Nigeria News Bulletin

18/09/2025

WORLD LARGEST POT OF JOLLOF RICE IS READY!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS HILDA BACI!!!!!!

17/09/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Karees Da, Isaac Odeth, Owolabi Abiodun, Sani Jamil

17/09/2025

With effect from midnight today, the State of Emergency in Rivers State is hereby lifted. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and the State House of Assembly will resume their constitutional duties from September 18, 2025.

My statement on the cessation of the State of Emergency in Rivers State.

16/09/2025

16/09/2025

UK Court exposes how Gen. Jeremiah Useni bought house with false identity.

"I just found a property dispute ruling in north London that involves a dead Nigerian general, a woman that dies during the court case & then turns out to have never existed, and two sets of people alleging fraud and identity theft against eachother, including a Nigerian judge.
~Adam Wren, Director of Open Justice.

In a nutshell, this guy - Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, applied to register a transfer of ownership of a property to himself, which is objected to by “ms Tali Shani”, who claims to be the owner.

Shani never actually shows up, & all her identity documents were proved fake. The court finds that Mr Tali Shani could never have bought the property in 1993 for Ms Tali Shani because his claims were implausible and contradictory.

She then “dies” and her “son” a Mr. Damola claims ownership.

During the course of the trial a
Nigerian general - Useni claims via video that he bought the house.

Mr Damola and Chief Mike both accuse the other of fraud and identity theft.

General Useni then dies (for real) in France, seemingly of natural causes.

The court then finds via jersey records that Useni had a history of using fake names and a paper trail leads the rental income from the property back to him.

Both of the original applicants had tried to claim the house through identity theft. Both lose and have their case dismissed.

The actual owner is now dead, so the house is still owned by “Tali Shani” a woman that never existed.

Judgement was literally made yesterday."

Full timeline:

16 Nov 1993 – Property registered in the name “Tali Shani”.
Judge later finds the real purchaser was General Jeremiah Useni, who used the false/coined name “Tali Shani” (similar to his known alias “Tim Shani”).

2001–2004 – Rental income from Randall Avenue used alongside another property, linked to General Useni.

2010–2019 – Property managed in London by letting agent Akeem Johnson, instructed by General Useni.

2019 –
The Respondent (Chief Mike Ozekhome) first meets “Mr. Tali Shani” (the man later claiming to be the registered proprietor).
A power of attorney granted by “Mr. Tali Shani” to Ozekhome.

28 May 2020 – Second power of attorney: “Mr. Tali Shani” purports to donate his rights in the property to Ozekhome.

17 Aug 2021 – Transfer executed from “Mr. Tali Shani” to Ozekhome. Box 8 of TR1: “no money or monetary value”.

26 Sep 2022 – Objection filed at Land Registry by solicitors for a supposed “Ms. Tali Shani”, claiming to be the true proprietor.

27 Feb 2023 – Case referred to the Tribunal.

11–12 Jun 2024 – First hearing at Tribunal.
Oral evidence from “Mr. Tali Shani” and General Useni (by video).
Useni states unequivocally: “I owned it…I bought the property…it is my property.”
Applicant (“Ms. Shani”) fails to appear.

Oct 2024 – Documents filed claiming “Ms. Tali Shani” had died on 3 Oct 2024 (judge later finds she never existed; documents were forged).

23 Jan 2025 – General Useni dies in France.

29–30 Jul 2025 – Further Tribunal hearings: evidence from Applicant’s “son” (Ayodele Damola), “cousin” (Anakwe Obasi), solicitor (Efemuai).
2 Sep 2025 – Closing submissions.

Tribunal Decision (2025) –
“Ms. Tali Shani” never existed.
“Mr. Tali Shani” did not buy the property in 1993.
Real purchaser was General Jeremiah Useni (using a false name).
Respondent’s application to register the 2021 transfer rejected.

16/09/2025

Tinubu, Fubara end foreign trips ahead of Ibas’ handover

President Bola Tinubu and suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will both return to the country on Tuesday (today) ahead of Rivers return to democratic rule on Thursday.

Tinubu is returning to Abuja after cutting short his vacation in France, while Fubara is also due back from London. Their return comes just as the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), intensifies preparations to hand over power with a series of transition activities marking the end of the emergency rule in the state

President Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on September 4 for his annual holiday in France and the United Kingdom, was initially billed to spend 10 working days (ending September 10) abroad but concluded his break ahead of schedule. A statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President would resume official duties in Abuja immediately on arrival.

While in Paris, Tinubu held a private luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, where both leaders reviewed bilateral ties and agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors for mutual prosperity and global stability.

In Rivers State, attention is focused on the transition programme that will usher in the return of democratic governance after months of emergency rule. Vice Admiral Ibas, who has served as the state’s administrator during the period, on Sunday kick-started the handover process with a thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt.

As part of the transition events, the state government announced a public lecture scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, at the Banquet Hall of Government House. The lecture, themed ‘Democracy and Good Governance’, will have Ibas as Special Guest of Honour, with invited dignitaries expected to be seated by 9:30 a.m.

Meanwhile, Fubara’s long-awaited return to the country is expected on the same day. An aide to the suspended governor told The PUNCH that though his arrival was initially expected on Monday, “the governor will be back on Tuesday” ahead of his reinstatement slated for Thursday, September 18.

