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The Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Umuahia has ordered the remand of blogger Nnachi Divine Mark Idume at the Afara Correctional Centre over the alleged publication and circulation of false information targeting former Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Ahamefule Orji (T.A. Orji).

Idume was arraigned in Charge No. U/306C/2026 in a suit filed by the Commissioner of Police under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2025 (as amended).

According to the prosecution, the defendant published and circulated a viral social media report alleging that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered US$5 billion, purported pre-written election results, ₦1 trillion worth of gold necklaces, and more than 200 exotic vehicles during an alleged raid on Chief Orji’s residence in Umuahia.

The prosecution told the court that the publication was entirely false, unverified, and deliberately designed to mislead the public, generate online traffic, and damage the reputation of the former governor.

After hearing the matter, the court ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Afara Correctional Centre pending further proceedings and adjourned the case to August 27, 2026.

The case is regarded as one of the notable prosecutions under the Cybercrimes Act involving the alleged dissemination of false information through digital platforms. The legislation empowers law enforcement agencies to prosecute the deliberate spread of false or misleading online publications capable of causing reputational harm, inciting public disorder, or undermining public confidence in public institutions.

The matter is expected to resume before the Chief Magistrate Court on the adjourned date.

The family of Nigeria’s first Head of State, Major General Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, has said that their late father was a patriotic soldier who devoted his life to the unity and stability of Nigeria.

The family stated this at the Aguiyi-Ironsi Cenotaph in Umuahia on Wednesday while delivering an address during a wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 60th memorial of Maj.-Gen. Ironsi’s death.

The family, which spoke through Louisa Aguiyi-Ironsi, said the memorial ceremony was a call for reconciliation, peaceful coexistence, and nation-building, not for reopening old pains and debates.

According to her, Nigeria’s future should be anchored on justice, accountability, discipline, and the collective good of its citizens.

“We have gathered today to mark the 60th anniversary of his martyrdom in active service for the collective good and unity of Nigeria.

“today, we do not assemble to reopen old debates, nor to magnify historical divisions. Rather, we gather to honour a life committed to the preservation of Nigeria’s unity and the strengthening of state institutions,” Louisa Aguiyi-Ironsi said.

She urged present and future leaders to prioritize national interests above sectional considerations and to choose dialogue over conflict.

President Bola Tinubu was represented at the wreath-laying ceremony by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), while Governor Alex Otti and former Nigerian First Lady Patience Jonathan also performed the wreath-laying.

Our father devoted his life for Nigeria’s unity, stability – Gen Aguiyi Ironsi’s family 

Argentina are the subject of a FIFA disciplinary proceedings over potential breaches of multiple laws during the 2026 World Cup.

These include the use of discriminatory chants and gestures, team misconduct, security and protocol failures and inappropriate messages being displayed.

Albiceleste players held up a banner that read ‘The Falklands are Argentine’, after they beat England 2-1 in the semi-final.

The banner is a potential breach of article 13 paragraph 2 c) which states that a sporting event cannot be used for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature.

After they lost 1-0 to Spain in the final, some Argentina players were involved in a bust-up.

Leonardo Paredes grabbed and pushed Spain players, while Nahuel Molina also hit Rodri at full-time.

FIFA has also open proceedings against Thiago Almada and coach Roberto Ayala.

2026 World Cup: Argentina stars risk FIFA sanctions as probe begins

The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Mrs Rebecca Oine Julius Oamen as a Director in the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), declaring her demotion, removal from the agency’s payroll and stoppage of her salaries illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional.

Justice of the Abuja Judicial Division delivered the judgment in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/37/2024, filed by Oamen against the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), the National Biosafety Management Agency and another defendant.

The court directed the Federal Civil Service Commission to reinstate the claimant forthwith to her position as Director in the NBMA on CANRAISS Grade Level 15, with all the benefits attached to the office.

It also ordered the NBMA to pay Oamen the difference in her salary arising from her reduction from Grade Level 15 to Grade Level 14.

According to the judgment, the agency is to pay her N201,809.08 monthly salary differential from February 2024, when she began receiving N154,105.67 based on Grade Level 14, until the date of the judgement.

