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The victims were travelling from Ibadan to NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states when the abduction occurred last Thursday.

Uwuigbe, a lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, was said to have died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state.

The development was announced by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Boriowo Folasade.

Market capitalisation opened at N162.495 trillion but closed at N162.385 trillion, while the ASI declined from an opening level of 250,273.50 to 250,096.75 points.

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has warned residents against mob action, political violence and other acts capable of undermining peace and security in the state.

Led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the council said decentralised policing could strengthen Nigeria’s response to insecurity if the reform is anchored on professionalism, impartiality, accountability, sustainable funding and respect for fundamental rights.

The programme targets 40 women entrepreneurs in beauty and cosmetics, catering, consumer products and fashion. Its official website listed applications as open when checked on October 7.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, the third day of the promotion examination being conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in partnership with the Government of Canada and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), has intensified preparations for inclusive voter education ahead of the 2027 General Election, with a fresh training programme aimed at ensuring that no eligible voter is excluded from the electoral process.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected attempts by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to rely on her acquittal by a United Kingdom court to challenge the forfeiture and sale of properties linked to her.