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Benue State in Nigeria’s north-central region has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in Nigeria. And this is due to the widespread lack of access to healthcare across its rural communities. In this report, ARINZE CHIJIOKE visits Gboko and Ohimini Local Government Areas (LGAs), exposing the tragic stories of maternal and child mortality and highlighting the state government’s neglect …

*Okpebholo is the next governor of Edo State – Esan Youths* “Esan youths in Edo State said on Saturday that the victory of Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the September 21 gubernatorial election was a foregone conclusion. “There is no alternative to Monday Okpebholo in the next governorship election,” they said. Okpebholo governorship, they said, …

Police officers in Delta have killed one suspected kidnapper and arrested three others in the state. State police spokesman Bright Edafe told reporters on Saturday in Warri that one AK-49 rifle was recovered from the suspects. Edafe said the suspects were arrested at different locations between Monday and Friday by police officers deployed to Ughelli on special duty. He added …

Police warn Nigerians of planned nationwide cult initiation Police have raised the alarm over a possible mass initiation into a secret sect across the country. The spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday, July 6. In a statement titled, “Neo-Black Movement, Also Known as Aiye or Black Axe, Planned Cult …

England’s Three Lions advanced to the semi-finals of the European Championship after beating Switzerland on penalties on Saturday night. The two sides drew 1-1 after extra time, with Bukayo Saka scoring an 80th-minute equaliser for England after Breel Embolo had opened the scoring for Switzerland. In the penalty shootout, Manuel Akanji failed to convert the first kick for Switzerland, while …

An unidentified man on Saturday dived into the Gbodofon River in Osun State. An eyewitness told reporters that the middle-aged man complained that he was tired of life and jumped into the river in the state capital, Osogbo, at 10:30 am. “I saw him coming towards me on the bridge and seemed to mutter something in Yoruba that sounded like …

Embattled US President Joe Biden has responded in a new interview to claims that he is unfit to run for president, arguing that only divine intervention could make him step down. The 81-year-old president sat down for 22 minutes with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos in his first interview since his terrible debate against Donald Trump last week. Biden admitted he had …

The Ekiti state police command has banned all unlawful gatherings in the state. This follows reports of the cult group’s plans to celebrate its birthday on July 7. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Akinwale Adeniran, ordered the ban in a statement issued on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti. The statement read: “It has come to the knowledge of the command that …

The Netherlands advanced to the semi-finals of the European Championship after coming from behind to beat Türkiye 2-1 on Saturday night. It was a game of two halves as Turkey led 1-0 at half-time through centre-back Samet Akaydin whose 35th-minute effort put them ahead. The Netherlands hit back in the second half, with Stefan de Vrij equalising with a fine …

Why Would Sophia Momodu Leave Her Son With Someone Who Couldn’t Protect Him? – Dammy Krane Takes On Davido Over His Custody Battle With Sophie Momodu Singer Dammy Krane, who has been vocal in his hostility towards DMW boss Davido, has expressed his support for Sophia Momodu, the mother of Davido’s baby, in their ongoing custody battle. Supporting Sophia, who …