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The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed claims of a herdsmen invasion in the state, calling a viral social media video spreading panic entirely false.

The video, which circulated widely online, allegedly showed Fulani herdsmen attacking an unnamed community and being repelled by Ijaw youths. Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the clip was created by mischief-makers trying to disrupt peace in the state.

“The police command wishes to state unequivocally that these claims and reports are entirely false, misleading, and designed to incite panic among the public,” she said in a statement on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.

She warned residents against sharing unverified videos or content that could portray Rivers State negatively, emphasizing that no herdsmen attacks occurred anywhere in the state.

“The fabricated narrative is a deliberate attempt to undermine the prevailing peace and stability in the state. We urge the public to disregard this misinformation and exercise restraint in sharing unverified content that could spark unnecessary tension,” Iringe-Koko added.

The police reassured residents that, in collaboration with other security agencies, they remain committed to protecting lives and property, preventing crime, and maintaining order across Rivers State.

“Robust security measures are in place, including operational patrol teams, surveillance units, and tactical squads. The public is advised to remain calm, be vigilant, and always verify information through official channels before sharing,” she concluded.

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has opened up about the first movie he personally produced and how it shaped his career.

Many people assume his first production was Wale Danger, but Adedimeji revealed that his actual debut project was O Se Regi, which he produced in 2007/2008. Despite pouring his heart and soul into the film, the project did not succeed, leaving him disappointed but determined.

“From that humble beginning, I kept hustling,” he said on X. “I did lots of free work and took every opportunity I could. Then in 2013, after years of effort, heaven smiled on me with Kudi Klepto, a production by Yewande Adekoya. She handpicked me for the role when many questioned who I was. She saw the future.”

Adedimeji emphasized that hard work, persistence, and faith were key to his breakthrough. “Alhamdulilah. When my personal production didn’t work back then, I didn’t give up. Determination always pays off,” he said.

Today, Adedimeji is one of Nollywood’s most recognized actors, attributing his journey to early struggles and the right opportunities. He urged young actors and producers never to give up, no matter the setbacks.

The only blue fruit found to be really blue is the blue quandong, a report published in India Today on Wednesday has revealed.

It added that other fruits such as blueberries, jamun, regarded to be blue aren’t truly blue.

Blue quandong’s vivid colour comes from structural light reflection, not pigment, making it one of nature’s rarest biological illusions, the medium says.

“Walk into any market and pick up a “blue” fruit — blueberries, jamun, even blue corn. Look closely and you’ll spot a truth botanists have been repeating for years: they aren’t really blue. They lean towards purple, indigo or deep violet. Nature almost never makes a perfect blue using pigment,” it notes.

Elaeocarpus angustifolius, popularly known as the blue quandong or blue marble tree, are said to be found across the rainforests of Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia grows.

“Its fruit looks so impossibly bright — a shining metallic cobalt — that many assume the photos are edited. But the colour you see is exactly what the forest sees.

“The blue quandong does something extraordinary. It produces no blue pigment at all. Instead, its glossy skin is built from ultra-thin layers of cellulose arranged like microscopic glass plates.

“When white light hits these layers, only blue wavelengths bounce back. All other colours get cancelled out.

“This trick is called structural colouration — the same science behind a peacock feather’s shimmer or the wings of a morpho butterfly. But unlike animals that use special cells, this fruit creates the effect with layers of plant fibre and air pockets. In fact, it’s one of only six fruits in the world known to create colour this way,” the report asserts.

It is also found that when crushed, the fruit produces no blue colour at all — the material turns grey because the blue comes purely from its physical structure. Birds with strong blue and UV vision help spread its seeds, as the fruit remains vividly blue even on the forest floor.

Sophia Momodu, a Nigerian Media personality and mother to Davido’s first child, Imade, has opened up on her co-parenting experience with Davido.

The influencer on her Instagram page responded to some narratives made about her and her child’s relationship with the afrobeats star.

Sophia revealed that she has not been receiving any child support from Davido, stressing that she has been Imade’s primary caregiver for the past few years.

“Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and unfortunately, it has also become a platform for spreading false narratives. On a recent Sunday morning, I woke up to numerous posts that were intentionally targeted at my lovely daughter and trying to portray a false image of her well being. As a fiercely protective mother, my initial reaction was emotional, but I knew that I had to stand up for my child. It’s important to note that my daughter is a happy, healthy, and well rounded child. Anyone who has met her in person can attest to this,” she wrote.

The influencer also revealed that her daughter has, however, enjoyed the support from her granrents and has known no lack. She added that Imade also has a loving relationship with her father, Davido. Sophia also urged critics to focus less on her daughter’s life.

“To further emphasize my commitment to my daughter’s well being, I have been her primary caregiver for the past five years. I have handled all of her expenses except for school fees, which her paternal granrent has kindly covered for the past three years. I have not received child support from her father, but our child knows no lack. I have never denied her father access or a relationship. Instead, I prioritize her safety and structured schedules. I am grateful that my daughter has a loving relationship with both parents. Moving forward, I kindly request that my innocent child be left out of false narratives and stories. Let’s channel our energy towards things that are more profitable and healthy,” she added.

