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Police Nab 25-Year-Old Serial Child Abductor In Niger, Recover Details Of ₦2m Ransom Scheme.
According to Nivo News, operatives of the Special Task Squad of the Niger State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old man, Aminu Ahmed, over his alleged involvement in a series of child abductions in Kontagora, during which he reportedly collected more than ₦2 million in ransom payments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed in a statement that Ahmed’s arrest followed credible technical intelligence linking him to the abduction and kidnapping of three children within the Kontagora area.
Investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly began his criminal activities in January 2025, when he abducted a three-year-old boy from the Samaru area of Kontagora. The child was reportedly taken to Lagos, where he was held for four days while Ahmed contacted the boy’s father and demanded a ransom of ₦10 million.
Police said the suspect eventually received ₦1.4 million through multiple point-of-sale transactions before abandoning the child near a radio station in Kontagora, posing as someone who had found a missing child, and fleeing the area.
Further findings showed that Ahmed allegedly struck again in May 2025, abducting another four-year-old boy within Kontagora. The child was also taken to Lagos and kept for three days, during which a ₦10 million ransom was demanded. Authorities said the suspect received ₦500,000 before dropping the boy at a location in Mashegu Local Government Area and notifying the family where to retrieve him.
The police spokesman added that the most recent incident occurred in November 2025, when a three-year-old boy was abducted from the GRA area of Kontagora. The suspect allegedly transported the child to Ilorin, Kwara State, where he stayed for three days and demanded a ransom of ₦5 million from the father. He reportedly received ₦350,000 before abandoning the child in Kaboji, Mashegu Local Government Area.
Abiodun further revealed that the suspect confessed to losing over ₦1.8 million from the proceeds of his criminal activities in a failed mining investment scheme.
The police said Ahmed remains in custody and is undergoing further investigation as efforts continue to uncover the full extent of his operations and ensure he is prosecuted accordingly.
British heavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie has returned an adverse doping result, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled fight against France’s Tony Yoka in Paris this weekend.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Okolie, 33, was set to face the 2016 Olympic gold medallist on Saturday, April 25. However, promoter Queensberry confirmed on Monday night that it had been informed by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association that Okolie had recorded an adverse finding from a test carried out ahead of the event.
Following the development, the entire fight card has now been cancelled, with Queensberry stating that the decision was made due to circumstances beyond their control.
Okolie has since responded, linking the situation to medical treatment he received after suffering an elbow injury during training, which occurred after an earlier bicep issue.
He explained that he had undergone treatment on the injury and expressed hope that the matter would be resolved fairly, insisting he is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and remains confident his name will be cleared.
The former cruiserweight world champion moved up to heavyweight in 2024 and has remained unbeaten in the division across three fights, including a stoppage victory over Ebenezer Tetteh in December.
An investigation is expected to follow, while the timeline for his return to the ring remains uncertain.
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced his appointment as Head of Youth Mobilisation for the Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign council.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that Davido disclosed this in a post shared on his handle on Tuesday.
Expressing confidence ahead of the election, the singer said he is optimistic about Governor Adeleke’s victory and looks forward to a smooth campaign process.
In his post, he wrote that he had been appointed by the Osun State governor and flag bearer of the Accord Party as Head of Youth Mobilisation for the campaign council, adding that the team is focused on securing a successful re-election bid.
Meanwhile, the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to allegations made by Governor Adeleke that officials of the party in local government councils diverted funds meant for council operations.
Naija News reports that Adeleke made the claims during a stakeholders’ meeting, where he said his administration had been forced to take over the payment of salaries for local government workers, teachers, health workers, and pensioners for over a year.
He alleged that the situation had slowed down government projects and accused APC-aligned council officials of mismanaging funds meant for local government staff.
However, the APC dismissed the allegations in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, accusing the governor of attempting to influence local government officials and using them for political purposes.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in partnering with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in key areas including security, economic development, green city initiatives, and other mutual benefits.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, made the proposal on Tuesday during a visit to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja.
Al-Balawi praised both Minister Wike and President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the ongoing development of what he described as a “beautiful green city,” adding that Saudi Arabia is keen to deepen cooperation and share experiences in sustainable urban development.
He also highlighted the importance of strengthening ties between the FCT and Riyadh, as well as other major cities in Saudi Arabia, to encourage knowledge exchange and closer collaboration.
In response, Wike acknowledged the strong diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, noting that the FCT is ready to take advantage of the partnership for mutual benefit.
He expressed optimism about future collaboration, stating that the FCT is open to official visits and engagements with Riyadh and other Saudi cities to explore areas of shared interest.
Wike further described Saudi Arabia as an important country in the Gulf region with a rich history and strong ties to Nigeria, adding that both sides can learn from each other in urban development and governance.
He commended the ambassador for his remarks on the transformation taking place in the FCT, attributing the progress to the political will of President Tinubu.
According to him, the current administration is committed to turning the capital city into a modern, globally competitive metropolis, even though ongoing efforts are still underway.
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