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Johnson Idowu The Anambra State Police Command said it has directed a mental evaluation for a 28-year-old man who attempted to take his own life by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole in the Awada area of the state. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Wednesday, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening. Ikenga noted that upon receipt of the information, police operatives mobilised to the scene, cordoned off the area, and persuaded the victim. He stated, “Anambra State Police operatives attached to the Awada Division, in the evening of 2nd September 2025, successfully…

Former Leicester City and Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed why he terminated his contract in Spain to join Celtic, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles star moved to Sevilla on a three-year deal from the King Power Stadium last summer, but his time in Spain didn’t yield any positive results. After six months without a league goal in Seville, Iheanacho returned to the EFL Championship, signing a loan deal with Middlesbrough, with an option for a permanent transfer included. However, the former Manchester City forward scored one goal and provided two assists with the Boro as Micheal Carrick’s team missed…

In a bid to harness the potential of the teeming youth population, the Office of the National Youth Leader, APC, Dr. Dayo Israel, has launched #COMMUNICODE2025, a virtual competition designed to challenge and empower young Nigerians by encouraging them to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Themed: “Digital Economy & You”, the competition is for individuals aged 16 to 25 to pitch solutions that leverage the digital economy to address pressing daily challenges in their communities across various industries. The top 10 winners will be selected based on the creativity, practicality, and potential impact of their proposed solutions by a…

Super Eagles of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign enters a crucial phase this weekend as they host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. After earlier slip-ups in Group C left the three-time African champions outside the qualification spots, Eric Chelle’s men know that only victory will restore momentum ahead of another tricky away tie against South Africa. Ahead of the game, Nigeria will be banking on individual brilliance to complement collective effort. Super Eagles players to watch out for against Rwanda 5. Stanley Nwabali The Chippa United goalkeeper recently picked up a knock just weeks before…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has no integrity to decide whether Peter Obi should return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Peter Ameh, National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has declared. Speaking on Daily Politics on Trust TV, Ameh blasted Wike for questioning Obi’s sincerity, saying the former Rivers governor had broken his own promises and could not serve as a moral compass for the PDP. “Wike said he would never be a minister after office — today he is one. He said joining the APC was about seeking forgiveness for sins — today he works…

The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspected electric transformer vandals, Idris Garba, 21, and Saifullahi Alkasim, 28, both from Alagbado, Minna, on September 1, 2025. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects were arrested by police operatives of ‘B’ Division Minna, at a transformer spot within the area during an attempt to vandalise the cables, adding that two others escaped. Abiodun explained that the suspects arrested have been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and prosecution.

The Presidency on Wednesday announced that the Federal Government realised ₦20.59 trillion in revenue between January and August 2025, with non-oil receipts accounting for the bulk of collections. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed in a statement that non-oil revenue stood at ₦15.69 trillion, representing about three-quarters of total earnings and signalling a clear shift from dependence on crude oil. “This strong performance reflects a fundamental restructuring of Nigeria’s fiscal base,” Onanuga said. President Bola Tinubu had earlier revealed that the government surpassed its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule, crediting the achievement to…

Whales are reeling from steep losses after a sharp selloff in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a token linked to the Trump family. Key Takeaways: Whales are taking heavy losses as WLFI plunges over 40% in its first week. A $915K profit quickly turned into a $1.6M loss for one trader due to FOMO-driven reentry. Investor sentiment has flipped bearish, with major holders dumping and shorts profiting. Despite a midweek attempt to salvage the token’s momentum through a significant token burn, WLFI has continued its downward slide, with whales now unloading positions at a loss.Blockchain data shows that whale wallet 0x432…

The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has said it will conduct local government elections in the state on September 26, 2026. The commission in her official release said the election would hold for Chairmanship and Councilorship positions across the 17 LGAS and 260 Electoral wards of the State.A statement from the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Christian C. Ngwu, disclosed that from January 23, 2026, to February 18, 2026, party primaries will be held, including the resolution of disputes arising from the primaries and the observation of the process by ENSIEC. The commission also set November 27, 2025,…

Idowu Abdullahi The United States Government has donated $32.5 million to the World Food Programme to support food and nutrition assistance in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Aishah Gambari of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the statement, the donation aims to save lives by providing food and nutrition support to vulnerable communities. It read, “The World Food Programme Nigeria, with U.S. Government’s contribution of 32.5 million dollars, will provide food assistance and nutrition support to internally displaced persons across conflict-affected areas. “With the U.S. Government’s donation, the World Food Programme Nigeria will…