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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazak, and other top dignitaries, attended the commissioning of the Assumpta Twin Flyover in Owerri, Imo State on Tuesday.

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30/09/2025

JUST IN: President Tinubu arrives Imo to inaugurate Gov. Uzodimma’s signature projects, including the Owerri-Umuahia road, Control Post Flyover & EIICC.

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30/09/2025

May Nigeria Keep Happening to Me” — Omokri

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has declared he wants Nigeria to “keep happening” to him as long as he lives — a deliberate response to the expression “Nigeria has/happened to me,” which has become popular in recent online discourse.

In a post shared on Tuesday, Omokri wrote:

“May Nigeria happen to me and keep happening to me as long as I live!

He criticized those who use the country as a scapegoat for personal misfortunes, pointing out that when good things happen, people seldom credit Nigeria.

“When bad things happen, enemies of this country are quick to say that ‘Nigeria has happened’ to them. But they take the good that occurs to them in Nigeria personally, without attributing it to our great nation,” he stated.

Omokri also noted that difficulties are universal — developed countries have their own problems:

“Every year in America, 20,000 people are murdered. That is more than twice the murder rate in Nigeria. Have you ever heard Americans badmouthing their country as a result of this? This is Earth, not heaven,” he said.

He highlighted several achievements he believes deserve more recognition: record power generation, reduced inflation, Nigeria’s emergence as a net exporter of refined petroleum products, and expansion of the economy.

“$100 in Nigeria will buy you more than $100 in Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Ethiopia or South Africa,” he claimed.

He urged Nigerians to choose optimism and pride, rather than focusing only on negatives.

“Nigeria is a great country, but it is not perfect because perfection is divine. We can choose to look at the negatives, but there are many positive things happening in Nigeria that we refuse to project because we love bad news,” he concluded.

Omokri’s remarks come amid renewed debate around the phrase “Nigeria happened”, especially after the tragic death of ARISE News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who, before dying, had written: “I pray from the depth of my heart that Nigeria never happens to me or anyone I care about.”

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30/09/2025

U.S. Extradites Nigerian from Poland Over Inheritance Scam Targeting Seniors

The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that Tochuwku Albert Nnebocha, age 43 and a Nigerian national, was extradited from Poland to face federal charges in the United States.

He is accused of leading a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded elderly Americans of their savings by soliciting payments under the guise of delivering multimillion-dollar inheritances from deceased relatives in Spain.

According to court filings:

The scheme ran for over five years.

Victims received personalized letters claiming they were entitled to large inheritances, but were required to pay “delivery fees, taxes, or other payments” first.

Money was collected and routed through U.S.-based intermediaries (former victims), who forwarded funds to the defendants.

Nnebocha faces charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and individual counts of mail fraud and wire fraud.

The maximum sentence, if convicted, is 20 years.

Two others, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata (from Portugal) and Ehis Lawrence Akhimie (from the UK), have already pleaded guilty and received sentences of 97 months each in connection with the same scheme.

This case is highlighted as part of broader DOJ efforts to crack down on fraud schemes that target vulnerable populations, such as seniors.

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30/09/2025

Barcelona Unveils Strategy Behind Rashford Loan Move

Barcelona’s Sporting Director, Deco, has laid out the club’s reasoning behind their surprising summer move for Marcus Rashford. The deal, he confirmed, is a straightforward loan with an option to buy, but carries no penalties if the Spaniards decide not to make it permanent.

According to reports on X from Fabrizio Romano, United described the deal as “a simple loan with an option to buy … not a high fee,” adding there are no punitive clauses tied to non-exercise of the option.

This approach reflects Barcelona’s current transfer strategy: making low-risk, high-reward moves in a tighter financial context.

Rashford, speaking shortly after completing the move, described Barcelona as already feeling like home.

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30/09/2025

IG Charges New Police Lawyers to Uphold Integrity, Professionalism

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has urged police officers recently called to the Nigerian Bar to defend the Nigeria Police Force with courage, professionalism and integrity.

In a statement by CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the IGP made the charge while receiving the newly qualified lawyers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

Among the officers was Deputy Superintendent of Police Idachaba Laraba, singled out by Egbetokun for graduating with First Class honors from the Nigerian Law School.

Egbetokun described their call to the Bar as not just a personal milestone but a strategic asset for the Force. He reminded them that every police power must be grounded in law, urging them to be “custodians of legal knowledge” within the institution.

“You are not just returning as police officers, but as legal professionals. Your knowledge must be used to strengthen the Force and to better serve Nigerians,” he told them.

In response, the officers expressed gratitude for the support and pledged to uphold high standards in their dual roles.

