A somber incident occurred on Thursday evening when unidentified kidnappers intercepted a convoy transporting the body of Augustine O. Ikwue, a late FRSC Deputy Corps Commander, near the Ochadamu-Ejule road in Kogi State. The assailants abducted the mourners and seized the remains of the deceased officer.
Labour Party presidential hopeful Dr. Chibuzo Okereke has defended the choice of Hajja Bintu Konto as his 2027 running mate, emphasizing her qualifications and the party’s commitment to national interests. Meanwhile, Governor Seyi Makinde visited the 2nd Division medical center in Oyo State on Saturday to check on the recovery of recent kidnap survivors from Oriire.
In Benue State, police authorities apprehended seven more individuals, including four traditional leaders and an octogenarian, regarding the murders of Ardo Risku Mohammad and Yakubu Isa. In Cross River, heavy rainfall triggered deadly landslides in Ikot Anwatim, resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries.
The Lagos State Building Control Agency began tearing down a compromised residential building in Abesan Estate on Saturday after declaring the site hazardous. Additionally, Lagos police arrested five suspected cultists accused of terrorizing the Apapa, Ijora, and Badia neighborhoods.
Political friction continues to rise as Niger State APC leader Jonathan Vatsa warned that a potential 2027 re-run of a Muslim-Muslim ticket would alienate Christian voters. On the global stage, the Strait of Hormuz faces fresh closure due to renewed tensions between the US and Iran. Finally, South African sports officials confirmed that national midfielder Jayden Adams was discovered deceased at his residence under mysterious circumstances.
