabraba (right)

“We are emerging from a very difficult period", obviously in the State's history, Governor Siminalayi Fubara said while swearing in the new Secretary to the State Government, SSG Barrister Benibo Anabraba at the Executive Council Chamber of Government House.

"And (we) must reassure our people", he went on "that we mean well for them, especially now that peace has returned to Rivers State by the grace of God,"

Speaking at the ceremony which held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, the Governor said he looked forward to the collaboration of the SSG.

"Do your work well. Help us succeed in this assignment that God has given to us”, Fubara charged Anabraba.

Fubara: Help Us Succeed In This Work That God Has Given To Us By PHC Telegraph Governor Siminalayi Fubara (left) having a handshake with