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by Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have apprehended a suspected kidnapper, Sanusi Abdulahi, who was found in possession of N5 million—believed to be part of a ransom payment from a recent abduction. Police spokesperson DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the arrest in a statement made available to newsmen in Asaba on Tuesday. According to Edafe, Abdulahi was arrested on July 12, 2025, around 6:30 a.m. Following his arrest, Abdulahi reportedly led officers to the gang’s hideouts in the Second Deputy and Oko areas of Asaba, where four other suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate were also taken…

By Deborah Nnamdi At least 27 people, including men and women, have reportedly been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Bindi-Jebbu, a village in the Tahoss community of Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State. Residents said the attack took place on Monday, leaving many others injured. The wounded were taken to hospitals, including the Jos University Teaching Hospital and Plateau Hospital. Chairman of Riyom LGA, Bature Shuwa, confirmed the incident but said he could not yet provide an exact casualty figure, as he was en route to the affected community. The National President of the Berom Youth Moulders…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, was laid to rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in a solemn ceremony marked by Islamic funeral rites and full military honours. Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 following a brief illness in London, was interred in the courtyard of his private residence—fulfilling his personal request to be buried in his ancestral home. His remains arrived in Katsina earlier in the day via a special flight from the United Kingdom, where they were received at Umaru…

Photo: Manchester City Striker Earling Haaland By Deborah Nnamdi Manchester City have signed a landmark extension to their kit deal with Puma, worth a reported £1 billion ($1.34 billion) over the next decade — the most lucrative kit partnership in Premier League history. The new agreement will see City earn approximately £100 million per year until 2035, surpassing their previous £65 million-per-year deal signed with the German sportswear giant in 2019. It also eclipses the £90 million annual deal Manchester United secured with Adidas in 2023. City now join the elite ranks of Real Madrid and Barcelona, both of whom…

By Deborah Nnamdi The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Daura, Katsina State, for final burial rites. The body was flown into the Katsina airport at approximately 2:00 p.m. aboard a presidential jet from London. President Bola Tinubu was present on the tarmac to receive the late leader’s remains. Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and members of Buhari’s family accompanied the body from London, where the former President passed away on Sunday at the age of 82 while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness at a private clinic. Following the announcement of his…

By Deborah Nnamdi The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have returned to Nigeria from London ahead of his burial in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, scheduled for later today. Buhari’s body arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima. President Bola Tinubu, along with Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda, senior government officials, and members of the late president’s family, was present at the airport to receive the casket. Former President Buhari passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 82.

By Deborah Nnamdi The Enugu State Police Command has uncovered and dismantled an illegal firearms fabrication and maintenance workshop in the Udi Local Government Area of the state. During the operation, police recovered a cache of weapons and equipment, including locally made cut-to-size single-barrel guns, two English-made double-barrel guns, eight single-barrel guns, two live cartridges, eight expended cartridges, three generator sets, various firearms repair tools, and other items. In a statement issued Tuesday in Enugu, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, described the operation as a major step in curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms and enhancing public safety. According…

By Deborah Nnamdi Meta has launched a sweeping crackdown on content fraud across Facebook, taking action against nearly half a million accounts in the first half of 2025 for inauthentic behavior, including spam and fake engagement. The tech giant, which owns Facebook and Instagram, revealed that it removed approximately 500,000 accounts for “spammy behavior” and another 10 million fake profiles that were impersonating popular content creators. The enforcement measures ranged from limiting visibility and monetization options to outright removal from the platform. “Creators should be celebrated for their unique voices and perspectives, not drowned out by copycats and impersonators,” Meta…

A fatal road accident involving two trucks, three tricycles, and a Lexus SUV has claimed the lives of three individuals — including a yet-to-be-identified mechanic and two tricycle passengers — on the busy Udu Bridge in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State on Monday. The accident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, has also raised fresh concerns about the structural integrity of the bridge, as several users reported unusual vibrations following the impact. According to eyewitness accounts, the crash was triggered when a truck belonging to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc reportedly attempted a dangerous overtake on…

By Deborah Nnamdi High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released on Monday, the prominent Ijaw leader described Buhari as a principled and patriotic statesman whose tenure from 2015 to 2023 marked a period of significant contribution to Nigeria’s development and stability. “President Buhari was not driven by materialism,” Tompolo said. “He was content with what God had given him and remained steadfast in his commitment to serving the nation throughout his life.”…