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Kanye West Former Exec Milo Yiannopoulos Deported by ICE, Flown Back to UK Right-wing commentator and former Kanye West executive Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the US and returned to the United Kingdom after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to federal law enforcement sources cited by TMZ, Yiannopoulos was taken from a holding facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, and transported to another state airport where he boarded a flight to the UK. ICE confirmed with UK authorities that he had arrived. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson also confirmed he was deported “back to his home country.” Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE on Thursday night after landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. He was then moved to the Louisiana facility for undocumented detainees awaiting removal. A federal judge issued him a final removal order on July 22, 2026, after he overstayed his authorized period. He had legally entered the US i...

Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen from museum Austrian police are searching for two men who allegedly stole a 200-carat platinum necklace encrusted with 673 diamonds from a museum in Vienna. The necklace, which was on loan to the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK), reportedly once belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt. Police released images of the suspects captured by security cameras during the theft and appealed to members of the public for information that could help identify or locate them. The two men reportedly entered the museum after buying tickets to the exhibition. During opening hours on Thursday afternoon, they allegedly smashed a glass display case with a hammer before taking the necklace and fleeing the scene. In an appeal for information, police said: “The perpetrators fled with the jewellery in an unknown direction.” Officers searched parts of central Vienna and deployed a police tracking dog as they attempted to trace the suspects. Austrian newspaper Kronen reported t...

 Ecuador sentences former President Moreno to five years in jail in bribery case Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been found guilty of bribery in a corruption case linked to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric plant, the public prosecutor’s office said on Friday, August 28. Moreno, 73, was sentenced to five years in prison and permanently barred from holding public office. The attorney general’s office launched an investigation in March 2023, alleging that Moreno, members of his family and local and Chinese business partners were involved in a corruption network connected to the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant. The facility began operating in 2016 but has experienced technical problems since. “Lenin Moreno’s conduct is consistent with the charges brought by the prosecution: the crime of bribery attributed to a public official,” said Judge Manuel Cabrera, head of the tribunal, while delivering the ruling. The attorney general’s office said Chin...

LASG TAKES VOTER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO ALIMOSHO In its effort to enhance active electoral and democratic participation among residents, the Lagos State Government, through the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPL&CE), has organised a one-day Advocacy for Voter Education to promote voter awareness and encourage participation in governance and democratic activities. The advocacy programme was held recently at the Alimosho Local Government Area, Alimosho, Lagos. Representing the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Engr. Sholabomi Shasore, the Director of the Political Department, Mrs. Kemi Arigbagba, stated in her opening remarks that voter education remains a critical component of effective civic engagement. She stressed that citizens need to understand not only their rights but also their responsibilities in the democratic process, as well as their power to shape the leadership and policies that affect their communi...

 LASG PARTNERS BLACK MARKET TEAM ON 50,000-CAPACITY MOVIE PREMIERE, TARGETS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to support the team behind the forthcoming premiere of Black Market, scheduled to hold at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island, on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The film’s team, led by the Producer, Nora Awolowo; Co-Producer/Executive Producer, Omowunmi Dada; and Event Producer, Damilola Osikoya, paid a courtesy visit on Thursday, 27 August 2026, to the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, to seek the Ministry’s partnership and support for the premiere. The meeting focused on plans for the event, which the organisers said is expected to attract an audience of about 50,000 people, with the ambition of setting a Guinness World Records record for the largest audience at a movie screening. Speaking during the engagement, the Commissioner assured the team of the Ministry’s support, noting...

