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Imo Govt Seals Hotel, Mortuary Over Suspected Organ-Harvesting, Kidnapping Ring The Imo State Government has shut down a hotel and a private mortuary in Umuowa, Ngor-Okpala after officials discovered decomposed and mutilated corpses stored in suspicious conditions. The findings have sparked fears of a possible organ-harvesting and kidnapping network operating in the area. Both facilities, owned by Stanley Morocco Oparaugo , were sealed during a joint operation involving the Ministry of Health, forensic experts, vigilante groups, and the police. Oparaugo is currently on the run , and authorities say “relevant exhibits” recovered from his residence are under forensic review. Police Commissioner Henry Okoye described the discoveries as “deeply troubling,” confirming ongoing investigations into potential organised crime, illegal corpse storage, and suspected organ trafficking. Residents of Ngor-Okpala have expressed shock, calling for transparency and swift action. Forensic teams are cu...

Ribadu Meets U.S. Lawmakers in Abuja, Calls for Stronger Counter-Terrorism Alliance Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has met with a visiting delegation of U.S. lawmakers in Abuja, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to deepening counter-terrorism cooperation with the United States. The visit by the U.S. congressional delegation follows high-level security talks held in Washington last month, signaling continued momentum in bilateral security engagements. The delegation, led by senior members of the U.S. House of Representatives — Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore — held further discussions with Nigerian officials on expanding joint security initiatives. Ribadu emphasized that Nigeria is ready to enhance collaboration with the United States across counter-terrorism operations, regional stability efforts, intelligence sharing, and the overall Nigeria-U.S. strategic security partnership.

October 2025 VAT Allocation: Lagos Leads Contributions as Low-Contributing States Receive Higher Returns The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has released the breakdown of Value Added Tax (VAT) contributions and allocations for October 2025, revealing significant disparities between what states contributed and what they received. According to data compiled by Visblog, Lagos, Rivers, and Oyo remained the top contributors, while states with some of the lowest VAT inputs received allocations far exceeding their contributions. Lagos Remains Nigeria’s VAT Powerhouse Lagos State contributed N286.24 billion , the highest in the country, but received only N48.96 billion , representing just 17.10% of its contribution. Rivers followed with N42.27 billion contributed and N13.99 billion received (33.11%), while Oyo contributed N31.64 billion and received N12.89 billion (40.74%). Low-Contributing States Record Massive Returns Several states with comparative...

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, Sector One, Operation Udo Ka (OPUK), working alongside the Neighbourhood Watch, have freed 14 abducted persons during a coordinated mission inside Orokam Forest, a border zone between Udenu LGA of Enugu State and Ogbadigbo LGA of Benue State.Benue Tourism Guide Security sources informed Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out around 1:30 p.m. on Friday after actionable intelligence from local residents revealed the location of a suspected kidnappers’ camp hidden within the forest. According to one of the sources, soldiers deployed in Udenu LGA immediately moved to the scene with members of the Neighbourhood Watch. “While approaching the hideout, the criminals opened fire on the troops. The joint team responded with a high volume of fire, forcing the kidnappers to flee in disarray and abandon the kidnapped victims,” the source said. The sources confirmed that all 14 victims who were abducted while returning from a burial ceremon...

Troops under Operation Peace Shield and Operation Zafin Wuta have cleared several notorious bandit hideouts across parts of Southern Taraba, destroying two major camps and forcing the fleeing fighters into neighbouring Benue State, according to military sources. Intelligence obtained by Zagazola revealed that the joint operation—conducted by troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army , and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke —targeted long-established bandit enclaves around Shiid village , Tor-Tser general area , Likam Mountain , Agia village , and Tyozua village in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State The offensive, launched around 0207 hours on December 7, followed credible reports of the presence and movements of bandit groups who had been using the rugged mountainous terrain as a safe haven. According to the sources, troops advanced in two coordinated teams. Team A established a blocking position at Tor-Tser to cut off escape routes, while Team B, the assault team, pushed thr...