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The Police Command in Kaduna State has denied a report circulating on social media about the alleged kidnapping of 150 to 200 individuals along the Abuja to Kaduna Highway. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, made the denial in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna.Hassan described the report as entirely fabricated and without facts. He denied the kidnapping report, stating that there had been no recorded incident of kidnapping along the highway in the past two years. According to him, the area is under constant surveillance and regular patrols by the police, military, and other security agencies to ensure…

The race to sign Victor Osimhen is heating up this summer, with Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Saudi giants Al Hilal all vying for the prolific Nigerian striker’s signature following his spectacular loan spell at Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. While Galatasaray keep up hope that Osimhen remains in Turkey beyond the summer, top European and Saudi clubs are reportedly close to sealing a deal for the Nigerian striker. Real Madrid eye Victor Osimhen as Xabi Alonso’s No. 9 Victor Osimhen has emerged as a top target for Real Madrid as new manager Xabi Alonso looks to reshape the club’s attacking line-up, as…

As the tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), nears its end, numerous pro-democracy activists have raised strong objections to President Bola Tinubu’s plan to unilaterally appoint his successor ahead of the 2027 general elections. At an event in Abuja on Thursday, where the Women Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) and the African Center for Leadership, Strategy and Development (CENTRE LSD) presented a policy brief and memorandum, activists argued that the current appointment process compromises INEC’s independence and creates a conflict of interest for the President. In a memorandum submitted to the Joint…

Abiodun Nejo To imrove maternal and child health in Ekiti State, the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services Project has recruited 100 skilled birth attendants for primary healthcare centres in the state. IMPACT Project Coordinator in Ekiti State, Dr Sunday Omoya, said that the project, a collaboration between the World Bank and Ekiti State Government, was stepping up efforts to bridge the personnel gap in the PHCs and make the facilities more attractive to pregnant women for safe delivery. Omoya spoke in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during the orientation programme for the newly recruited skilled…

Newly appointed Al Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi has given his approval for the Saudi giants to push forward in their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Multiple reports have linked the Nigerian international with a move to Saudi Arabia for more than a year now. Further reports reveal that talks are ongoing over a potential summer move. Inzaghi, who was officially unveiled as Al Hilal’s new head coach on a contract running until June 2027, has reportedly endorsed the club’s efforts to secure Osimhen’s signature. Victor Osimhen SSC Napoli looks on, Serie A TIM, SSC Napoli vs US…

The ongoing cult violence in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took a deadly turn on Wednesday night, June 4, 2025, with the killing of a local security operative and a young woman caught in the crossfire. Mr. Sango, a member of a local vigilante group, was shot dead at around 10:00 pm on Echue Street, Mile 2 Diobu, allegedly by rival factions of the Deygbam cult groups, who have been engaged in a fierce supremacy battle in the area for over three weeks. Sources familiar with the incident revealed that although Mr. Sango was officially a vigilante,…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that it has no interest in arresting anyone over the proposed “shadow government” led by Prof. Pat Utomi, a former presidential candidate. The agency’s lead counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), clarified this on Wednesday in Abuja. Speaking to journalists after filing an interlocutory injunction at the Federal High Court, Kehinde explained that the DSS had chosen to pursue legal means rather than arrests to address concerns surrounding Utomi’s plan. He emphasised that the agency seeks constitutional interpretation regarding the legality of forming any government structure outside the Nigerian Constitution. “Our client has confidence…

Former Southampton coach Russell Martin will now be Cyriel Dessers’ coach at club level, as Scottish Premiership giants Rangers have confirmed his appointment, Soccernet.ng reports. Rangers parted ways with Barry Ferguson at the end of the campaign, after the Scottish tactician failed to impress upon replacing Philippe Clement midway into the season. Ferguson was in charge of 15 games and managed only six wins. As Ferguson’s replacement, the Gers have now announced the appointment of Scottish tactician Martin as coach. We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Russell Martin as Head Coach of our men’s first team on a…

Against the backdrop of Tuesday’s visit of Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, alongside his senior brother, Dr. Deji Adeleke, and hip-hop act, David Adeleke, to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence, spokesperson for the governor, Mr. Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday said his principal is not decamping to any political party. It is recalled that the pictures of the Adelekes’ visit to Tinubu, which surfaced on social media, had generated mixed reactions, fueling speculations in some quarters that the governor was perfecting moves to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the August 8, 2026 gubernatorial poll…

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, has announced that the court’s 2025 annual vacation will commence on Monday, July 28, and end on Tuesday, September 16. Normal court sittings are scheduled to resume on Wednesday, September 17. This was disclosed in an official circular issued in accordance with Order 46, Rule 4(d) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019. During the vacation period, only the Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt judicial divisions will remain operational to hear cases of extreme urgency. To ensure continued access to justice, Justice Emeka Nwite…