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The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a 10-year-old boy who was allegedly abducted in Tangaza Local Government Area of the state. The command said the breakthroughs were recorded during separate intelligence-led operations targeting kidnapping and other violent crimes.In one operation, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested a suspected kidnapper identified as Abdullahi Buba, popularly... Read more

Seven miners have died following the collapse of a mining pit at Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.The incident occurred around 7pm on Wednesday while the victims were reportedly carrying out mining activities at the site. A resident, Albert Danlami, said the pit suddenly collapsed on the miners, trapping them underground.According to him, residents and... Read more

National Assembly candidates of the Accord Party in Ogun State have condemned reported violence, intimidation and political thuggery ahead of Saturday's Osun State governorship election while declaring support for Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election bid. The candidates also warned political actors against attempting to transfer what they described as political violence and brigandage from Osun to Ogun State. The position was... Read more

The Federal Government has approved the procurement of 35 additional linear accelerators to strengthen cancer treatment and expand access to radiotherapy services across Nigeria. The machines are expected to be procured between 2027 and 2029 as part of efforts to increase the country's capacity to treat cancer patients. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako,... Read more

ABUJA — Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and the Federal Government against deploying state institutions to influence the outcome of the forthcoming Osun State governorship election in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku described the election as an... Read more

OSOGBO — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State has dismissed reports that it is withdrawing from Saturday’s governorship election or entering an alliance with another political party. The party urged voters to disregard reports claiming that its governorship candidate, Dr Najeem Salaam, had withdrawn from the race. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the state spokesperson of the... Read more

ABUJA — The Nigerian Navy, in separate operations in Kogi and Rivers states, has rescued 13 kidnapped victims and arrested six suspected drug peddlers.Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this on Wednesday. He said the 13 victims were rescued on August 10 along the Itobe–Anyigba Highway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State during a... Read more

LAGOS — Air Peace has estimated its financial losses from the picketing of its operations by aviation unions at more than N2 billion and called on the Federal Government to investigate the incident. The disruption followed a three-day ultimatum issued on August 7 by the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association... Read more

NNEWI — Umuodum Village, Ogba Quarters, Mgbakwu Town in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N36 million electricity payment fraud involving the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and some former executives of the community. The community is also demanding an explanation over an electricity bill of... Read more

OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for state public servants ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The decision is aimed at enabling workers who need to travel to their places of registration to do so and prepare to exercise their civic rights during the election. A circular issued by the Head... Read more