Police confirm suspected bomb explosion in Imo community

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Imo has confirmed a suspected bomb explosion at Obinwanne community in Njaba Local Government Area.

Sources said that the incident occurred on Sept. 20 at about 10:30 p.m.

The sources said operatives from Njaba Division rushed to the scene and found a man, identified as Mr Chinwokere Mmadu, an indigene of Ebonyi State, lying in a pool of blood with both legs severed by the blast.

“Three victims were rushed to Santa Maria Hospital for treatment, where Mr Mmadu was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the other two are responding to treatment,” he said.

According to him, photographs were taken while Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and tactical teams of the command, led by the Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, visited the scene for on-the-spot assessment.

He added that the area had since been stabilised under close monitoring, while efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators.

The sources assured residents that investigation into the incident was in progress and that the command remained committed to public safety.

Police confirm suspected bomb explosion in Imo community

Bandits attack Bayan Dutsi village in Zamfara, injure three, abduct several

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected bandits attacked Bayan Dutsi village in Tofa district of Bungudu Local Government Area, leaving three persons injured and many others feared abducted.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on Sept. 22. When the hoodlums invaded the community with sporadic gunfire, injuring three residents and abducting several others.

“On receipt of the distress report, joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and Civilian Protection Guards (CPG) mobilised to the area. The injured victims were taken to the hospital for treatment,” said sources.

The sources added that security forces had intensified efforts to rescue the abducted victims and restore normalcy in the affected area.

Bandits attack Bayan Dutsi village in Zamfara, injure three, abduct several

Nigeria Endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative

By: Michael Mike

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally endorsed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) launched by President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China.

The endorsement was conveyed by the Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, and the Government of Nigeria.

Speaking in Abuja, Mr. Tegbe described the Global Governance Initiative as a framework that speaks directly to the aspirations of nations seeking fairness, inclusivity, and shared progress in the international system.

He stressed that the vision of the GGI aligns closely with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which is anchored on economic revitalization, social inclusion, and global engagement.

Mr. Tegbe further noted that the GGI’s emphasis on sovereign equality, international rule of law, and multilateralism resonates strongly with Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities. He highlighted Nigeria’s leadership role in Africa’s long-standing call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, reaffirmed the country’s contributions to peacekeeping and transparent dispute resolution across West Africa, and underscored Nigeria’s tradition of advancing collective action through ECOWAS, the African Union, and the United Nations.

Beyond principles, he explained that the initiative’s focus on practical cooperation creates tangible opportunities for Nigeria. With infrastructure, energy, and industrial corridors identified as critical drivers of growth, and with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy targeting broadband expansion, fintech innovation, and youth empowerment, the GGI provides a valuable platform for mobilizing resources and accelerating national development goals.

“The Global Governance Initiative is more than a vision, it is a call to action,” Tegbe stated. “Nigeria stands ready to work with China and other partners to translate this initiative into tangible progress for our citizens, for Africa, and for the world.”

Nigeria Endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative