In a harrowing incident along the Talata Mafara-Gusau highway in Zamfara State, a courageous family of a bride-to-be and other travellers successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt by armed bandits. The ordeal unfolded when the bride's family, accompanied by other passengers, set out on a journey to purchase wedding supplies in Kano. As they traversed the highway, the group was ambushed by bandit terrorists, armed and ready to prey on unsuspecting victims. The armed assailants, wielding AK-47 rifles, targeted the bride-to-be's family and several other travellers, intending to abduct them and demand ransom. In a spontaneous act of bravery and solidarity, the passengers rallied together to confront the bandits and defend themselves. Despite the overwhelming odds, they refused to succumb to fear and fought back against their attackers. In the ensuing chaos, one of the bandits was overpowered and killed by the determined travellers. Though the quick response of the passengers resul

  The Kenya Police Service has apprehended Nadeem Anjarawalla, a Binance executive who had fled from custody in Nigeria. Sources indicate that INTERPOL plans to extradite him to Nigeria later this week. A reliable source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed this development to DAILY POST on Monday. "Anjarawalla has been apprehended in Kenya by the Kenya Police Service with intelligence assistance from INTERPOL. Nigeria is in discussions with INTERPOL regarding his extradition," the source disclosed. Earlier reports had highlighted Anjarawalla's escape from lawful custody in Nigeria and his subsequent discovery in Kenya. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukuyede, had previously stated that the Commission was collaborating with INTERPOL, the US, UK, Northern Ireland, and Kenyan authorities to secure Anjarwalla's extradition. Anjarwalla and Binance Holdings Limited executives Tigran Gambaryan were charged with five c

  The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, convened in Abuja, issued a compelling order on Monday, directing the appearance of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday. This directive stems from the tribunal's inquiry into the role of the apex bank in the November 11, 2023, off-cycle election in Kogi. According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the three-member panel of justices, chaired by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, also warned the Director of Corporate Service at the CBN of potential consequences should they fail to comply. The tribunal's decision followed an application by Alex Izinyon, SAN, representing Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, the second respondent in a petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its gubernatorial candidate. The petition raised concerns about the timing of the petition against Gov. Ododo, alleging it was filed outside the legal timeframe of 21 days. Earlier, on April 18, th

 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted 10 suspected victims of human trafficking in Abuja. The interception took place at Zuba motor park, following a tip-off received by officers of the FCT Command of the NSCDC. The victims, consisting of nine females and one male, aged between 24 and 34, were reportedly being sponsored for illegal migration abroad. According to reports, the victims had traveled to Minna, Niger State, to process their international passports as directed by their sponsor. They claimed to hail from Ondo State and had each paid N80,000 to facilitate the procurement of their passports. The intercepted individuals confessed to being promised migration opportunities abroad, particularly to North Africa and Canada, where they were assured of ready-made jobs. The identity of the sponsor, who allegedly resides in Okitipupa, Ondo State, remains undisclosed. The victims were intercepted upon their return from Minna and subsequently handed over to t

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the Student Loan Scheme to encompass students enrolled in private universities. Speaking during the inauguration of the Asiwaju Onafowokan, Coleman Wires and Cables building at Bells University’s College of Postgraduate Studies in Ota, Ogun State, Obasanjo underscored the significance of ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities. Obasanjo emphasized that the inclusion of students from private universities in the loan scheme is imperative for fostering educational equity and enhancing access to higher education. He noted that denying students from private institutions access to the scheme could lead to disparities in educational opportunities, hindering national development efforts. Expressing concerns about potential corruption within the scheme's administration, Obasanjo urged caution and vigilance to ensure its effective implementation. Despite his reservations, he reiterated the importanc