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By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have rescued five kidnapped victims, dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in separate operations across Kebbi and Abia States. The development was confirmed on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi,…

Youths in Nkpolu, a community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, have reportedly apprehended and flogged a serving police officer and two other individuals over alleged involvement in hard drug use. As part of a community-driven anti-drug campaign tagged “No to Drug Abuse,” Nkpolu youths have taken a…

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five residents in the Ajanaumuna community of Ezinachi, Okigwe Local Government Area, in an attack that occurred around 10:30 p.m. on August 22, 2025. In a statement released Monday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, the police disclosed that…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) emergency contraceptive pills in Nigeria. The alert follows a report from the Society for Family Health (SFH)—the Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH)—confirming…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that the federal government is set to eliminate the need for Nigerians to repeatedly submit the same personal data to different government agencies. This will be achieved through the rollout of the Nigerian Data Exchange Platform (NGDX). For…

By Deborah Nnamdi As part of broader reforms to revitalise Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has launched a digital platform aimed at simplifying teacher registration, certification, and professional development. Unveiling the portal and the Strategic Vision for Nigerian Teachers in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji…

By Deborah Nnamdi A young man identified as Ifeanyi has been arrested by police in Enerhen Division, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, for allegedly murdering his father, Sunny, and stealing money to fund his girlfriend’s birthday celebration. According to reports, the incident happened Thursday night at their residence…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested a 29-year-old man in possession of 7,000 suspected Tramadol capsules. In a statement released Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday by NDLEA operatives from the…

By Deborah Nnamdi A young woman, identified as Omole Bidemi, died under unclear circumstances over the weekend, triggering outrage in the Oke-Esa area of Esa-Oke, located in the Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. According to residents, Bidemi had left home around 9 p.m. on Friday, reportedly on her…

Abdul Jabar Adama has etched his name into the history books as the first Nigerian swimmer to win a medal at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships, held in Romania. The 17-year-old sensation clinched the silver medal in the men’s 50m Butterfly, clocking an impressive 23.64 seconds—just behind Great Britain’s…