…were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. A video circulating on social media showed large crowds of residents singing…

…occurred in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area, where a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling were allegedly seized during a midnight raid by suspected Fulani gunmen. According to reports, the abductors initially demanded N300 million for their release before reducing the ransom to N150 million. However, despi…

…our prayers. I know Nigerians have been praying for a better country but God wants His children to also pray for their leaders (there are multiple biblical references I won't be listing). Maybe that would bring the desired turnaround instead of lashing the president for everything that goes wrong. Job's friends weren't…

…her in the process. Hence the proverb: "Omo inú oká níí ṣe ikú pa oká" - it is the children in the viper's belly that bring about the viper's death. Today, the North appears trapped in a similar tragedy. Much of the violence consuming it comes not from strangers but from sons it nurtured, tolerated or failed to restrai…

…against the government. No sacrifice is too big to make for the sake of the kidnapped children of Oriire and Borno, so one cannot condemn the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), which declared a strike until the kidnapped victims are back, but the government must take action so that the schools will not be closed for too…

…what is happening to the less privileged! In the same Oyo state that toddlers and school children are spending weeks in captivity while a teacher was beheaded in a most horrendous manner, the state governor not only went ahead to declare a presidential ambition, the relatives of a former Minister who were abducted were…

…since have been defined by growth, self-discovery and an unwavering commitment to her children and profession. She has frequently shared uplifting messages that reflect a woman determined to embrace life on her own terms. Now in her mid-40s, the actress seems to be approaching ageing with a blend of humour, gratitude a…

…before passing on. My mother was a hustler, trying to make both ends meet for her children. What I was taught was that whatever my hand touches, I should do it well. When I was in secondary school, I was a happy toilet washer. They assigned me a toilet to clean and I happily did it. My toilet was the best one. I think…

…a divine message that even in perilous times; God remains steadfast, standing behind His children and fighting their battles. Through its uplifting lyrics and spiritual depth, Oduro Gboin seeks to strengthen faith and encourage listeners to remain unwavering, knowing that victory belongs to God. Omobaologoara's return…

…Omo Aj’orosun Club, we said we have to organise interfaith prayers. “We have our children and teachers in captivity, so there is no way we can forget them. That is the reason we organised this programme. “This is an interfaith prayer involving Muslim, Christian and traditional religion leaders. We did it particularly f…

…raise the ransom of N150 million demanded for the release of a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani gunmen. Igboho accused the kidnappers of terrorising residents of the community and insisted that the victims’ family would not pay the ransom reportedly demanded by the abduc…

…critics to stop insulting him. According to her, Yul was "God-sent" to her and her two children after Obasi abandoned them. Obasi, in the podcast, accused Yul of "harboring" his children despite being alive and able to provide for them. He also alleged that Judy blocked him from seeing their kids. Reacting in a video,…

…on Friday in a chartered flight. The deportees included nine men, 18 women, and 15 children. The children were deported as part of their family units. They departed from Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon and landed in South Africa on Friday morning. According to reports from The Irish Times on June 19, 2026, two of…

…air raids early Saturday that reportedly killed at least 16 people, including two children. The attacks came a day after the United States announced that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire at the request of President Donald Trump. According to Lebanon's National News Agency, several towns in souther…

…sector. He noted that parents entrust schools with the responsibility of educating their children and preparing them for a better future, stressing that such expectations can only be met in a safe and secure learning environment. "If the safety of learners and teachers cannot be guaranteed, then the nation's educationa…

…last, and let us stay in harmony. “I give you people two hours to release the woman, her children, and her sibling who were kidnapped in the middle of the night. If I don’t see them within the next two hours, we will face each other. “When we first tracked that number, it led us to Alhaji’s residence and they removed t…

…fleeing gunfire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; mothers carrying children through rising floodwaters in South Sudan; farmers in northern Nigeria abandoning ancestral lands because armed groups have turned villages into battlefields; and children sleeping under plastic tarpaulins after cyclones tear thr…

…to bear this great loss. Ameen," he prayed. Late Katagum is survived by his wife, children and other relatives. Ex-Bauchi Deputy Governor, Katagum is dead

…a motorcycle abandoned by the kidnappers. "All hands are on deck to make sure that those children and their teachers are brought back safe soon," Fayoade Adegoke, a deputy inspector general of police, told AFP after meeting with victims' families. 'No one is safe' The attack is fuelling fears of jihadist expansion into…

…had clearly deteriorated. "Since then, Mercy has denied me access to our home and our children. She also refused to answer my calls. "The last time I visited to see our children, she attacked me and damaged my mobile phone. "My Lord, I am exhausted by my wife's hostility. I respectfully plead with the court to dissolve…

…the community has experienced in recent years. About 40 passengers, mostly women and children, were aboard the wooden boat when fierce winds and turbulent waves overturned the vessel in the middle of the river. By the time frantic rescue efforts ended, 11 lives had been lost. Among the victims were children, women and…

…with my father. "It was the custom for my mother to always serve my father before the children. But on this particular day, Kokoite insisted that my mother must put his own portion before that of my father. As my mother was trying to serve my father's plate, he became violent and a fight ensued between him and my fathe…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday implored school children across the state to embrace agriculture and see it as a catalyst of promoting food. He also encouraged them and the entire residents to cultivate the habit of planting trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disp…

OGUNKOLA DEBORAH I feel sad whenever I remember these children and imagine how uncomfortable they must be in the forest. They are children like me and do not have to go through such a horrible experience at their age. I want the government to do everything possible to rescue them from their captors. I also urge everyon…

…brain function, memory, breathing capacity, kidney function, energy levels, and - in children - physical growth and cognitive development. The National Fire Protection Association identifies lithium-ion batteries as potential fire sources due to a process known as thermal runaway - a chain reaction in which rising temp…