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Plateau Youth Council condemns abduction, forceful conversion of 17-year-old girl to Islam

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The Plateau State Youth Council, PYC, has reacted to an alleged abduction and forceful conversion of a 17-year-old girl, Miss Jinkai Yusuf Simon, by a Muslim man identified as Abdulsamad in Kaduna State, calling on the state government to take action and rescue the minor immediately.

According to a statement jointly signed and issued on Monday by Panan Gongden Dapar and Bahal Nanpyal Mark, the
Chairman and Public Relations Officer of the PYC, respectively, the incident occurred in Kuregu, Zaria, Kaduna State, where the teenager who is from Pankshin LGA of Plateau had been living with her elder sister while attending the St. Bartholomew’s Secondary School, Wusasa.

In the statement, the PYC described the abduction of the girl as a case of child trafficking and urged both state governments and other relevant authorities to do everything possible to rescue her, arrest, and prosecute her abductors.

“The Plateau State Youth Council, PYC, condemns the forceful abduction and religious coercion of a 17-year-old student, Miss Jinkai Yusuf Simon, and hereby calls for the immediate intervention from security agencies to secure her release,” the statement said.

Continuing, the PYC said:

“Miss Jinkai, an indigene of Danchor in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State, is a Senior Secondary School 1 student. Her family currently resides in Banki, Kubau LGA of Kaduna State.

“Jinkai left home for school on an unspecified date but never returned. Days of searching ended when her school bag was discovered in the possession of a minor allegedly linked to a neighbour identified as Rukkaya.

“Rukkaya initially denied knowledge of Jinkai’s whereabouts.

“She later disclosed that the teenager had been in communication with a man identified as Abdulsamad.

“The Council has received disturbing photographic evidence showing the minor dressed in a hijab alongside Rukkaya. More alarming were alleged court affidavits from Kano State indicating her name had been changed to “Aisha Sani” and “Aisha Abdulsamad,” with her age also altered.

“This act is reprehensible and violates multiple provisions of the 1999 Constitution, including Section 38 on freedom of religion, Section 34 on human dignity, and Section 35 on personal liberty as well as Section 27 of the Child Rights Act 2003, which prohibits the unlawful removal of a child from the custody of parents or guardians.

“As a minor, Miss Jinkai cannot legally give informed consent. The Council is therefore demanding a thorough investigation by the Plateau and Kaduna State governments, Department of State Services, NAPTIP, and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure her rescue, rehabilitation, and safe reunification with her family and a prompt identification, arrest, and prosecution of everyone involved because this case bears the clear markings of child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse.

“We will continue to pursue justice until Miss Jinkai is safely returned.”

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2027: Peter Obi not loss to ADC, he’s having fun in NDC – Atiku’s aide

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Special Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, says the exit of former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, from the ADC was never a loss to the party.

Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Sunday, Shaibu said Obi was having fun in the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

He was speaking on the exit of Obi from the ADC early last month.

Recall that Obi and former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, dumped the ADC for the NDC, citing internal divisions and court cases.

Airing his own opinion, Atiku’s aide said, “I don’t see Peter Obi’s exit as a loss to the ADC. Peter has found a haven in the NDC or wherever he is. He’s simply having fun there.

“Let me tell you something. In that place, they have what we call the office of the Supreme Leader.

“That’s the only party in Nigeria where I have not seen the party officials. I’ve never heard the party chairman. I’ve never heard of the party secretary. I only hear from their Supreme Leader.”

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DO-OR-DIE AT SHOWTIME: Warriors Eye Final Spot As Knights And Rebels Prepare For Winner-Takes-All Showdown

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The road to the Showtime Bowl reaches a dramatic crossroads today as Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki prepares to host one of the biggest nights in Showtime Flag Football history.

After an electrifying first leg that produced intense battles, playoff drama, and an unforgettable 82-point thriller, the Showtime Bowl Series XIV Playoffs return today for the decisive second leg — where championship dreams will survive or die.

Four teams remain in the hunt.

Only two will move one step closer to lifting the Showtime Bowl trophy.

And by the end of tonight, the playoff picture will look completely different.

The opening matchup of the evening sees the Abia-Warriors return to battle the Ibom Raptors after securing a hard-fought 21-13 victory in the first leg.

The Warriors once again showed why they have become one of the most dominant teams in Showtime football, using their experience and discipline to take an eight-point advantage into today’s clash.

But despite the defeat, the Raptors left the first leg with renewed belief.

Unlike previous meetings where the Warriors completely controlled the contest, the Raptors fought fiercely and proved they have the talent to challenge one of the league’s biggest powerhouses.

Now they face their biggest test yet.

Can the Raptors produce the comeback that could shake the entire league?

Or will the Warriors continue their march toward another championship appearance?

With stars on both sides capable of changing a game in an instant, the opening playoff battle promises tension, physicality, and elite football from the first whistle.

Then comes the game everyone is talking about.

The Lagos Knights and Lagos Rebels return to the field after producing one of the greatest playoff spectacles in Showtime history.

Their first-leg encounter ended in a breathtaking 41-41 draw, leaving absolutely nothing between two of the hottest teams in the league.

It was football at its finest.

Touchdowns. Big plays. Momentum swings. Pure entertainment.

Now the rivalry enters its final chapter.

The Knights arrive carrying momentum from their remarkable rise during the postseason, including a dominant 59-0 Wildcard victory that announced them as serious contenders.

The Rebels, meanwhile, continue to play with confidence, swagger, and the fearless attacking style that has made them one of the most dangerous teams in the playoffs.

Today there will be no second chances.

No draws.

No escape.

One team advances. One team’s season ends.

The atmosphere inside Showtime Arena is expected to be electric as players, coaches, and supporters prepare for what could become one of the defining nights of the Showtime Bowl Series XIV season.

From rising stars and fierce rivalries to unforgettable moments and championship ambitions, Showtime Flag Football continues to showcase why it remains one of the fastest-growing and most exciting sports platforms in Nigeria.

Today is about more than football.

It is about pride.

It is about legacy.

It is about earning the right to continue the journey.

Four teams enter Showtime Arena with dreams of championship glory.

By the end of tonight, only the strongest will remain standing on the Road to the Showtime Bowl.

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