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The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate operating across international borders, rescuing a 21-year-old woman who was allegedly deceived and trafficked to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire under the pretence of securing legitimate employment. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh. According to the statement, the victim, Akinwunmi Faith, was reportedly lured abroad on February 22, 2026, by three suspects identified as Akinlaja Blessings, Johnson Ahomari, and a third accomplice, Grace, who is currently at large. They allegedly promised her a job as a supermarket sales assistant.…

ABUJA — Renewed Hope USA (RH USA) has extended congratulations to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma following the appointment of new top officers to lead strategic units of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA). Governor Uzodinma serves as Director General and National Coordinator of the RHA. The message, signed by RH USA Chairman Chief Emeka Molokwu on behalf of Secretary Amb. Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye, Vice Chairman (North) Dr. Ismaila Maigyara, and Deputy Chairman (South) Hon. Fola Olumo, conveyed the group’s “profound congratulations” to the appointees. RH USA also specifically hailed Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, describing her as “our own Mama Diaspora,” on…

Factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Nafiu Bala, has claimed he was misled into attending an event that ultimately resulted in a leadership change within the party. Speaking during on AIT News, Bala responded to reports that he was present when former Senate President David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola were unveiled as the party’s interim National Chairman and Secretary. According to him, he had been invited under the impression that the July 2025 gathering was simply meant to formally welcome new coalition members into the ADC, an initiative led by former chairman Ralph Nwosu. However, he said…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said thousands of bandits were neutralised during a recent security offensive targeting criminal hideouts across parts of the state. The governor disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of coordinated operations in areas previously troubled by banditry, especially Alkaleri Local Government Area and adjoining communities. He credited the success of the operation to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after the state government raised concerns over worsening insecurity. Mohammed also commended the Office of the National Security Adviser, security chiefs and other stakeholders, noting that their support led to what he described…

Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have cracked down on criminal syndicate involved in burglary, theft, and phone snatching. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, State this in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to newsmen in Damaturu. According to the statement, seven members of the syndicate were arrested, and stolen phones recovered. “In a coordinated operation carried out by operatives of ‘A’ Division, Damaturu, between 16th and 19th April, 2026, a notorious criminal syndicate operating within Nayinawa, Bindigari, One Million Road, and Pompomari wards of Damaturu was successfully dismantled. “The operation led to the…

Wolves have been officially relegated from the Premier League. This follows the 0-0 draw between Crystal Palace and West Ham at Selhurst Park on Monday night. A tight affair between the two London clubs ended without any goals, as the Hammers left with a valuable draw in their fight to avoid the drop. This result leaves Wolves with 17 points after 33 fixtures. They cannot now catch West Ham who occupy 17th spot with 33 points on the log. Tottenham Hotspur (31) and Burnley (20) are the other teams currently sitting in the drop zone. If Burnley lose to Manchester…

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has pinpointed the mistakes Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta made against Manchester City during both sides’ Premier League encounter on Sunday. Arteta watched as City defeated the Gunners 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to goals from Ryan Cherki and Erling Haaland. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes said Arteta changed his tactic against Pep Guardiola’s side and also should have kept Eberechi Eze throughout the duration of the match. “I think Arteta changed a little bit yesterday, and it’s not always easy to do that when you are going a…

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 20, 2026: Nigerian currency depreciates significantly The Naira depreciated significantly against the United States dollar across foreign exchange markets on Monday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira weakened to N1,349.67 on Monday from N1,343.64 traded last week, Friday. This means at the official market the Naira dropped by N6.03 against the dollar on Monday when compared to the close of work last week. Similarly, at the black market, the Naira dipped massively by N20 to N1430 on Monday from N1410 on Friday, according to multiple Bureau de Change operators…

A university don, Prof. Adams Agahiu, has outlined what opposition political parties can do differently to help tackle the economic hardship facing Nigerians. He advised opposition parties to work in synergy with the federal government to promote rapid economic growth and grassroots development, rather than engaging in negative criticism. Agahiu, who is the director of the National Education Summit in Nigeria, made the remarks while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday. He noted that the country’s ongoing political and economic reforms provide a rare opportunity to dismantle long-standing barriers to national prosperity. “The political and economic structures that have…

Akwa United have expressed disappointment with their failure to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Promise Keepers finished as runners-up up in the Nigeria National League, Conference A. Sporting Lagos secured promotion to the NNL from the group. Akwa United admitted that they are proud with the team’s push despite missing out on their target. “As a club, we are disappointed but proud of the effort put into this promotion race,” Akwa United’s Chairman Joseph Eno wrote in a statement. “We fought until the final whistle of the league season.”