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The Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, says one of its students has been abducted by suspected bandits at an off-campus hostel in Kalgo Local Government of Kebbi. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the university, Malam Jamilu Magaji, said the abductors stormed the campus at about 3:00 a.m on Tuesday. ” At around 3:00 a.m five armed men approached students of Federal University Birnin Kebbi at an off-campus hostel known as Istijaba Villa, located in Unguwar Jeji. ” The students were sleeping outside their rooms when the attackers accosted and demanded money from them. ” The students explained that…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed Lagos State’s position as Africa’s premier investment destination during the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) 2025, where he led a high-level Governor’s Roundtable focused on unlocking economic opportunities in the state. The roundtable served as a strategic platform for engaging with the international business community, as Sanwo-Olu highlighted Lagos’s transformation into a thriving hub for innovation, finance, and creativity. He underscored the state’s ongoing efforts to drive economic growth through improved infrastructure, a supportive regulatory environment, and targeted reforms aimed at attracting investment across critical sectors. “Lagos has solidified its position as Africa’s largest…

The Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja has been arraigned before a Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja. Jaja was arraigned alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company. Others involved in the case, who are currently at large, include a former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Ibrahim Kashim, the incumbent Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Hammayo, Saleh Mohammed and Balarabe Abdullahi. The defendants are being prosecuted by the EFCC on a nine-count charge, bordering on money laundering, diversion of public funds, and criminal misappropriation of funds to the tune of more…

Protest broke out on Tuesday at the Cornelia Connelly College (CCC) camp of athletes participating at the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) over non-payment of their allowance. The festival is taking place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom with the closing ceremony billed for Tuesday after which participating athletes would depart to their various states. It was reported that the athletes refused to leave their respective camps over unpaid allowances. Athletes camped at the CCC camp in Uyo are from Cross River, Abia, Imo and Ondo States. NAN reports that the gate to their hostel was locked by the aggrieved athletes…

A volcano in the central Philippines on Tuesday morning erupted, sending up a plume of ash and debris and forcing authorities to close schools and evacuate nearby residents, officials said. The eruption occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon volcano at 5:51a.m. (2151 GMT Monday), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. “The eruption is producing a voluminous bent plume, approximately 4,000 metres tall that is drifting south-west,’’ the agency said in a statement. Ashfall had been reported in nearby towns and cities, prompting school closures and aviation authorities to warn pilots to steer clear. Raul Fernandez, regional…

The Abia State Government has announced a new policy aimed at boosting the local economy by prioritizing the procurement of goods and services produced within the state. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital, Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said the new “Made-in-Abia” policy is part of the administration’s broader strategy to promote homegrown businesses and strengthen economic resilience. According to Kanu, once fully implemented, the policy will ensure that all goods and services required by the government and public institutions within Abia are sourced locally, provided they are available in the state. “This policy,…

The Police command in Lagos State has arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly burgling a flat and raping a 47-year-old woman. Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday in Lagos. He said it occurred around 3:00 a.m. on March 26 in the Ikotun area of the state. According to Hundeyin, the victim reported the matter at the Ikotun Police Division. She alleged the suspect broke into her room and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her. Her cries reportedly drew the attention of a neighbour who came to her aid. The suspect allegedly attacked the neighbour…

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained seven murder suspects in two weeks. The command’s Spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the Ikotun Division of the command received a report on March 30 about a 46-year-old man, who was allegedly stabbed in the chest with a broken bottle by a woman, 36, during an altercation at Abaranje. “The victim was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. “The suspect has been arrested while the corpse has been deposited at a morgue,…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have jointly condemned the recent decision by the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to fill top and mid-level management positions through external recruitment. In a strongly worded letter addressed to the NNPC Ltd leadership, the unions expressed solidarity with their in-house members, describing the move as “unacceptable” and lacking any proven benefit to the company’s performance. The unions referenced a similar occurrence in 2015 when then-GMD Dr. Ibe Kachikwu replaced the top management…

A devastating car accident on Sagamu Road has claimed the lives of Evangelist Kekere Jesu, a well-known Nigerian pastor, and his assistant, Iyanu Joseph. The accident involved multiple vehicles and was reportedly caused by excessive speed and poor visibility. Kekere Jesu was traveling for a ministry assignment when the tragedy occurred. He and Iyanu Joseph died at the scene, along with other victims. Kekere Jesu was recognized for his passionate street evangelism and strong social media presence. He dedicated his life to spreading the gospel, particularly among young people and in rural communities. credit: SpyNigeria.NG