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Updated: Police confirm safe rescue of Adelabu’s sister, twin sons

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the successful rescue of Mrs Busayo Adelabu-John Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Abuja, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Placid said that the hostages were ...

Lagos Mainland prioritises residents’ healthcare needs

The Lagos Mainland Local Government Council said it had taken a remarkable initiative to address some of the pressing healthcare needs of its most vulnerable residents by providing free health mission. Its Executive Chairman, Mr Jubril Emilagba, said it was part of his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and promoting the wellbeing of residents. ...

North-east: Army rescues 360 abducted women, children in Gwoza

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in conjunction with Special Operations Forces, have rescued the 360 civilians, mainly women and children, abducted by terrorists from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno. Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of the North East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, told the Newsmen that ...

Anambra Sports Commissioner rallies stakeholders, urges continued support

Patrick-Agha Mba, Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development in Anambra has called for continued collaboration and support for the ministry which he said was crucial to the realisation of the objectives of the state government in the sector. He appreciated stakeholders holders in the sports sector for their contributions to development of sports in the ...