Soldiers kill two suspected kidnappers, recover N10m ransom
Troops of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation MESA, have rescued a kidnapped victim, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered ₦10m in ransom during an operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Major Babatunde Zubairu. […]
Gunmen raze Abia police station, kill two cops
Two policemen were killed and three other persons injured when gunmen attacked the Uratta Police Station in Aba, Abia State, in the early hours of Saturday, setting parts of the facility and vehicles ablaze. The attack, which reportedly occurred around 2 am, left the station severely damaged, while a Hilux van and other vehicles were […]
SERAP sues INEC over failure to account for ‘missing ₦126bn electoral funds’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission over its failure to account for more than N126.46bn appropriated for electoral operations, which it alleged was diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for. SERAP is seeking an order of mandamus compelling INEC to disclose details of the expenditure, utilisation and disbursement […]
Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat Atlanta 3-1
Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday as the Herons’ MLS title defence continued to gain steam with the playoffs approaching. The 39-year-old superstar tops the Major League Soccer scoring chart with 25 goals, six ahead of Croatian striker […]
Oyo mother sells one-month-old baby for N2m
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for N2m and arrested two suspects, including the baby’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered. The incident occurred in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspects are the baby’s mother, 23-year-old Cecilia Amos, […]
2027: Rainbow coalition won’t win votes in Kwara — Accord Party
The Kwara State chapter of the Accord Party has predicted that the Rainbow Coalition will fail to make a significant electoral impact in the state in the 2027 elections, arguing that the alliance lacks the grassroots support and clear political message needed to win voters’ confidence. The party’s position was contained in a statement issued […]
Patients stranded as specialist shortage hits public hospitals
Every day, more Nigerians are diagnosed with non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cancer, mental health conditions, kidney disease and cardiovascular disorders. The persistent trickle of cases has become a growing burden, but as cases rise, the number of trained specialists to treat, manage, and care for the teeming numbers of patients who throng public […]
