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NOW Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully rescued three kidnapped individuals less than 24 hours after their abduction along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Ibeju-Lekki. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Umezulike Joseph, Eze Theodorah, and Rosemary Ogwulu, were abducted on March 7, 2025. The sources said that upon receiving the distress… 1 hour ago The Holy Child College Old Girls Association (HCCOGA) has announced the launch of an N800 million fundraising campaign as part of the school’s 80th-anniversary celebrations. The initiative aims to support key projects, including the purchase of tablets and digitalisation of its…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule for a crucial meeting, signaling a potential resolution to the ongoing political crisis in the state. The invitation, conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, was issued on Sunday in Port Harcourt. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Government House, Port Harcourt. According to the letter, the discussions will focus on providing a suitable space for the Assembly’s sittings, settling outstanding remuneration and allowances of the lawmakers, and addressing the…

The Kwara State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the state, Alhaji Idris Abubakar. Abubakar, 32, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen around 10 pm on Saturday in front of his residence at Oke Ose, Ilorin East Local Government Area. In a statement on Sunday, the state police spokesman, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident, stating that detectives recovered five expended 7.62mm shells from the scene, and his remains had been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Mortuary. “The Kwara State Police…

Sean Kanu, the son of Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo, has signed his first professional contract with Polish third-tier side Górnik Polkowice, Soccernet.ng reports. This marks the beginning of a professional journey for the 19-year-old who is expected to shine more than his father did at his prime. Having honed his skills in various academies, including Watford FC’s youth system in England, the young forward is now set to make his mark in Poland’s competitive football scene. Kanu Nwankwo in action for Arsenal With a strong footballing pedigree, Sean aims to carve out his own path while following in the…

The pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, for his humanitarian and youths empowerment initiatives in the country. Babarinde, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, noted that Seyi Tinubu’s efforts at putting smiles on the faces of the youth deserved recognition. The APC chieftain noted that he had been monitoring Seyi Tinubu’s exploits in the last two years in areas of youths empowerment and humanitarian intervention to victims of natural disasters across the country. According to him, it is apt, wise and imperative to…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, to Thursday, May 15, 2025. The party’s national secretary, Udeh Okoye, disclosed on Sunday that the postponement was due to emerging issues, including the need to conclude pending zonal, state, local government, and ward congresses. Okoye also noted that the National Working Committee (NWC) consulted with party leaders, stakeholders, and relevant organs, including the Board of Trustees, Governors’ Forum, and the PDP National Assembly Caucus, before making the decision. The statement read, “Distinguished members of the National Executive Committee…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has disclosed that the state withdrew from the World Bank loan arrangement because it was “not a good deal” for its people. Soludo made this revelation on Sunday when the leadership of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s political groups, along with some Nollywood practitioners, toured the ongoing construction of the Government House project in Awka North Local Government Area. Addressing the groups, the governor noted that Anambra is the only state in Nigeria to have opted out of the World Bank loan arrangement, adding that the decision was taken to avoid falling into debt.…

Idowu Abdullahi Senior public health and nutrition experts have cautioned those engaging in dusk-to-dawn fasting not to consume certain foods after breaking their fast to avoid jeopardising their health. They advised those fasting to prioritise the intake of essential nutrients for their bodily functions. The experts warned against overeating and taking acidic foods or drinks on empty stomachs at the point of breaking fast. The experts also urged those who are living with certain health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension to consult their doctors before engaging in fasting. Aside from those who are hypertensive and diabetic, the experts also advised…

Exhausted by the state of the economy and politics? Weary from waiting on God for a miracle or an answered prayer? Just tired of everything and on the verge of giving up? Victoria Orenze has a message for you: Don’t give up. In her latest music video for ‘Far Beyond,’ featuring renowned gospel minister and pastor Nathaniel Bassey, Victoria Orenze delivers a powerful song of hope, strength, and thanksgiving. ‘Far Beyond’ is a reminder that God’s blessings often exceed our expectations, even when we least expect them. The video paints a striking picture of reality. Victoria Orenze and Nathaniel Bassey…

English Premier League side,  Chelsea FC, have set their sights on Nigerian forward Victor Boniface as their priority summer signing, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Stamford Bridge outfit are shifting focus away from Napoli-owned Victor Osimhen to bolsters their squad with his countryman’s signature, despite heavy competition from Arsenal, Newcastle, and Manchester United. The Blues, in desperate need of a reliable goal scorer, were previously linked with Osimhen, but concerns over his salary demands reportedly led them to consider a more financially viable yet equally prolific alternative in Boniface. READ MORE: Although several reports have linked them back to the former LOSC…