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By Deborah Nnamdi Police operatives in Ondo State have rescued a 15-year-old girl from a forced marriage to a 52-year-old man, identified as Asere Sunday, in the Idoani community, Ose Local Government Area of the state. The operation followed a tip-off from a community leader who alerted authorities about the planned marriage. Acting swiftly, detectives stormed the location, rescued the teenager, and immediately took her to the Reference Hospital in Akure for medical evaluation and care. According to police sources, three suspects were arrested in connection with the incident: the intended groom, known locally as “Santo”; his 22-year-old son, Asere…

By Deborah Nnamdi Unidentified gunmen have attacked two brothers at their family residence in Akunza, within Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, killing one and leaving the other injured. The attack occurred on Monday, September 1, while the brothers, Cyril and his younger brother Edwin, were supervising construction work at the property. A family source said the assailants stormed the site after the workers had left for the day. “They called out their names and tried to force the door open. When that failed, they went to the window and shot Edwin first, then Cyril,” the source said. Despite…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid — the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The announcement was made on Wednesday via a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. In the statement, the government extended its congratulations to Muslims across the country and in the diaspora, encouraging them to reflect on and emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion. It further urged all Nigerians, regardless…

By Deborah Nnamdi Sweden international Alexander Isak has completed a sensational British-record £125 million ($167 million) transfer to Liverpool, ending a dramatic summer saga that saw the striker force a move away from Newcastle United. The 25-year-old sealed the switch to Anfield on Premier League transfer deadline day, signing a six-year deal with Arne Slot’s reigning champions. Isak’s move marks the most expensive transfer involving a British club, surpassing previous record fees and sending shockwaves through the Premier League. The striker did not participate in Newcastle’s pre-season preparations or feature in their first three league matches this season, as speculation…

By Deborah Nnamdi President John Dramani Mahama has officially removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office, following the conclusion of a judicial inquiry that found evidence of “stated misbehaviour.” The decision, confirmed by the presidency late Monday, marks a dramatic development in Ghana’s judicial history, making Torkornoo the first chief justice in the Fourth Republic to be dismissed from office under such circumstances. Justice Torkornoo, who became the third woman to serve as Chief Justice in Ghana, has firmly denied any wrongdoing. In a strongly worded statement issued shortly after her dismissal, she described the process as a “politically orchestrated…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has ordered the remand of a 24-year-old man, popularly known as Prophet Ubadinma, in a correctional facility over multiple charges, including defamation of character, attempted murder, arson, stealing, and malicious damage. The accused, notorious for allegedly spreading fake prophecies, reportedly committed the offences across several villages—Offianka Inyima, Agharaoza, Affiauku, and Ochiohu Inyegu—in the Izzi and Ikwo Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State between 2020 and 2025. One of the major allegations involved a viral video in which the suspect falsely prophesied that an Ogun State-based businessman, Emeka Mgbore (popularly…

By Deborah Nnamdi Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe with immediate effect, following the conclusion of an internal investigation that found he had engaged in an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate — a clear violation of the company’s code of conduct. In a brief statement released early Tuesday, Nestlé said the board took the matter “extremely seriously” and acted decisively to uphold the company’s ethical standards and internal policies. Freixe, who had led the world’s largest food company since 2021, has not commented publicly on the matter. Nestlé did not disclose the identity…

by Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects allegedly involved in armed robbery and kidnapping activities around the Amansea and Awka areas. According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. During the operation, two pump-action guns and nine live cartridges were recovered from the suspects in Amansea, Awka. Ikenga revealed that the suspects confessed to kidnapping two victims on August 12, 2025, at about 7 p.m. in Amansea.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Tens of thousands of international students in the UK are being directly contacted by the government with a clear warning: leave the country once your visa expires or risk forced removal, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The Home Office has launched a new campaign in response to what it calls an “alarming” rise in student visa holders attempting to remain in the UK by claiming asylum. For the first time, students are receiving proactive messages via text and email, outlining the consequences of overstaying. The move reflects growing concern in Whitehall about misuse of the asylum system…

By Deborah Nnamdi Ahead of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s expected reinstatement on September 18, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed its readiness to work with him upon his return to office. The party, however, emphasized that this cooperation would not hinder its role as the main opposition, particularly in holding the governor accountable on governance matters. Speaking during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the State APC Chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, affirmed the party’s commitment to supporting the state’s development while maintaining a critical stance where necessary. “The governor who was suspended will return to…