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The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the tragic discovery of the body of Mr. Ekpeboh Richard, a prominent real estate magnate, days after he was reported missing by his family.

The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to justice and security following the gruesome murder of Martin Ifesinachi Onyekesi, a prominent fish dealer popularly known as Fish Magnet, who was recently kidnapped and killed in the state.

Governor Hope Uzodimma has vowed to leave no stone unturned in rooting out gunmen terrorising Imo State, following a string of brutal killings in Ideato North. At a special service held Sunday at the Government House Chapel in Owerri, he offered heartfelt condolences to the families affected in Arondizuogu and surrounding communities.

The Lagos State Government (LSG) has urged residents to remain calm following over 12 hours of continuous rainfall, assuring the public that flood‑resilient infrastructure remains operational but warning of possible temporary flash flooding in vulnerable areas.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially launched a 5.5 million tree‑seedling distribution across all 44 local government areas—an initiative aimed at halting desert encroachment and restoring degraded land. The ceremony took place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Yanbawa Shelter Belt in Makoda LGA—originally established in 1972 and recently rehabilitated under the state’s agro‑climatic agenda.

Ilorin, Nigeria • August 4, 2025 – In a bold reiteration of its commitment to transforming basic education, the Kwara State government has secured a supplementary budget injection of ₦20 billion to revamp school infrastructure across all 16 Local Government Areas. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has green-lit the fund, with the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development already launching preparatory activities such as architectural planning and technical tendering. This initiative reinforces an ongoing infrastructure upgrade that began in 2020, following the restoration of Kwara’s partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

In a significant crackdown on fuel smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted over 69,375 litres of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Adamawa and Taraba States. This operation marks one of the largest seizures under the ongoing "Operation Whirlwind.

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have once again etched their names in history by clinching their seventh African championship title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The Coach Rena Wakama-led side triumphed in a thrilling final on Sunday night, defeating Mali 78-64 at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received widespread international acclaim for its groundbreaking efforts in mitigating civilian harm through the development and implementation of the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response-Action Plan (CHMR-AP). The accolades were delivered during the United Nations and Tunisian Defence Forces–sponsored Conference on Protection of Civilians in Tunis, where the NAF was lauded for embedding leadership oversight, training, data collection, and strategic communications into its operational framework, setting a new global standard for air forces worldwide.

Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has congratulated the newly appointed District Heads (Hakimai) in the Katsina Emirate, describing their selection as a significant reflection of the Emirate's trust in leaders of character, integrity, and dedication to public service.

In a concerted effort to deepen inter-agency collaboration and enhance traffic safety across Ekiti State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, Corps Commander Sanya Adeoye, FCIPurS, MCILT, on Thursday, led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to the Hon. Commissioner for Transportation, Ekiti State, Hon. Kolawole Kehinde Ajobiewe.