They include four men who were nabbed over an alleged money ritual plot in which they reportedly offered their biological children for sacrifice in exchange for wealth.The suspects were arrested during a police operation at an isolated compound in the Garima area of Bosso, Minna, where officers allegedly interrupted a ritual involving slaughtered chickens, blood-stained clothing and other suspicious items.The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement in Minna.According to the police, the incident occurred on October 27, 2026, at about 8:30pm when operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, while on routine patrol around Bosso,…
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The Kano State Consumer Protection Council, KCPC, has removed 5,964 bottles of expired soft drinks from circulation following an enforcement operation at Singer Market in Kano.The intervention was prompted by information received by the council about a trader allegedly keeping large quantities of soft drinks that had passed their expiry dates for possible sale to consumers.Following the tip-off, enforcement personnel were sent to the market to verify the complaint and prevent the products from being sold to members of the public.The Director of the council’s Enforcement and Removal of Substandard Products Department, Alhaji Auwalu A. Muhammad, said the operation was…
The organisation has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to urgently intervene, commence immediate emergency palliative works and prioritise the comprehensive reconstruction and dualisation of the highway.Ohanaeze Ndigbo expressed deep disappointment over the failure of Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, to demonstrate the necessary leadership and political coordination required to draw sustained federal attention to the critical infrastructure.This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Ohanaeze’s factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa, Acting Secretary-General, and made available to journalists.The Pan-Igbo organisation said…
On the cash transfer initiative, the governor said the programme was designed to provide direct financial support to vulnerable households grappling with the rising cost of living, particularly food and transportation.He linked the prevailing economic pressures partly to disruptions in the global oil and gas supply chain arising from the ongoing Israel-American-Iran conflict, which he said had contributed to rising oil prices and transportation costs.“We are going to start the implementation of our social investment cash initiative. We are going to transfer cash to our people to cushion the effects of this America-Israel-Iran war,” he stated.The governor disclosed that the…
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to expanding its force structure and strengthening operational capabilities to address emerging security challenges across the country.Colonel Appolonia Anele, acting Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement said the COAS gave the assurance on Thursday, November 5, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, at Government House, Benin City.A major highlight of the visit was the COAS’s assurance that the newly established 83 Division, with Headquarters in Benin City, would soon become operational.He explained that the division forms…
This was confirmed by head coach Brahim Hemdani.Zidane has missed recent matches due to injury and a two-game suspension.However, Hemdani noted that the goalkeeper’s exclusion was “based on sporting criteria”.Hemdani told journalists: “I need to have three goalkeepers who were getting as much playing time as possible.”USM Alger goalkeeper Oussama Benbot has been called up alongside Melvin Mastil of Swiss club Lausanne-Sport and Abdelatif Ramdane of MC Alger.Zidane, son of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, joined the Fennecs after switching his sporting nationality in September 2025 to represent Algeria, where his family has roots.
Tolu Arokodare delivered an outstanding performance, scoring twice and providing an assist as Ajax secured a convincing 6-1 victory over 10-man FC Midtjylland in their UEFA Europa Conference League encounter on Thursday night. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for Ajax in the ninth minute, converting a pass from Oscar Gloukh.However, fellow Nigerian Friday Utim restored parity for the hosts in the 28th minute.Arokodare restored Ajax’s lead seven minutes into the second half before turning provider in the 59th minute, setting up Owen Wijndal for the Dutch side’s third goal.
Galatasaray have finally found a special No.10, Aleksey Batrakov, who can solve the problem when Victor Osimhen is absent or playing poorly, according to Tivibu Spor commentator Erman Özgür.Özgür stated this after Galatasaray recently defeated Stuttgart 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League at Rams Park, thanks to Aleksey Batrakov’s brace.He also insisted that fans should stop praising Dries Mertens because the new arrival, Batrakov, is now making an impact on the scoreboard in almost every match.”Galatasaray has now found another special talent [Batrakov] who can solve the problem when Osimhen is absent or playing poorly,” Özgür said.
Bandits have released 13-year-old Hassana Bulus, who was kidnapped alongside others in Awon village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on April 20, 2026.However, the young girl died a few hours after her release while receiving treatment at a health facility in Kachia.Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to late Kaduna State Governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, Mr Reuben Buhari, who confirmed the development on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, said the girl spent several months in the kidnappers’ den before she was released.According to Buhari, Hassana was kidnapped from her home alongside others on April 20…
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has inaugurated the Tinubu/Alia 2027 Campaign Council as the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue begins preparations for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Alia in the 2027 general elections.Alia said Nigeria and Benue State had no reason to look elsewhere, insisting that he was steadily delivering on his promises while President Tinubu was also making progress and providing relentless support to the state to regain its lost glory.The Tinubu/Alia Campaign Council, which has Hon Citizen Richard Asema as Director-General, was inaugurated by the governor at IBB Square on Thursday.…