Bayelsa police rescue abducted woman after nearly four weeks
Bayelsa police say they rescued a 42-year-old woman nearly four weeks after she was abducted from Amassoma in Southern Ijaw LGA....
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Mali’s brutal first-quarter surge sinks Nigeria 77–68 in U18 AfroBasket final
Nigeria fought back after a damaging opening quarter but could not overturn Mali’s early control, losing 77–68 in the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket final in Abidjan....
Abuja Flooding: Roads, Homes Hit as Drainage Questions Return
Floodwater disrupted movement across several parts of Abuja after heavy rainfall, while emergency officials warned residents against entering flooded roads. The latest incident has also renewed questions over drainage, waterways and planning enforcement....
Five Dead as Canoe Capsizes in Niger State, Police Open Investigation
Five people have died after a canoe capsized in Kudi River at Shaba Woshi village in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, police said.......
Osun Election 2026: Adeleke Wins Second Term With 511,067 Votes
Ademola Adeleke has secured a second term as Osun governor after INEC declared him winner with 511,067 votes following collation from all 30 LGAs....
Benue Kidnapping: Five Passengers Rescued, Nine Still Held at Latest Police Update
Five passengers have been rescued after gunmen attacked an Enugu-Abuja commercial bus in Benue State, while nine remained in captivity at the latest police-confirmed update....
Osun Governorship Election 2026: Accreditation, Voting Underway Across 30 LGAs
Osun voters are casting ballots in the August 15 governorship election, with accreditation and voting underway as election officials and security agencies manage logistics across the state....
NFF opens fact-finding review after Super Falcons’ World Cup failure
The NFF has set up a fact-finding committee to examine Nigeria’s national-team setbacks, with specific attention to the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup....
Why Only 4% Of Reported GBV Cases End In Prosecution In Nigeria
For survivors of gender-based violence, reporting abuse is often only the first battle. The harder question is why so few cases end in prosecution....
Army Says 33 Abducted Passengers Rescued In Zamfara’s Tsafe Area
Security authorities said 33 abducted passengers were recovered in Zamfara, renewing concern over road-travel risks in the North-West....