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The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims following a swift response to an attack along the Katsina–Kankara highway. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to journalists on Saturday in Katsina. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Thursday at about 2:30 p.m. when suspected armed bandits blocked the Katsina–Kankara Road at Tashar Kanya Village in Kankara Local Government Area and intercepted a red Volkswagen Golf III saloon car. The vehicle, with registration number KMC 400 MK, was driven by…

Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti A stakeholder in Bauchi State, Aminu Bauchin Bauchi, has explained that the growing calls for Bala Maijama’a Wunti to contest the 2027 governorship election stem from his long-standing humanitarian interventions and contributions to the socio-economic development of the state. According to him, Wunti’s popularity among many residents transcends partisan politics and is rooted in his record of philanthropy, community service and commitment to improving the welfare of ordinary citizens. Aminu noted that through the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, the former senior executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sponsored thousands of students through scholarship programmes, supported…

The Scoliosis Foundation, in conjunction with Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos, has trained teachers and health workers on the early detection of scoliosis ahead of this year’s World Scoliosis Day on June 26. Founder of the foundation and Senior Medical Officer II at Gbagada General Hospital, Dr Ayomide Akintan-Adejuwon, said the training was organised to help teachers, nurses and doctors identify signs of the condition early and refer affected children for treatment before it progresses. The training, held at Gbagada General Hospital, featured lectures, case discussions and practical sessions using a scoliometer, a device used to assess spinal curvature. The programme…

By Festus Ahon The story of governance is often told through policies, budgets and political rhetoric. But in Delta State today, the narrative is increasingly being written in concrete, asphalt, steel, bridges and roads that are connecting previously isolated communities, opening new economic corridors, and transforming the daily lives of citizens. From the riverine communities of Ughelli South to the agrarian settlements of Ndokwa Nation and the strategic economic corridors of Warri, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration is steadily building a reputation as one of the most infrastructure-focused governments in the state’s history. The visible impact of these interventions is becoming…

By Ayoola Olasupo The arrival of the rainy season brings much-needed relief from the scorching heat, replenishes crucial freshwater sources, and boosts agricultural productivity. The season also offers important ecological advantages as it supports biodiversity and improves air quality, thereby maintaining the balance of life. However, it also comes with several challenges, including increased health risks, poor road conditions, damp living environments, and disruptions to daily routines. According to the European Wilderness Society, rain plays a vital role in replenishing water resources such as lakes and rivers, which are critical for human survival and ecological balance. In agriculture, it supplies…

Four suspected armed robbers cum cultists have been arrested with a locally made pistol at their hideout in the Soka area of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State by the state Police Command. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement released in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday. Ayanlade said the arrest was made possible through credible intelligence reports on the activities of the suspected criminals in the area. The PPRO said, “On Friday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 6am, operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, acting on credible intelligence, received…

The keenly contested nature of governorship elections in Ekiti State may be conspicuously missing in the June 20, 2026 poll, as political dynamics and electoral indicators increasingly point to a race heavily tilted in favour of the ruling party, AYODELE AFOLABI writes. Less than nine days to the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, the atmosphere in the Land of Honour and Integrity remains unusually calm, a sharp contrast to the tension, fierce rivalry and political hostilities that have traditionally characterised governorship contests in the state since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. Historically, Ekiti governorship elections have been…

Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the forthcoming general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, in this interview with select journalists, said Nigerians have keyed into his party’s ideas on security, economy, infrastructure, welfare, democracy and ethics in governance, projecting that the development will pave way for his victory at the poll. ONYEDIKA AGBEDO was there. The last time we spoke, there was a group in your party that had put forward its own presidential candidate. What is the current situation? We are not bothered about that. It’s the normal staple. If you recall, four years ago, a similar…

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has said he does not have a political godfather, stating that his only backing is God. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, Fubara said he holds different political perspectives compared to his brother, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. He also  dismissed suggestions that his ambition is merely an extension of his brother’s political project or that he is acting as a placeholder. He said, “I don’t have a godfather but I have God the father. You would also agree with me…

Former President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said a legislature that cannot say “no” to the executive ceases to function as a true parliament, warning that such weakness undermines Nigeria’s democracy and national stability. Saraki, who spoke at The Platform’s June Forum held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, said the legislature remains the “load-bearing wall” of democracy, adding that weakening it would threaten governance, development and institutional stability. “A legislature that cannot say no is not a legislature at all,” he said, adding that routine approval of executive proposals without scrutiny…