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Dele Momodu, Quits Party, Joins ADC, Says He Has “Abandoned The Carcass To Them”

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Ayodele Oni
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Dele Momodu

By Ayodele Oni

A former Presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dele Momodu, has formally resigned from the party, less than 24 hours after Atiku Abubakar.

Momodu, premised his resignation on the Party being hijacked by undemocratic forces.

In a resignation letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu said his decision to quit the party takes immediate effect.

“My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight.

“It is, therefore, honorable to abandon the carcass of the party to them while the majority of us earnestly sign up with the new coalition party known as the African Democratic Congress (ADC).”

Momodu, expressed appreciation to the ward leadership for their loyalty and support since he joined the party in 2021. He had been an active participant in national debates and party activities since then.

His defection to the ADC is seen as a significant development in Edo State’s political landscape and is expected to boost the emerging coalition’s influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Momodu’s resignation adds to the growing list of high-profile exits from the PDP, as discontent deepens over the party’s internal leadership crisis and direction.

Enugu: Shock As Two Sisters, Both Security Agents, Kidnap Brother For Ransom

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Police Officer

By Charles Igbo

Shock and shouts of sacrilege were the reaction to the kidnap incident which involved two sisters. The victim?: Their elder brother.

If the act was sacrilegious, the shocking aspect is that both sisters, Juliet Chukwu and Ngozi Chukwu, are Security Agents. While Juliet is of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence, Ngozi is of the Nigeria Immigration Service.

The two, according to reports, conspired with four others, now at large,  and, allegedly, kidnapped their elder brother, Friday Chukwu for ransom.

The asking price to effect his release: N30 million Naira.

For their courage to mastermind the  heinous crime of the abduction of their brother for financial gains, the two are cooling their legs in  Police custody. They have been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command.

The two, allegedly, arranged for the kidnap of their brother, Friday, in June. It was effected near the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. They hail from Amaeze Ishiagu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.

Their brother was released after the sum of N30m was raised and paid.

Their brother’s kidnap was not their only involvement in the business of kidnapping for ransom.

They, allegedly,  masterminded the kidnap of Engr. Dennis Igwe, the General Manager of China Oriental Mining Company, Engr. within the same area on Monday.

But Igwe’s abduction was their undoing. Their cup filled up  when they were traced and  arrested in  a hotel where they chose to share the N10 million ransom paid for Igwe’s release.

They were promptly arrested.

In a Facebook post, Comrade Chika Nwoba, appealed to  security agencies  to ensure the matter is not swept under the carpet.

His post read:  “News broke in June, 2025, about the kidnap of one Mr. Friday Chukwu along Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway, an elder brother to Mrs Juliet Chukwu who is a Civil Defence officer and Mrs. Ngozi Nancy Chukwu who is an Immigration Officer all from Amaeze, Ishiagu, Ivo LGA of Ebonyi State and it was alleged that the sum of N30 million was paid as ransom before the release of Mr. Friday Chukwu.

“Weeks later, on Monday 14/7/2025, the CEO of China Oriental Quarry Company, Engr. Igwe Denis Chibueze was kidnapped along the same route with a demand of N10 million.

The stakeholders rallied the sum with a security link and they were trailed to a hotel room where they were sharing the proceeds of their criminal act.

“They have been previously alleged to have link to many criminal activities happening around Ishiagu in Ebonyi State, ranging from conniving with Fulani herders to stage kidnap along Ishiagu road, looting of railway rails and properties and vandalization of pipeline among other heinous crimes.

“The source through which they escape in many of their crimes is still unknown, but the recent case shouldn’t be treated like other of their crimes and the Nigerian Civil Defence Corp and Immigration Service should meet the case with the punishment it deserves.”

Chief Emmanuel Ajah, Chairman of Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, confirmed the arrest of the two sisters. He however said that even though the crimes happened outside his jurisdiction, he had written to both the Enugu Police Command and the Ebonyi Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps.