16/09/2025

Rip Legend💔
Mr Kayode Uaneroro died yesterday morning. He was the police officer who ARRESTED notorious armed robber Lawrence Anini in the late 1980s. Kayode was the commandant at the Mopol training school at Gwoza when it was suggested to then IGP that if they were serious about getting Anini, Kayode was to be detailed for the task.

Standing at over six feet, dark and ripling with muscles with a no-nonsense visage, Kayode apart from being a crack Police detective also had a black belt in Karate. He had had many encounters with armed robbers and many had paid dearly. He was naturally the man to go after Anini who had become a kind of National ambarassment.

In a couple of weeks and acting on intelligence, Kayode and his ten man team of crack policemen working in m***i but heavily armed stormed into a Benin city house where Lawrence Anini was hiding. The latter wasn't expecting the Police. He was shot on his left ankle by Kayode and immobilized. That was the end of the reign of Lawrence Anini and the national embarrass

16/09/2025

She was young, brilliant, and courageous, the first Nigerian female combat helicopter pilot. A trailblazer who stood fearlessly on the frontlines against insurgency and terrorism, dedicating her life to service and to her country. 🇳🇬✨

She fought battles meant for men, flew missions that inspired generations, and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Tragically, her life was cut short in a road accident, but her name and impact will forever live on in history.

Today, we salute 🫡 a true heroine, an unsung warrior, and a daughter of Nigeria whose bravery remains unmatched.

Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile Sarah. Your story will keep guiding young women across Africa and beyond. 🌹

— Adam Syte

14/09/2025

Joseph “Air Raid” Achuzie: Fearless Biafran Commander and Symbol of Igbo Resilience

Early Life and Background

Joseph Achuzie was born on 1 January 1929 in Asaba, present-day Delta State. He attended missionary and government schools before training as an engineer. Before the Nigerian Civil War, he gained limited military exposure, including brief training experiences that would later inform his battlefield skills.

The Road to Biafra

The crises of 1966—two military coups and the massacre of thousands of Igbos in Northern Nigeria—deepened ethnic mistrust and led the Eastern Region to declare the Republic of Biafra on 30 May 1967. Like many from the region, Achuzie joined the new Biafran Army and quickly distinguished himself for his daring and audacity.

“Air Raid”: The Birth of a Nickname

Achuzie earned the nickname “Air Raid” from his habit of launching sudden, aggressive strikes that unsettled federal troops. His men admired his fearlessness, while his adversaries often viewed him as unpredictable and dangerous. The name became a lasting symbol of his style of warfare.

Commanding Key Battles

Achuzie was a central figure in the First and Second Battles of Onitsha (1967–1968). Biafran forces, under his direction, temporarily repelled federal attempts to capture the strategic city along the River Niger. His local knowledge and bold tactics made Onitsha a powerful emblem of resistance.

Beyond Onitsha, Achuzie took part in operations across the Niger Delta and the southern Igbo heartland, slowing federal advances despite Biafra’s shortages in manpower and equipment. Though he was never formally promoted to the rank of “general,” he was widely regarded as one of Biafra’s most daring field commanders.

After the Guns Fell Silent

When Biafra surrendered on 15 January 1970, General Yakubu Gowon’s “No Victor, No Vanquished” policy granted Achuzie amnesty along with other officers. Returning to Asaba, he stayed away from mainstream politics but became active in Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading Igbo socio-cultural body. In this role, he advocated reconciliation and fairness for all Nigerian ethnic groups—transforming from wartime commander to elder statesman.

Legacy and Death

Joseph Achuzie died on 26 February 2018, aged 89. To many Igbos, the name “Air Raid” remains more than a wartime moniker—it represents resilience, defiance, and the will to survive overwhelming odds. His life captures both the courage and the tragedy of the Biafran struggle, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire reflection on Nigeria’s past.

13/09/2025

Rivers begins transition to democratic governance https://tinyurl.com/2x7sv34y

13/09/2025

Tinūbu🗣️-------Abdullah, is there other candidãtes left not known to Nigêrians? Are they spirits! make haste! and Make NIGERIANs happy they have mãde their choice, screen Austin Jay Jay Okocha and crown him the Ñff chãirman. 🦅🇳🇬

My regime wants the best for NIGERIANs, I Heard their voices clear, they want Jay Jay, and Jay Jay they shall get 🇳🇬

Bring the AFCON trophy home, bring the world cup home 🇳🇬 I want to feel them and bless our players 🦅

You have my permission, do the needful and cheers to all Nigerians I love you all.

(Tinūbu addrêsses Ñff committêe chãirman live in a Web interview via NTA sport news)

13/09/2025

Officìal: Samuêl Eto'o voluntêer to accōmpany Jãy Jãy Okōcha to Ñff invìtation in Abüja.......First time in Nigerïa Fōotball history 💚🦅🇳🇬

Samuel Eto'o🗣️------To show my full support for Nigêria Fōotball revìval and sportsmanship i will be in Nigerïa to accōmpany a good friend of mine and a legend Jãy Jãy Okōcha to the Ñff Comm-ittêe office for hìs scrêening as the Ñff chãirman 🦅

NIGERIANs pls join me as my arrival will be televised in different national TV.

Now keep the online vōting momentum going.....

3rd official vōting & final for today.
Validation: 1million vōtes

How to vōte:

On the commēnt section type:
(Jãy Jãy Okōcha for Ñff chãirman)