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The Kaduna State Government has rescued a seven-year-old boy, Abubakar Sani, from his abusive father in Lere Local Council after he was subjected to severe maltreatment that led to the amputation of both legs. According to the Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, the boy’s father, identified as Sani Tanimi Maishago, allegedly tied the child’s legs and poured hot water on them as punishment for stealing biscuits. Following a medical assessment at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, doctors determined that the only way to save the boy’s life was to amputate both legs below the knees. Commissioner for Human Services…

Two young siblings, including Umar Muhammad (7) and Ibrahim Muhammad (9) have drowned in an abandoned excavation site operated by Kenyang Mining Company Limited, a Chinese firm. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday at Udege Mbeki community in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. The site, commonly referred to as a paddock, was filled with water due to recent heavy rainfall, creating a deadly trap for unsuspecting children. The Chairman of Afo Youth Mobility, Dauda Kana, said in a statement on Thursday that the tragedy occurred on Thursday when the boys followed their cousin, who had gone to the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, yesterday, denounced the National Vice Chairman, South-South of the party, Dan Orbih, saying: “Dan Orbih is no longer a member of the PDP.” The PDP, in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, and made available to newsmen in Benin, noted that Orbih’s tenure as the South-South Zonal Chairman of the PDP officially ended on March 9, 2025.    Aziegbemi said that Orbih’s conduct has further confirmed that he belongs to the party he now openly serves, the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in Edo State, describing the…

● Ex-labour leaders, civil groups warn of democratic collapse● Lawmaker says NBA hypocritical on emergency, demands refund of N300m  ● NBA slams political climate in Rivers, justifies conference relocation● Rivers High Court denies ruling in Fubara’s favour, faults fake news report One month after President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and imposed emergency rule in Rivers State, the move has continued to generate outrage, with former labour leaders describing the action as a “brazen desecration of democracy” and warning of creeping authoritarianism.   Groups loyal to former governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have welcomed the decision, calling it…

Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika has changed his agency representation as he prepares for a high-profile summer move, with Manchester City and Bayern Munich reportedly among the clubs closely monitoring the Club Brugge midfielder, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old, who has impressed in both the Belgian Pro League and Champions League, is widely expected to leave Brugge at the end of the season. Onyedika, who joined the Belgian outfit from FC Midtjylland in 2022 for €10 million, has seen his market value rise steadily — now estimated at over €20 million on Transfermarkt — though Brugge are likely to demand more.…

Head coach of the U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, Aliy Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 2025 U-20 AFCON will take place from April 27 to May 18. Zubairu named first-choice goalkeeper, Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender and captain, Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi, and forward Kparobo Arierhi in the squad. The squad is a blend of home-based and foreign players who have intensified training in Abuja ahead of the tournament. Some of the top foreign-based players invited include: Emmanuel Chukwu, Precious Benjamin, all…

Call for electoral reforms, express concerns over Lagos council pollsPolitical party leaders in Lagos State have called for an inclusive and accountable political system, expressing concerns over the handling of the upcoming council elections by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The charge was given yesterday, during the inaugural political party chairmen’s dialogue hosted by News Central, where chairmen from various political parties convened to discuss governance, elections, leadership, and the city’s democratic future. National Publicity Secretary of Youth Party (YP), Ayodele Adio, noted that key issues to be addressed before the council polls include whether the elections would…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has drawn a bold comparison between himself and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, Soccernet.ng reports. Although for the B team of the La Liga club, Real Madrid, the ex-Nigerian international played 67 games, scoring 27 goals. In an exclusive interview with RG, the former Real Sociedad player, fondly known as the “Headmaster” for his aerial ability, looked back on his career with pride. “Ever since I was in secondary school, I loved using my head to score goals, and as I grew up, I mastered the art of scoring headers…that was my main asset,”…

The 2027 Bauchi governorship election is already warming up, with the incumbent Governor, Bala Mohammed, shopping for a loyal successor. Many electorate are, however, eager to know if the northern zone will, for once, have a chance to produce a Bauchi helmsman, RAUF OYEWOLE reports. In Bauchi State, the common argument is that the Central and North Senatorial Districts need to bond to wrest political power from the dominant South zone. However, the move for a harmonised approach to clinch the governorship seat is hugely limited by the age-long intra and inter-zonal acrimony. This underlying disharmony has remained a ready…

The Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Plateau State Chapter, Comrade Eugene Manji, has said that the conventional police personnel have been overwhelmed by the attacks and killings by armed bandits. Manji said that as a result, it appeared that the whole country was at war, hence the presence of the soldiers.The NLC chairman stated this yesterday at a press briefing in their office in Jos, adding that normally soldiers are meant for war situations, adding, however, that it appeared that the whole country was at war. According to him, “The soldiers are there to complement the efforts of…