Pregnant Woman Cooking for Kidnap Gang Arrested as Police Bust Bandit Network in Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to a kidnapping and banditry syndicate operating on the outskirts of Abuja, including a heavily pregnant woman accused of cooking for and supplying logistics to the criminal gang. FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this while parading the suspects before journalists in Abuja on Monday. According to the police chief, the arrests followed a clearance operation conducted on June 11, 2026, in the Byazin area of the FCT, during which several bandits were apprehended, others neutralised, and…

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NDLEA Auctions Forfeited Lagos Hotel, Three Other Properties for N6.15 Billion

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully auctioned a Lagos hotel and three other high-value properties confiscated from convicted drug traffickers, generating a total of N6.149 billion for the Federal Government. The properties, which were linked to drug-related crimes, had earlier been seized by the anti-narcotics agency and permanently forfeited to the Federal Government following court orders. According to the NDLEA, the auction was conducted in line with legal provisions governing the disposal of assets recovered from criminal activities. The exercise forms part of the agency’s broader efforts…

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Actor Baba Ijesha Welcomes Baby Boy Months After Prison Release

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Nollywood actor and comedian, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has announced the birth of his son. The actor shared the joyous news in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by maternity photographs featuring himself and his wife. Expressing gratitude to God, Baba Ijesha revealed that the couple welcomed a healthy baby boy named King Kagar Omiyinka. “In quiet ways, in unseen ways, God has been writing a story only He could tell. We thank the Almighty for blessing us with a healthy baby boy,” he wrote. The actor…

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Iyabo Obasanjo Returns to PDP, Backs Adebutu’s 2027 Ogun Governorship Bid

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Former Ogun Central Senator, Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has officially rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), just days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Her return was confirmed on Monday when she made a surprise appearance at the PDP secretariat in Abeokuta during the unveiling of Dr. Lateefat Yemi Kolapo-Sowunmi as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election. Her presence immediately stirred excitement among party members, who welcomed her warmly as she joined PDP governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, and state chairman,…

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Update: Troops Rescue Gen Rabe’s Wife from Bandit Captivity After Sustained Forest Operation

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Troops have successfully rescued Amina Rabe, the wife of the late General Abubakar Rabe, after she was abducted alongside her husband during a recent bandit attack. The rescue was carried out on Monday following sustained military offensives targeting criminal hideouts in Matazu Forest and neighbouring communities. Security sources said the operation followed days of coordinated assaults launched from Sunday through the early hours of Monday, during which several bandits’ camps were destroyed and dislodged. The offensive involved a joint task force made up of personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian…

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Bandits Still Holding General Abubakar’s Wife, Son Rejects Official Death Explanation

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The son of late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), Isyaka Rabe, has dismissed claims by the Katsina State Government that his father died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while in captivity. Speaking during an interview with Deutsche Welle on Sunday, Isyaka insisted that the retired military officer had no history of either medical condition before he was abducted by bandits. The Katsina State Government had announced the former Director of Defence Information’s death on Saturday, attributing it to underlying health challenges. However, the family has challenged the official…

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Access Holdings reaffirms long-term value strategy at 4th AGM

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Access Holdings Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term value creation, financial resilience and disciplined growth, assuring shareholders that its strategic focus remains firmly on building a stronger and more sustainable institution despite a challenging operating environment. Speaking at the Group’s 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said the true measure of a financial institution is not simply its ability to grow but its ability to do so profitably, sustainably and with discipline over time. He said the Group’s 2025 performance reflected a deliberate strategy to strengthen its…

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Bandits Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct Daughter, Other Residents in Kogi Community

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Suspected bandits have killed an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Ayo Olukotun, and abducted his daughter alongside several other residents during a deadly attack on Odo-Ere, the headquarters of Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. Residents said the attack occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Monday when heavily armed gunmen invaded the community, shooting sporadically and sending residents fleeing for safety. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers stormed the residence of the NSCDC officer amid the chaos, shot him and whisked away…

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Sheikh Gumi Defends 2025 Ibadan Visit, Says No One Can Stop Him From Travelling Across Nigeria

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Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has defended his controversial visit to Ibadan in late 2025, insisting that no individual or group has the authority to prevent him from travelling to any part of Nigeria. Gumi made the clarification amid lingering controversy surrounding his visit to Oyo State, which sparked accusations in some quarters that he was attempting to promote Northern Islamic ideologies and advance the Islamisation of the South-West region. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, the cleric said his visit to Ibadan was not…

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Union Bank Supports Nigerian Teachers as Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition Marks 12th Edition

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Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition (MTOTY), held today in Lagos. Now in its third consecutive year as a partner, the Bank joined organisers Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, alongside educators and sector stakeholders, for a panel session on how educational support can enhance learning outcomes for teachers and students. Speaking on behalf of Union Bank, Chief Brand and…

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