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Police Confirm Abduction Of Two AAUA Staff In Ondo, One Rescued
Police in Ondo State have confirmed the abduction of two staff members of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), by suspected kidnappers on Monday evening. The victims were reportedly taken from their residence in Akungba-Akoko, located in the Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident on Tuesday in Akure, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olushola...
Abuja Police Arrest Sisters, Couple Over Staged Kidnapping
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspects, including two sisters, for orchestrating a fake kidnapping plot to extort N5 million from their father. In a statement released on Tuesday, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the case began when one Mr. Innocent, a resident of Jikwoyi Phase II, reported that his 16-year-old daughter,...
IG Recognises Police Award Winners With New Ranks
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to honour and decorate outstanding officers who have demonstrated exceptional service, courage, and integrity, through accelerated promotions approved by the Police Service Commission. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, the move is part of the Inspector-General of Police,...
Obi Seeks Presidency Because He Cares About Nigeria - Chimamanda
Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has reaffirmed her unwavering support for Labour Party’s presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, stating that her backing is rooted in her deep love for Nigeria. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie described Obi as a different kind of politician—one not driven by ego or personal ambition. “He (Obi) doesn’t need to...
PCRC Disassociates Self From Planned Protest Against Police Brutality In Imo
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Imo State has distanced itself from a planned protest against police brutality, violence, and extortion in the state. Mr. Bathram Uzodimma, the committee’s Chairman, made this known while speaking to newsmen in Owerri, the state capital, on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents from Ahiazu, Aboh, and Ezinihitte Mbaise Local...
APC, ADC Trade Words Over Attacks On Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi, Amaechi
A heated exchange erupted yesterday between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following attacks by the APC on top opposition figures and criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The APC criticized key ADC figures—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai, and former...
HCPAN Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Poor Health Insurance Coverage
The Lagos State Chapter of the Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN) has expressed deep concern over the alarmingly low health insurance coverage in the country, revealing that over 190 million Nigerians remain uninsured despite more than 20 years of government-led efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The issue was brought to the forefront during HCPAN’s Midyear Extraordinary General...
Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With $100,000 Each, Flats, National Honours After AfroBasket Victory
President Bola Tinubu has generously rewarded Nigeria’s senior national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their recent success at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Each player received $100,000, while the 11-member coaching and technical crew were awarded $50,000 apiece. In addition, all team members and staff were gifted three-bedroom apartments at the Renewed Hope Estate. To further recognise their contribution...
Residents, Motorists Battle Flash Floods As Heavy Rainfall Hits Lagos
Residents and motorists in Lagos are currently struggling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall early Monday morning, which caused widespread flash flooding, leading to severe traffic congestion and the submersion of homes across the city. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had earlier predicted thundery and rainy weather nationwide from Monday through Wednesday, warning of potential flash floods in some areas. In...
FCT Minister Wike Declares PDP Crisis Temporarily Over
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is “temporarily over” following the departure of what he described as “buccaneers and vampires” from the party. Speaking during a live media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike credited his firm stance against impunity for the removal of disruptive...
