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81 government officials have been suspended, according to Francis Nwifuru, the governor of Ebonyi State.

The governor instructed the commissioners, senior special assistants, special assistants, and permanent secretaries who were suspended on July 28, 2025, to resume official duties right away, according to the governor’s statement released on Tuesday.

Governor Nwifuru suspended the government’s officials last month.

The Attorney General, 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, 14 senior special assistants, and 24 special assistants are just a few of the people who have been suspended as a result of the suspension wave.

An important government function had been missed by the officials. Without receiving any salary, the commissioners and other political appointees were instructed to immediately begin a one-month working suspension.

The commissioners were, among others, the Attorney General, Works, Finance, Information, Rural Development, Education, Agriculture, Water Resources, Commerce and Industry, Environment, Health, Arts, and Culture, among others.

Two sisters and a couple have been detained by federal authorities in the nation’s capital for pretending to be abducted.

Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for FCT Police Command, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.

She claimed that the sisters conspired with two other people to kidnap their parents and demanded $5 million as a ransom.

One Mr. Innocent, a resident of Jikwoyi Phase II, reported to the Jikwoyi Police Division on July 30 that his 16-year-old daughter, Miss LeadWay Innocent, had left home on July 18th, 2025 to take an examination at the government secondary school in Karu, Abuja, and had not returned, according to the statement.

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Unknown individuals subsequently rang him and demanded a ransom for her release.

The Jikwoyi Division Divisional Police Officer (DPO) conducted a covert investigation right away after receiving the report.

The complainant’s phone number was found to be located at a residence in Jikwoyi Phase II, according to coordinated intelligence gathering and digital tracking.

Operatives then drove to the location where they discovered Miss LeadWay innocent, who was a member of one woman, Mrs. Tina Mayowa, the wife of Mr. Mayowa Adedeji.

No signs of distress were seen between the two people, who were seen eating and conversing freely.

“Miss Joy Innocent, the alleged victim’s elder sister, and her boyfriend, Mr. Mayowa Adedeji, were arrested as a result of subsequent investigations,” according to the report.

According to Adeh, Joy and her boyfriend, who is legally married to Mrs. Tina Mayowa, planned to kidnap her younger sister LeadWay Innocent in an effort to defraud their father of $5 million, according to the Command’s findings.

She claimed that LeadWay Innocent was a proactive participant in the investigation as well as aware of the plan.

While Joy remained at home and feigned ignorance, watching her parents’ agony and emotional distress as they struggled to raise money for the alleged ransom, the police claimed that she willingly stayed with the suspects throughout the course of her alleged abduction.

“All four suspects have voluntarily confessed to the crime and are currently being detained by the police.” When the investigation is finished, they will be in court.

This betrayal and manipulation, especially one committed within the family, is a strong condemnation from the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Ajao Saka Adewale.

Hyacinth Alia, the governor of Benue State, has vehemently condemned the recent killing of two Igede youths on the Awajir-Oju road.

According to security reports, the victims were tragically attacked while riding a motorcycle from Oju.

Additionally, Governor Alia disapproved of a separate incident involving a separate attack on the Nyifon community in the Buruku Local Government Area’s Mbaikyongo Ward.

Youths from the Mbayaka community in Kusuv, who are also members of the Buruku LGA, reportedly carried out this incident due to a miscommunication related to a boat accident.

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Alia remarked, “These incidents, occurring in various Local Government Areas, are deeply regrettable and unjustifiable.”

Under no circumstances can any person or group invade another community or cause harm.”

The governor has therefore directed security forces to work closely with local traditional rulers and conduct thorough sweeps of the affected areas.

He forbade the identification and capture of those responsible for these crimes within 48 hours so they could face legal repercussions.

The Governor reaffirmed that “Benue State is achieving security stability,” and that he would not tolerate any actions that would compromise the peace we hoped to maintain.

Following the recent heavy rains, the Lagos Government has assured all state residents that the state has implemented resilient infrastructure to stop flash flooding.

Tokunbo Wahab, the commissioner for environment and water resources of Lagos State, made a statement on Tuesday letting people know that a new weather advisory from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency for the next three days was warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Wahab claimed that because the major collectors are unable to contain the run-off created by the extremely heavy rainfalls, it is possible that some parts of the state may experience flash flooding.

