The severely malnourished child who was found sitting alone under the scorching sun in Makurdi, Benue State has made a remarkable recovery.

LIB reported that the little girl, now identified as Iember Aku, was found in Yagba, North Bank area of Makurdi on Thursday July 24, 2025.

It was gathered that the child’s family had fled herdsmen attacks in their ancestral home.

Human rights activist, Ukan Kurugh, who took over the welfare of the child and her mother, shared their new photos in a Facebook post on Friday, August 15, 2025.

“About three weeks ago, a heartbreaking picture shook my heart and the hearts of many. It was the image of little Baby Iember Aku, barely four years old, her tiny body frail and skeletal, her bones visibly pressing against her skin,” he wrote.

She had been left in the scorching sun, weakened by severe hunger and malnutrition a direct result of being displaced from their ancestral home by marauding Fulani terrorist herdsmen.

Her mother, equally distressed and in poor health, could only watch her child suffer, with no means to change their situation.

When the image first surfaced online, it evoked a wave of shock, pain, and compassion across social media. It was brought to my attention by a concerned neighbour who first posted it and tagged me.

That single act sparked a chain of kindness, people began visiting the hospital to bring them food, clothes, toiletries, and words of comfort. Financial donations poured in from far and near to support their treatment and recovery.

Today, I stand before you with joy in my heart to share this remarkable progress, both Baby Iember and her mother have been officially discharged from the Benue State University Teaching Hospital. They have been declared free from all illnesses that plagued them, especially the mother, who was in a critical state. They are alive, stronger, and smiling again.

I cannot let this moment pass without expressing my deepest gratitude.

To God Almighty for the grace, strength, and opportunity to serve humanity in love and humility.

To every single donor whether you gave money, food, clothes, toiletries, or even a prayer, you played a vital role in giving life and hope back to this family.

To the brave neighbour who raised the alarm you are the true hero in this story. By speaking up, you saved not just one life, but two. May help find you swiftly whenever you are in need.

To the doctors and nurses at the hospital, I salute your professionalism, compassion, and tireless dedication. You responded swiftly at every stage, gave me detailed updates, and ensured that the mother and child received the very best care from the first day to the last.

While we celebrate this recovery, there is still a road ahead. They have now been discharged without a home. For now, I intend to relocate them to the International Market Internally Displaced Peoples (IDP) Camp while we work on their long term resettlement.

From the bottom of my heart, I say thank you to everyone who stood with us through this journey. The story of Baby Iember is proof that when compassion meets action, miracles happen. All further updates on their resettlement will be shared as the process continues.

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Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 21.88 percent in July 2025, down from 22.22 percent recorded in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

The data, captured in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, marks the fourth consecutive month of disinflation this year. The July figure reflects a 0.34 percentage point drop compared to the previous month.

Year-on-year, inflation was 11.52 percentage points lower than the 33.40 percent recorded in July 2024.

However, on a month-to-month basis, the NBS noted that price growth was slightly faster in July, with the headline inflation rate standing at 1.99 percent compared to 1.68 percent in June. This indicates that while inflation slowed overall, prices still rose at a quicker pace during the month.

The report identified food and non-alcoholic beverages, restaurants and accommodation services, and transport as the main contributors to July’s inflation.

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The Federal Road Safety Corps Kano State Command has confirmed the death of 12 persons following a tragic road accident at Samawa village, Garunmalam local government area of Kano.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, Abdullahi Labaran,  confirmed the incident in a statement a copy of which was made available to PUNCH Online on Friday.

“The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State command wishes to report a tragic lone crash that occurred in the early hours of Friday, 15th August 2025, at Samawa Village, Garun Malam Local Government Area, along the Zaria–Kano highway.

“The crash, which was reported to the FRSC at about 0240hrs, involved a DAF Trailer CF95 model with registration number KMC 931 ZE, mixed-loaded with goods (Ajinomoto spices) and passengers,” Labaran said.

He said preliminary investigations revealed that the crash was caused by a mechanical fault when the trailer’s cab hook broke, causing the Trailer cab to detach from the trailer body, resulting in loss of control.

He explained, “A total of 19 persons were involved in the crash adding that 12 were killed, five were injured and two were rescued unhurt.”

Labaran added that the deceased victims have been deposited at Nassarawa Hospital, while the injured were taken to Kura General Hospital for immediate medical attention.

The Sector Commander, CC MB Bature, who visited the crash scene has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished injured victims a speedy recovery.

He emphasised the need for drivers to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations or face stiffer sanctions.

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