His words: “Yes. We are aware of the incidents; but it didn’t happen in my Local Government Area. The incidents took place in Enugu State. The sisters to Mr Friday Chukwu, who is my friend have been arrested. They said they are six, so four people are still on the run. I have written to both the Enugu Police Command and the Ebonyi Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps.”

Chris Asoluka’s Final Journey Home Begins

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Chris Chigoziri Asoluka
Dr. Chris Chigoziri Asoluka

By Charles Igbo

The funeral rites of Dr. Chris Chigoziri Asoluka begin on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Lagos, with a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs.

Dr Asoluka, a renowned and accomplished Development and Policy Strategist, Lawyer, Politician, Financial Analyst,  unexpectedly, passed on May 9, 2025. He was aged 70 years.

His passing, which shook, especially, Corporate Nigeria, was announced  by his son, Jamachi Chris-Asoluka, in a statement.

Part of the statement read: “With deep sorrow, but with grateful hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, in-law, patriarch, Dr. Chris Asoluka (Okwuruoha)

“Surrounded by love and held in grace, Daddy transitioned from this world just before midnight on Friday, May 9, 2025, with the calm dignity that defined his life.”

Beginning in Lagos, where he resided, from Thursday, July 17, 2025, his send off from mother-earth  stretches to Sunday, July 25, 2025, after his interment on Friday, July 24, 2025, at his hometown, Ihiagwa, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State.

The funeral programme tagged

Celebration of Life stated the events that would culminate in the final farewell as follows:

LAGOS

*Thursday, July 17th Service of Songs/Night of Tributes:

Harbour Point, Victoria Island, 4:00 pm

*Friday, July 18th

Commendation Service:

Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, 10:00 am.

OWERRI

*Wednesday, July 23rd: Service of Songs / Wake-Keep:

Chris Asoluka Country Home, Ihiagwa, 4:00 pm

*Thursday, July 24th Obsequies:

St. John’s Anglican Church, Ihiagwa, 10:00 am, followed by Interment at Chris Asoluka Country Home, Ihiagwa.

*Friday, July 25th:

A Day of Honour by Nde Owerre.

Chris Asoluka Country Home, Ihiagwa — 12:00 noon.

*Sunday, July 27th

Family Thanksgiving and Outing Service:

St. John’s Anglican Church, Ihiagwa — 9:00 am.

Dr Asoluka, a Chief, was a fomer member of the House of Representatives. He was, also, a former Commissioner for Finance, Imo State. Asoluka was also a Knight of St Christopher, KSC, Anglican Communion.

Married to the lovely Nneka Chris-Asoluka, a Lawyer, the very happy couple had three children and grand children.

Police Dismantles, Arrests Members Of Port Harcourt’s Dreaded Cult Groups

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Police on Duty

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of two identified notorious cultists believed to be, allegedly, behind the recent wave of cult-related violent activities and killings in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt.

The Command informed that the interception of Diseye Ukulu, 36, from Bayelsa State, but resident in Diobu area of the Rivers state capital, subsequently led to the arrest of his comrade- in-crime, one Achionu Solomon Chukwuma, popular as Solex.

A statement on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from the Command’s spokesperson, Grace Irenge -Koko, said that Ukulu’s arrest was sequel to an intelligence-driven operation by a combined team of  operatives from the Special Operations and Intelligence Team SOIT, Hawk Tactical Squad and Anti-Cultism Unit, as well as members of the Diobu Local Vigilante Group.

According to her, the special operation targeted  inter-confraternity rivalries between the members of the D12 and BS secret cult groups who are strongly believed to be behind the activities of the notorious and dreaded Deygbam Cultic gang.

The group, according to the Police, has been discovered to be the masterminds of the spate of brutal violence and killings rocking Diobu and other Port Harcourt City  neighbourhoods of late.

The Police authorities further noted that Ukulu’s confessional statement resulted in the apprehension of Chukwuma ,and recovery of a Scorpion VZ61 Submachine gun.

Other dangerous weapons also seized during the operation include a fabricated English-made Beretta pistol ,and over 20 rounds of 5.56 live ammunition.

