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By Deborah Nnamdi The Abia State Police Command has successfully rescued three victims of a recent kidnapping incident and apprehended several suspects linked to the crime. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the victims — Onyedikachi Peter Onyegesi from Akpou, Isuochi (Abia State), and Ifeanyi Nnabuife and Amarachi Nwaebubu, both from Anambra State — were abducted near Afojide Market, Isuochi. The rescue operation was carried out on July 12, 2025, at around 5:30 p.m., by the Intelligence Response Unit in collaboration with other tactical teams. During the operation, police recovered a red Lexus…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled two major human trafficking syndicates operating in Anambra and Enugu states, rescuing multiple victims—including children, pregnant women, and foreign nationals—and arresting 11 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on organized crime. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed in a statement on Monday that operatives of the Zone-13 Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted operation against a well-established child trafficking and baby factory network. The raid led to the arrest of eight suspects, including Uzoamaka Ani (27), Joy Madu (52), and Victoria Onodu Akasike (56). During interrogation, the…

By Deborah Nnamdi A devastating nighttime fire at a nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts, has claimed the lives of nine residents, local officials confirmed on Monday. The blaze broke out Sunday night at the Gabriel House assisted living facility, prompting a large-scale emergency response. Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon called the incident “an unspeakable tragedy.” “Nine people lost their lives in this building last night,” said Bacon. “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.” Footage from the scene showed residents being evacuated on stretchers, while firefighters worked urgently to save others. At least 12…

By Deborah Nnamdi Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has advised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, against expending time and state resources on investigating his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. During a visit to the state, Wike urged Governor Okpebholo to focus instead on developmental efforts that would benefit the people of Edo. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr. Lere Olayinka, the minister said any probe of the former governor would yield little or no meaningful results. “It is more productive to invest your time and the state’s resources into delivering development for the people,” Wike stated. He added,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. This announcement comes as part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period declared by President Bola Tinubu to pay tribute to Buhari’s life and legacy. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Dr. Tunji-Ojo stated that the public holiday is a gesture of respect for the former president’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, governance, and national development. “President…

By Deborah Nnamdi The late former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. Funeral proceedings are scheduled to begin with the arrival of his remains at noon, followed by burial rites at 2:00 p.m. The funeral details were confirmed by Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda during a press briefing on Monday. Governor Radda stated that the arrangements were made in close consultation with the Buhari family and close associates in London. President Buhari passed away on Sunday in a London hospital after a prolonged illness, sparking nationwide mourning…

By Deborah Nnamdi Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has launched a sharp critique of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, describing his eight-year administration as the “worst in Osun’s history.” Adeleke’s comments were a direct response to Aregbesola’s recent remarks during a meeting with supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osogbo, where the former governor vowed that the ADC would unseat the current administration in the 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke dismissed Aregbesola’s statement as an empty boast and accused him of presiding over a period marked by…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerians consumed a record-breaking 1.04 million terabytes of data in May 2025, even as the number of internet users in the country continued to decline. This is according to the latest industry statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which show that May’s data consumption figure is the highest monthly usage recorded since the telecom regulator began publishing such data in January 2023. In comparison, data usage stood at 983,283 terabytes in April, while the previous high was recorded in January 2025 at 1 million terabytes. Despite this surge in data consumption, total internet subscriptions across…

By Deborah Nnamdi Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Play AI, a startup focused on developing AI-generated, human-like voices, in a move aimed at accelerating its push into audio content and voice-based technologies. The acquisition was confirmed by a Meta spokesperson, as reported by Bloomberg. As part of the deal, Play AI’s entire team will join Meta next week, bolstering the tech giant’s efforts across its suite of AI-powered products. An internal memo obtained by Bloomberg outlined the strategic value of the acquisition, noting that Play AI’s technology—particularly its platform for generating natural-sounding voices—aligns closely with…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to pay tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness. In a solemn statement released Sunday evening, President Tinubu mourned his predecessor, describing him as “a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman,” whose legacy of service and sacrifice shaped Nigeria’s path through both military and civilian leadership. “To the very core, a patriot, a soldier, a statesman. His legacy of service and sacrifice endures. He served…