The court further declared that the removal of Oamen’s name from the NBMA payroll, the non-payment of her salaries, entitlements and emoluments as Director of Administration and Finance from December 2023, as well as her demotion and recall, were illegal, unlawful, unconstitutional, null and void.

In addition, the court issued a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from implementing the contents of the Federal Civil Service Commission’s letter dated December 12, 2023, which formed the basis of the disputed actions against the claimant.

The court also awarded N500,000 against the Federal Civil Service Commission and N300,000 against the third defendant as costs in favour of Oamen.

The court held that the claimant had proved her case in its entirety and consequently granted all the reliefs sought.

It equally dismissed the counterclaim filed by the third defendant in its entirety for lacking merit.

Court orders reinstatement of sacked NBMA director, Oamen declares demotion illegal

Bendel Insurance are reported to be interested in re-signing forward Uche Collins, DAILY POST reports.

It would be recalled that Collins was on the books of the Benin Arsenals during the 2024-25 campaign.

Collins scored six goals for the Benin-based club during his first stints at the club.

He featured for Katsina United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season.

Bendel Insurance are looking for more depth in their attack ahead of the new season.

The Benin City club are currently preparing for the new season.

NPFL: Bendel Insurance set to re-sign Collins from Katsina United 

The 2027 Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, amid the rising political discussions over the former Nigerian leader’s role ahead of the 2027 general election.

Photos from the meeting were shared on X by Obi’s photographer, Esther Umoh.

In a brief statement accompanying the images, Umoh wrote, “Earlier today, the presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, met with former president Olusegun Obasanjo.”

The meeting between Obi and Obasanjo on Wednesday also came days after former Political Adviser to the ex-president, Akin Osuntokun, claimed that Obasanjo was the principal force behind the alliance between Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Osuntokun dismissed suggestions that Obasanjo was secretly supporting President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the former president had instead played a leading role in bringing the opposition leaders together.

DAILY POST reports that Obi left the coalition opposition, African Democratic Congress, ADC, alongside his running mate, Rabi’u Kwamkwanso for the NDC, citing internal division and court cases.

Peter Obi meets Obasanjo

Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women in a new BBC investigation, with allegations spanning more than a decade. The women, who claimed they encountered Leto between 2002 and 2016, alleged that the incidents ranged from sexual assault and statutory rape to […]

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He added that part of the support would also benefit widows and relatives of those who lost their lives during the incident, including a Mathematics teacher, Oyedokun.

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A Hyundai Elantra vehicle stolen from Annur Mosque in Abuja has been recovered in Kano by operatives of the Kano State Police Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS).

It was one of two stolen vehicles recovered by the squad in separate operations.

The Hyundai Elantra was reported stolen from the mosque premises on July 10. Police said intelligence gathered during the investigation led operatives to track the suspects to Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The suspects reportedly abandoned the vehicle and fled after sighting the police team on July 22.

Investigators believe the suspects are members of an interstate vehicle theft syndicate operating across Abuja, Kaduna and Kano states.

The recovered Hyundai Elantra was returned to its owner in Abuja, while efforts continue to arrest the fleeing suspects and dismantle the criminal network.

In a separate operation, the SIS recovered a white Toyota Hilux stolen on the night of July 26 along Lamido Crescent in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State by the owner’s driver.

The driver discovered the vehicle was missing when he returned and reported the incident to the police.

Following the report, SIS operatives traced the vehicle to Kurna Asabe Quarters, Kano, where it was recovered from a suspect identified as Abdussalam Salisu.

The police later handed the Toyota Hilux back to its owner after confirming ownership, while investigations continue to identify other suspects connected to the theft.

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised the Special Intervention Squad for their professionalism and swift response.

He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and urged residents to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles.

He also encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities promptly.

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Oscar-winning Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard has died following a motorbike crash in Dublin. He was 56. Police said the fatal single-vehicle accident occurred on Lower Road in Lucan, west of the Irish capital, shortly before 4:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday. Authorities are appealing for witnesses as investigations into the cause of the […]

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