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Explosives Strike Rivers APC Office Ahead of Local Elections

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Suspected arsonists have reportedly attacked the Rivers State secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt, detonating explosives just hours before the scheduled Local Government elections.

The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning, is believed to have caused significant damage to the property, including the main gate, the security house, and parts of a nearby building.

Eyewitness reports and video footage circulating on social media suggest that dynamites were used in the attack.

The scene showed a chaotic aftermath, with the affected areas bearing signs of the explosion’s impact.

Although there were no immediate reports of casualties, the damage has raised concerns about the rising tension surrounding political activities in the state.

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Chief Tony Okocha, the caretaker committee chairman of the APC in Rivers State, has accused supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of being responsible for the attack.

In a statement, Okocha expressed his dismay over the event, claiming that “pro-Fubara civilian soldiers” had launched the attack with the intent of causing further damage.

Okocha recounted how a second attempt to set the building ablaze was narrowly avoided, thanks to the swift response of security personnel stationed at the gate.

“At the wee hours of Saturday, explosives were detonated at our office.

Thankfully, the second attempt to set it on fire was foiled as our security quickly put out the fire,” he said.

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Tensions have been mounting between political parties in Rivers State ahead of the Local Government elections, with many concerned about the safety and security of the voting process.

While Governor Fubara’s camp has yet to issue an official statement in response to the accusations, this incident has only further heightened the political climate in the state.

Security forces are currently investigating the attack, and many are calling for calm and peaceful conduct as the elections draw closer.

This act of violence has once again highlighted the need for improved security measures around sensitive political periods, as the safety of citizens and property becomes a growing concern.


 

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Federal Government Releases Burial Details for Former President Muhammadu Buhari

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Federal Government releases further details for the burial of the Ex president, Muhammadu Buhari.

It was shared that the burial will occur on Wednesday 16th of July, 2025.

This information was revealed in an official statement released by presidential aide Sunday Dare on X platform.

The statement briefly states that a committee will be set for the burial to be done properly and for the events to be held. The Federal Government then makes a list of the ministers needed to join this committee to hold a successful burial ceremony for Buhari.


 

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Boko Haram Captivity: 12 & 13-Year-Old Boys Escape After 3 Years

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It has been reported that two boys, aged 12 and 13, escaped from Boko Haram captivity after three years. The two boys arrived at the police station at 5:30 pm on July 12, 2025.

They described their story and how they escaped to the police, giving insight into what happened to them over the past few years.

A security analyst who was present at the narration gave a brief summary of what had occurred to the boys, sharing that they were kidnapped alongside their parents. However, their captors relaxed their guard earlier due to the boys’ stature and weakness.

The boys revealed how they trained other captives for combat, but they were both assigned to service the firearms. They also revealed their escape plan, which they had devised 10 months ago, and then took advantage of an opportunity to escape.


 

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Donald Trump Calls Lionel Messi the Biggest Football Star on the Planet

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U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed Lionel Messi as the biggest football star in the world right now. Speaking after Chelsea’s dominant 3–0 win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday night, Trump praised the Argentine legend, calling him a global icon. While he still considers Brazilian legend Pelé the greatest of all time, Trump made it clear that Messi is the biggest name in football today.

He commended Major League Soccer for landing such a massive talent, saying, “Messi, yes, he’s a great star, probably the biggest soccer star on this planet. Our country is lucky to have him playing here every week.” Messi and his Inter Miami teammates took part in this year’s Club World Cup but were knocked out in the round of sixteen.


 

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