Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the abduction of 39 pupils and seven teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as a brutal attack on education and the future of the nation. The group has called for the immediate rescue of the victims and swift action against the perpetrators.
Security operatives in Anambra recorded a major success after rescuing an abducted victim, arresting three suspected kidnappers, and recovering a firearm alongside ₦469,000 ransom in Nnobi.
Rescue efforts in Benue succeeded as Governor Hyacinth Alia confirmed the safe release of 15 abducted passengers, including eight JAMB candidates, after a coordinated security operation.
Kano Firefighters save four lives and property worth N1bn in March, while five deaths and N355m losses were recorded during emergency incidents across the state.
A housewife in Nasarawa State, Zinatu Rabiu, has approached an Upper Area Court in Mararaba seeking divorce, accusing her husband of repeatedly alleging infidelity and physically assaulting her.
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dismissed allegations blaming President Bola Tinubu and the Presidency for the court judgment affecting Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 ADC presidential ambition, urging Nigerians to respect judicial processes and avoid politically motivated accusations.
Rauf Aregbesola has appealed the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led ADC leadership, asking the Court of Appeal to overturn the decision and seeking a stay of execution pending the determination of his appeal.
Police operatives in Kaduna State have foiled a cattle rustling attack in Igabi Local Government Area, recovering 39 stolen cows after a gun battle with suspected rustlers.