Events News April 18, 2025 Chief Don Okonkwo's Son, Chinomso Releases Stunning Pre-wedding Picture With Bride, Chizuru Ahead of Society Wedding

The city of Lagos will be agog as high profile individuals are expected to grace the wedding ceremony of Mr. Chinomso Okonkwo to his heartthrob, Miss Chizuru Uko. 

Chinomso, the son of billionaire businessman, Chief Donatus Okonkwo, the Chairman Tettrazzini Group has since released pre-wedding picture ahead of the expected royal wedding. 

The stunning picture of him and his beautiful heartthrob, Chizuru has gone viral, attracting goodwill messages as they set out to start their marital journey. 

The bride's father, Sir Ikechi Uko (Ikenga na Item) an accomplished International legal practitioners and business executive had given his nod for the marital union to proceed since December when he received bride price from Chinomso and his father, Prince Okonkwo. 

He had "retaliated" the payment of bride price, which include seven gold coins with the release of a gold bar. 

 

The expected star-studded wedding will hold on April 25, 2025, starting with a church service at Guiding Light Assembly, Layi Ajayi Dembe Road, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi Lagos. 

This will be followed by a reception at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. 

The two love birds had met during their postgraduate studies in the US, from where they found love in each other.

Only invited guests are expected at the wedding, a release signed by the planners says.

Crime News April 18, 2025 ISWAP terrorists blow up another bridge in Yobe

Suspected fighters from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have bombed another major bridge, this time in Gujiba Local Government Area of Yobe State, further crippling infrastructure in the region already reeling from a series of recent attacks.

According to intelligence sources quoted by counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama, the insurgents detonated an explosive device around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, targeting the bridge linking Ngirbuwa and Gonori town.

The blast destroyed what remained of the structure, cutting off movement between the two communities.

This latest incident comes just two days after a coordinated wave of assaults in neighbouring Borno State, where three other bridges were either partially or completely destroyed.

On Wednesday, Wednesday when terrorists destroyed Manda Fuma bridge near Biu, a strategic route crucial for both civilian and military transit.

In addition to the Manda Fuma bridge, unconfirmed but emerging reports indicated that the bridge in Alaramma was also brought down.

According to a report shared by a security and intelligence platform, Eons Intelligence, on its verified X handle on Wednesday, the bridge connecting the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Wajiroko to Sabon Gari was also reportedly destroyed—severely impacting the movement of security forces and logistical support in the area.

Crime News April 18, 2025 Youths attack Fulani settlement, accuse residents of aiding bandits

A group of irate youths on Thursday attacked a Fulani settlement in Kemenji Village, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, accusing its inhabitants of colluding with bandits in the kidnapping and killing of locals.

According to a report by counter-insurgency expert, Zagozola Makama, intelligence Sources revealed that the youths, led by one I. Bature, stormed the Fulani camp and set a number of huts ablaze before fleeing the scene.

Upon receiving the report, The Nigerian Army troops in collaboration with the police answered other security agencies swiftly stormed the area to prevent further escalation.

The security team succeeded in restoring normalcy, while efforts are said to be ongoing to apprehend the ringleader and other suspects who are currently at large.

Security agencies assured that the situation is under control and warned against taking the law into one’s hands, reiterating the commitment of security agencies to safeguarding lives and property in the area.

News April 18, 2025 Easter : CG NFSS felicitates Christians, harps on formal recognition of the service

The Commander General of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Dr. Joshua Osatimehin, has extended his Easter greetings to Christians and all members of the Service across the country.

In his Easter message delivered in Abuja, Dr. Osatimehin encouraged them to follow the example set by Jesus Christ, emphasizing virtues such as sacrifice, humility, love, and peaceful coexistence.

He explained that Jesus Christ’s mission on Earth was to redeem humanity through His crucifixion, death, and resurrection on the third day.

The Commander General called on all to ensure that the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ is reflected in their lives by adhering to God’s commandments in their day-to-day actions.

He also urged a commitment to serving both God and humanity, as well as actively contributing their knowledge and wisdom to societal development.

Dr. Osatimehin further highlighted that NFSS personnel had been deployed across all 36 states and 774 local government areas in Nigeria to support other security agencies in ensuring a safe and peaceful Easter celebration.

Taking advantage of the occasion, Dr. Osatimehin expressed his gratitude to the Senate and House of Representatives for passing the NFSS Bill, noting that it reflected the lawmakers’ dedication to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians through the continued efforts of the NFSS.

