The Anambra State Police Command confirms an attempted armed attack on Ezinifite Community, Nnewi South Local Government Area in the early hours of today, 27th October 2025. Fortunately, the attack was successfully repelled following a swift response and resistance from combined security team of the Police and Agunechamba Vigilante Operatives in the area.

The Joint Security Team engaged the assailants in a gunfire exchange, leading to the neutralization of one (1) of the attackers, while the others escaped into a surrounding bush with suspected bullet injuries. The operatives also recovered one pump-action gun from
the scene as well as the body of the neutralized suspect.

Meanwhile, offensive and intelligence follow-up operations are currently ongoing in collaboration with Police tactical teams to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps PhD, commended the vigilance and bravery of the local security architecture and assured residents that the Command remains fully committed to securing all communities, especially as the November 8, 2025 Governorship Election approaches.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka

27th October 2025

Former Ekiti Governor Backs Incumbent Ahead of 2026 Polls

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid is guaranteed, dismissing what he described as “fake prophecies” predicting otherwise.

Fayose, who spoke on the state’s political climate, said Oyebanji’s victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary and the forthcoming governorship election would be determined by performance, not “psychological predictions” made by some clerics.

Oyebanji’s Achievements ‘Speak for Themselves’

Highlighting the governor’s track record, Fayose cited several achievements under Oyebanji’s administration, including:

• Reconnection of intra-state road networks
• Restoration of electricity in previously abandoned communities
• Job creation and youth engagement programmes

According to Fayose, these tangible results reflect Oyebanji’s commitment to development and have restored the dignity of Omoluabi — a cultural value highly regarded in Ekiti State.

Prophecies ‘Cannot Alter the Will of the People’

The former governor criticized clerics making political predictions, stressing that such prophecies often seek to manipulate public opinion rather than provide genuine spiritual guidance.

“Prophecies are meant to reveal mysteries, not the obvious,” Fayose said. “If these predictions were real, they should have come before the 2022 election, not now when the outcome is already evident.”‘Performance, Not Predictions, Will Secure Victory’

Fayose insisted that Oyebanji’s chances at the polls are based on visible achievements and public trust, not divine declarations.

“As Ekiti prepares for the next phase of its development, it’s clear that Governor Oyebanji is the people’s choice. His leadership has earned him support beyond party lines, and in the end, it’s his performance that will be remembered not empty prophecies,” he added.

Former APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen Secretary and Chairman Emeritus of APC Scandinavia joins global gathering to honor Engr. Babatunde Odushile at 50

Southampton, United Kingdom – The city recently hosted a remarkable celebration as Engr. Babatunde Odushile, a seasoned Field Engineer with Virgin Media O2, marked his 50th birthday in grand style. Friends, family, and dignitaries from across the globe gathered to honor the milestone.

Among the distinguished guests was APC Diaspora Chieftain Ayoola R. Lawal-Odunewu, former Secretary of the APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen and Chairman Emeritus of APC Scandinavia. He joined well-wishers to celebrate his longtime friend.

For Lawal-Odunewu, the golden jubilee was more than a personal milestone; it was “a reunion of old friends spanning over forty years from across the globe, a reminder of the enduring bonds of love, brotherhood, and shared history.”

The evening was filled with elegance, warmth, and heartfelt tributes. Engr. Odushile’s wife, Madam Mojisola Odushile, a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker with the NHS at General Hospital, Southampton, stood gracefully by his side as guests reflected on the couple’s enduring partnership and shared sacrifices.

Attendees traveled from near and far, some reconnecting after decades apart, turning the golden jubilee into a true celebration of love, friendship, and reunion. Speeches highlighted Engr. Odushile’s professional achievements, unwavering loyalty to friends, commitment to family, and quiet contributions to community life.

As the night progressed, laughter mingled with nostalgia, reinforcing the bonds of old friendships. The event underscored the importance of celebrating milestones not just individually, but as communities connected by shared history and values.

In closing, Lawal-Odunewu and other guests offered heartfelt prayers for Engr. Odushile: that he continues to enjoy good health, long life, renewed strength, and abundant blessings. They prayed for the continued prosperity of his marriage and family, and that this milestone marks the beginning of even greater achievements and joyful years ahead.

The Southampton gathering was more than a birthday celebration; it was a testament to friendship, faith, and the beauty of celebrating life’s golden moments together.