Nigeria news roundup: Biafra heroes day observed amid national developments – May 30, 2025

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Today, May 30, 2025, marks Biafra Heroes Day, a solemn occasion observed across the South-East to honour those who died during the Nigerian Civil War.

Diasporal digital media (DDM) reports that in several cities, including Enugu, Onitsha, and Aba, streets remained deserted as residents observed a sit-at-home in remembrance of the fallen.

Though not officially recognized by the federal government, Biafra Heroes Day continues to resonate with many in the South-East region.

Security agencies maintained heavy presence in key areas to ensure peace, while IPOB issued statements urging a peaceful and reflective commemoration.

Across social media, many Nigerians paid tribute, calling for justice, healing, and national dialogue over the Biafran legacy.

Meanwhile, in Rivers State, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara praised President Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration for averting political collapse in the state.

Fubara described the President’s intervention as timely and effective, noting that it prevented looming anarchy amid escalating tensions.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of the National Credit Guarantee Company to ease financial access for businesses and citizens.

Yakubu Dogara, former House of Representatives Speaker, will chair the board of the new credit institution.

Bonaventure Okhaimo was named Chief Executive Officer, while Tinoula Aigwedo will serve as Executive Director for Strategy and Operations.

In Abuja, FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe has cautioned against unlawful property seizures linked to unpaid ground rent.

She urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to follow legal procedures and refrain from illegal revocations or sealing of properties.

Floods have wreaked havoc in Mokwa, Niger State, claiming lives and cutting off a key road linking northern and southern Nigeria.

Local residents reported that rising waters swept through the area, crippling transportation and leaving several communities isolated.

Security forces have engaged terrorists in Shiroro, Niger State, during a prolonged gun battle that lasted over 15 hours.

Operatives from the DSS and Nigerian military responded to an incursion in Chibani village, pushing back the attackers.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the deplorable conditions faced by students during the recent WASSCE exams.

He described the situation where students sat in the dark and under substandard conditions as a “national disgrace.”

Atiku urged immediate reforms to address the structural deficiencies within Nigeria’s education sector.

Benue State witnessed tragedy as suspected herdsmen attacked Agan community in Makurdi, killing several and injuring many.

The attackers stormed the area at dusk, shooting indiscriminately and setting several homes ablaze.

In Rivers State, police have gunned down a wanted kidnap and murder suspect, David Uzoma Kamalu, in a raid on his hideout.

Kamalu was linked to several high-profile crimes, including robbery and abductions along the East-West Road.

He was killed after opening fire on police officers who stormed his hideout in Rumuodogu 1 Community, Emohua LGA.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State.

A three-man panel, led by Justice Mohamed Danjuma, affirmed the earlier decision of the State Election Petition Tribunal.

The tribunal had previously validated Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024 gubernatorial poll.

Controversial artist Speed Darlington is set to face interrogation by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

The summon follows his disturbing claim during an Instagram livestream that he had sex with a 15-year-old girl.

NAPTIP confirmed that its Cybercrime Response Team, led by Ngamaraju Mangzha, has summoned Darlington for questioning.

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