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A 12-year-old girl who was locked up and tortured by her parents on charges of being a child witch has been rescued by officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom State. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Eluyemi Eluwade, who disclosed this at a press conference in Uyo on Saturday, said the victim identified as …

Obaseki’s ‘Do or Die’ statement sparks outrage: Edo group condemns PDP attempt to paralyze state The Edo South Patriotic Forum (ESPF), a leading advocacy group, has strongly condemned Governor Godwin Obaseki’s inflammatory “do or die” statement at the PDP mega rally yesterday. The provocative remark has attracted widespread criticism for its potential to destabilize the state and incite violence. Chief …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Tinubu will return home after visits to China and the UK on Sunday President Bola Tinubu will return to his country after his visit to China and the UK on Sunday. Read more 2. ASUU slams university management over alleged victimization of members The Academic Staff Union of …

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the President of planning to rig the September 21 governorship election in Edo State in favor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The state party chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, who made the allegations in a statement on Saturday, claimed that the President had disbursed $2 million to the …

  Venezuela says it has arrested six foreigners, including a U.S. Navy SEAL, in an alleged plot to “destabilize” the country, which has been in crisis since disputed elections earlier this year. Venezuelan authorities showed images of confiscated rifles that they said were part of an alleged plot to “destabilize” the country at a press conference on September 14. Venezuelan …

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum said he was deeply worried that imprisoned Boko Haram terrorists, ISWAP commanders, bandit kingpins and other dangerous terrorists may have escaped from Maiduguri correctional centre following the severe flooding that hit the state capital due to the collapse of the Alau Dam. Recall that the over 40-year-old dam collapsed last Tuesday, causing the worst flood …

Argentine forward Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with two goals and an assist to help Inter Miami to a 3-1 win against Philadelphia Union. Messi has not played since suffering an ankle injury in Argentina’s win over Colombia in the Copa America final in July. The injury kept him out of this month’s World Cup qualifiers, which they …

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commended the military for successful operations against bandits in the North West. The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the successes recorded in the military operations provided further assurance that the security forces were capable of securing the country. The operation follows up on President …

Police officers have killed five suspected bandits in Taraba State. The state Commissioner of Police, David Iloyonomon, disclosed this to journalists on Saturday in Jalingo. He said the operation, carried out in collaboration with a truth advocacy group in the state, followed the kidnapping of four people in Komi village in Ardo-Kola local government area by gunmen. CP added that …

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led a delegation of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to Edo State for a final campaign rally ahead of next weekend’s governorship election in the state. Other APC leaders at the rally held in Benin City were Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, state governors and many others. In …