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The Edo State Police Command has rescued nine kidnapped victims, including five passengers abducted from a GUO Transport bus along the Benin–Lagos Expressway, officials said Saturday.

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national resource centre to support persons with disabilities, particularly those with sensory impairments, as part of efforts to improve inclusion and access to services.

The Nigeria Football Federation has opened talks with Newcastle United striker William Osula as it seeks to strengthen the Super Eagles with dual-national talent ahead of upcoming competitions.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi were among top political figures who arrived in Ibadan on Saturday for a national summit of opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Obidient Movement on Saturday called on Nigeria's Supreme Court to issue an urgent ruling on the leadership dispute crippling the African Democratic Congress, warning that continued judicial delay risks destabilizing the country's opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will miss the French Open and upcoming clay-court tournaments due to a wrist injury.

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development, following his confirmation by the Senate.

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over an alleged mutiny aimed at overthrowing the government.

The Supreme Court’s decision to reserve judgment in the case involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its National Chairman, David Mark, has drawn mixed reactions from callers, who weighed in on its implications for the party and broader opposition politics.

A caller on Hello PH has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding a man who was pressured into contributing to his wife’s father’s burial expenses, despite the presence of other siblings who could have shared the financial responsibility.

Nwachukwu Adah, the South–South Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, has raised concerns over the growing threat of banditry in Rivers State, warning that the situation could escalate if urgent action is not taken. Speaking on The Morning Crossfire, Adah outlined the potential dangers posed by bandits across the state and proposed a series of countermeasures to address the issue.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has acknowledged the widespread distrust many Nigerians have toward the commission. Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, Wilfred Ifogah, while speaking on NigeriaInfo FM, admits that this has indeed become a genuine concern. He, nonetheless, added that constructive criticism is welcome, as it helps highlight the commission's shortcomings.

Innocent Lord Douglas, Deputy General Secretary of SSAEAC (South-East and South-South), gave his opinion on the limited or lack of electricity supply in Rivers State.

Uchechi Ogadinma, a former media aide to the Ahoada West Local Government Area Chairman, alleged that she was assaulted alongside her mother by the LGA Chairman, Eugene Ekpelle.

The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chidi Lloyd, says he saved N150 million after cleaning up payroll fraud through a biometric verification exercise in 2021. He said the move targeted ghost workers and a bloated wage bill within the council.

The Chief Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Officer in Rivers State, Engineer Monibo Akobo, has addressed a viral social media video which claims a court judgment in Abuja barred VIO officers from carrying out roadside inspections. He said the claim has triggered repeated attacks on officers during field operations.

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will miss the French Open and upcoming clay-court tournaments due to a wrist injury.

The Nigeria Football Federation has opened talks with Newcastle United striker William Osula as it seeks to strengthen the Super Eagles with dual-national talent ahead of upcoming competitions.

Chelsea FC have parted company with head coach Liam Rosenior following a run of poor results.

Members of Kano Pillars Volleyball Club are still in Nigeria, while the Nigeria Customs team has landed in Rwanda for the ongoing African Men’s Club Championship, the biggest on the continent.