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Masked men have again kidnapped a traditional ruler, the Ojibara of Bayagan in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Kamilu Salami. His family members and associates confirmed the abduction of the monarch to this medium on Sunday. The monarch was kidnapped around 9:30am by a gang of bandits who stormed his farm with AK-47 rifles. According to family source, the traditional ruler was kidnapped around last Friday. A source (names withheld) said the gunmen, who had been trailing the monarch for days, reportedly stormed the farm and whisked him away on a motorcycle. Another farmer, who shared boundary…

Senior physicians have expressed concern that Nigeria may witness a surge in new Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other sexually transmitted infections following a 55 per cent decline in condom distribution across the country. According to the medical professionals, condoms remain one of the most accessible and effective preventive tools, especially among young people and high-risk groups. They noted that reduced availability could widen existing gaps in sexual health access, thereby increasing exposure to HIV and other infections among Nigerians. The experts were reacting to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS report, which revealed that condom distribution in Nigeria fell…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has mourned the death of former Osun All Progressives Congress chairman and the embattled 30th Owa of Igbajo, Adegboyega Famodun, who died at the age of 67 after a brief illness. PUNCH Online reports that Famodun was installed as monarch in 2022 at the twilight of the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola, but was later removed through an executive order issued by Governor Adeleke, who appointed Oba Ademola Makinde in his place. However, in January 2025, the Osun State High Court reinstated Oba Famodun, a decision that is currently being challenged on appeal. Adeleke, in…

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded an additional 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, bringing the latest batch to 35 after three earlier names were announced during the week. The list, released on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, includes both career and non-career diplomats. According to the statement, 15 nominees are career officers, while 17 are non-career appointees. Those on the non-career list include former INEC Chairman, Mahmud Yakubu; former presidential aide, Reno Omokri; former First Ladies Angela Adebayo and Florence Ajimobi; former Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; former Lagos Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro; and…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has expressed happiness at scoring a brace for Trabzonspor on Saturday, but he maintains that the most important thing for him is his team’s success, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Onuachu netted twice for Trabzonspor when they welcomed Konyaspor to Papara Park for their Super Lig game on Saturday. ​After his side went down by a goal early on, the Super Eagles striker rallied and scored his first from the penalty spot in the first half. Paul Onuachu and teammates run with the ball after scoring in Trabzonspor vs Konyaspor (Photo by Imago) He then converted the second…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday received Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, at the State House, Abuja, where both men reviewed security operations in the North-West and the rescue of pupils abducted in Kebbi earlier this month. After the closed-door meeting, Idris said the talks centred on the “successful rescue” of students seized from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko-Wasagu LGA, on November 17. “I thanked Mr President for his leadership and decisive action in ensuring their safe return. “His unwavering support and commitment to Kebbi State’s security are truly commendable,” the governor posted on his official X handle. He…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has expressed his elation following Fulham’s impressive 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night. ​Fulham had endured a rough start to their Premier League campaign and entered the London derby against Tottenham as slight underdogs. However, they demonstrated real quality to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a well-deserved three points. Alex Iwobi and his teammates for Fulham (Photo credit: Imago) ​Super Eagles winger Chukwueze was the standout performer on the night. Recall that just last week, he came off the bench to provide the assist for Fulham’s lone goal against Sunderland, yet coach…

Police from Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron in Kebbi State have repelled a bandits’ attack on Zodi village in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, in a statement said the command also recovered no fewer than 141 rustled livestock and two motorcycles. Kotarkoshi said the incident occurred on 29 November 2025, when a large number of armed bandits stormed the community and rustled an unspecified number of animals. “Upon receiving the distress report, operatives of the 36 PMF Squadron deployed for Operation Restore Peace swiftly responded and engaged the attackers in…

Mental health experts have warned that prolonged school closures could expose children to depression, anxiety, and significant behavioural changes. They noted that disruptions to daily routines and reduced social interaction could take a toll on young learners, especially those in vulnerable communities. The psychiatrists explained that schools provide stability, emotional support, and structured environments that help children regulate their behaviour. The mental health experts revealed this while reacting to the recent closure of schools by the Federal and some state governments after terrorists abducted 215 pupils in Niger State. While the apex government closed 41 unity schools, governors of Kwara,…

The Jigawa State Police Command has celebrated 70 years of women in the Nigeria Police Force with free medical outreach and a walk against sexual and gender-based violence across the state. PUNCH Online learnt that the anniversary marks seven decades of courage, service and the contributions of female officers to national security since their formal entry into the force. The event, held on Saturday at the Ultra-Modern Market in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, was led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Medical Services, ACP Dr Adebayo Oluwatoyin Oladeselu, who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru…