The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday in Akure, adding that two suspects had been arrested.

He said the case began on February 3 2025, when one Sunday Kingsley reported his daughter missing while living with his wife, Sunday Happiness.

According to Ayanlade, the case was transferred to the monitoring unit for discreet investigation, and later charged before the Family Magistrate Court in Akure.

The child’s mother, Nneka Onah, and Sunday Happiness were remanded at the Ondo Correctional Centre before later being granted bail.

A breakthrough came on July 9, when Kingsley reported sighting his missing daughter in Asaba, prompting swift police action.

Detectives from the command’s Gender Desk Team recovered the child safely and returned her to Akure, while arresting one Amaka Chukwuemeka, aged 30.

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Chukwuemeka confessed she bought the child for ₦3.7 million, adding that she was introduced by her friend, Chinaza Owoh, aged 38.

She further alleged that the child was handed over by 58-year-old Mabel Esimai, who provided forged adoption documents to facilitate the transaction.

Police investigations later confirmed that Esimai allegedly received the child from another woman, Chioma Okechukwu, aged 37, with instructions to secure a buyer.

Ayanlade said the discoveries exposed a well-organised trafficking network spanning Ondo, Delta, and Anambra states, highlighting the scale of the criminal enterprise.

He added that the command commended the Gender Desk Team for their diligence, professionalism, and swift response in rescuing the child.

He noted that the command also directed investigators to uncover all collaborators and ensure prosecution of the suspects, stressing that Ondo would not harbour child traffickers or syndicates.

Source: NAN  

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The president was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications and former Minister of Sports Mr. Sunday Dare.

In his remarks, President Tinubu described the Games as a “veritable platform for discovering and nurturing talents” that have gone on to represent Nigeria at local, continental, and international levels.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development, stressing that sports remained a unifying force for the nation.

“Very recently, we witnessed the president, alongside the First Lady, cheering the Super Falcons and the D’Tigress. That show of support underscores the administration’s firm commitment to continue investing in sports and strengthening development across the country,” he said.

The president commended the National Sports Commission under the leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade for their efforts in promoting youth and grassroots development.

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He also lauded the Delta State government for hosting the Games, noting that Asaba had gradually become the headquarters of sports competitions in Nigeria.

Declaring the Games open, Tinubu wished the athletes well, praying that “the best teams, the best states, and the best athletes will shine.”

Speaking on behalf of the host state, Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, described the event as a celebration of Nigeria’s youth, unity, and future.

He said Delta State, regarded as the Home of Champions, has consistently produced sports icons such as Stephen Keshi, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, Blessing Okagbare, and Ese Brume.

According to him, the state has continued to back this tradition with heavy investments in modern sporting facilities, youth empowerment, and grassroots competitions.

“Hosting this Games for the third time in a row is a proof of our commitment to grassroots sports. We believe in catching them young, giving our youth the platform to excel and bring glory to Nigeria,” he added.

Chairman of the Main Organising Committee and Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, described the Youth Games as central to building a strong pathway that links grassroots talent to elite performance and podium success.

Earlier, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Mr Onoriode Oborevwori, assured participants of an excellent hosting experience.

“From upgraded facilities to efficient logistics and a welcoming environment, Asaba is set to offer not just a sporting event, but a memorable experience,” he said.

Established in 2013, the National Youth Games serves as a platform for talent discovery and national unity.

Delta State, hosting for the third consecutive time, has dominated the competition by winning all eight previous editions.

This year, over 6,000 athletes from across the country are competing for medals in 37 sports at the Games.

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He was attempting to move 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138 kilograms with his distribution bus when he was apprehended.

Ibigide came under searchlight on 19th March 2022 in connection with the seizure of 24.137kg of same psychoactive substance and 10 grammes of molly but thereafter went underground.

However, following credible intelligence, NDLEA operatives in Delta State were able to arrest him along with one of his aides, Clement Osuya, 27, while they were trying to move the 250 parcels of skunk for distribution on Sunday 10th August 2025.

