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Gunmen Shoot E-Hailing Driver and Flee with Vehicle in Port Harcourt

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Gunmen, suspected to be car snatchers, shot an E-hailing car driver and stole his vehicle in the Rumuokalabo area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This incident occurred shortly after the Commissioner of Police had paraded five suspected car snatchers who had targeted Bolt drivers. An eyewitness reported that he heard a commotion in a vehicle, saw the driver being attacked, and then heard gunshots before the assailants fled with the car. The injured driver was rushed to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital for treatment. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko,…

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DSS: Former EFCC boss, Bawa released from detention

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the release of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa. The former EFCC boss had been in the detention of the DSS since June 14 after his suspension by the Federal Government. According to Dr. Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications of the DSS, he confirmed the release of Bawa in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the former EFCC boss was released on Wednesday night but did not…

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Heart Attack Deaths Reported During Navratri ‘Garba’ Dance in India

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Ten individuals have tragically lost their lives to heart attacks in the Indian state of Gujarat during the Navratri Hindu festival’s “Garba” dance, a celebration of feminine divinity rooted in the Sanskrit word “garbha” meaning “womb.” The victims ranged from teenagers to middle-aged, with the youngest being a 13-year-old from Dabhoi in Vadodara district. Reports indicate that over 500 emergency calls were made within 24 hours following the dance. The government has issued an alert, instructing event organizers to ensure the availability of ambulances, advising revelers to take breaks, and…

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Lagos State Government Seals Alaba International Market and Trade Fair Market

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The Lagos State government has taken action to seal certain sections of Alaba International Market and Trade Fair Market due to reported sanitation issues. Traders arriving at the markets on Monday were surprised to find that they were denied access by officials from the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). In Alaba International Market, the electronics, fancy, and furniture sections were sealed. The Trade Fair Market was also affected, with the sealing taking place the day before. One vendor, known as Gift, mentioned that they recorded the sealing of the…

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Daughter of Borno State House of Assembly Member Strangled to Death

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Mrs. Amma Buwa, the daughter of Borno State House of Assembly member Bukar Abacha, was tragically strangled to death by unidentified individuals in the Gidan Dembe area of Maiduguri, the state capital. This incident, which led to the suspension of local activities, drew a large crowd of residents who gathered to witness the situation. According to a source, the incident occurred around 6:30 pm on Tuesday while the victim’s husband had left their home to attend nearby mosque for prayers. The husband discovered his lifeless wife with her hands and…

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Eleyele Bows To Fans Pressure, Releases ‘Asoromatase’ Remix

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Gospel cum inspirational music player, Queen Busola Oke a.k.a Eleyele has met the long standing yearning of her fans with the remix of her hit song, “Asoromatase”. Eleyele whose Asoromatase song was an instant hit when it was released years ago became an anthem of sort in churches, in and around the country. Years after the initiative hits the shelf, calls came from several of her fans that the work should be remixed and be re- offered to the public. Fielding questions on a radio program, Tungba FM where she…

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Nasarawa State Doctor Brutally Murdered in Nighttime Attack

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Dr. Stephen Angbas, the proprietor of Lafia-Angbas Clinic in Nasarawa State, was tragically killed in a late-night attack by unidentified assailants suspected to be armed robbers while he was returning from his farm. The attackers launched vicious machete attacks on Dr. Angbas and his motorcycle rider, Mikailu Dahiru. Dr. Angbas succumbed to his injuries, while Mikailu Dahiru is receiving treatment for severe wounds. Local government council official Audu Lawal expressed concern, and the council chairman has informed security authorities for immediate intervention. The state’s police spokesperson, DSP Rahman Nansel, confirmed…

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Arrest Made in Alleged Church Rape of Prophetess in Ogun State

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A 40-year-old mason named Lekan Sunday was apprehended for allegedly raping a prophetess in a church located in Ogun State. The incident occurred last Thursday, and the police managed to arrest him on Monday. Sunday entered the Orioke Aanu Oluwa Gbohunmi church in Ilogbo Adu, Abeokuta, armed with weapons and found the prophetess asleep. He held her at knifepoint, threatening to harm her if she resisted. Despite her pleas for help, nobody nearby came to her aid, so the prophetess begged Sunday to spare her. Despite her pleas, Sunday allegedly…

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Israel Seeks $10 Billion Emergency Aid from US Amid Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Escalation

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Israel has reportedly requested $10 billion in emergency aid from the United States in response to the recent escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The White House is said to be preparing an assistance package, which also includes aid for Ukraine, funding to strengthen the US-Mexico border, and aid for Taiwan. This request for aid comes as Israel conducts operations in the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, mentioned that Washington was considering Israel’s requests for additional military aid for its Gaza operations. Additionally, the US…

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Five Individuals Sentenced to 60 Years in Jail for Possession of Human Skull in Minna

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In Minna, five individuals from Sakpe village in Edati Local Government Area have been sentenced to 60 years in jail for possessing a human skull. They were convicted on three counts of criminal conspiracy, trespass on a burial ground, and unlawful possession of a human skull, which are punishable under sections 97, 213, and 219 of the penal code law. The case began when the police prosecutor, Inspector Mua’azu Abdullahi, brought these individuals before the court. They were initially arrested in Bida and subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation…

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