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Doctors removed a shocking collection of 29 steel spoons, 19 toothbrushes, and two pens from a patient’s stomach in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. The extraordinary surgical discovery has brought to light disturbing conditions at a local de-addiction centre. According to the 35-year-old patient, Sachin, a resident of Hapur, his rage was fueled not only by being admitted to the centre but also by the small portions of food provided to patients. He claimed that staff gave them very little to eat and that food brought by family members rarely reached them. In a bizarre act of defiance,…

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully foiled a terrorist attack and killed two suspected terrorists in Taraba. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by Umar Muhammad, acting assistant director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Jalingo. “Acting on credible intelligence, troops on October 1, 2025, advanced to Tor-Ikyeghgba village, where bandits were reported to be converging. “On arrival at the general area, the troops made contact with the terrorists along the powerline axis and immediately engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of two. “During the operation,…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to step down or withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if a younger, vibrant and acceptable candidate emerges as the presidential candidate of his political party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dailynaijanews reports. He stated this in an interview with BBC Hausa service on Wednesday as part of events to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Atiku insisted that being in the 2027 presidential race does not stop anyone from participating, thus encouraging the youths to join the race to rescue Nigeria, assuring them maximum political support and guide on ways that could result…

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the rearrest of two robbery suspects mistakenly released due to alleged administrative lapses by a police prosecutor, Dailynaijanews reports. Orutugu also ordered that disciplinary action be taken against the police prosecutor. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Awka. According to Ikenga, the CP, Anambra Command, has directed the immediate re-arrest of two robbery suspects (names withheld) following the discovery of administrative lapses by a police prosecutor. “In a swift response, the Command filed a new…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that renaming the renovated National Theatre after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka was a fitting way to honour the legacy of a man of many parts, whose works have permanently put Nigeria on the global stage in terms of the creative industry and human rights advocacy. He expressed his belief that the rebirth of the theatre will revive the promotion of arts, culture, and the creative economy in Nigeria. Dailynaijanews reports, In July 2024, President Tinubu renamed the theatre the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in honour of Nigeria’s Nobel…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all commissioners and other public office holders serving in his administration, Dailynaijanews reports. The decision, according to a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, takes immediate effect and followed the recent Supreme Court judgment. The governor, during a valedictory session with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Government House, Port Harcourt, thanked the outgoing officials for their services and contributions to the state’s development over the past two years. The statement read in part, “Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi…

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has joined millions of citizens at home and in the diaspora to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Femi Oyewale, NASRE acknowledged some of the ongoing reforms and initiatives of government, particularly in areas such as education, youth empowerment, fiscal reforms, and infrastructural development. The Association pointed to achievements like the expansion of tertiary institutions, improved oil production, rising non-oil exports, and the disbursement of student loans as commendable steps toward national progress “Ongoing data and developments show that Nigeria has made progress…

Former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Ladoja received the crown at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area after first being adorned with the symbolic Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba. He is expected to be formally presented with the staff of office by Governor Seyi Makinde at the historic Mapo Hall. The new Olubadan emerged following the death of his predecessor, Oba Owolabi Olakuleh, the 43rd Olubadan, who passed away on July 7, 2025. The colourful installation ceremony drew hundreds of guests and residents…

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development of (FMLD) expressed concern over the continuous misuse of antibiotics by fish farmers despite warnings about the negative consequences of the act. Speaking at an antimicrobial resistance awareness and sensitization workshop for fish farmers in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, the director of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology in the ministry, Mr. Samuel Anzaku, said the misuse of antibiotics posed serious risks to human health, aquaculture, and the environment in general. The Leadership correspondent reports that the sensitization programme, which was sponsored by the Fleming Fund through the University of Liverpool, UK, in collaboration with…

The Nigerian naira continues to trade under pressure against major currencies, with a widening gap between the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rate and the black market (parallel market) rate. For businesses, travellers, and households, keeping up with the daily dollar to naira exchange rate has become essential. Dollar to naira black market rate today In the parallel market, the US dollar is trading at an average of ₦1,500 (buying) and ₦1,515 (selling) across key cities such as Lagos and Abuja. At the official Investors’ and Exporters’ (I&E) window, however, the CBN rate stands at about ₦1,502 per $1, underscoring the persistent gap between…