• Arrests and Missing Newborn: The operation resulted in six arrests, while authorities are actively searching for a newborn baby boy whose whereabouts remain unknown after his mother gave birth at a local hospital.

• Syndicate Investigation: Triggered by intelligence regarding a human trafficking and illegal adoption ring in Abaren Village, the case has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a deeper probe.

• Police Commitment: Ogun State Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s dedication to eradicating child trading and human trafficking, urging residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities.

• Overview: The 18th edition of the Headies Awards, scheduled to take place in Canada, has officially unveiled its nomination list, featuring top Nigerian artistes like Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy leading multiple categories.

• Major Contenders: Heavyweights such as Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy dominate premier categories including Best Male Artiste, Afrobeats Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Afrobeats Single of the Year.

Key Category Nominees

• Song of the Year

  • Arike — Kunmie

  • Hey Jago — Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago

  • Hot Body — Ayra Starr

  • Joy Is Coming — Fido

  • MMS — Asake & Wizkid

  • With You — Davido & Omah Lay

• Afrobeats Single of the Year

  • Fun — Rema

  • Jogodo — Asake & Wizkid

  • Laho — Shallipopi

  • With You — Davido & Omah Lay

  • You — Fola

  • Bundle by Bundle — Burna Boy

• Best Male Artiste

  • Adekunle Gold

  • Asake

  • Burna Boy

  • Fola

  • Mavo

  • Rema

  • Wizkid

• Best Female Artiste

  • Ayra Starr

  • Qing Madi

  • Sewa

  • Tems

  • Teni

  • Tiwa Savage

• Afrobeats Album of the Year

  • 5ive — Davido

  • Captain — BNXN

  • Clarity of Mind — Omah Lay

  • Fuji — Adekunle Gold

  • Morayo — Wizkid

  • No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy

• Next Rated

  • Fido

  • Fola

  • Llona

  • Mavo

  • Shoday

Additional Categories

• Digital Artiste of the Year: Asake, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Chella, Fola, Mavo, Seyi Vibez, Wizkid

• Producer of the Year: Magicsticks, P.Priime, Ragee, Sarz, Tempoe

• Hall of Fame: Awilo Longomba

• International Artiste of the Year: Ciara, Dave, Gunna, Jazmine Sullivan, Shenseea, Tiakola

• Condemnation and Outrage: In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed deep outrage over the killings and attack by criminal elements, extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

• Government Reassurance: Emphasizing that the nation stands with Niger State, President Tinubu vowed that the government and security forces will not relent until all abducted citizens are safely rescued.

• Vow Against Terrorism: Declaring the perpetrators “enemies of humanity,” the President demanded regular updates from military chiefs and stressed that Nigeria will not be cowed by terror, promising robust support for recovery, relief, and security reinforcement.