Author: Amina Mohammed

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…

As official figures showed, youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17.1 per cent in July, the highest level this year as the world’s second-largest economy faces mounting headwinds. China is battling soaring joblessness among young people, a heavily indebted property sector and intensifying trade issues with the West. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is responsible for economic policy, on Friday called for struggling companies to be “heard” and “their difficulties truly addressed”, according to the state news agency Xinhua. The unemployment rate among 16- to 24-year-olds released Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was up markedly from…

The Premier League’s highly anticipated season began with Manchester United narrowly defeating Fulham 1-0 on Friday. Today’s Premier League fixtures are set to continue with Liverpool kicking off against Ipswich at 12:30 pm. The Reds will be aiming to secure three points against the newly-promoted Ipswich side. At 3:00 pm, several exciting matches are scheduled. Arsenal will host Wolves at the Emirates Stadium as they seek to keep up their momentum in the title race. Everton will take on Brighton at Goodison Park, Newcastle will face Southampton at St. James’ Park, and Nottingham Forest will go head-to-head with Bournemouth at…

A white woman with a history of harassing children and using racial slurs was convicted of manslaughter on Friday in the fatal shooting of a Black neighbor last year in Ocala, Florida. Susan Louise Lorincz, 60, killed Ajike “AJ” Owens with a single shot from a .380-caliber handgun as Owens knocked on her apartment door on June 2, 2023. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said at the time Lorincz and Owens were in a long-standing “feud” over Owens’ children playing. The all-white, six-person jury found Lorincz guilty of manslaughter despite the 60-year-old asserting that her actions were in self-defense. Lorincz,…

Manchester City will be without Rodri for the start of their Premier League title defence after Pep Guardiola revealed that the Spain midfielder has been ruled out of Sunday’s opener against Chelsea. The influential 28-year-old has only just returned to training after being forced off at half-time during Spain’s 2-1 win against England in last month’s Euro 2024 final. While England trio Phil Foden, John Stones, and Kyle Walker hope to feature at Stamford Bridge after their post-Euros break, Rodri has not been cleared to return to action. Asked on Friday if Rodri could be involved against Chelsea, Guardiola told…

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the 20 Local Government Areas in the state and their 37 Local Council Development Area appendages “are working effectively well.” Sanwo-Olu who spoke on Tuesday, when he commissioned a twin housing project in the council Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, also said he has no better job than to continue to “encourage and support” council chairmen for more good jobs. The two projects commissioned were the 170-unit Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights delivered by the council chairman, Dele Oshinowo, to regenerate and urbanise Ajelogo — a notorious slum situated in the heart of the…