“The firearm is believed to have been used in various criminal activities and its recovery will aid in the investigation and prosecution of the suspects.”

The police also found 20 rounds of 5.56 mm live ammunition and two rounds of 9mm live ammunition .A pair of screw- drivers were also recovered from the suspect’s residence”, the police noted.

According to Irenge-Koko, the suspects and the recovered exhibits are, presently in custody, pending the conclusion of investigations.

She informed that efforts are also ongoing to track down other members of the dread cultist gangs who at large.

‎NPF Probes 151 Officers For Misconduct

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Ayodele Oni
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Kayode Egbetokun - Inspector General of Police - IGP

By Ayodele Oni

The Nigeria Police Force, (NPF) is currently interrogating 151 senior officers for various offences.

Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that their trial commenced since Monday at the Force headquarters, Abuja.

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‎Adejobi stated that “In a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters.

“The exercise commenced today Monday, 14th July till Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

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‎”The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above.

“The affected officers, drawn from various commands and formations across the country, are expected to undergo a thorough and transparent review process in line with extant police regulations and disciplinary procedures for final recommendation to the Police Service Commission.

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‎”The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force.

“He emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.

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‎”The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust.

“The disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintaining an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within. “

Former APC National Chairman, Odigie-Oyegun Joins ADC

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Akinwale Kasali
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John Odigie-Oyegun
John Odigie-Oyegun

By Akinwale Kasali

John Odigie-Oyegun, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

The former Edo State Governor officially joined the ADC and received the Membership Card of his New Party.

His membership card was handed to him by the Party’s State Chairman, Kennedy Odion, after he registered with the ADC in Benin city, Edo State Capital.

At the presentation ceremony of Odigie-Oyegun, the Party’s State Chairman said the former APC National Chairman is not new to the formation of political coalitions.

Odion recalled Oyegun’s involvement with the formation of a coalition that led to the emergence of the APC in 2013 that eventually ousted the administration of former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in 2015.

He said: “He has put together what is called a coalition before, and he succeeded. So, in mathematics, once you understand the formula, the answer is in view. So, he understands how he did it before, so doing it again is not a difficult task.

“So as God may have it, he is not from any other state but from the heartbeat of this nation, Edo State and we are moving the coalition together.

“He was the chairman of the implementation committee that decided that ADC would be the platform.”

Odigie-Oyegun however stated that the ADC has the interest of Nigerians at heart.

He said: “We talked to a lot of parties, about seven of them. Up till the very last minute. We made a report and we said ADC. And some said, ‘No, no, no, you must still talk to this, you must still talk to that.’

“So, we delayed the decision for another fortnight. At the end of our meeting, we still came back. I said, ‘yes, what you ask us to do, we have done. We have talked to the others, but we have not seen a party as dedicated as the ADC.”

Two Students Killed By Senior Colleagues, Kano Govt, Police Launch Probe

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Death of Two Students in Kano State

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kano State Government has vowed to get to the root of the issues behind the death of two students of Government Secondary School, Bichi ,in the Kano North Senatorial District.

Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dungurawa were reportedly killed on Monday July 14 ,2025 as a result of attacks from school mates ,who allegedly used metal objects ,known in local parlance as Gwale-Gwale  on them.

A statement from the spokesperson for the Kano State Ministry of Education  on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, signed by the Permanent Secretary Bashir Muhammad, affirmed the decision of the State Government to conduct a thorough inquest into the unfortunate incident.

This is as it promised to ensure that justice is served at the end of the day.

According to the Ministry, preliminary findings have revealed that the incident was as a result of some senior students metting out punishment to the victims for allegedly committing an offence.

“It was reported that the brutal act followed a decision taken by some senior students to punish the deceased for allegedly committing an offence”, the Ministry stated

The statement quoted the Permanent Secretary as cautioning students to avoid taking the laws into their hands .

On a visit to the affected school, Muhammad urged the students to report any perceived offence to the school and other appropriate authorities.

