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Kidnapping suspects arrested after doctor recognizes them at Edo hospital
Suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate linked to the abduction of a medical doctor in Auchi, Edo State, and the killing of his younger brother have been arrested after an unusual encounter at the hospital where the victim works. The suspects were reportedly apprehended after bringing their sick child to…
Read More »Police confirm abduction of three children in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three children by suspected kidnappers in Abakaliki, the state capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Nkwegu, opposite the Nkwegu Military Cantonment gate, within Abakaliki Local Government Area. The parents of the children reported the matter…
Read More »Over 30 killed, dozens injured in Kano road crash
Tragedy struck Kano State on Sunday as more than 30 people reportedly lost their lives in a fatal road accident at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area. The crash occurred in the early hours of the day and involved a trailer heading towards Gujungu, which allegedly veered off course…
Read More »IPOB announces permanent end to Monday sit-at-home in South-East
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, with effect from today, Monday, February 9, 2026. The group said the directive was issued by its leader, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who urged residents of the region to return to…
Read More »Tension mounts as rival PDP faction lays claim to Wadata Plaza Secretariat
Concerns over possible confrontations heightened on Sunday following plans by a caretaker committee backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to reopen the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, with police support on Monday. The planned takeover was confirmed last Thursday by…
Read More »One nabbed as police probe death of gospel artiste, three others in Lagos studio
By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect following the mysterious death of a gospel artiste and three others who were found lifeless inside a music studio in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The victims were identified as gospel artiste Matthew Ogundele,…
Read More »Senate recalls members for emergency plenary over electoral bill
Photo: Senate President, Godswill Akpabio By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Senate has recalled its members from recess for an emergency plenary session to address pressing legislative matters, including issues arising from the recently passed Electoral Bill. The emergency sitting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon in…
Read More »Tinubu to undertake historic State visit to UK in March
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, in a move widely described as a major diplomatic milestone in Nigeria–UK relations. The visit, announced by the British Royal Communications team, follows an…
Read More »2Baba denies claims wife controls his career, addresses marriage rumours
By Deborah Nnamdi Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or 2Face, has dismissed claims that his wife, Natasha Osawaru, controls his movements or restricts him from performing at shows. The music icon spoke during an interview on the Mic On podcast, where he addressed persistent rumours surrounding…
Read More »NDLEA arrests Lagos bizman for ingesting 95 wraps of cocaine, seizes massive drug hauls nationwide
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.589 kilograms of cocaine by ingesting 95 wraps of the illicit drug. The arrest was made at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, according to…
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