A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Akwanga town, Nasarawa State, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, when residents found a newborn baby girl abandoned in a bush near Hope Academy Primary School in the A. A. Koto area. According to reports, locals quickly rushed to the scene after hearing faint cries, leading to the baby’s rescue. Thankfully, the child was found alive and in stable condition. Mother Arrested Authorities revealed that the baby’s mother is a final-year NCE student of the College of Education, Akwanga. She allegedly dumped the baby shortly after delivery. With the assistance of her friends and schoolmates, the…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strongly defended its tinted-glass permit system, stressing that it is backed by law despite an ongoing lawsuit filed by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin described the NBA’s argument—that the policy is unconstitutional—as “untrue and misleading.” According to the Police, the tinted-glass permit is rooted in existing legal provisions. Specifically, Section 2(3a) of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004 empowers the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) or an authorized officer to issue such permits. Furthermore, Section 1(2) of…
The Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Danladi-Abubakar, has issued a strong warning to youths in the state to steer clear of cybercrime, stressing that those caught risk a minimum of four years in prison. Justice Danladi-Abubakar gave the warning on Wednesday in Katsina during the graduation ceremony of 75 young participants who successfully completed a three-day training on the positive use of mobile phones. The program was organized by the Katsina Vocational Training Centre to equip youths with digital skills that can be used productively. The Chief Judge noted that cybercrime cases are easily proven in court since…
The Federal Government has once again been urged to revisit the Land Use Act of 1978, as experts say its original purpose has been consistently undermined by successive administrations. Delivering the 63rd Inaugural Lecture of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Professor Uzochukwu Onyebinama, a seasoned Agricultural Economist, highlighted the need for urgent reforms. According to him, the Act—which was meant to improve land accessibility for agricultural development—has failed to guarantee farmers the security of tenure. Instead, lands acquired in the name of agriculture are often diverted to other projects such as housing estates, motor parks, and non-agricultural…
Nigerian troops have recorded a significant victory against bandit groups operating in Niger State, neutralizing several armed criminals and recovering stolen cattle during a series of coordinated air and ground offensives. According to security sources, the bandits had earlier attacked villages around Atabo, Zoma, and nearby communities, rustling large herds of cattle before attempting to escape toward Zamfara State. In response, the Nigerian Armed Forces swiftly deployed air assets and ground troops to intercept the fleeing criminals. Precision airstrikes successfully targeted the armed groups, eliminating several fighters and enabling troops to recover the rustled cattle. However, the battle did not…
The head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has reassured fans that his squad will remain motivated and focused as they head into the decisive stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This statement came shortly after the Super Eagles secured a 1-1 draw against South Africa on Tuesday night. The encounter saw an early setback for Nigeria when William Troost-Ekong’s own goal handed Bafana Bafana the lead. However, Calvin Bassey quickly restored parity with a powerful header before half-time. Although the result leaves Nigeria with no margin for error, Chelle insists his players are determined to fight…
Pensioners in Adamawa State have kicked off a long-anticipated verification exercise that marks the first step toward receiving their outstanding pension arrears amounting to N8 billion. The exercise, which commenced on Tuesday, is expected to last for one week and is being conducted under the supervision of the state government. According to Ahmed Zambwa, the Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa State Pensioners Union, the verification is crucial to ensuring transparency and proper disbursement of funds. He expressed confidence that once the process is concluded, the government will immediately release the long-overdue payments. “Payment is expected to begin immediately after…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reiterated his commitment to ensuring justice for the 13 travellers who were brutally killed by a mob in Mangun, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, last June. The victims, mostly from Unguwan Dantsoho in Kudan Local Government, were on their way to a wedding in Qua’an Pan when they were attacked. Speaking during a groundbreaking ceremony for a 6-kilometre road linking Kudan and Sabon Gari local governments, Governor Sani emphasized that protecting lives and property is his foremost responsibility. He assured residents that he would not rest until justice is delivered for…
Residents of Tuomo community in Delta State have successfully rescued a kidnapped Army officer, identified as Major Josiah, from a forest hideout after a dramatic abduction. How the Kidnap Happened According to local sources, the officer was abducted on Sunday night in Bomadi Local Government Area when armed youths invaded his lodge. The attackers reportedly ransacked his residence before whisking him away to the creeks of nearby Burutu Local Government Area. Rescue Efforts by Villagers The turning point came when villagers discovered a suspicious abandoned vehicle in a forest area. Upon searching further, they found the kidnapped officer tied up…
The Niger State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected gunrunner found with locally manufactured firearms and live ammunition in Makera town. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the arrest was made on Thursday, September 5, 2025, around 8:30 p.m. by a patrol team attached to Mashegu Division. The suspect, identified as a native of Guiye-Doko village in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, was intercepted with: Two locally fabricated guns Six rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed that he had purchased the firearms in Soba village, Mashegu…