Atiku warned that detaining the cleric without access to his family, legal representation, and proper medical care constitutes a violation of his constitutional rights.

Under a long-standing local tradition designed to punish the “sacrilegious act” of rape, the customary punishment is severe: 10 strokes of the cane from each of the community’s 12 families, totalling 120 lashes, it was learned.

Reports have it that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were conducting official duties in Agbede Village, near the polytechnic, an action that sparked protest by students of the institution.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday assured the public of the stability of Union Bank PLC, saying it will continue to provide regulatory oversight of the bank and review the court judgement regarding its intervention in the bank.

Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, said Ndidi’s arrival brings leadership and balance to the squad ahead of Friday’s friendly.

Olayinka said that one of the suspects of No. 3, Martin Elegoma Street, Nigeria Army Post Housing Estate, Phase1, Kurudu, was arrested on Tuesday.

Confirming the development in a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar said the state government has taking responsibility for their medical care.

The Enugu State Government and the United Kingdom, through its United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNiAF) have successfully carried out a pilot programme introducing an AI-enabled smart metering system to curtail energy theft and eliminate revenue losses in the power sector.

On Wednesday, the White House threatened to “unleash hell” on Iran if it did not negotiate a peace deal with the US.

Abdullahi further argued that public sentiment has turned against the ruling party, insisting that many Nigerians no longer have confidence in the APC-led administration.