 ‘No Nigerian will be born again if you preach hell, they’re already in hell’ — Pastor Ibiyeomie Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has urged Christians to preach the love and compassion of Jesus Christ rather than emphasising hell when evangelising to Nigerians facing economic hardship. Ibiyeomie said many Nigerians were already struggling with severe economic challenges, making messages focused solely on the consequences of hell less effective in winning them to Christ. He spoke on Sunday while delivering a sermon titled, The Power of Compassion, monitored by Vanguard. According to him, Christians should show compassion by assuring people experiencing hardship that God loves them and can transform their circumstances. “You can imagine preaching hell to Nigerians; they are already in hell. There is no way you will preach hell to Nigerians and anybody will be born again. “Just tell them God loves you; He can change your story. Come to Jesus. But if you say, ‘You’ll go to hell,’ the man w...

Abia Traditional Ruler Hails Drop in Farmer-Herder Clashes as Communities Record Better Harvests The Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has said clashes between farmers and herdsmen, as well as the destruction of farms across communities in the state, reduced significantly in 2026. Eze Mbah made the remarks on Saturday during the 2026 New Yam Festival celebration in his community, Ata Igbo Ukwu, Umuzomgbo autonomous community in Arochukwu Local Government Area. He attributed the improvement to sustained peace efforts initiated by the Abia State Government involving traditional rulers, leaders of northern communities in the state, and indigenous cattle owners. These initiatives, he said, led to a notable decline in the number of farmer-herder confrontations this year. According to the monarch, many communities in Abia, including Ata Igbo Ukwu Umuzomgbo, recorded higher yields of yams and other crops in 2026 compared to previous years. He encour...

 101-year-old World War II veteran celebrates birthday with second skydive, plans third jump at 102    Jimmy Hernandez celebrated his 101st birthday by once again taking to the skies, marking the occasion with a tandem skydive in California. The World War II veteran made his second jump at Skydance Skydiving in Davis, accompanied by his son, Mark Hernandez, and grandson, Santiago. For Hernandez, jumping from an airplane has become something of a birthday tradition. He completed his first skydive when he turned 100 and decided to return to the skies for his 101st birthday. “Once you're flying, you are in the hands of the Lord,” Hernandez said. His son admitted he was nervous about making his own first skydive, but said his father showed little hesitation. “You can't tell him anything,” Mark said. “He's going to do it, no matter what.” After landing safely, Hernandez offered his thoughts on the secret to a long life, emphasizing kindness and affection. “I would say to respe...

 Florida jet skier dies after being struck by lightning near Fort De Soto during severe storms A jet skier died after being struck by lightning near Fort De Soto, Florida, as severe storms continued to threaten parts of the Southeast. The incident occurred around 6:35 p.m. Saturday when an adult male jet skier was struck by lightning. He was taken to a hospital for treatment but later died. The death comes as a stormy weather pattern continues across the Southeast, bringing the potential for heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. Forecasters expected much of the region to receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain by Monday. Lightning remains a serious danger during summer storms. About 20 people are killed by lightning in the United States each year, while hundreds more suffer serious injuries. Officials urge people outdoors to seek shelter as soon as they hear thunder. Lightning can strike far from the center of a storm and can remain a threat even when heavy rain is not falling near...

 Nepal warns of new flooding as death toll from catastrophic Himalayan floods nears 800 Authorities in Nepal warned Sunday of possible additional flooding and urged residents in areas already devastated by catastrophic floods to remain vigilant after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. The warnings were sent to residents’ phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to reopen a major highway linking Kathmandu with some of the hardest-hit areas. Wednesday’s disaster has killed at least 788 people in Nepal, while 16 deaths have been reported across the border in Tibet. More than 3,000 people remain missing on both sides of the border. The renewed threat followed warnings from Chinese authorities about increased water flow upstream. A lake formed high in the mountains after Wednesday’s floods has largely drained, but officials said a crater several miles upstream still contains an estimated 1.4 million cubic meters of water and could pose a continuing danger. Nepal’s disaster age...