“You should avoid taking laws into your hands ,but rather make sure you report any matter of concern to the school authority for appropriate action”, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary stated.

While extending condolences to the families, relations and friends of the deceased , Muhammad on behalf of the Kano State Government also prayed for the repose of their souls .

Meanwhile ,the Police authorities in the State have waded in and over 12 persons already arrested in connection with the incident.

Although ,as at the time of this report, the Police Command was yet to officially react , impeccable sources revealed that the service has stepped in with some officials of the school also being questioned over the development.

Finally, Atiku Resigns From PDP

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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Atiku Abubakar

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his membership from the party.

Abubakar has contested and lost the Nigerian presidency thrice, twice under the opposition PDP banner in 2019 and 2023.

The former vice president is leading a coalition of opposition leaders in the country ahead the 2027 elections.

The leaders who said they are poised to snatch power from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had recently adopted the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as the platform to achieve their aim of grabbing power in the next election.

In a letter dated July 14, addressed to the chairman, PDP, Jada 1 ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, the former number two citizen said he’s no longer a member of the PDP.

The copy of the letter was shared on X by the Special Assistant on Media to the former Vice President on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, close watchers of what’s going on in the polity say Abubakar’s resignation from PDP may signal a mass defection from the leading opposition party in the country.

Why Obi Attended Moghalu’s  Campaign Flag-off – Obidients Tanko; Says, No Betrayal Of Nenadi Usman

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Peter Obi at Moghalu Campaign Flag-off

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Dr Yunusa Tanko has described as baseless the speculation in the media space that Labour Party standard-bearer Peter Obi has issues with the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman.

Dr Tanko who was responding to journalists question on Obi’s appearance at the campaign flag off of the Labour Party gubernatorial flag bearer, Dr George Moghalu at the weekend said that Obi remains a committed and loyal member of the Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party because that’s the right and the reasonable place to be after the Supreme Court upheld her appeal on the crisis in the party.

According to Dr Tanko, “His Excellency Peter Obi has consistently affirmed that he remains a member of the Labour Party under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman. He has also clearly stated his support for all individuals who had previously secured the party’s ticket to contest political positions.

“The rumour that Peter Obi has betrayed Senator Nenadi Usman is entirely baseless. It is a false narrative being peddled by opposition elements to distract.

The speculation began after Obi attended the flag off of the Labour Party gubernatorial flag bearer, Dr George Moghalu, in Anambra State at the weekend, but Dr Tanko noted that ‘Senator Nenadi Usman, along with other key stakeholders in this movement, are fully aware of and support the recent developments. Let’s not forget that His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, is a man of integrity, known for keeping his word. His decision to support Dr. George Moghalu, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate for Anambra State, reflects that consistency.

“So far, the only individuals who have spoken on these matters are Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, State Assembly members, and I. This marks a clear departure from the old political order.

He then urged members of the public to disregard the speculation and treat it as mere propaganda, built on falsehoods and aimed at stirring unnecessary controversy.

“Our focus remains on one goal: building a strong movement, a united Labour Party and a better Nigeria. That, we shall achieve.

A new Nigeria is POssible.

BREAKING: Fayose Floors EFCC, Court Says He Is Innocent

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Ayodele Fayose
Ayodele Fayose

By Gideon Njoku

After all the noise and “gra-gra” and drama that made Nollywood green with envy at the time, especially when he stormed the office of his “persecutors” wearing his iconic T-shirt on which was written “EFCC HERE I COME”, former Governor of  Ekiti  State, Ayo Fayose, has been declared innocent by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.

He was standing trial on charges of alleged money laundering preferred against him by the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which ran into billions of Naira.

But on Wednesday, the Court ruled that the EFCC has no case against him; that he is innocent  of all the charges; that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against  him; that the former Governor has no reason to enter into any defence in any case; and that the no case submission which he pleaded is upheld.

Meaning that unlike before, the EFCC has no business harassing him, and that he is as free as air to pursue his business activities  and the politics of his political party  –  the almost -dead Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

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