Evening recap: NYSC abductors demand N1bn ransom, Wike criticises Amaechi over mother’s death, LP youth leaders propose Tinubu alignment, other top stories

On Saturday, the abduction of potential NYSC members continued to dominate headlines. The families of 20 Oyo graduates were told by kidnappers to raise N1bn within 24 hours for their release. Imo police discovered the suspected abductors' camp, but delayed a raid due to concerns about mines filled with improvised explosive devices.

At the same time, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticized former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for attributing his mother's death to President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, accusing him of making medicines inaccessible. In other news, Labour Party youth leaders suggested holding talks with the APC and support groups for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, though they acknowledged the proposal would require further discussions and agreement.

Lastly, BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu met with Tinubu to commemorate Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary, sharing photos of the occasion on social media and wishing Nigerians peace, unity and progress.