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Police Rescue Kidnap Victims in Edo, Lagos-Ogun States
Worldpunch-ngvanguard-ng2mo ago2 sources

Police Rescue Kidnap Victims in Edo, Lagos-Ogun States

Police forces in Edo and the Lagos-Ogun axis have successfully rescued multiple kidnap victims. In Edo, 11 victims were freed, while Lagos-Ogun police killed four kidnappers and rescued five victims during 'Operation Kósàyè'.

Politicspunch-ng2mo ago

Nigerian Officials Warn Against Fake News Ahead of Elections

Ahead of upcoming gubernatorial elections in Ekiti and Osun states, Nigerian officials are urging the public and media to combat the spread of fake news. Governor-elect Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti warned opposition parties against disseminating false information, while the Osun REC called on the media for assistance.

UN Urges Israel to Release Detained Gaza Hospital Director
WorldAl JazeeracbcDawn+2klix-ban1-bih1mo ago5 sources

UN Urges Israel to Release Detained Gaza Hospital Director

A UN inquiry is urging Israel to immediately release Hussam Abu Safiye, the director of a Gaza hospital, who has been held since December 2024. The UN states that his life is in danger and calls for his prompt release.

Refuse Overruns Roads and Drainage in Four Nigerian States
Healthvanguard-ng1mo ago

Refuse Overruns Roads and Drainage in Four Nigerian States

Poor waste management has led to significant refuse accumulation on roads and drainage systems across Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, and Ogun states in Nigeria, posing serious public health concerns. Authorities emphasize the need for behavioral change to address the issue.

Protests Erupt in Oyo and Ogun States Over School Abductions
WorldPremium Timespunch-ngvanguard-ng2mo ago3 sources

Protests Erupt in Oyo and Ogun States Over School Abductions

Protests have erupted in Nigeria's Oyo and Ogun states following the abduction of teachers and students, with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) beginning a nationwide rally. The demonstrations call for increased security and an end to school kidnappings.

315 Abducted Nigerians Rescued in 24 Hours
Worldvanguard-ng19d ago

315 Abducted Nigerians Rescued in 24 Hours

No fewer than 315 Nigerians, who were abducted by terrorists and kidnappers, have been rescued in separate operations across Kwara, Niger, and Ogun states within a 24-hour period.

Worldpunch-ng2mo ago

Ondo Monarch Urges Intervention in Eba Island Dispute

An Ondo monarch has called on the National Boundary Commission to intervene and resolve the Eba Island dispute between Ondo and Ogun states in Nigeria. The monarch also cautioned investors regarding land purchases in the area.

US States Consider Gas Tax Holidays Amid Rising Prices
PoliticsKorea Herald3mo ago

US States Consider Gas Tax Holidays Amid Rising Prices

The sharp rise in gasoline prices, attributed to the Iran war, has led to bipartisan calls for reducing US gas taxes, with several Republican-run states declaring gas-tax holidays and Democratic senators introducing similar proposals.