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There has been public outrage following reports that a kidnapped individual died while in the custody of armed kidnappers, who later contacted the victim’s family to inform them and hand over the corpse.According to the account circulating on social media, the abductors had earlier kidnapped the victim under unclear circumstances. It was later alleged that the victim died while still being held by the criminals.Disturbingly, the bandits were said to have subsequently reached out to the victim’s family to disclose the death and arrange the release of the body.The incident has sparked anger and renewed criticism of the prevailing security situation, with some members of the public describing the development as deeply alarming and unacceptable.Authorities have yet to issue an ...

In a powerful display of respect and civic responsibility, Japanese football fans once again captured global admiration by staying behind after a major match to clean the stadium—long after the final whistle had blown.The now-viral footage shows groups of supporters methodically collecting trash, wiping down seats, and organizing waste into bags they brought themselves after the Japan vs Netherlands game in Dallas on Sunday.Japanese football fans have once again earned global admiration after staying behind at a stadium to clean up litter following a recent match.Videos and photos circulating on social media showed supporters of the Japanese national team collecting plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other waste from the stands after the final whistle. The gesture, which has b...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has strongly condemned the reported abduction at the Vegetable Market located along Airport Road in Benin City, describing the incident as a serious threat to public safety and an attack on innocent citizens.In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, the governor directed the Edo State Commissioner of Police to launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the incident.Okpebholo instructed security agencies to ensure the swift rescue of the victims and the apprehension of those responsible for the crime.The governor stressed that his administration would not tolerate criminal activities capable of undermining peace and security in the state, reaffirming his commitment to safeguarding...

The identity of the only member of the House of Representatives who voted against the proposed establishment of state police has been revealed as Bashir Usman, representing Birnin-Gwari/Giwa Federal Constituency of Kaduna State.Last Thursday, the House overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment bill aimed at creating state police forces, a move that would decentralize policing and allow state governments to establish their own security agencies under an amended 1999 Constitution.The proposal received widespread support from lawmakers, with 289 of the 290 members present voting in favour. Usman cast the lone dissenting vote.Explaining his position, Usman argued that lawmakers had not been given sufficient time to review the report submitted by the House Committee on Cons...

European Union chief, Antonio Costa, on Monday welcomed a deal between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war, adding that the bloc was ready to contribute to a strategy for “lasting peace”.“I look forward to an end to this costly war and to the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” Costa, the European Council President, wrote on X.The United States and Iran said they had reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran’s nuclear programme.Washington and Islamabad said the agreement was to be signed on Friday in Switzerland, signalling what would be a major breakthrough in ending months of war that have taken thousand...

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is suspicious of him.Oshiomhole made the remarks on the Sunday edition of MIC ON PODCAST, amid growing tensions within the Senate following the controversy generated by his recent comments on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.The former Edo State governor said Akpabio harbours an unfounded bias against him despite his contributions to the ruling All Progressives Congress and President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory.He said, “Don’t forget that I was a founding governor of the APC and Deputy DG of Bola Tinubu Campaign Council that gave us victory. I’m not saying I am responsible for the victory, but I worked for it, and I’m happy we got it.“He (Akpabi...