As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will officially commission the newly renovated National Arts Theatre in Lagos on Wednesday. The announcement was made in a joint statement on Monday by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Bankers’ Committee, and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. According to the statement, the grand reopening is not just a refurbishment project but also a celebration of Nigeria’s cultural heritage and a major boost for the creative industry. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso emphasized that the National Theatre is more than just a building—it represents Nigeria’s…
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By Jamflash Newsroom The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has fixed Thursday, October 2, 2025, for judgment in a case challenging the removal of the Chairman and members of the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. The suit was filed by Reverend Goodlife Iduoku Ben, Amadi Christian Echele, Chimenem Wisdom Jerome, and three other members who were appointed and sworn in by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The group argues that their removal by the former Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, was illegal and unconstitutional. Background of the Case According to the claimants, they were duly confirmed by the Rivers State…
Ikorodu City were left frustrated on Sunday after being held to a 1-1 draw by eight-time NPFL champions, Enyimba, in a matchday six encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The game started on a tense note as Ikorodu City’s Joel Ezra mistakenly put the ball into his own net in the 12th minute, gifting Enyimba the lead. However, the Oga Boys quickly bounced back, with Joseph Arumala finding the equalizer just five minutes later to restore hope for the Lagos-based side. Despite dominating much of the game and creating clear goal-scoring opportunities, Ikorodu City were unable to find…
In a decisive move against insecurity, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested five notorious and long-wanted bandits. The breakthrough was confirmed in a statement released on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command. According to the PPRO, the arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation carried out by the Commander of the Scorpion Squad between September 20th and 28th, 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were actively involved in several kidnapping incidents across the North Central, North West, and North East regions of Nigeria. They had also been on the wanted list of both…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a security guard, Amos Kini, over the abduction of a two-year-old boy in the Elemoro area of Lagos State. According to the police report, the incident happened late at night on September 21, 2025, when the child’s mother reported to the Elemoro Police Division that her security guard had disappeared with her son and her mobile phone. Shockingly, the suspect later used the stolen phone to contact the child’s father, demanding a ₦5 million ransom for the boy’s release. Following the report, officers from the Elemoro Division swiftly began investigations.…
Tragedy struck on Friday, September 27, when a bomb explosion suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists killed two members of a local vigilante group in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the report on his X (formerly Twitter) page, the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. along the Damaturu–Buni Yadi Road, near Madiya village. The powerful blast claimed the lives of 35-year-old Kinnafi Modu and 27-year-old Mamman Kasaisa, both vigilante members who were at the forefront of protecting their community. Sadly, two other vigilantes sustained serious injuries and were…
A Chinese court has handed down a death sentence with a two-year reprieve to Tang Renjian, the country’s former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, after finding him guilty of one of the nation’s largest corruption scandals in recent years. According to the Changchun People’s Court in northeast Jilin Province, Tang was found guilty of accepting over 268 million yuan (approximately $38 million) in cash and property between 2007 and 2024. Why the Harsh Sentence? The court emphasized that Tang’s crimes were “extraordinarily serious”, noting that his actions caused “severe damage to the interests of the state and the people.”…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has firmly rejected recent statements made by American TV host Bill Maher during his HBO show Real Time with Bill Maher. Maher had alleged that so-called “Islamists” in Nigeria were orchestrating a genocide against Christians, claiming that over 100,000 Christians had been killed and more than 18,000 churches destroyed. He described this as a campaign to “wipe out the Christian population of an entire country.” However, MPAC’s Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, issued a statement on Monday dismissing these comments as “alarmist, false, and agenda-driven.” MPAC’s Standpoint According to MPAC, Nigeria’s security challenges cannot…
The Nigerian 10th Senate will officially resume plenary on October 7, with lawmakers expected to deliberate on several key national matters that directly impact governance and development. According to a statement released by Jackson Udom, the Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President, the legislative chamber will focus on local government autonomy, the 2026 Appropriation Bill, electoral reforms, and national security measures. Local Government Autonomy Takes the Lead One of the major items on the agenda is the enforcement of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. Despite the ruling that guarantees administrative and financial independence for local…
Traditional rulers and community leaders from Kwara South Senatorial District, in collaboration with the Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI), have voiced their deep dissatisfaction with the performance of lawmakers representing the zone at the National Assembly. This strong criticism was made during a strategic consultation meeting held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, with the theme: “Strategic Consultation of Kwara South Leaders: Reawakening the Giant.” Monarchs Call Out Ineffective Representation Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Alebiosu, accused the district’s legislators of neglecting their core responsibilities and failing to positively impact their constituents.…