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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Sunday arrested four individuals, including a pastor, in connection with an alleged child trafficking case. FCT’s police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that two children, a 7-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, were rescued during the operation. Adeh said in a statement on Sunday that the arrests followed a distress call received around 2:00 a.m. on May 24 from officials at Wazobia Motor Park in Gwagwalada about a man displaying suspicious behaviour while attempting to travel with a child. She added that police officers dispatched to the scene arrested one Isreal Ajah,…

It wasn’t the Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament was even only sanctioned by FIFA just moments before kickoff. But make no mistake — Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph over Jamaica on Saturday evening at the Gtech Community Stadium felt like more than just a friendly. After a lively 2-2 draw in regulation time, the Super Eagles held their nerve to claim a 5-4 penalty shootout win, lifting their first senior trophy in 12 years. For a side caught in a rebuilding phase under new manager Eric Chelle, this was a performance full of encouraging signs — and a few warning…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, are set to lead discussions at the maiden edition of the National Citizens’ Engagement Forum on Security being hosted by the Voice of Nigeria (VON). The Forum, billed as a high-level national event, is an initiative of VON aimed at fostering inclusive dialogue between security agencies and the Nigerian public. It is also in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which prioritises citizen engagement and participatory governance. According to a statement by…

Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has disclosed that 805 candidates from 10 political parties have indicated interest The post 805 candidates, 10 parties for Niger LG polls in November appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Idowu Abdullahi Paediatricians have warned against kissing babies on the lips, stating that the practice could expose infants and newborns to serious health risks. The child health experts explained that kissing newborns may expose them to the risk of infections and diseases that their immunity might not be able to fight. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, a Consultant Paediatrician at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, Dr Abdurrazzaq Alege, said newborns have immature immune systems and are vulnerable to infections transmitted through direct mouth-to-mouth contact. “Direct kissing of the baby on the lip is not too good. Especially if it is…

Former Super Eagles and Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, was delighted that his former side won the UEFA Champions League against Inter Milan last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 51-year-old, in his time at the Parc des Princes, played 113 games, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists. Okocha was on the sidelines at the Allianz Arena yesterday as his former side lifted their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a thumping 5-0 scoreline, courtesy of a brace from Desire Doue, and then goals from Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu. MARQUINHOS PSG with the UEFA Champions League…

The Federal Government says it is converting Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTC) to full-fledged Federal Technical Colleges (FTC) to overhaul technical education in the country. The Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Bugaje said the reform was part of a broader strategy to reposition Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector as a viable and attractive pathway for youth employment and economic development. According to him, the transition will begin in September, marking the start of a new…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 21 Kano State athletes in a road accident in the Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano. The athletes were returning from the National Sports Festival held in Ogun State when the crash occurred at Gadar Yankifi on Saturday. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano, 21 members of the state contingent died, while 11 others sustained injuries of varying severity. In a statement released by NANS National Public Relations Officer Samson Adeyemi, the association described the incident as a tragic loss…

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Josiah Omeruo, has named Nigeria and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, as the 2025 Unity Cup Player of the Tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old last played for the Nigerian National Team during the AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast, but has been in touch with the Super Eagles from time to time. Dessers was included in Eric Chelle’s squad for the Unity Cup after missing out on the World Cup Qualifiers back in March. Cyriel Dessers protests after a tackle during the Unity Cup London 2025 match between Ghana and Nigeria at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, have openly criticised the economic direction of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of worsening the country’s hardship through policies they say are enriching a few individuals at the expense of millions. Speaking at a public lecture held in Abuja on Saturday to mark Amaechi’s 60th birthday, the three politicians warned that the government’s actions are driving the country deeper into crisis. “This particular government is weaponising poverty,” Atiku said. “And that is why we are in this alliance—to make sure we…