By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—The kidnapped doctor in Auchi, Edo State, Dr. Tahir Abu, whose brother was killed by the kidnappers, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million. Dr. Abu and his younger brother were abducted on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. […]

By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Taskforce has intensified its clean-up and enforcement operations against street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, who loiter around major roads and traffic points, harassing and extorting motorists, especially when vehicles break down. It was disclosed that 281 suspected members of Omotaku have been arrested in the past week. Some […]

By Akpokona Omafuaire OGHIOR—Tragedy struck Oghior Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday as a young man, identified as Saturday Okutu, allegedly set his aged father, Pa Chicago Okutu, ablaze while under the influence of drugs. Eyewitnesses said the tragic incident followed a violent confrontation involving the suspect. Community sources who […]

The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend over N500 million on training of hairdressers, makeup artists, supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans and anti-drug abuse sensitisation/advocacy in selected states of the federation in 2026.

“Mummy, another woman has been shot now. I went outside to get food. Many of us, especially the orphans, don’t have anything to eat”