He cautioned residents to stay calm and to avoid panic because Lagos is a coastal city with its own peculiarities and the effects of climate change.

The lagoon’s water level will increase as a result of the heavy rainfalls, according to the commissioner, which will cause all collectors to be unable to discharge water because Lagos is a coastal state.

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He claimed that flash floods, which may result from high currents, are also possible in lagos and areas abutting rivers and lagoons.

He demanded extra vigilance in light of the holiday season that the majority of students and pupils are currently experiencing.

Wahab also reiterated the earlier caution against wading through floods, warning that it is possible for cars to become submerged and people to be swept away by such severe floods.

He cautioned people against dumping their trash in the drains as the rain falls, not to mention the possibility that it would lead to flash floods and the removal of the refuse.

The Commissioner claims that to prevent runoff from rainfall, the state is accelerating the year-round cleaning and maintenance of all drainage channels.

The Gates Foundation says it will make an investment of $2. 5 billion goes to R&D, R&D; D) on the health of women.

In a statement released on Monday, it stated that it was interested in pursuing investments in obstetric care, maternal immunization, maternal health and nutrition, gynecological and menstrual health, contraception innovation, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

A $2.25 donation was made by The Gates Foundation today. 5 billion investment commitments to accelerate R&D by 2030 D) had a sole focus on women’s health, the statement read.

It will encourage more than 40 innovations in five pressing, persistently underfunded areas, particularly those affecting women in low- and middle-income nations. ”

Women’s Health Research andamp;; was mentioned by the Foundation. D “continues to be persistently underfunded”.

It stated that hundreds of millions of women are still being deeply underresearched, including those who deal with serious issues like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, and menopause.

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Anita Zaidi, the president of the Gates Foundation’s Gender Equality Division, said, “For too long, women have suffered from health conditions that are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or ignored.”

We want this investment to launch a new era of women-centered innovation, one where women’s health research and development prioritize their lives, bodies, and voices. D. ”

His part,  Bill Gates, the president of the Gates Foundation, stated that investing in women’s health has a long-term impact on generations. It results in more just societies, stronger economies, and healthier families.

Women’s health is still neglected, underfunded, and marginalized. Too many women still pass away from preventable causes or are in poor health. That needs to change. However, we are unable to accomplish it alone. ”

An Investing Opportunity

To close persistent funding and research gaps, the Foundation is urging governments, philanthropists, investors, and the private sector to co-invest in women’s health innovations.

Although this is our largest investment in women’s health research and development, it still falls far short of what is required in a neglected and underfunded area of enormous human need and opportunity, according to Zaidi.

The Centre for Reforms and Public Advocacy’s claims that state officials abused Magistrate and Area Courts to harass and intimidate political opponents have been strongly refuted by the Kebbi State Government.

The state government characterized the allegations as being fabricated, malicious, and made up on purpose.

Over 20 people are being held in jail on frivolous charges, according to Kalu Kalu Agu, Head of Legal Services at the Centre, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday.

Ibrahim Adamu Augie, who shared a video on health issues in Kebbi, and Mukhtar Dan Baturiya, who allegedly lied to state officials and was detained and found guilty on false charges, are just two people who have been detained and convicted of false charges.

Abubakar Sa’adu Fakai, the former leader of the APC North-West, resigns from his party.

Ahmad Tijjani Musa and Ibrahim Bature, who are alleged to have been targeted by state government agents for allegedly exercising their fundamental right to comment on public matters, are other people who are reportedly facing similar treatment.

The Kebbi State Governor’s chief press secretary, Ahmed Idris, refuted the claims as being unsupported and without any supporting evidence.

He emphasized that the administration of Governor Nasir Idris is run by the people for the people, and by the people.

Idris added that the current administration is inclusive and carries out its responsibilities for all citizens.

He referred to the allegations as an attempt to deceive Kebbi State’s governor from delivering democratic dividends to the state’s residents.

The allegations, according to Idris, suggest that the governor’s administration is unhappy with the development projects being carried out.