No fewer than six suspects were arrested on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th August when NDLEA operatives supported by the military and vigilantes raided three cannabis farms in Enugu Ezike, Enugu State, where a total of 37,500kg skunk was destroyed on 15 hectares of farmland.

Those arrested include Ugwuanyi Chinaso, 23; James Negedu, 26; Sopuruchukwu Obido, 22; Ebuka Onu, 30; Ukwueze Sunday, 42; and Oguche Friday; while 74.5kg of the illicit substance was recovered for the prosecution of the suspects.

While 20,700 pills of tramadol and cocodamol were seized from a suspect Emmanuel Ayogu, 53, by NDLEA officers on patrol along Nsukka road, 9th mile Enugu on Saturday 16th August, two other suspects, Nsubechukwu Achidde, 24, and  Osiaja Simple Frank, 41,  were arrested with 27.6kg skunk same day at the new market, Enugu.

In Lagos, a 52-year-old woman, Muyibat Mumuni, was arrested with her son, Faruk Mumuni, 25, by NDLEA operatives at Ladega Street, Mushin, on Wednesday 13th August, for storing and distributing 298 blocks of Ghana Loud weighing 149kg while another suspect Emmanuel Samuel was nabbed on Friday 15th August in Ajah area of Lekki where 8.5kg Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis, was recovered from their apartment

Not less than 128,000 capsules of tramadol were recovered from a suspect, Sani Mohammed, 32, who was arrested by NDLEA officers at Jauro Jatau, Gombe, Gombe State, on Monday 11th August, while a total of 337, 800 capsules of the same pharmaceutical opioid were seized by operatives on patrol along Okene-Lokoja highway, Kogi State from the driver of a commercial bus, Sulaiman Oyedokun, 47, coming from Onitsha, Anambra state and heading to Kotangora, Niger State.

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While a total of 11, 250kg skunk was destroyed on 4.5 hectares of farmland on Tuesday 12th August when NDLEA operatives assisted by Sardauna Emirate Council and the Nigeria Forest Hunters Security Service raided the Tanmiya forest in Sardauna local government area, Taraba state, 29, 840 capsules of tramadol were seized from a suspect Saleh Babangida, 20, at a check point in Wukari area of the state on Saturday 16th August.

In Kaduna, two suspects, Mohammed Amdife, 46, and Sulaiman Mohammed, 22, were arrested in connection with the seizure of 22, 640 pills of tramadol and rohypnol at Gwargwaje check point, Zaria and Tudun Wada area of the state.

Two other suspects, Caroline David, 51, and Abdulhadi Umar, 30, were nabbed over the seizure of 111.1kg skunk intercepted along Zaria-Kano Road.

At the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers State, a total of 875,000 bottles of codeine based syrup worth over N6.1billion in street value and 3, 500,000 pills of trodol benzhexol valued at N1.7billion were recovered from five containers under NDLEA intelligence tracking and watch-list during joint examination with Customs Service and other security agencies on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th August at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) of the Onne port.

In Edo, NDLEA operatives on Wednesday 13th August recovered 24 bags of skunk weighing 432kg in a bush along Warake-Auchi road in Etsako West local government area, while 130kg of same substance was seized at a warehouse in Sobe, Owan West local government area, the following day.

A suspect, Tahiru Madu Manga, 25, was nabbed by NDLEA officers along Zaria-Kano road, with 16kg skunk and another suspect Ibrahim Audu, 47, arrested with 76kg of the same psychoactive substance at Gadar Tamburawa along  Zaria-Kano Road, Kano State on Wednesday 13th August.

No fewer than 4, 320 ampoules of ketamine injection were intercepted by NDLEA operatives at Gbaji checkpoint along Badagry-Lagos highway on Monday 11th August with a suspect Akeem Adegun arrested.

In like manner, commands and formations of the agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week.

These include WADA advocacy visits to former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar, in Minna, Niger State; the Emir of Borgu kingdom, Alhaji Muhammad Haliru Dantoro, Kitoro IV, in Borgu kingdom, Niger State; the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage Mohammed (Rtd), in Lafia, Nasarawa State and the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar Umar Ibn Garbai Elkanemi, in Maiduguri, Borno State, among others.

