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Six travellers abducted by kidnappers have been rescued by troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) along the Hawan Kibo–Rafin Sanyin road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when suspected kidnappers reportedly intercepted a vehicle conveying passengers from Lafia, Nasarawa State, to Jos, Plateau State. The Media Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven, Captain Polycarp Oteh, who confirmed the incident, explained that troops of Sector 6 Operation Enduring Peace immediately responded to a distress call and successfully rescued six of the abducted victims. Upon arrival at the scene, he said,…

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has confirmed that Pep Guardiola sought to resign from the club multiple times before his eventual exit following the 2025/26 season. Guardiola concluded his decade-long tenure at Manchester City after failing to clinch the Premier League title against Arsenal in the 2025/26 season. He departed as the most successful manager in the club’s history. Chairman Al Mubarak remarked that the Catalan coach had threatened to leave on numerous occasions throughout his ten years with the club. He stated via GOAL, “Inevitably, we have experienced many highs and lows, and during the lows, he must…

The Plateau State Government has arrested 14 persons, including three suspected traffickers, and rescued 11 victims in a major operation targeting an illegal motor park allegedly used for trafficking children and women to mining camps in Ibadan. The Special Adviser to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Gender and Chairperson of the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Olivia Dazyam, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the Commission’s headquarters in Jos. She said the Commission acted on a tip-off from a Zawan community member in Jos South Local Government Area about an illegal park operating only on Tuesdays and…

Four members of the National Youth Service Corps and a soldier have been confirmed dead in a road accident along the Yola–Mubi road in Adamawa State. The accident occurred on Wednesday at about 1:50 p.m. in the Narehi area of Girei/Song Local Government Area. The Adamawa State Police Command spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday. “The unfortunate incident involved a military gun truck travelling from Gombi towards Yola and a commercial Hummer bus conveying five passengers from Yola to Mubi. “Preliminary findings reveal that both vehicles were involved in a head-on collision, resulting in…

The Peoples Democratic Party has taken a swipe at former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, over his allegation that the recent bandit attack in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State might have been orchestrated by Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, to blackmail President Bola Tinubu. The South West PDP, while condemning the statement, described it as “reckless, insensitive and politically dangerous,” adding that “such a statement is not only irresponsible and provocative, but also exposes Fayose’s glaring double standards on insecurity, political morality and public accountability. The PDP Southwest Publicity Secretary, Chief Sanya Atofarati, said in a statement…

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been named LaLiga Player of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign following his key role in the club’s title-winning season. The club announced the award on Friday, describing it as “another award for the talent of Lamine Yamal.” The 18-year-old enjoyed a standout campaign under coach Hansi Flick, scoring 16 league goals and providing 11 assists as Barcelona secured the Spanish top-flight title. “The La Masia forward’s wizardry is evident. Every match he brought dribbling, goals and assists,” the club said in a statement on its website. LaLiga announced the award after a season in…

Mobo Awards founder Kanya King has been remembered as a “visionary” who “changed the face of culture and music”, following her death at the age of 57. King at the 2024 Mobo Awards in Sheffield | BBC King worked tirelessly to champion black musicians’ contribution to British culture and funded the first Music of Black Origin awards in 1996 out of her own pocket. BBC on Friday reported that she died on Wednesday after “a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer”, the Mobo Organisation said in a statement. Tributes have been paid by stars including TV host and…

Even if you’ve done nothing wrong, it’s never a good idea to hand your phone to the cops. But international travelers at American airports often have no choice — even if they’re US citizens.When Minnesota labor organizer Janette Zahia Corcelius returned home from a three-week trip to Europe in late April, she was detained and questioned by customs agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Before they let her go, the agents searched her luggage twice, confiscated political literature she had purchased abroad, and seized her phone — which has yet to be returned, according to a complaint filed in federal…

Bitcoin (BTC) extended losses after Friday’s Wall Street open as traders prepared for a retest of $60,000.Key points:Bitcoin begins a battle to protect $60,000 support as sell-side pressure refuses to cool.Analysis sees early signals that “seller exhaustion” is here.US nonfarm payrolls data produce a stronger-than-expected picture of US labor market conditions.Bitcoin battles for $60,000 supportData from TradingView showed daily BTC price downside approaching 5% as sellers stayed in the driving seat.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView“Rapidly approaching its February low at $60K. Now in its 6th red daily candle and down more than the entire April/May rally,” trader Daan Crypto Trades…

Yellowstone‘s spinoff Dutton Ranch is not holding back when it comes to shocking character deaths. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Marc Menchaca weighed in on whether the deadly twists on the show had him worried about his character Zachariah’s fate, saying, “It’s always a possibility — and I have a pretty good track record of saying bye bye on a show.” Menchaca poked fun at his bad luck on screen. “My wife [Lena Headey] made a death reel for me for my birthday this last year. It was about 10 minutes and it didn’t even have all my…