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MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING CHILDREN FROM STOREY BUILDING IN ABA. (PHOTO).

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  DEVELOPING STORY: Man Found Unconscious After Allegedly Throwing Children From Storey Building in Aba A man was reportedly found unconscious but still breathing after allegedly falling from a storey building at New Phase of Umuobe by Barracks, Opobo Road, Obignwa, Abia State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has caused panic among residents of the area. Eyewitnesses told Magic FM Aba that the man allegedly threw two of his children from the building before attempting to throw down his wife. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The two children were reportedly rushed to a hospital for medical attention. As of the time of filing this report, Magic FM Aba could not independently confirm their condition or whether they survived the fall. The man, who sustained an injury to the head, was still lying in front of his house and had yet to receive assistance as of the time of this report. Witnesses said he was unconscious but still breathing. Reside...

BARAU DIKKO TEACHING HOSPITAL REINSTATES DISMISSED RESIDENT DOCTORS, DEMANDS N501,000 REFUND FROM THEM. (PHOTO).

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 Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital Reinstates Dismissed Resident Doctors, Demands N501,000 Refund From Them According to Sahara Reporters, the management of Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, has reinstated some resident doctors whose appointments were terminated on June 2, 2025, but has insisted they refund N501,000, representing 50 per cent of their June to December 2025 Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF). The termination had followed a review which found that the affected doctors had exceeded the allowable duration of their residency training and showed lack of academic progress. In the initial termination letter, the hospital stated: “You are advised to refund N501,000, being 50% (June–December) of the Year 2025 Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF) paid to you, and to further hand over all BDTH properties in your possession to your Head of Department.” “In light of the above, I write with directives to formally notify you of the termination of your appointment from the ...

DSS INVITES KADUNA OPPOSITION FIGURE EDWARD AUTA PAMA OVER ALLEGED PETITION. (PHOTO).

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 DSS Invites Kaduna Opposition Figure Edward Auta Pama Over Alleged Petition The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Edward Auta Pama, a prominent opposition figure and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, following a petition reportedly filed against him. Mr. Pama disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, stating that the invitation came shortly after he appeared on a programme at Invicta FM, a popular radio station in Kaduna. “Yesterday, shortly after an appearance on a radio programme at Invicta FM, Kaduna, I received an invitation via telephone from the Department of State Services, DSS, over what they said was a petition against me,” he wrote. Pama, known for his vocal stance on governance issues in Kaduna State, added that he would honor the invitation: “As a law-abiding citizen, I'm reporting at the DSS Office today at 10.00am to get the details of the petition and make clarifications where necessary.” As of the time of thi...

FBI ARRESTS NIGERIAN 'TECH QUEEN' SAPPHIRE EGEMASI OVER ALLEGED FRAUD IN US.(PHOTO).

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 FBI arrests Nigerian 'tech queen' Sapphire Egemasi over alleged fraud in US. Sapphire Egemasi, a tech enthusiast, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme that targeted multiple US government agencies. Egemasi, a programmer who operates a Devpost account, was arrested around April 10, 2025, in Bronx, New York, alongside other co-conspirators, including Samuel Kwadwo Osei, who appeared to have led the syndicate. Their arrest stems from a federal grand jury indictment filed in 2024, charging the suspects with multiple counts of internet fraud and money laundering for crimes said to have occurred between September 2021 and February 2023. Egemasi and her Ghanaian co-defendants allegedly conspired to defraud the city of Kentucky of millions of dollars. According to investigators, her role involved designing spoof websites impersonating official US government domains to steal login credentials and facilitate the tra...

GOV. UZODIMMA CALLS FOR GREATER SUPPORT FOR POLICE, SECURITY AGENCIES AT NATIONAL COMMENDATION CEREMONY . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 GOV. UZODIMMA CALLS FOR GREATER SUPPORT FOR POLICE, SECURITY AGENCIES AT NATIONAL COMMENDATION CEREMONY  The Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has emphasized the crucial role of a strong and efficient police force in sustaining Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at the 2nd Edition of the Nigeria Police Award and Commendation Ceremony in Abuja, Governor Uzodimma commended the efforts of security agencies in maintaining peace and order across the country. “Democracy can only thrive if our police force is strong, and it can only be protected if our security agencies are empowered and efficient,” he stated while addressing a gathering of dignitaries and senior officers at the event. Governor Uzodimma commended the resilience and dedication of the Nigeria Police Force and other security outfits, noting that their commitment has significantly contributed to national stability. He cited improvements in Imo State’s security situation as a testament to the growing...

ZELENSKY CONDEMNS RUSSIA AFTER DRONE STRIKE KILLS THREE GENERATIONS OF FAMILY. (PHOTO).

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 Zelensky Condemns Russia After Drone Strike Kills Three Generations of Family Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned Russia following a deadly drone strike in Pryluky that killed five people, including a one-year-old, his mother, and grandmother. Calling for tougher Western sanctions, Zelensky accused Moscow of "buying time to keep killing." The attack also destroyed a firefighter’s home as he responded to earlier strikes. Russia’s invasion has killed tens of thousands since 2022.

EX-SENATOR JIBRIL AMINU DIES AT 85.(PHOTO).

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  Professor Jibril Aminu, a distinguished diplomat, statesman, and renowned medical scholar, has died at the age of 85. A family source confirmed that the former Minister of Education and Petroleum passed away on Thursday in Abuja after a prolonged illness. His funeral prayer is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today at the Abuja National Mosque. Following the funeral prayer, his remains will be flown to Yola and later to Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State for final interment. Prof. Aminu was a respected cardiologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1965, graduating as the best student from University College Hospital (UCH). He went on to obtain a PhD in Medicine from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London in 1972.

DSS NOT SEEKING ARREST OVER UTOMI’S SHADOW GOVERNMENT PLAN, SAYS COUNSEL. (PHOTO).

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 DSS Not Seeking Arrest Over Utomi’s Shadow Government Plan, Says Counsel The Department of State Services (DSS) has no intention of arresting individuals involved in the proposed shadow government led by Patrick Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), according to the agency’s lead counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN). Speaking to journalists on Wednesday after filing a fresh application at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Kehinde clarified that the DSS is seeking a judicial interpretation of the legality of Utomi’s planned shadow government rather than pursuing arrests. The application requests an interlocutory injunction to restrain Utomi and his associates from organizing rallies, road shows, public lectures, or media campaigns promoting the shadow government until the court determines the substantive suit. Kehinde emphasized the DSS’s commitment to the rule of law, stating, “Our client is a civilized organization with absolute confidence in ...