He appealed to President Bola Tinubu to give his assent to the bill once it is transmitted to him, underscoring that doing so would greatly contribute to realizing the President’s renewed hope agenda, particularly in the area of national security.

While reaffirming the unwavering support of the NFSS to President Tinubu’s administration, the Commander General urged the officers and men of the Service to maintain their dedication and remain focused on the Service’s core mission, avoiding any actions that might undermine its objectives.

News Politics April 18, 2025 Atiku ally warns Northerners of ‘Cameroonian Ahidjo-style marginalization’ if APC wins in 2027

A staunch ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that northerners could face political marginalization akin to the fate of Cameroon’s former president, Ahmadu Ahidjo, if the All Progressives Congress (APC) retains power in 2027.

Hamma Hayatu, a vocal supporter of Atiku, made the statement on Friday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

He cautioned northern Nigerians against supporting President Bola Tinubu’s party in the next election cycle, urging them to resist the APC using “any legal means.”

“Dear Northerners,” Hayatu wrote, “Should by any misadventure APC comes back as president in 2027, the Cameroonian treatment awaits you from these NADECO people. Reject them like a plague… treat their supporters among you as betrayers. Jiki Magayi.”

Expanding on his reference to the “Cameroonian treatment,” Hayatu drew a historical parallel to the fate of Ahmadu Ahidjo, the first president of post-independence Cameroon.

According to Hayatu, Ahidjo, a Fulani from Garoua in northern Cameroon, was sidelined after illness forced him to temporarily hand over power to then-Prime Minister Paul Biya. When Ahidjo recovered and attempted to return, Biya refused to relinquish control, eventually becoming president in 1983. Ahidjo was forced into exile, first in Kano, Nigeria, and later in Dakar, Senegal, where he died in 1989.

“After Biya took full control,” Hayatu claimed, “northern Cameroonians were pushed out of key positions and governance structures. Only those deemed subservient were allowed to participate, reducing the region’s influence drastically.”

He concluded by warning that a similar fate could await northern Nigerians under continued APC rule, asserting that Muslims and northerners risk being politically sidelined unless proactive measures are taken.

News Politics April 18, 2025 Kano APC reacts to Kwankwaso’s impending defection to party

The All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State says the speculated impending defection of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso to the party is a welcome development.

The Chairman of the party, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, stated this while addressing a press conference at the party’s headquarters located along Maiduguri road, Kano,on Friday.

“APC as a political Institution in its renewed hope agenda has embarked on the project of receiving decampees from all political parties.

“Of recent, the attention of the party has been drawn to speculations of the impending decamping of the leader of the expelled faction of the NNPP, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into the party.

“This is a welcome development, especially given the fact that the APC remains his last political refuge as he has successfully destroyed his relations with all other political groupings in the country.

“Without prejudice to our desire as a party to welcome new entrants and in respect of the constitutional rights of citizens to belong to political parties of their choice, we wish to state our position as a state chapter of our great party in Kano state,”Abbas said.

He said the party had already directed its ward chapters to open registers for new decampees irrespective of their political and social stature is in line with our party’s constitution.

“We advise all those desirous of joining our esteemed party to go to their respective wards and register. Also, we want to assure our elected party officials from the ward, local government, senatorial and state levels that they will continue to function as provided by the tenure of their office in the party constitution.

“For the purpose of seeking any future party or elective position, any old or new entrants, shall be free to exercise his/her constitutional rights of voting or being voted for without any special preference,” the chairman said.

He noted that the party is fully aware that some people are desperate to join the APC “because they have scuttled their political goodwill and have become political lepers in the national scheme of things and are looking to the APC for political relevance.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, let me emphasize that the APC as a political party does not and will not encourage or promote the existence of cult like associations in the name of political activities or groupings.

“We unequivocally call on all those prospective decampees who have earlier made derogatory statements against our leaders, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Sen.Kashim Shettima to offer a public apology as a sign of remorse, and respect for future relationships,” he added.

News Politics April 18, 2025 (BREAKING) Rivers: I pushed for Fubara’s removal before Tinubu’s intervention – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has credited President Bola Tinubu with preventing a political meltdown in Rivers State, revealing he had advocated for the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Wike, a former governor of the oil-rich state, made the disclosure on Friday during a media briefing in Abuja.

According to him, Tinubu’s intervention, which included suspending Governor Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and lawmakers amid a deepening political rift, was necessary to stabilize the state.

He said the president’s decision to impose a state of emergency and appoint a sole administrator helped to prevent the state from descending into chaos.

More details to follow….