Bauchi Police have arrested 60-year-old Abdullahi Abubakar over the alleged kidnapping of a 16-year-old boy in Shira LGA and rescued the teenager unhurt.
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Polaris Bank MD Kayode Lawal Pledges Better Service and Greater Value Ahead of 2026 Customer Service Week!
Polaris Bank CEO Kayode Lawal reaffirms the bank’s commitment to improving customer experience and delivering value ahead of the 2026 Customer Service Week themed “The Extra Mile.”
Edo Court Sentences Four to Death for Kidnapping Woman in Benin City!
An Edo State Special Criminal Court has sentenced four persons to death following their conviction for kidnapping a woman at Vegetable Market in Benin City.
Lagos Strengthens Security as Sanwo-Olu Meets Security Chiefs Ahead of Festive Season!
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu meets security chiefs to strengthen security preparations as the state approaches the festive season.
Cross River Police Arrest Security Guard Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Five-Year-Old Pupil!
Cross River Police have arrested a 22-year-old security guard over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil in Calabar as investigations continue.
Rooney Rejects Retrospective Man Utd Titles as He Backs Relegation for Man City!
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United should not receive Manchester City’s Premier League titles retrospectively, while backing severe punishment including possible relegation for City.
NCC Seeks Fresh Telecom Investment as Nigeria’s Data Consumption Rises Nearly 47%!
The NCC is seeking sustained investment in Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure after data consumption rose nearly 47% year-on-year to 1.66 million terabytes in July 2026.
Haaland Reaches 65 Norway Goals, Overtakes Ibrahimović and Draws Level With Drogba!
Erling Haaland has reached 65 international goals for Norway, surpassing Zlatan Ibrahimović and drawing level with Didier Drogba on the international scoring charts.
Senate Urges FG to Rescue Abducted Victims, Strengthen Security in Vulnerable Communities!
The Nigerian Senate’s Northern Senators’ Forum has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to rescue abducted victims and strengthen security in vulnerable communities following attacks in Niger State.
Oyo Panel Set to Present Findings on Oriire School Abduction to Makinde!
Oyo State’s Judicial Commission of Inquiry is set to present findings on the May 15 Oriire school abduction to Governor Seyi Makinde, following a 56-day captivity of pupils and teachers.
Kenyan Court Orders Status Quo on Dangote Lamu Refinery Land as 133 Residents Challenge Project!
A Kenyan court has ordered the status quo on disputed Lamu land linked to Dangote’s proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery while 133 residents challenge the project over land rights.
Nigerian Dancer Bendancer Targets Guinness World Record With 168-Hour Dance Marathon in Lagos!
Nigerian dancer Bendancer is attempting a 168-hour dance marathon in Lagos to challenge the Guinness World Records mark of 127 hours for the longest individual dance marathon.
Tinubu Ends Working Vacation, Departs Paris for Lagos Ahead of Independence Anniversary!
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in Europe and departed Paris for Lagos, where he is expected to attend Independence anniversary engagements and honour MKO Abiola.
2027: What Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and Other Candidates Have Promised Nigerians So Far!
Tinubu, Atiku and Obi have outlined different plans for Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election, covering fuel prices, jobs, security, education and economic reforms.
Tinubu Hosts Femi Otedola at Private Dinner in Paris as Businessman Praises Economic Reforms!
President Bola Tinubu hosted businessman Femi Otedola at a private dinner in Paris, where Otedola discussed Nigeria’s economic reforms and financial outlook.