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Six abducted students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), have regained their freedom. The victims, who were students at the university’s Faculty of Engineering, were kidnapped by an armed group several days ago. This was stated by the Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Rahman Nansel, in his statement in Lafia, Tuesday. He said the victims were currently receiving the …

Doctors and health workers at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Akwa Ibom State, have gone on an indefinite strike following a clash involving workers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The strike was declared after tensions reportedly escalated when EFCC operatives arrived at the hospital on Tuesday to make an arrest linked to an ongoing court …

Police on Tuesday charged former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, for alleged criminal misappropriation of funds at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate’s Court. The former SDP leader is also on trial on charges of breach of trust and forgery. Gabam was detained before Chief Justice Amauche Onyedium along with Chukwuma Ogbonna Uchechukwu in …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a case involving eight Chinese nationals and two other defendants over allegations of illegal mining. The court will deliver its ruling on July 13, 2026. Justice James Omotosho set the date after both the prosecuting counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, and the defendants’ counsel, Oladimeji Ekengba, submitted their written closing submissions and made …

Nigerian media personality and television presenter Frank Edoho has spoken openly about the breakdown of his second marriage and the ongoing divorce proceedings amid social media allegations involving his ex-wife and a popular singer. This development comes days after unverified reports emerged online claiming that Edoho’s ex-wife allegedly had an affair with renowned Nigerian musician (Omah Lay) while they were …

Sir Keir Starmer Three junior ministers resigned on Tuesday in protest at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, increasing pressure on him after Labour’s poor performance in last week’s local elections. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, Housing and Communities Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh and Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones have all resigned. Phillips, a prominent women’s rights campaigner, said in her resignation letter that …

At least 72 people were reported killed after Tumfa market in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State was hit by a military airstrike. Garba Ibrahim Mashema, a community leader, told AFP that some of the victims’ bodies were “exploded beyond recognition” in Sunday’s incident. “The actual death toll is difficult to determine at the moment. Everyone, both residents and bandits, went …

BBNaija All Stars winner Ilebaye Odiniga has been at the center of a family controversy after his mother publicly defended him against allegations made by his father. The reality show star’s father, Emmanuel Odiniya, recently sparked backlash online after accusing his daughter of abandoning him despite winning the top prize of N120 million on the 2023 edition of the reality …

CJAN calls on communities and state governments to make housing accessible to corps members across Nigeria. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kaduna State has appealed to the Kaduna State Government to approve an upward adjustment in food support for corps members during orientation camp and also review the monthly allowance paid to corps members serving in the state. …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s security approach following the death of former member of parliament Abba Adamu while in the custody of kidnappers. Adamu was reportedly kidnapped by armed bandits along the Abuja-Kaduna highway on May 3 and is said to have died nine days later despite efforts by his family to negotiate his …