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By Deborah Nnamdi The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, identified as Nasiru Junaidu, for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in the Nayi Nawa community of Damaturu, the state capital. The suspect was apprehended by operatives of the ‘A’ Division Police Headquarters, Damaturu, following reports of repeated sexual abuse of the minor. Confirming the arrest, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdulkarim Dungus, said preliminary investigations revealed that Junaidu lured the victim into a timber shed in Damaturu on several occasions before his arrest. “The victim was rescued and taken to the Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, for medical examination and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested the village head of Sarkin Noma, Mr. Ero Yaro, for his alleged involvement in a midnight attack that claimed two lives and led to the abduction of one person in the community. Confirming the arrest in Lafia, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said police operatives acted swiftly following reports of the incident. “Information was received that unknown gunmen invaded Sarkin Noma Village, abducting one person and shooting two others dead. Acting on this, the Commissioner of Police deployed operatives from the Kadarko Division, who combed the bush…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has accused unnamed political adversaries of masterminding a “relentless theatre of persecution” following his declaration as wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Julius Bokoru, on Monday, Sylva described the EFCC’s action as “politically driven and procedurally improper,” alleging that the anti-graft agency failed to notify him before making the public announcement. “His recent travails bear an uncanny resemblance to the trials of Job in Holy Scripture — each ordeal arriving with near-mathematical…

By Deborah Nnamdi The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is weighing a landmark policy that could prohibit transgender women from competing in female categories across all Olympic sports. Until now, each sport’s governing federation has been responsible for setting its own eligibility rules. However, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said a unified global framework is needed to ensure fairness and consistency in women’s sports. Coventry, who assumed office in June, explained that the proposed policy would build on existing scientific research and regulations rather than begin from scratch. “The priority must be the protection of female competition,” she said, adding that some…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the second time, stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its National Convention scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, between November 15 and 16. Justice Peter Lifu, who issued the fresh order on Tuesday, also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising, monitoring, or recognizing the outcome of the convention where new national officers were expected to be elected. The ruling followed an application filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, who accused the PDP of denying him the opportunity to purchase the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Tina Mba, alongside 3 Cold Dishes — a film co-produced by Afrobeats icon Burna Boy — shone brightly at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held on Sunday night at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The 21st edition of the prestigious continental awards celebrated Africa’s finest filmmakers, actors, and storytellers, highlighting the growing global impact of African cinema. 3 Cold Dishes was among the night’s biggest winners, clinching Best Nigerian Film and Best Young/Promising Actor for Ruby Akubueze. The multilingual thriller, co-produced by Burna Boy and actress Osas Ighodaro,…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, describing it as less effective than previous governments. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal claimed the Tinubu-led government had shown no real interest in addressing the country’s security challenges, comparing it unfavorably to the administrations of Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari. “Past governments were better, more accommodating,” Lawal said. “They served Nigerians better in the sense of equity, fairness, and the intention to fight corruption. Even in the sense of insecurity, Jonathan fought…

By Deborah Nnamdi A German court on Monday sentenced five men to prison terms ranging from five and a half to ten and a half years for operating a notorious darknet platform used to share child sexual abuse material. The court in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, found the men—aged between 44 and 63—guilty of managing the website Alice in Wonderland, where hundreds of thousands of users exchanged illicit images and videos. According to a court spokesman, the judges also ordered one of the men to remain in preventative detention after serving his sentence, citing a high likelihood of reoffending. The platform…

By Deborah Nnamdi Controversial UK-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has reignited public debate after declaring that money is essential to fulfilling God’s purpose. The founder of SPAC Nation (now The Nxtion Family) made the statement during a recent sermon on purpose and destiny, emphasizing that spirituality alone is not enough to achieve one’s divine mission. According to Adegboyega, financial resources play a critical role in advancing God’s plans and sustaining progress in life. He cited his personal battle with cancer as an example, noting that money was instrumental in ensuring swift and quality medical care. “God isn’t about religion, Christianity, or…

By Deborah Nnamdi Australia has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to enhance online safety. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the new rule, contained in the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, will take effect on December 10, 2025. The government explained that the legislation is designed to protect minors from online dangers such as cyberbullying, harmful content, and the addictive nature of social media algorithms. Under the law, children below 16 will be prohibited from creating or maintaining accounts…