 Jen Shah celebrates her 32nd wedding anniversary and end of federal sentence Jen Shah recently marked two major milestones: her 32nd wedding anniversary with husband Sharrieff “Coach” Shah and the completion of her federal sentence.  On Instagram, the former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star reflected on their decades-long marriage, expressing gratitude for her husband’s unwavering support through “the hardest chapter” of their lives.  She shared heartfelt words about choosing each other through every triumph and setback, emphasizing how their faith and commitment kept their relationship intact despite immense challenges. Shah’s journey has been marked by public scrutiny and personal trials. Arrested in 2021 and later pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, she served nearly three years in prison before finishing her sentence under home confinement.  During that time, she admitted her marriage was on the brink of collapse, but credited Sharrieff’s l...

 Nigeria Expresses Concern Over The Situation In Niger Republic Federal Government has expressed concern over the current political and security situation in the Republic of Niger. In a statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi said Nigeria, as a close neighbour with historical and cultural ties to Niger, is keenly desirous of peace, security, democracy and development in the country. The Government noted that a peaceful and stable Niger will positively impact Nigeria, the sub-region and the entire Sahel. It warned that any resort to the use of force to settle political differences detracts from that objective. The Government therefore urged the authorities and people of Niger to work towards an inclusive return to stability and constitutional order in the interest of regional peace.

 JAMB EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF 2021 TO DATE ADMISSIONS  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has extends deadline for candidates offered admission from 2021 to date to accept or reject their outstanding admission offers. The Board says the new deadline is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as against Monday, August 31, 2026, earlier fixed for candidates with admission offers dating from 2021 to take action. The decision is to give affected candidates one final opportunity to indicate whether they wish to accept or reject their admission offers. In a statement, the Board urges all candidates with pending admission offers, including regular and CUIIA admissions, to immediately log into their profiles and indicate their acceptance or rejection before the expiration of the new deadline.

 MINISTER OF MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY OYETOLA SAYS MINISTRY ATTAINS 160% GROWTH IN 2025 The Federal Government says Nigeria’s maritime sector has undergone a far-reaching transformation in the three years since the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in August 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola while presenting the Ministry’s three-year scorecard, said that with a 1.83 trillion Naira revenue generated in 2025 by agencies under the Ministry, representing a 160 per cent increase over the 700.79 billion Naira recorded in 2023, the reform programme had delivered measurable gains across revenue generation, port infrastructure, maritime security, regulation, indigenous shipping, human-capital development, fisheries and inland-waterway safety. Oyetola in a statement by his Special Adviser, Bolaji Akinola  said that the new Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Authority (NPERA) framework, wi...

 Libya to hold elections in 24 months: state minister Libya’s presidential and parliamentary elections should be held within 24 months under a unified executive authority and national institutions, a government minister said on Sunday, after rival political factions signed a deal aimed at breaking a years-long electoral deadlock. Walid Ellafi, state minister for political affairs and communications in the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity, said the elections should take place “within a period not exceeding 24 months”. Representatives of Libya’s rival political factions signed the agreement on Sunday at the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) headquarters in Tripoli, committing to work towards elections within two years and resolve disputes over electoral laws and reform of the national elections body.

 ‘I Take Care of a Woman for a Living’ – TikToker Peller Links G-Wagon Success to Cherishing His Partner Popular Nigerian content creator and TikTok sensation Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has sparked conversations online after sharing his unique philosophy on relationships. The young influencer revealed that prioritizing and pampering his partner, Jarvis, has become his ultimate life's mission and the secret behind his growing prosperity. Speaking during a recent live broadcast on TikTok, Peller passionately argued that men should make the emotional and physical well-being of their partners a top priority. He went as far as describing the act of caring for a woman not just as a duty, but as a fulfilling personal hobby and his primary occupation. A Divine Purpose and Full-Time Hobby During the session, the outspoken creator expressed his belief that some men are specially destined to nurture the women in their lives.  "God created people like me in this world to come ...

