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The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Dr Abu Babatunde and the killing of his younger brother. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations targeting organised criminal networks responsible for kidnappings in Auchi and surrounding areas. “The Edo State Police Command wishes to provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of Dr Abu Babatunde, following successive arrests recorded during intelligence-led operations in Auchi,” the statement read. According to the statement, the first breakthrough came on February 3, 2026,…

An Osun State magistrate’s court in Osogbo has ordered the remand of four suspects at the Ilesha Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in the killing of several residents of the Ido-Ayegunle community in Obokun Local Government Area of the state. The traditional ruler of the community, the Olojudo of Ido-Ayegunle, Timileyin Ajayi, said this in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, the suspects – Omolayo Oluwafemi, 32; Ogunleye Samuel Olaoluwa, 40; Anifowose Muritala, 40; and Alegbeleye Sunday, 63 – were remanded for 30 days pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) of the state.…

Peryagame represents a familiar part of Filipino leisure culture, now reshaped through the organized digital framework of GameZone. For many Filipinos, fair games are closely tied to community gatherings, shared moments, and the simple excitement of anticipation. These games were never about speed or complexity. Instead, they thrived on rhythm, repetition, and the collective experience of watching outcomes unfold. Through Peryagame, these traditions find continuity in a modern online environment that respects their original pacing and structure. GameZone provides a platform where Filipino fair games are presented with clarity and balance. The digital experience mirrors the steady interaction found in…

Adedeji has urged Nigeria to shift from raw exports to innovation-led growth. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s economic strategy, urging the country to move away from dependence on raw material exports and embrace innovation, ideas and the production of complex goods as a pathway to sustainable growth and national prosperity. Adedeji made the call on Thursday while delivering the maiden Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Faculty of Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. In the lecture, titled “From Potential to…

No serious or fair-minded Nigerian expects President Bola Tinubu to reverse 57 years of national misrule in three years. That would be an unreasonable demand.  Nations do not heal overnight from decades of structural decay, military distortion, elite capture, and institutional erosion. Yet, Nigeria today is a country in deep anguish, and citizens have every right to question whether current policies are easing their burdens or intensifying them. The distinction between inherited problems and policies that deepen suffering remains central to any honest national conversation. This is not simply a debate about blame. It is a debate about consequence, direction,…

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres said he condemned the bombing “in the strongest terms.”Call for accountability“The Secretary-General reiterates that attacks against civilians and places of worship are unacceptable,” the statement said, stressing that those responsible “must be identified and brought to justice.”Mr. Guterres extended his condolences to the families of the victims and wished “a full and speedy recovery to those injured.” He also reaffirmed “the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism.”Attack during Friday prayersAccording to media reports, at least…

One of Nigeria’s musical icons, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Babs, has announced that his marriage with wife, Annie Macaulay, has ended. He made the disclosure Sunday on his verified handle. official2baba. According to him, the union has been on the cold side for sometime adding that both of them have been living separately. He noted that they have also filed for divorce, promising to issue a press release on the matter very soon. He wrote: … TO MY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF THE NATION. WELL THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS SHORT BUT ALSO LONG… I AND ANNIE MACAULAY…

Super Eagles and Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka has revealed his favourite Nigerian food. SportsRation reports. The 28-year-old said his go-to meal is beans and plantain, also known as “beans and dodo”, instead of the popular jollof rice. Onyeka recently joined Coventry City from Brentford on loan until the end of the season. Coventry have an option to make the move permanent if they gain promotion to the English Premier League. The midfielder explained that his move to Coventry was influenced by limited opportunities at Brentford. He also said he is excited by the chance to fight for promotion and…

The Kwara Government has warned health workers against falsification of data in the forthcoming immunisation exercise. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency Prof. Nusirat Elelu, gave the warning at the opening of a five-day training for healthcare workers on routine immunisation in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Saturday. “The participants play critical roles in the immunisation value chain and therefore must be continuously trained and retrained to enhance their skills and effectiveness. “The training is to ensure correct and accurate data at all times. Data falsification could undermine the effectiveness of immunisation…