This development comes as the Police Legal Section has been elevated to a full Directorate, now headed by an Assistant Inspector-General of Police — a move seen as part of reforms to bolster legal oversight within the Force.

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30/09/2025

BREAKING | Police Arrest Four Suspects for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four men in connection with armed robbery and kidnapping and recovered a pump-action gun plus a black Toyota Camry (Reg. SMK 835 FC) during the operation.

In a Tuesday press release, State Police Spokesman SP Tochukwu Ikenga said that on September 24, operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, acting on credible intelligence, raided Aguleri, in Anambra East LGA, and arrested the suspects.

The suspects, all males aged between 22 and 40, are named as Uchenna Aniegboka, Sunday Nwakalor, Chukwuebuka Aniegbunam, and Onyebuchi Udemba.

Ikenga said the suspects are currently being interrogated, and when investigations conclude, they will be charged to court. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the policy that criminal elements will find no hiding place in the state and urged the public to continue giving timely tips to the police.

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30/09/2025

BREAKING | PSG’s Kvaratskhelia to Miss Champions League Trip to Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain will be without winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for their upcoming Champions League group match at Barcelona, after the Georgian was substituted during Saturday’s Ligue 1 win over Auxerre with a suspected thigh issue.

PSG’s injury woes extend beyond Kvaratskhelia. The club is already missing Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Marquinhos for the clash.

Coach Luis Enrique has named Vitinha (previously substituted) and João Neves in the squad for the Barcelona game.

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30/09/2025

BREAKING | DSS to Arraign Sowore Over Anti-Tinubu Post

The Federal Government, through the Department of State Services (DSS), is preparing to arraign human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on a 5-count charge for allegedly publishing false statements about President Bola Tinubu with the intent to incite disorder.

Court documents filed September 16, 2025, show that the controversial post was made via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on August 25. In the message, he wrote:

“This criminal Actually went to Brazil to state that there is no more corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie shamelessly!”

The charges cite violation of Section 24(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2024, among other statutes.

Also listed as co-defendants are X Inc. and Meta Platforms (Facebook).

At the court session, Sowore’s counsel objected to the reading of charges, arguing that proper service had not been effected and that X was unrepresented. The court has adjourned the matter to October 27, 2025, for formal arraignment.

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30/09/2025

BREAKING | ECOWAS Parliament Approves $26M Budget for 2026

The ECOWAS Parliament has formally adopted a UA 19,636,030 (approx. USD 26 million) budget for the 2026 fiscal year, Speaker Hadjia Memounatou Ibrahima announced today.

The budget was approved during the 2025 Second Extraordinary Session held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Speaker Ibrahima said the plan is not just an accounting exercise but a signal of the Parliament’s commitment to the people of West Africa. She revealed that this represents a 5% increase from the 2025 budget, rising by UA 939,233 from UA 18,996,897.

Of the total budget, UA 19,368,394 (98.64%) is expected to come from ECOWAS’ Community Levy, while UA 257,636 (1.36%) will be sourced from other revenue streams.

The Parliament also flagged concern over some member states defaulting on their Community Levy obligations and warned that sanctions may follow.

Looking ahead, the Parliament plans to commemorate its 25th anniversary in November, using the occasion to highlight achievements in democracy, regional cooperation, and innovation.

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30/09/2025

BREAKING | Niger Gov Bago Congratulates Speaker Abbas on Turning 60

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, as he marks his 60th year.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Tuesday, Bago described 60 as a significant milestone - “a diamond jubilee, a life well lived,” worthy of celebration.

He lauded Abbas as a “calm, humble, passionate and intelligent lawmaker,” pointing to his contributions in the National Assembly since 2011. Bago highlighted Abbas’s leadership in the 10th House of Representatives as one marked by peace, unity, and commitment beyond party lines.

Praying for continued strength and wisdom, the governor said:

“May God grant you more years, sound health, and wisdom as you continue to lead the Green Chamber.”

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30/09/2025

BREAKING | Income Earned by “Runs Girls” Is Taxable - Taiwo Oyedele

The Federal Government has affirmed that all income earned in Nigeria, including revenue generated by “runs girls,” is taxable under the law, according to Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.

Speaking during a tax education session in Lagos, Oyedele clarified that gifts or upkeep money sent to dependents or relatives are not taxable, as they are categorized as “non-exchange transactions.”

But he emphasized that income received for services or goods - even in controversial or unconventional fields - is subject to taxation. He said:

“If somebody is doing runs girls … that’s a service, they will pay tax on it. The law does not separate whether what you are doing is legitimate or not. It just asks: did you get income from providing a service or a product? You pay tax.”

Oyedele further explained that sweeping tax reforms set to take effect on January 1, 2026 will consolidate existing tax laws into a unified framework, simplify compliance, and broaden the tax base.

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