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nvestigation into the reports that a Chinese mining company abandoned Nigerian miners in the Central African Republic, CAR.

The Embassy said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

This comes amid an outrage that trailed a viral online video showing Nigerian miners allegedly abandoned by a Chinese mining enterprise in the CAR.

According to the Embassy, it attached great importance to this matter and has initiated an immediate investigation, which continues to ascertain the facts.

“The Chinese government consistently mandates that all Chinese enterprises and citizens operating abroad strictly comply with local laws and regulations, ensuring all business operations fully adhere to local legal frameworks.

“The Chinese side will urge the involved companies to address this matter appropriately, maintain close communication with Nigerian authorities throughout the investigation, and work together to safeguard the lawful rights and interests of citizens of both nations,” the statement said.

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two soldiers, a suspected armed cultist, and nineteen others during a midnight raid carried out at Hillton Hotel, Osiele, Abeokuta, in the Odeda local government area of the state.

The officers, comprising operatives from the Odeda Division, Aregbe Division, the Anti-Cultism Unit, and SWAT, led by SP Adejoh Israel, stormed the hotel at about 8:20 p.m. on Friday.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Saturday, said the officers acted on credible intelligence.

Odutola disclosed that the operation was targeted at suspected members of the Aiye confraternity who were reported to have gathered at the hotel.

She said, “In the course of the operation, twenty-two (22) suspects were arrested, including two (2) soldiers, nineteen (19) male suspects, and three (3) females.

“Recovered from the suspects were one cut-to-size locally made gun, one UTC axe, and several blue beret caps associated with the cult group.

“No casualties were recorded during the operation,” Odutola added.

The police spokesperson revealed that the arrested suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Anti-Cultism Unit, Eleweran, for further investigation.

Odutola, while reiterating the command’s commitment to fighting cultism and other violent crimes, appealed to residents to continue providing useful information to aid ongoing operations.

Details of the unfortunate death of wrestling legend, Terry Gene Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan has been revealed.

Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71.

A report from Wrestling Observers published on Saturday, indicated that the wrestler’s health declined after a neck surgery on May 14.

The publication also indicated that Hulk Hogan was suffering from renal failure and severe COPD before his death on July 24.

Meanwhile, the WWE in Friday, night had a tribute show to honour the career of the late wrestling figure.

The company is reportedly bringing in a stacked lineup of wrestling legends and Hall of Famers to pay tribute to their friend and colleague.

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Inspector Philemon Akawu, in Bokkos local government area of the state.

The officer was attacked by suspected hoodlums while on special duty in Bokkos Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred on Wednesday morning near Yelwa Nono village, where the officer was deployed for internal security operations.

Police sources confirmed that, Akawu, was posted from the Department of Operations (DOPS) in Jos and had been assigned to Yelwa Nono for reinforcement duty due to rising security threats in the area.

The officer was said to have been ambushed and killed in a bush close to the security camp at about 7:30 a.m. while performing his duties.

Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bokkos visited the scene of the crime and coordinated the evacuation of the corpse, which was deposited at Luna Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

Investigations have been launched and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those behind the heinous act.

Evans Ogenyi has resumed duty as the technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kano Pillars.

Ogenyi supervised the team’s training session at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Thursday.

The former Rivers United assistant coach was confirmed as new head coach of the Sai Masu Gida on Wednesday.

Ogenyi replaced coach Usman Abdallah who left the club at the end of the 2024-25 NPFL season.

The experienced tactician returned to the club having guided Kano Pillars to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, promotion in 2023.

Ogenyi previously managed Warri Wolves and Lobi Stars.

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has urged the club to sign Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa.

Ferdinand said the 29-year-old striker has experience and would be a good addition for the younger strikers at Man United.

Watkin has been linked with a move to the Red Devils this summer.

Man United have already signed the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha and are still keen to add more firepower upfront.

Speaking on his Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, the former England defender said: “I think he [Watkins] would be a very, very good addition to the Manchester United squad.

“He is 29, that is the only drawback for Manchester United. There is not going to be any sell-on value which I understand is an issue.

“Manchester United need experience at the top of the pitch. They have got Hojlund, Zirkzee and Chido… young, inexperienced players.

Watkins netted 17 goals and provided 14 assists in 54 appearances for Aston Villa last season.

It was another dark day on Thursday, July 24, 2025, after gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits ambushed a vehicle coming back from the popular Bokkos market in Plateau State, killing 14 passengers, including women and babies.

Eyewitnesses who narrated the incident to newsmen said the victims were on their way home from the weekly market after they had conducted their businesses when they were attacked and killed along Chirang Road in Mangor District of the LGA.

One of the eyewitnesses, who did not want his name mentioned, said the heavily armed men blocked the road when the vehicle approached and opened fire sporadically, killing the victims and injuring many others.

Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Forum (BCDF), Farmasum Fuddang, who also confirmed the incident in a statement seen by newsmen on Friday, said it was shocking that despite several peace and reconciliation meetings and efforts to broker peace between farming and herding communities in the council, some bandits would still go ahead to kill innocent people.

“The victims were returning from the weekly market in Bokkos town when their vehicle was ambushed. Victims included women and little babies,” Fuddang said in the statement.

“This violence occurs despite various so-called peace and reconciliation efforts,” the chairman said.

Fuddang, who did not mince words in accusing Fulani militias of launching the attack, said the fact was clear that they were the culprits, insisting that their goal is to take control of the entire local government area, which is recognized as the potato headquarters of Nigeria.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Yilatda’s appointed was confirmed on Thursday, during the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the APC.

He will replace Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned last month, citing health issues.

The Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori, assumed office in an acting capacity after Ganduje stepped down.

Stakeholders had expected NEC to ratify Dalori’s role and give him a timeframe within which to organise an elective National Convention to choose a substantive chairman.