 "Trust But Protect Yourself" — Financial Commentator Geh Geh Warns Men Over Marriage and Wealth Popular Nigerian financial commentator Geh Geh has sparked a vital conversation online after advising men to maintain a level of caution and financial vigilance in their marriages. According to the pundit, having genuine trust in a partner does not mean men should overlook protecting their assets and financial future. The Reality of Marriage and Changing Dynamics Speaking on the fluid nature of relationships, Geh Geh emphasized that people often change due to unforeseen circumstances. He argued that while couples may experience years of genuine love and harmony, those feelings are not guaranteed to last forever. He cautioned men against adopting a naive outlook on long-term relationships. "Do you think life is a Nollywood movie? Life is not Nollywood," Geh Geh stated, addressing those who dismiss caution under the guise of absolute trust in their wives. He pointed out th...

 Lagos Socialite KC Luxury Sues NDLEA for N190 Million Over Continued Detention Lagos-based socialite Afolabi Kazeem, widely known as KC Luxury, has initiated legal action against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The socialite is demanding N190 million in damages over his ongoing detention by the anti-narcotics body. In the suit filed at the Federal High Court, Kazeem is also seeking an immediate release on bail, challenging what his legal team characterizes as an unjustified and prolonged custody period since his high-profile arrest. Background of the Airport Arrest Kazeem's run-in with the law occurred on August 13, 2026, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. NDLEA operatives intercepted the socialite as he was reportedly preparing to board a business-class flight destined for Paris, France. According to the NDLEA, Kazeem's arrest is directly linked to the interception of 184.5 kilograms of cocaine discovered at a local courier firm in Lagos...

 At least seven dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus coast  At least seven people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus on Sunday. Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel said 237 people had been rescued, while search teams continued looking for 24 others. The ferry encountered difficult weather conditions and began taking on water about 15 minutes after leaving port, prompting a distress call shortly afterward. The catamaran-style vessel was traveling from Kyrenia, also known as Girne, in northern Cyprus to the Turkish port of Tasucu in Mersin province. Kyrenia Mayor Murat Senkul said the ferry was operated by Filo Denizcilik and sank off Diana beach along Cyprus’ northern coast. The vessel began taking on water roughly 7.5 kilometers, or 4 nautical miles, from shore. Footage from the scene showed passengers wearing life jackets floating in the water around the overturned...

 Trump threatens FCC complaint against NBC’s Kristen Welker over comments about his endorsement record President Donald Trump said Sunday that NBC News’ “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker should be reported to the Federal Communications Commission after she characterized the results of his endorsed candidates as mixed. Trump criticized Welker in a social media post, arguing that her description was inaccurate and pointing to recent primary victories by South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham and Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Mazzei. He questioned how a journalist could make what he called an inaccurate statement while working for a network that uses public airwaves. Trump said he planned to ask the FCC to take action against Welker and urged FCC Chair Brendan Carr and other commissioners to treat what he described as a serious threat to the country. Welker reportedly discussed Trump’s mixed endorsement record during a pre-show appearance on NBC’s Washington affiliate ...

 Overnight mass shootings in Chicago and Trenton leave 3 dead and 18 injured Three people were killed and 18 others wounded in separate overnight mass shootings in Chicago and Trenton, New Jersey, authorities said. In Chicago, gunfire broke out around 11:37 p.m. Saturday at Washington Park in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the city's South Side as police were working to disperse a large gathering. A 35-year-old man was shot and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Nine other people, including five men and four women between the ages of 23 and 45, were wounded and taken to area hospitals. No police officers were injured, and no arrests had been announced. Investigators said there may have been more than one shooter and were working to determine a motive. Witness Terry Jones said he was attending a picnic in the park when the gunfire erupted. He initially thought the sound was fireworks before realizing people were scrambling for cover. In Trenton...

