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When the buses rolled into the Government House in Minna on Monday, silence briefly settled over the compound. Then came tears, prayers and embraces. The remaining 130 schoolchildren and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, were finally home. For weeks, their absence had hung heavily over Nigeria and their families and community in Niger State, turning classrooms into painful reminders of fear and uncertainty. Governor Mohammed Bago received the rescued victims at the Government House, describing their release as a profound relief for the state and the families who had lived in anguish since the night armed men…
Nigeria’s growing reliance on medical tourism is being driven, in part, by strained relationships between doctors and patients, as well as gaps in infrastructure, according to UK-based physician Tokunbo Fasuyi. He said many Nigerians increasingly seek healthcare abroad not only because of better facilities, but because they feel unheard, confused and excluded from decisions about their own treatment within the local healthcare system. Nigeria has long grappled with a heavy dependence on medical tourism, with thousands of citizens travelling abroad annually for treatments ranging from routine check-ups to complex surgeries. Popular destinations include the United Kingdom, India, Turkey and the…
The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 1,200 personnel to enhance security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Hamidu Nyako, disclosed this to newsmen in Yola, explaining that the personnel have been stationed at strategic locations across the state to ensure peaceful and trouble-free celebrations. Nyako said that under the leadership of the State Commandant, Idris Bande, NSCDC is fully prepared to monitor all areas expected to witness large gatherings during the festivals. According to him, patrol vehicles provided by the Adamawa State Government will…
Several members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Katsina State have defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. A chieftain of the party, Austin Okai, who disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page on Monday, said the defection spanned from polling units up to the state level. His post reads: “Katsina PDP collapsed structures from polling units, ward, LGA and State to ADC Coalition.” DAILY POST reports that there has been a massive defection of politicians to ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections. About one hundred thousand supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lega…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three men over the alleged unlawful possession of human parts, conspiracy and disrespect for a corpse in Ile-Ogbo town. The suspects, according to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, were identified as 47-year-old Taiwo Ogunbode, 52-year-old Thomas Ogo, and 30-year-old Lateef Afeez. The police stated on Monday that the arrests followed credible intelligence received on December 3, 2025, indicating that some individuals were in possession of human parts in Ile-Ogbo, near Iwo. “Acting on the information, operatives…
Gateway FC head coach, Ayo Filani has said their matchday seven win over Crown FC was a big relief. Gateway FC edged out Crown FC 2-1 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta on Saturday. It was the Abeokuta club’s first win of the 2025/26 season. Filani admitted that he felt the pressure of the supporters. “We had a poor start to the game, as we won’t have had good holiday if we hadn’t won the game,” Filani told Gateway FC Media. “It’s a Christmas gift for all, because people have been so disappointed with our results so far as…
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to hotels, restaurants, and event venues against unjustified price hikes and the cancellation of confirmed bookings during the ongoing Detty December festivities. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed this in an interview with TVC News on Monday. He said the government will no longer tolerate vendors reneging on prior commitments simply because they have received higher offers, saying that such illicit practices damage Lagos’ reputation as a leading cultural and tourism destination. “This is unacceptable and will not be allowed in Lagos. “If a commitment has been made, especially where…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested multiple individuals in separate operations for unlawful possession of firearms and human remains, as part of proactive efforts to ensure a safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration across the state. In a statement released by the Osun Police Public Relations Officer Abiodun Ojelabi, on Monday, the arrests were conducted under the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, with a focus on intelligence-led operations targeting black spots and criminal hideouts. According to the statement, on December 16, Alarape Wasiu, a resident of Olorunsogo community in the Panada area of Ikire,…
US President Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar has signaled that the White House may have all the pieces in place for digital asset regulation following the confirmation of Michael Selig to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.In a Monday X post, David Sacks said the US was at a “critical juncture” for crypto regulation, and that Selig and Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins made up a “dream team to define clear regulatory guidelines.” Sacks’ comments were in response to Selig saying that the US Congress was preparing to complete work on a crypto market structure bill. “We are…
Kelly Osbourne is sharing a rare glimpse of her bond with brother Louis Osbourne as they supported late dad Ozzy Osbourne‘s favorite soccer team. Kelly, 41, snapped a selfie with Louis, 50, while cheering for Aston Villa during the team’s game against Manchester United on Sunday, December 21. In the pic uploaded via her Instagram Story, Kelly added a graphic in the corner which said “Up the Villa.” The siblings smiled widely and wore the team’s maroon and blue colors. Kelly’s 3-year-old son, Sidney, also tagged along for the game, matching with his mom and dad Sid Wilson in Aston…