While commending the officers and men of PHPC, Gombe, Kogi, Lagos, Edo, Kano, Delta, Taraba, and Seme commands for the arrests, and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) enjoined them and their colleagues across the country to continue with the ongoing balanced approach to the drug control efforts of the agency.

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The command’s spokesperson, Mr Bright Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP) said in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba that the arrest of the suspect was a major boost in the command’s onslaught against kidnappings in the area.

According to him, the suspect was nabbed by operatives of the Special Anti-kidnapping and Cyber crime Squad, who trailed Abdullahi and his gang to their hideout in a forest in Ogwashi-Uku on July 12.

“The Police Special Anti-kidnapping and Cyber crime Squad, led by CSP Godwin Osadolor, trailed suspected kidnappers terrorising the state to their hideout at Ogwashi Uku.

“One of the suspected kidnappers, named Sanusi Abdullahi was arrested in possession of ransom of N5 million, which was part of the ransom they collected from one of their victims.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the gang is responsible for series of kidnappings in Ogwash-Uku, Issele-Uku, Ibusa, Issele-Azagba, Ubulu-Okiti and environs,” Edafe said.

He added that the Abdullahi-led gang was also responsible for the recent kidnapping of a young lady at Ogwash-Uku on July 9, 2025.

The command’s spokesperson further disclosed that the suspect led police operatives to their hideout at Second Deputy area and Oko in Asaba, where four other members of his gang were arrested.

Source: NAN

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The upgraded FMC Asaba facility now boasts of world-class treatment areas, including neonatal and ICU suites, recovery rooms, prep zones, automated doors, a dedicated nurses’ station, and a family lounge, all tailored to accelerate emergency response, improve outcomes, and enhance care for Nigeria’s most vulnerable patients – the neo-natals.

Speaking at the commissioning, NLNG’s Managing Director and CEO, Philip Mshelbila, represented by Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development  stated that NLNG’s investment in the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba and other hospitals in the country accurately reflected NLNG’s intentions expressed in its vision of being “a globally competitive energy company improving lives sustainably.”

Mshelbila emphasised that the HSP was  part of NLNG’s broader nation-building agenda.

“We invest in people, not just infrastructure. Through education, health, and capacity-building, we are helping shape a sustainable future. The commissioning at FMC Asaba signals more than the completion of a project, it reflects a clear, steadfast vision: a healthcare system where Nigerian lives are preserved through precision, preparedness, and partnership.

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“A single step into these wards in FMC, Asaba, reveals transformation with purpose. This is what it means to turn concern into action and statistics into lives saved. Nigeria contributes 20% of global maternal and child mortality. This must change, and we’re committed to that change,” he said.

Speaking during the ceremony, Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, commended NLNG for its contribution to health and urged other organisations to emulate the company.

The minister, represented by the Ministry’s Director of Hospital Services, Dr Jimoh Salaudeen, described the facility as another milestone in the quest for quality health services in line with the federal government’s renewed hope agenda.

In his remarks, Henry Obih, a member of NLNG’s Board of Directors, emphasised that the occasion reflected NLNG’s steadfast commitment to the well-being of the Nigerian people.

He noted further that through the NLNG HSP, critical infrastructure has been provided, offering immense benefits to families, newborns, ill infants, and to healthcare workers dedicated to delivering quality service.

Receiving the facilities, the Chief Medical Director of FMC Asaba, Dr Victor Osiatuma, thanked NLNG for selecting FMC Asaba as one of the benefitting institutions, through a transparent process devoid of lobbying.

The Hospital Support Programme, HSP, was NLNG’s strategic intervention in response to the urgent need for improved medical infrastructure during the COVID-19 crisis.

Approved by the NLNG Board in July 2021, the initiative set out to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, starting with 12 federal university teaching hospitals across all six geopolitical zones and the FCT.