 Asake's Viral US Concert Dance Sparks Online Debate Over Consent and Authenticity Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, globally known as Asake, has ignited a fervent discussion across social media platforms following a captivating, yet contentious, interaction during his ongoing "In God We Trust" tour in the United States. A video clip, which rapidly went viral, captures the "Mr. Money With The Vibe" hitmaker engaging in a steamy dance with a female audience member on stage. The incident unfolded recently at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, much to the initial delight and cheers of the live audience. The footage shows Asake inviting a woman from the crowd onto the stage, leading to an energetic and intimate dance exchange. While the moment was undoubtedly a highlight for many concert-goers, its transition to the internet quickly transformed it into a focal point of intense online debate. The Viral Reactions and Consent Debate Online commentat...

 APGA Sweeps All Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats in Anambra LG Poll By Ruth Orji   The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has won all 21 local government chairmanship seats and all 346 councillorship positions in the local government election held in Anambra State. The Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Mrs. Chinelo Genevieve Osakwe, announced the results on Sunday at the Commission’s headquarters in Awka. According to Osakwe, all APGA candidates were duly declared winners as councilors and executive chairmen-elect.  The elections were conducted across 362 electoral wards in the state’s 21 local government areas. ANSIEC described the process as peaceful, free, fair, transparent, and credible, in accordance with state electoral laws and guidelines. In Anambra East LGA, where the Young Progressive Party (YPP) also fielded a candidate, APGA’s Hon. Ifeanyi Chinweze polled 50,169 votes to defeat the YPP candidate who recorded 1...

 NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn worth of ‘Jihadi drug’ in Ghana soap, opioids at Lagos airport . Arrests cross-border kingpin; recovers cocaine, heroin from iron safe seized at Rivers drug den  Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of captagon, widely known as Jihadi drug' and millions of opioid pills worth over N6.2 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. The captagon shipment was seized at the Lagos airport on Saturday 22nd August 2026 following the arrest of a 49-year-old cross-border kingpin Akinbile Kazeem Aikins, who arrived fromn Accra Ghana aboard an African World Airlines flight. A search of his carton of local bathing soap, popularly called "Ghana Soap, led to the recovery of 47,200 pills of the illicit amphetamine drug worth over NI.5 billion corncealed within blocks of soap. Captagon, which is notoriously dubbed the 'Jihadi drug' for its use in funding extremist activities in...

 POLICE ARREST THREE KEY MEMBERS OF ARMED ROBBERY AND CAR-SNATCHING SYNDICATE, RECOVER TWO VEHICLES The Nigeria Police Force, through operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS), has arrested three key members of a notorious armed robbery and car-snatching syndicate operating across Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory. Acting on actionable intelligence, operatives of the STS, between 14th and 19th August 2026, conducted coordinated operations across Kaduna State and Abuja, leading to the arrest of Ahmed Saidu, a.k.a. Diamond ‘M’, Alex Gabriel, a.k.a. Junior ‘M’, and Ahmed Mahudu, a.k.a. Diamond ‘M’, in connection with a series of armed robbery incidents involving the snatching of vehicles at gunpoint. During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the criminal activities and implicated one Yakubu Yewa, a.k.a. Y/Come, who is identified as the kingpin of the syndicate. Investigation revealed that the said suspect is currently in custody ...

 TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA SUSTAIN OFFENSIVE AGAINST TERRORISTS IN KATSINA, NEUTRALISE KEY TERRORIST COMMANDER Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustained offensive operation against terrorists in Katsina State, neutralising a key terrorist leader and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during ongoing clearance operations on 29 August 2026. The troops of Sector 2, while conducting clearance operations in identified terrorist enclaves within Matazu Local Government Area, encountered stiff resistance from armed terrorists. Troops however, responded decisively and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee the area. During exploitation of the area, troops confirmed the neutralisation of a terrorist identified as SMALLY, a terrorist commander operating under the notorious terrorist leader Kachalla Muhammadu Filani. Troops also recovered 3 machine guns, 2 AK-47 rifles, 11 magazines, 180 rounds od  ammunition and 6 m...

