Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nasarawa State Police Command has initiated an investigation and rescue operation in response to the kidnapping of six students from Nasarawa State University’s Faculty of Engineering, Gudi Campus, in Keffi by suspected gunmen. The students were allegedly kidnapped on Wednesday night when armed hoodlums invaded a students’ lodge at Anguwar Ninzo in Gudi, on the fringes of the village. Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement released to journalists in Lafia on Thursday. According to him, the command got a distress call at 9 p.m. on May 6, 2026, claiming that unidentified gunmen had…

The Senate rescinded contentious amendment to its Standing Orders 2026 on Thursday, citing concerns among legislators that some of the clauses violated the 1999 Constitution. The reversal occurred days after the upper chamber altered portions of its rules, sparking uproar and heated debate among senators. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, moved the resolution at plenary, stating that a fresh legislative and constitutional analysis found that various provisions adopted under Order 2 Subsection 2 and Order 3 Subsection 1 may clash with Section 52 of the Constitution. He said, “The Senate observes that upon further legislative and constitutional review, certain…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has formally accepted the Allied Peoples Movement’s nomination form to fight the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. The governor, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, received the form on Thursday during the APM National Executive Committee meeting. He revealed this in a message made on his X account. According to him, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the party’s National Chairman, presided over the meeting, which also included other major players and party leadership members. Mohammed stated that the discussion focused on national and party affairs, as well as providing…

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was treated in the hospital after fighting with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni following a training session on Thursday, according to multiple Spanish media sites. According to sources, Uruguay international Valverde, who was brought to the hospital near the club’s Valdebebas training base by Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa, required stitches to repair a facial wound. The two players argued in training on Wednesday and continued on Thursday throughout and after the practice. According to Spanish publication Marca, Valverde’s cut was caused accidentally, rather than directly, by a hit from France player Tchouameni. When AFP contacted Real Madrid…

The hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius is significantly less contagious than Covid-19, according to the head of the Dutch hospital treating one of the victims, who spoke with AFP Thursday. Karin Ellen Veldkamp, chief of infectious diseases at Leiden University Medical Centre, told AFPTV that her section was prepared to accept additional patients if necessary. When asked if the hantavirus may be the new Covid-19, Veldkamp responded, “No, it is not like that; it is not easily transmitted from person to person. “We know (person-to-person transmission) is possible and we suspect that has happened on the boat……

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has stated that President Bola Tinubu has approved his nomination as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode revealed the information in a post on his X account on Thursday, adding that his initial appointment to Germany was evaluated following his request for redeployment. According to him, he formally wrote to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to voice his concerns about serving in Germany and instead sought to be assigned to South Africa. He stated that his proposal was evaluated and granted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who then forwarded it to…

Liverpool has stopped its planned ticket price hikes for the next two seasons in response to supporter complaints and conversations with fan representatives. Liverpool F.C. has stated that general admission prices will increase by 3% for the 2026-27 season, followed by a full price freeze in 2027-28. The decision differs significantly from the club’s previous plan to make hikes in line with inflation (CPI) over a three-year period. Season ticket prices at Anfield will continue to grow next season, with the cheapest seat in the Kop priced at £734.50 and the most expensive in the Main Stand at £931. Matchday…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that competing for Nigeria’s presidency is “not a computer game” in response to appeals from youth groups to run in the 2027 election. Jonathan said on Thursday during a visit to his office in Abuja by some young groups urging him to run for president again. In response to the appeal, the former president stated that he would seek widespread consultation before making any decisions, emphasizing the importance of thorough thinking in leadership. “You are asking me to come and contest the next election. The presidential race is not a computer game. But I’ve…

The Plateau State Police Command and the Berom youth community are at war over accusations of an attack on mourners during a mass burial of terror victims in Barkin Ladi, with the police dismissing the charges as “false” and the community insisting the incident took place. The outrage originates from claims that gunmen attacked mourners gathered for the burial of seven victims slain in an earlier attack on Nding Sesut Community, Fan District of the council region. Residents and eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to raid the burial site on Wednesday but were repulsed, and further attacks were later carried…

Terrorists stormed the Nding Susut community in Fan District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State late Tuesday night, killing six people, including five members of the same family. The terrorists’ attack, which occurred around 9 p.m., has heightened concerns over recurring violence in parts of the state. Residents, including Weng Christopher, who confirmed the incident in Jos on Wednesday, said the terrorists opened fire on unsuspecting villagers. “Five members of the same family were killed on the spot, while another resident was also shot dead during the attack,” he said, lamenting that such incidents had become frequent. “This…