Security General

Suspected Kidnappers Abduct Two Farmers, Demand ₦100m Ransom in Ondo

Suspected kidnappers have abducted two farmers in Parubber Community, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, reportedly demanding ₦100 million for their release. The victims were said to have been kidnapped while carrying out farming activities in the community. The incident has heightened concerns among residents, particularly farmers who depend on access to their farms

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General

Sokoto Police Arrest Suspects Over Alleged Rape, Death of 27-Year-Old Woman

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested some youths suspected of involvement in the alleged rape and subsequent death of a 27-year-old woman, identified as Fatima Bizo, in Yarume village, Wamakko Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were reportedly taken into custody following the incident, as police commenced an investigation into the circumstances

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General

DSS Arrests Two Suspects Over Kidnap of Nasarawa University Dean

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of Professor Samuel Okunsebor, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Okunsebor was abducted by armed men at Mile Uku, a boundary community between Lafia and Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. DSS operatives

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General Health

FG Donates ₦25m Anti-Snake Venom to Benue

The Federal Government has donated 100 vials of PANAF-Premium anti-snake venom, valued at ₦25 million, to the Benue State Government. The donation is aimed at strengthening the state’s capacity to treat victims of snakebites and improve access to life-saving antivenom, particularly in communities where snakebite cases are common. The intervention comes amid concerns over the

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General

Commercial Drivers Block East-West Road in Port Harcourt Over Alleged Killing by Task Force Operatives

Commercial drivers in Port Harcourt on Thursday barricaded both sections of the East-West Road at Rumuosi Junction in protest over the alleged killing of one of their colleagues by suspected task force operatives. The protest caused a major traffic gridlock, leaving motorists and commuters stranded for several hours as vehicles were unable to pass through

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Health General Politics

Registered Water Producer Blames Cholera Cases on Illegal Sachet Water Factories

A registered table water producer in Rivers State has attributed the recent rise in cholera and diarrhoea cases to the activities of unregistered and substandard water producers operating across the state. Speaking with Today FM correspondent Eseose Onabu, Rivers-based water producer, Precious Dabor, said the proliferation of illegal factories operating without registration from the National

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Education General

FCE Omoku Warns Against Extortion, Promises Fair SUG Election

The Dean of Students’ Affairs at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Dr. Abali Innocent, has called on students to report any cases of extortion or harassment by lecturers or staff as the institution prepares for its examination period. Speaking in an interview with Today FM, Dr. Abali urged victims to come forward with

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General

Federal, Rivers Governments Recognise Ambrose Sopuruchukwu-Okpor as NYCN Chairman

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Rivers State Ministry of Youth Development have officially recognised Ambrose Sopuruchukwu-Okpor as the authentic Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Rivers State Chapter, ending months of leadership disputes within the organisation. The recognition followed a verification exercise initiated by the Federal Ministry of Youth

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Technology General

Experts Warn Against Provisions in Proposed Data Protection Act Amendment

Technology experts have urged lawmakers to adopt a balanced approach to the proposed amendment of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act, warning that while the bill seeks to strengthen accountability among digital platforms, some of its provisions could hinder innovation, investment, and the growth of the country’s digital economy. Speaking with Today FM correspondent Ayibapreye Ogunu, technology

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General Security

Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate during a coordinated operation in Oyigbo Local Government Area, in what authorities described as another major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, operatives attached to the Oyigbo

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