Author: Amina Mohammed

Ten-man gang on Friday morning abducted 20 travelers along the Osi/Obbo Ayegunle road in Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State. The group intercepted drivers of three vehicles, including a Toyota Hiace, heading towards Ekiti State. The gunmen forced the passengers into the forest, demanding ransom. Local vigilante teams and police officers from the anti-kidnapping unit carried out a successful rescue operation late Friday evening. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the rescue, noting that the victims’ bags and personal belongings were left scattered on the road. The Kwara State Police Spokesperson, Ejire Adeyemi Adetoun, provided details in a statement: “The…

With the controversial seizure of three presidential jets on routine maintenance in Paris still raising dust, former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has cautioned the Federal Government not to negotiate with Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited. In a statement on Saturday, the Ogun governor between May 2011 and May 2019, labelled the Chinese firm as an “impostor” and warned the Federal Government not to be scammed. A French court recently ruled in favour of the firm and granted the seizure of presidential jets belonging to the Nigerian government. In the dispute involving an arbitration award, the court in Paris…

A section of the popular Kaura Modern Market, located opposite the Prince and Princess market in the Kaura District of Abuja, was on Friday night gutted by fire. The fire, which reportedly started at about 11 pm on Friday, razed about 40 shops, with items such as foodstuff, appliances and household items, lost in the inferno. Confirming the incident, the Acting Director of the FCT Fire Service, Amiola Adebayo, in a report shared with our correspondent on Saturday, stated that the fire was caused by an electrical spark on a power change-over installed in one of the shops, further aggravated…

The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the abduction of 20 medical students in Benue State, Nigeria, urging swift intervention from security agencies. According to reports, the abducted students, comprising 12 from the University of Jos and eight from the University of Maiduguri, were kidnapped on Thursday, 15 August 2024, while travelling to a conference organised by the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students in Enugu. This incident has caused significant alarm and distress across the country. The Nigerian Medical Association has voiced its deep concern for the safety and well-being of these future medical professionals. The…

Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz both scored, and in turn assisted each other, as Arsenal began the 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates. Havertz opened the scoring from Saka’s assist in the first half before the Germany international turned provider in the second as Saka sealed the win late on in the game. It was not a vintage performance, but goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka ensured a comfortable start to Arsenal’s title-challenging campaign as they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at the Emirates in the opening game of the season. Against…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the rescue of the 20 medical students who were abducted in Otukpo, Benue State. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi on Saturday in Abuja, said the IGP condemned the kidnapping of students. The medical students were abducted in Otukpo, Benue State en route to the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students in Enugu. Egbetokun described their abduction as “truly appalling, callous, and unacceptable”. He said, “In a display of unwavering commitment to the rescue, safety, and well-being of the young Nigerians,…

A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the government to declare war against insecurity following incessant reports of kidnapping sweeping across the country. In a statement on X.com on Saturday, Obi wrote, “When I say we should declare war on the economy, power, and insecurity, some people spin the narrative, while others complain. But what else can we do? “In the last 24 hours, several people have been kidnapped across Nigeria, including about 20 dental students from Maiduguri and Jos in Benue State. “An Anambra State Commissioner and his wife were abducted in Edo State, and…

The Ukrainian Air Force said it had destroyed a road bridge of strategic importance in Russia on Saturday, amid its offensive in the Kursk region. Ukrainian Air Force Commander, Mykola Oleshchuk published a video on a Telegram channel showing the bombing of a bridge, in what experts say is likely to be genuine. The video showed the structure over the Seim River in the Glushkovo district in ruins, destroying a crucial supply route for Russian troops. Russia earlier reported that the bridge had been destroyed. It had been shelled by Ukrainian forces for days during the incursion, which was launched…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has constituted four probe panels to investigate 27 high court judges in the country over various alleged judicial misconduct brought against them. This is as the Council issued a letter of advice to Justice O. M. Olagunju of Oyo State High Court to be circumspect as a Judicial Officer before acting, even in the most challenging situation. Justice Olagunju was said to have used uncouth language in a letter addressed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, challenging the Council’s decision and its Policy Direction on the appointment of President Court of the Customary Court of…

Indian doctors launched a nationwide strike Saturday, escalating protests after the “barbaric” rape and murder of their colleague that has channelled outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women. The discovery of the 31-year-old doctor’s bloodied body on August 9 at a state-run hospital in the eastern city of Kolkata sparked furious protests in several cities across the country. Doctors and other healthcare workers have led many but also joined by tens of thousands of ordinary Indians demanding action. In Kolkata, thousands held a candle-lit vigil into the early hours of Saturday morning. “Hands that heal shouldn’t bleed,” one…