Day: August 12, 2023

Young Nurse Found Dead in Ibadan After Night Out, Body Missing Womb

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Unease spreads in various parts of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, as the lifeless body of a young nurse, Omoniyi Boluwatife, was discovered missing her womb after reportedly going out at night. The police removed her body, and a viral video showed her remains on the floor. Boluwatife, a recent inductee into the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, had celebrated her induction at a nightclub before her untimely demise. Prior to the incident, she had accompanied her mother to the motor park after traveling from Port Harcourt to…

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Kidnappers Abduct King and Queen of Gurku Community in Nasarawa State

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Late on Sunday night, armed individuals suspected to be kidnappers abducted the King of Gurku community in Nasarawa State, HRH Jibril Mamman Waziri, along with his wife. The incident occurred in the palace around 10 pm when most residents were already asleep. The gunmen took the royal couple to an undisclosed location. A community resident stated that the security agencies didn’t manage to prevent the abduction, calling for swift intervention. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the situation and mentioned ongoing efforts to safely rescue the abducted…

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Gunmen Kill Soldiers and Abduct Foreign Foreman in Rivers State

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Gunmen reportedly killed two soldiers assigned to the Ekaago-Ogboloma-Adada Road project in Rivers State and kidnapped an expatriate foreman along with three other workers at the site. The attackers took the soldiers’ rifles and fled with their captives, including a farmer they encountered. They escaped through a nearby river in the Akani community. Following these events, residents of Emelego, Ogboloma, and Okolomade communities have fled due to fear. The army made arrests in Emelego and Ogboloma communities, causing panic and prompting people to seek refuge in the bush. Efforts to…

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“Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Commission Denies Allegations, Seeks Evidence

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Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission Dismisses Allegations of Misappropriation and Political Donations, Calls for Evidence to Support Claims. The management of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has refuted baseless accusations made by the workers’ union. The allegations included misappropriation of N10 billion virement and N4 billion donations to political parties for 2023 general election campaigns. In response to the claims, the regulatory agency challenged the accusers to provide concrete evidence to support their allegations and make the details of the alleged wrongdoings public. The NUPRC also denied any…

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Historic Zaria Mosque Collapse: 8 Lives Lost, 25 Injured During Prayer

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During a Friday prayer session at the 150-year-old Zaria Central Mosque, a section collapsed, leading to the death of at least eight worshipers and injuries sustained by 25 others. The collapse occurred around 4pm while worshipers were praying, specifically during the second Sujud of the Asr prayer. Survivors mentioned that the collapse affected those seated directly underneath the section, which was constructed with mud over a century ago. The Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, confirmed the incident and expressed his condolences. The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the…

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