Day: October 31, 2020

U.S. Navy SEAL rescues an American hostage in Nigeria

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US forces have rescued an American hostage in Nigeria, the Pentagon said Saturday. The man, Philip Walton, aged 27 was abducted in Niger and taken across the border to Nigeria, where US forces freed him without suffering any casualties, it said. The SEALs rescued Walton after killing a number of his captors. SEAL Team 6 was chosen for the operation because they are responsible for West Africa, says reports. “The United States is committed to the safe return of all US citizens taken captive,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a…

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Legendary James Bond actor, Sean Connery dies at 90

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‌ Sean Connery, the legendary British actor known for playing the fictional spy, James Bond in films, has died at the age of 90. The Scottish actor, who was knighted in 2000, won numerous awards during his decades-spanning career, including an Oscar, three Golden Globes and two Bafta awards. Tributes immediately began pouring in for Connery who was considered one of the greatest movie stars of his generation. Connery claimed his Oscar in 1988 for best supporting actor for his role as an Irish cop in “The Untouchables”. He also…

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Boko Haram releases abducted pastor, Rev. Zango

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Rev. Polycarp Zango, a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State, abducted by the terrorist group on October 19, while on a journey to a Ministers’ conference in Gombe has been released by Boko Haram; the deadly sect that abducted him. Recall that a viral video had earlier shown the COCIN pastor in their custody, but he was released from captivity yesterday. The Vice-Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (Northern region), Rev. John Hayab, said Zango regained his freedom on Friday night. Details of how…

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