Nine health institutions in Nigeria have already achieved transformative upgrades in obstetrics, neonatal ICUs, occupational therapy, and neuromodulation rehabilitation through HSP.

NLNG continues to lead in the private sector’s contribution to nation-building, investing not only in energy but in education, healthcare, and infrastructure,  because progress must be holistic to be sustainable.

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, expressed his displeasure in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.

Boriowo quoted the minister as outlining the situation captured in the widely circulated video as “completely unacceptable”, adding that all necessary measures would be taken to prevent a recurrence.

He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for learning and assessment.

Alausa criticised the poor conditions under which the examination was conducted at Unity Secondary School in Asaba, Delta State, under the supervision of the state’ Ministry of Education.

“The ministry’s attention has been drawn to the conduct of an examination in an unsuitable environment, as seen in footage circulating on social media.

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“This reveals an inappropriate setting for such a critical academic exercise, and it occurred under the oversight of the Delta State Ministry of Education.”

The minister stated that the ministry was working in collaboration with the Delta State government and the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to investigate the matter and ensure appropriate corrective measures were taken.

“The outcome of the investigation will be made public as necessary,” he added.

Alausa reiterated his commitment to improving educational infrastructure and ensuring that students across the country had access to safe and enabling environments for teaching, learning, and assessment.

Source: NAN

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This is contrary to the news making the rounds that the first class monarch was dead.

The refutal was made on Thursday by the Palace Secretary, Ogbueshi Ndili.

According to him, the Asagba was only hospitalized and not dead.

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He died on Wednesday at the age of 98.

In a condolence message on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu, according to his media aide, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, expressed sadness over the demise.

The president was said to have commiserated with the family, Delta State Traditional Rulers’ Council, the government, and the people of the state on this painful loss.

The president was said to have celebrated the impactful life of the late monarch and eminent Professor of Medicine, acknowledging his advocacy for peaceful co-existence among Nigerians and inimitable role in forging partnerships across divides.

“His Majesty lived a full life defined by the loftiest ideals of peace, unity, patriotism, honesty, and dignity. This is a sad loss, coming at a time when Nigeria needs more peace-builders and bridge-builders,” the president said.

While praying for the peaceful repose of the beloved departed, the president was said to have urged the royal family and all those who mourned the gaping loss to take solace in the legacies of his royal majesty.

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The destruction was carried out on Saturday in an ongoing clearance operation to rid Nigeria of criminal activities.

The enclaves said to be fortified, was located in the middle of a forested high ground.

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According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a press statement, “the gallant troops overpowered the IPOB fighters in the exchange of fire that followed the encounter, compelling them to abandon their hideout in disarray.”

He said the troops captured one of the fleeing fighters and recovered five AK 47 Rifles, three Pump Action Semi Automatic Rifles, one G3 Rifle and one single barrel gun.

Other items recovered, Nwachukwu said, included live cartridges, electric saw, machetes, an axe and IPOB flag.

He said the had destroyed the enclave and were exploiting the forest in pursuit of the fleeing fighters.

The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja was said to have commended the troops and other security agencies for their effort in the ongoing operations and had charged them to sustain the momentum to restore sanity in the region.

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The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said the criminals were killed and apprehended in a fierce encounter that took place on Monday at Fuji Junction general area of Asaba.

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Nwachukwu said the encounter followed distress calls that the community was under attack by the terrorists, to which the combined troops swiftly responded.

He said the terrorists succumbed to the overwhelming fire power of the troops, after two of their members fell in the fire fight that ensued.

The survivors, he said, fled to their hideout around Okpanam River.

According to him, the gallant troops in pursuit of the fleeing criminal elements, successfully trailed them to their enclave in a house around Okpanam River, where they were nabbed.

“The troops also recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one Pump Action Semi Automatic Rifle, 15 Live Cartridges, one AK 47 Rifle Magazine and a Baofeng Radio Receiver.

“We implore members of the public to continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing actionable information to support their operations to tackle security challenges.

“The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the combined troops for their gallant effort and urged them to sustain the synergy, as they restore peace and tranquility in the region.”

Source: NAN

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