Day: July 12, 2023

Nigerian Customs seizes smuggled goods worth N1.3 billion, apprehends seven individuals

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The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted a total of 22,526 bags of foreign parboiled rice weighing 50kg each and confiscated 392 items, which included five luxurious buses, that were smuggled into the country through the Ohumbe land border between January and June 2023. Bamidele Makinde, the Customs Area Controller, stated that the cumulative value of the seized items amounted to N1,313,628,488. Additionally, seven individuals suspected of engaging in smuggling activities were apprehended during the reviewed period. Makinde further revealed that the intercepted rice bags were…

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Catholic Priest and 3 others Kidnapped in Eboyin State

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On Monday, gunmen kidnapped Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike, a Catholic priest, and three unidentified individuals in Ebonyi State. Fr. Azubuike serves as the Parish priest of St. Charles Parish in Mgbaleze village, Isu community, Onicha Local Government Area. The Chancellor of the Abakaliki Diocese, Rev Father Mathew Opoke, confirmed the incident and stated that Fr. Azubuike was abducted near his parish while returning from evangelical duties. The kidnappers have contacted the Diocese and demanded an undisclosed ransom amount. The Abakaliki Diocese requested prayers for the unconditional release of Fr. Azubuike…

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Tech CEO, Mark Zuckerberg trains with MMA Professionals

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On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), was seen training with UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski. This has fueled speculation about the possibility of an MMA fight between Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter. The idea of an MMA showdown between these tech moguls originated as an online banter a few weeks ago. Tensions escalated between them after Zuckerberg launched his Twitter-like app called Threads on July 5, 2023. Threads quickly gained popularity, amassing over 100 million users worldwide. Musk, however, accused Meta…

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Skit Maker ‘Trinity Guy’ remanded in Prison

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Maruf Abdullahi, a skit maker also known as “Trinity,” has been ordered by a family court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, to be remanded in the Agodi Correctional Centre. He is facing charges of allegedly sexually exploiting a 10-year-old girl. The court also ordered the continued remand of Isiaka Ahmed (40) and his wife Rofiat Ahmed (29), who are the parents of the victim. During the court proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Inspector Oluwakemi Arowosaye, stated that Abdullahi, along with the parents of the victim, has been charged with conspiracy and sexual abuse/exploitation.…

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