 LASEMA, OTHERS, INTENSIFY SAFETY OPERATIONS IN IKOLA COMMUNITY … Continues Controlled Demolition of Illegal Structures Under High-Tension Powerline The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in close coordination with the Lagos State Police Command and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), has intensified ongoing safety operations in the Ikola community to protect residents following recent communal tensions and the discovery of extensive informal settlements beneath high-tension electricity power lines. The recent clash between members of the Hausa and Yoruba communities in Ikola underscored a more fundamental and urgent public safety concern: the grave danger posed to human life by residential structures erected directly under high-voltage transmission lines.  Such informal settlements contravene national and international safety standards and expose thousands of citizens to the unacceptable risks of electrocution, fire outbreak, and...

 Gunmen Demand ₦20 Million Each for Abducted NYSC Members in Kogi Gunmen who abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) three days ago have demanded a ransom of ₦20 million for each victim. The corps members were travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise when they were seized along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. A family member of one of the victims told reporters that the abductors had contacted the family to announce the ransom demand. “One of our daughters who was kidnapped on her way from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing three weeks orientation camp. The kidnappers are requesting ₦20 million naira,” the source said. The development follows confirmation by the Kogi State Police Command that some passengers, including NYSC members, were abducted along the route. The command said 11 abducted persons, including the drivers of the two vehicles involved, had been rescue...

 APC National Secretary visits Adeleke, says talks held on delivering Osun for President Tinubu in 2027 The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, today visited Osun State Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke to discuss delivering the state for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Basiru said Governor Adeleke had promised to work toward that outcome. He said the visit was also to congratulate the governor on his victory at the polls and to thank him for attending the burial of his late mother. He said, “On a congratulatory visit to His Excellency, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, on his victory at the polls, and to specially appreciate him for his visit during the burial of my late mother, as well as to discuss how to deliver Osun for Mr. President, as promised by Governor Ademola Adeleke, in the 2027 Presidential Election.”

 FIRE GUTS EDA PLAZA IN JABI, ABUJA A midnight fire outbreak has caused significant damage to parts of Eda Plaza in Jabi, Abuja.  The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, between one and two a.m., sending panic among residents and business owners in the area. Firefighters from the Federal Fire Service and Julius Berger responded to the emergency, battling the inferno for about four hours before it was brought under control. Some shops and properties were affected, with losses recorded by some business owners. However, there were no reports of fatalities as of the time of filing this report, with some persons said to have been lucky to escape the affected area. While the exact cause of the fire has yet to be established, electrical fault is being suspected. Authorities are expected to assess the extent of the damage and investigate the circumstances surrounding the outbreak.

‘I just lost my mum, can’t lose my sister,’ says sibling of abducted corps member in Kogi The sister of one of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Kogi State has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to free the victims still held by gunmen. The woman, identified as Chidinma, said in an emotional Instagram Story post on Saturday that her family was still grieving the death of their mother a few months earlier and could not bear another loss. She disputed reports that some of the abducted corps members had been rescued, insisting her sister remained missing and that the victims were suffering in the forest while their families struggled to meet the kidnappers’ demands. In an update on the incident, gunmen who seized the corps members three days earlier have demanded ₦20 million ransom for each victim. The corps members were travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise when th...

 LASISMA, IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA PLAN JOINT ACTION TO CURB ILLEGAL ENCROACHMENT  The leadership of the Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Honourable Bola Oladunjoye, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration towards effective management of Informal Urban Spaces (IUS) / Incidental Open Spaces (IOS) and to curb illegal encroachment within the Council area. The engagement, held at the Office of the Executive Chairman, Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, centred on the theme “Strengthening Collaboration for Effective Informal Space Management and Sustainable Urban Development.” Leading the LASISMA delegation, the General Manager, TPL Daisi Oso, presented the Authority’s statutory mandate, functions and operational responsibilities, and highlighted areas where both organisations could collaborate on managing and protecting setbacks, Incidental Open Spaces, wa...