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A new photograph circulating online highlights the visible physical recovery of a 10-year-old boy who was rescued from an abusive household in the Odume Layout, Isiowulu area of Anambra State. The minor was rescued last week after local residents intervened upon discovering his injuries. Graphic images and videos documenting the severity of the abuse previously triggered widespread public outcry across Nigeria. Law enforcement officials swiftly arrested the boy's guardian alongside two other individuals, and all three suspects remain in police custody pending formal charges. The child is currently under the protection of the Anambra State government. Officials note that his condition has stabilized significantly, and he appears much healthier than at the time...

US President Donald Trump said preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs the risk of triggering a global economic depression, warning that military action remains firmly on the table if Tehran fails to honor its commitments.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump argued that a nuclear-armed Iran poses a far greater threat than any economic fallout from resumed military strikes, directly addressing concerns that a return to active conflict could tip the global economy into a deep recession.“Nuclear weapon supersedes depression,” Trump said.“Depression is real bad but a nuclear weapon will cause depression much more quickly.”Asked whether he was willing to risk a worldwide economic downturn by launching strikes against Iran if the current interim deal ...

Manchester United have decided not to participate in the EFL Trophy and National League Cup during the 2026-27 season as part of changes to the club’s youth development programme.The move comes after the club secured a return to the UEFA Youth League through qualification for the Champions League and due to a smaller group of players transitioning between the Under-18 and Under-21 teams.United joined the EFL Trophy in 2019 after the competition was expanded to include Premier League academy sides. However, the club’s youngsters struggled in both tournaments last season, failing to progress beyond the group stages.With at least eight matches guaranteed in the UEFA Youth League, club officials have opted to focus on other development pathways, while retaining participation in the...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on senators to be fully present at Wednesday’s plenary session as the National Assembly prepares to debate and vote on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across Nigeria.Akpabio described the bill as a historic step toward strengthening the country’s security framework, stressing that constitutional amendments require broad participation from lawmakers. He urged senators to take their legislative responsibilities seriously and support the reform.The Senate President noted that the proposed law would create a legal framework for state police while including safeguards against abuse. He added that the reform would promote community-based policing by involving local governments, traditional rulers, youth ...

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has barred serving officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force from engaging in unauthorised social media activities, including creating videos, live streaming, posting skits, and monetising content on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other similar platforms while identifying themselves as police officers.In a circular dated June 22 and signed by his Principal Staff Officer, the police boss warned that any officer found violating the directive must face severe disciplinary measures, including immediate suspension from duties, forfeiture of salary, demotion, dismissal from the Force, and possible criminal prosecution.The IGP expressed concern over the growing and most disturbing trend of police personn...

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested police officers captured in a viral video allegedly extorting money from motorists in the state.The spokesperson for the command, ASP Agabe Kaborlo, who confirmed this to newsmen, said the command had seen the viral video recorded by an activist, Comrade Phils, in which he accused a team of officers from the Old GRA Police Station, near the Rivers State Government House and close to former President Goodluck Jonathan’s residence, of systematically targeting motorists, particularly those with tinted windscreens.According to the complaints, the officers, allegedly led by ASP Geoffrey, disregarded valid tinted glass permits, including factory-fitted ones, and demanded cash payments starting from N100,000.The command in its state...