A fire burning through part of Holborn in an underground utilities tunnel on Theobalds Road, by the junction of Southampton Row, Central London has led to bus diversions.

Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters are tackling the inferno which is particularly ‘challenging and hazardous’ as it’s in an underground electrical tunnel.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB)’s control room took about 18 reports of the fire, the cause of which is unknown.

The following eight London buses are on diversion: 1, 19, 38, 55, 59, 68, 133, SL6.

It is not clear as of press time if there have been any injuries.

Nigerian media personality and reality TV star, Roseline Omokhoa Afije, also known as Liquorose, has made a major revelation concerning her marital dreams.

The BBNaija star, while speaking in an episode of the Off The Top podcast, spoke about her dreams for her marriage and her personal life.

Liquorose, spoke about how her dreams have changed over the years, disclosing that her new dreams have been shaped by her experience with fame and maturity.

“Growing up, I used to be that girl who could get married, and nobody would know. But at one point I’m like I want like a two-week wedding. I want something loud because it’s going to be a lot. Liquorose is taken! Officially. I have to do that. Because I have to party for like five days before the wedding. Party as a single girl, just have fun. I want something loud. But I would have one celebration for myself that nobody will even have to see. It would just be me and whoever the person would be. Just me and him,” she stated.

The reality star also revealed that she would like to have a big household and have nine children with her partner. While sharing her dream, Liquorose also stated that although she may be ok with having 4 children, she would love to have nine.

“I want nine kids. I love children. I want lots of children. I want to see what someone out of me would look like in nine faces. God’s willing, that’s the amount of kids I want,” she added.

By Tolulope Oke

Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo, has recalled how he narrowly escaped being framed after a parcel of marijuana was found hidden in his vehicle many years ago.

According to him, the substance was discovered by his driver, who had arrived from Katsina and offered to wash the car that morning. “Someone once planted Marijuana in my car, I’ve never seen it in my life so I wouldn’t know, my driver then who was a pastor came in from Katsina and told me he wanted to wash my car that morning, mysteriously he was removing the seats and he found a freshly wrapped weed under the seat,” Oyedepo said.

He added that later that night, while returning from the office, some policemen who used to salute him stopped his vehicle and went straight to search the exact spot where the drug was kept. Oyedepo said he confronted them immediately. “I told them shame on you! and they said sorry sir. There are many people who are in prison today without doing anything.”

The cleric urged young people to seek God early, saying it prevented him from ending up a victim of false accusations. “It is good to find Jesus early, no aspect of my life has been wasted,” he added.

Nollywood actress and producer Peggy Ovire has reacted to the allegations of physical assault levied against her by her colleague, Taye Arimoro.

The actress, while reacting to the 100 million lawsuit filed against her, denied the allegations, stating that they are materially false.

Peggy, in a legal statement, accused Arimoro of assaulting the production manager. She added that he also physically attacked her driver who she claims bled from his ear and nose.

The actress also noted that some people on set who witnessed the heated exchange had already given their statement to the police and confirmed Arimoro’s aggression on set.

The actress revealed that she will not give in to Arimoro’s request of 100 million and a public apology, stating that he was the one that attacked first.

According to him, authorities have repeatedly announced theof kidnapped victims without providing any updates on the arrest of the abductors responsible for the crimes.

He wrote:

How can you conduct a rescue operation and you are saying absolutely nothing about the abductors?!! Who has been arrested so far?!”

The rapper went further, stating:

Let it be on record that the Tinubu government is enabling terrorism. Despicable.”

The Nasarawa State Police Command has dismissed a viral publication circulating across social media and news platforms alleging that herdsmen invaded a crusade at Agboda community, forcing worshippers to flee for safety.

The command also confirmed the arrest of one Evangelist Daniel Ukpo, who recorded the video that fueled the false report.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said investigations showed that no herdsmen attack occurred in the community or anywhere else in Nasarawa State on the said date.

According to him, the reports and video being circulated were misleading and amounted to a gross misrepresentation of the actual incident. Nansel disclosed that the real event involved a motorcycle robbery, not an attack on a religious gathering.

He said, “Preliminary investigation revealed that on 24 November 2025 at about 1900 hours, the Divisional Police Officer, Mararaba Udege Division, received information that a motorcyclist was attacked by unknown persons along a feeder road to Agboda Village.

The victim sustained a machete cut and the attackers made away with his motorcycle.” “Upon receiving the report, the DPO alerted vigilantes in the area. Together with the police, they pursued the suspects. The criminals abandoned the stolen motorcycle and escaped. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he is responding to treatment. His motorcycle was also recovered.”

Further investigation, he added, confirmed that Evangelist Daniel Ukpo–who made the viral video–was currently in custody.

“He has admitted that there was no herdsmen attack and no disruption of any crusade. He explained that residents only trooped to the robbery scene, and he recorded the video which is now being wrongly interpreted online,” Nansel said.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, urged religious leaders to avoid making inciting statements capable of heightening tension within the state and across the country.

He also called on journalists and the public to verify information before publication, warning against disseminating unverified or sensational content that could lead to unnecessary panic.

“The command remains committed to protecting lives and property,” the statement added. “Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities through appropriate channels.”