Day: August 26, 2026

Anambra Police Hail Community Support In Arrest of 20-Year-Old Over Father’s Alleged Murder

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  The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, identified as Pascal Ogbogu, for allegedly killing his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed a coordinated effort by the police, family members and members of the Abatete Vigilante, after the suspect reportedly fled the scene of the incident. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the incident occurred on the evening of August 25, 2026.…

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Why The Hullabaloo About VDM’s Invitation To NBA AGC In Port-Harcourt!

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  By Ogheneluemu Sylvester Imonina, Esq   For the past two days, there have being caustic and venomous criticisms, poured on NBA for inviting VDM to the NBA Annual General Conference, holding in Port-Harcourt. These criticisms are not unrelated to the fact that VDM is seen by some persons as someone who applies unconventional methods in carrying out his activism besides the fact that some see him as someone who is not lettered to the extent of sitting amongst lawyers. Some are also of the view that VDM does not…

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2027: Anaughe Demands Probe, Prosecution Over Alleged Attacks On Omo-Agege’s Campaign Venue, Supporters

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Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to the Delta Central senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Godwin Anaughe, has called on security agencies to immediately investigate and prosecute persons allegedly involved in attacks on Omo-Agege’s supporters and the destruction of a campaign venue in Delta State.   Anaughe, who made the call in a statement made available to journalists in Warri, also urged security agencies to investigate alleged threats to the life of the former Deputy President of the Senate and determine whether the attacks…

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Ojei, NDC Lock Horns Over NCSADC Logo, Identity At SOOPIN Summit

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  A legal confrontation has erupted between the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box Nigeria, over the alleged unauthorized use of the Nigeria Civil Societies’ Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC) name, acronym and logo in publicity for the proposed Summit of the Opposition Parties in Nigeria (SOOPIN). Ojei, through his solicitors, A.O. Akano & Co. (Blessing Chambers), has issued a 24-hour cease-and-desist/pre-action notice over the use of the NCSADC identity in materials promoting the August 29 summit in Abuja, which lists Hon. Abdulmumin…

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Anambra LG Poll: CP Nnanna Leads Patrol, Inspects Police Stations

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Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has led an observation patrol across parts of the state and conducted unscheduled visits to some police stations in Awka ahead of Saturday’s local government elections.   The exercise, which took place yesterday, was aimed at assessing the operational readiness of personnel, strengthening supervision and ensuring effective policing ahead of the August 29 council elections.   During the patrol and visits, the commissioner inspected the operational environment of the stations and interacted with officers and men on duty to assess their…

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Closer TV Backs NUJ Chapel’s Campaign Against Drug Abuse, Cultism, Cybercrime

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The Chief Executive Officer of Closer TV Online, Mr Itutumeni Johnson Ogbomade, has pledged the full support of his organisation to the United Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, in its campaign against drug abuse, cultism and cybercrime among youths.   Ogbomade made the commitment when members of the Chapel paid a courtesy visit to the Closer TV office in Yenagoa.   He expressed delight at the visit, describing members of the Chapel as seasoned professionals whose recognition of the online platform would encourage…

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