Day: June 27, 2023

Man sells 9-year-old son for N400k “due to hard times” in Akwa Ibom

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In Akwa Ibom State, the Police Command has arrested Gabriel Okon Ekpiri, a resident of Ekit Itam Akpan Obong community in Itu Local Government Area, for selling his nine-year-old son for N400,000. The arrest was made by the Quick Intervention Squad of the Command. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, revealed that during interrogation, the suspect admitted to the crime and attributed his actions to the influence of the devil and the economic hardship prevailing in the country. The Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi, condemned the actions of Gabriel…

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Former Nigerian U-17 player jailed in Denmark for rape

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Former Golden Eaglets star Akinkunmi Amoo, who currently plays for FC Copenhagen in Denmark, has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexual assault. The news of his sentencing was confirmed by former BBC World Football reporter Osasu Obayiuwana. Amoo, a petite winger, has been embroiled in legal troubles since April, July, and August 2022, facing criminal charges from Danish authorities. He was arrested on September 10, 2022, and released on bail on October 7. Amoo is appealing the decision. The outcome of Friday’s trial was reported by Danish…

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Lagos gas explosion injures four, damages properties

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A gas explosion in Lagos, Nigeria, resulted in four individuals, including one man and three women, sustaining injuries. The incident occurred near the Apostolic Church in Agege during the early hours of Monday. The explosion originated from a gas shop due to a cylinder leakage. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) successfully prevented the inferno from spreading to neighboring shops and buildings. The injured victims, who suffered second-degree burns, were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. Share on: WhatsApp

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Kaduna Police Inspector apprehended for attempted murder

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A Kaduna State Police Command officer has been arrested for attempting to kill his colleague while on duty in Kafanchan and stealing his rifle. The command has also disrupted a rail line vandalism operation, seized the transporting truck, and recovered evidence. According to the spokesperson of the Police Command, Muhammad Jalige, a distressing incident occurred at the Police Mobile Force base of 62 Squadron in Kafanchan on June 16, 2023. Inspector Moses Paul, in an alarming act, tried to strangle his duty partner, Inspector Simnawa Paul, using a rope around…

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Abuja trickster posing as FBI agent defrauds Spaniard of €5.7m

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A man named Ifechukwu Makwe, posing as an FBI agent, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Makwe is accused of defrauding a Spaniard of €5.7 million through various false identities. He was apprehended in the Guzape area of Abuja based on credible intelligence regarding his fraudulent internet activities. Makwe, who used aliases such as Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, and Dr Bran, convinced his victim of his FBI agent and diplomatic solicitor status. The fraudulent activities began in 2013 when he initially…

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In spite of scorching temperatures, the pilgrims bravely ascend Mount Arafat to fulfill their hajj rituals

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Despite scorching summer heat, hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims flocked to Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the climax of the hajj pilgrimage. This year’s hajj is expected to be one of the largest on record, with over 2.5 million pilgrims participating after three years of Covid-related restrictions. As the sun rose, worshippers gathered on the rocky terrain of Mount Arafat, where Prophet Mohammed is believed to have given his final sermon. The pilgrimage is a significant religious obligation and a source of legitimacy for Saudi Arabia’s rulers. With…

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