• FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declared during a live media broadcast on Channels Television that the Rivers State political crisis has cost Governor Siminalayi Fubara any chance at a second term.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Wike attributed the breakdown to poor guidance from Fubara’s new allies, external opportunists, and unnamed Senior Advocates of Nigeria whom he accused of exploiting the state’s financial resources.

  • Reflecting on his transition of power, Wike noted that he left behind a fully renovated Government House and official vehicles, having started his own tenure having to borrow cars from former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko.

  • The former Rivers governor expressed frustration that Fubara abandoned the foundational political structure that secured his victory in 2023, choosing instead to befriend former political adversaries.

  • Wike claimed he has suffered zero political losses from the feud, asserting that Fubara is the sole casualty who has forfeited his re-election bid.

  • According to the minister, past attempts at peace and reconciliation collapsed because certain political actors feared losing their relevance and influence in the state.

  • Warning against external forces and opportunists treating Rivers State as a “cash cow,” Wike maintained that his camp firmly resisted attempts by outside interests to hijack the state’s resources and control.

• The Nigeria Police Force has acknowledged summoning social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) to back up claims he leveled against AIG Moshood Jimoh (Zone 2, Lagos).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • An administrative review has also led the Force to summon AIG Jimoh for questioning by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department.

  • VeryDarkMan’s accusations stemmed from a video concerning the death of Sheriff Salami, where he challenged AIG Jimoh over alleged conspiracies to frame businessman Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi for murder.

  • According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, the underlying criminal case has already been investigated, received legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and is currently pending before a competent court.

  • Stressing that the case is sub judice, the police emphasized that they refuse to handle the trial through media commentary or allow public campaigns to influence the outcome.

  • The Force CID in Abuja officially invited Otse on July 30, 2026, requesting his physical presence in Abuja to provide evidence substantiating his public claims.

  • Highlighting its dedication to probing all credible misconduct allegations regardless of rank or public status, the police noted that internal discipline follows uniform guidelines under the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, regulations, and administrative procedures.

  • While acknowledging citizens’ constitutional rights to free speech and institutional accountability, the Force cautioned that these rights do not protect defamation or unverified allegations designed to bypass due process.

  • The police stated they may pursue legal remedies if claims are proven false and maliciously intended to tarnish the reputation of the institution or its officers.

  • Ultimately, the police advised Otse to respect the Force CID invitation, cooperate with the administrative review, let the judicial proceedings unfold without interference, and utilize official oversight mechanisms for any grievances.

At least four people have been killed and several others injured in an overnight attack on Abaushwa community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The assailants, suspected to be bandits, reportedly stormed the community around midnight on Monday, breaking into homes and killing residents as they slept.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abaushwa is the hometown of the immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.

Community sources and local officials have condemned the attack, describing it as unprovoked and barbaric. Dr. Frank Kyungun, a prominent indigene who visited the scene with the former governor, stated that the attack was carried out by armed herdsmen. He emphasized that the community had been making efforts to avoid conflict, including voluntarily refraining from consuming beef, yet they continue to be targeted.

The Chairman of Guma LGA, Morris Orwough, has called for calm, noting that security personnel have been deployed to the area to restore peace and prevent further violence.

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the incident. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondona, stated that investigations are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Search efforts are also continuing for several residents who are still missing following the attack.