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Man Arrested in Yobe State for Allegedly Chaining and Starving Wife for a Year

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Yobe State has confirmed the apprehension of a 65-year-old man named Mohammed Baburam. He stands accused of chaining and starving his 40-year-old wife for an entire year in Potiskum. According to DSC Bala Garba, the spokesperson for the command, Baburam was arrested following a tip-off from the Dabo-Aliyu Stadium area where both the suspect and his victim resided. Images of the chained woman, who is a mother of four, had gone viral in the state, leading to demands from residents and civil…

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Ondo Church Abductees Released After N50 Million Ransom

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Members of the Christ Apostolic Church in Akure, Ondo State, who were abducted just one week ago, were released on Thursday evening. Reports indicate that their freedom came after their families paid a ransom of N50 million. The abduction had occurred in the Elegbeka area of Ose Local Government Area while they were traveling to Ifon along the Benin-Akure Expressway last Friday. A family source revealed that they were released at the same location in Elegbeka where they were initially kidnapped. Share on: WhatsApp

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Six Men in Lagos Face Trial for Burglary and Theft

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Six men in Lagos were brought before the Ojo Magistrates’ Court and accused of attempting to steal after breaking into a property. The defendants are Salisu Musa, Awolu Isa, Sanni Ibrahim, Suraju Yunusa, Habibu Yunus, and Usman Musa. They faced five charges related to burglary and theft but pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecutor, Simon Uche, the incident occurred on September 4 in the Abule Osun area of Ojo, where the defendants, along with others who remain at large, broke into a compound belonging to Chigbo Udezuruigbo. They damaged…

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Two Arrested in Abuja for Romance Scam and Identity Theft

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The National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two individuals, Jerry Okoye and Ifeanyi Nwosu, in Abuja for their involvement in a romance scam. They are accused of conspiring and committing identity theft. Evidence of their criminal activities was found on their electronic devices. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, emphasized the police’s commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens by actively combating cybercrimes like identity theft, romance scams, sextortion, and others. Jerry Okoye, who claimed to have been in the music industry and runs…

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Devastating Flash Flood in Northeastern India Claims Multiple Lives

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A flash flood caused by a glacial lake burst in northeastern India has led to at least 10 fatalities, with 102 people reported missing. This alarming event is indicative of the increasing risk posed by violent flooding from glacier lakes, which are held back by unstable rock formations. Such incidents are becoming more frequent due to rising global temperatures and the subsequent ice melt, particularly in the Himalayan region. The devastating flood has caused significant damage to roads and bridges, hampering rescue efforts. The Indian Army is actively involved in…

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Five Female Students Kidnapped from Federal University in Katsina

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The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of five female students from the Federal University, Dutsinma. They have also arrested a man suspected to be an informant to the terrorists involved in the incident. As of Wednesday morning, no specific details about the incident have been provided. According to ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the spokesperson for the Katsina Police Command, the incident did occur, an arrest has been made, and their officers are actively responding to the situation at the institution. The terrorists reportedly invaded the victims’ private residence…

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Naira Marley Detained for Questioning by Police

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Controversial singer Naira Marley, also known as Azeez Fashola, has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the controversial death of his former record label signee, Mohbad (real name: Ilerioluwa Aloba). The Lagos State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed Naira Marley’s detention, stating that it’s for interrogation and other investigative purposes. Naira Marley had announced his return to Lagos to cooperate with authorities in the ongoing probe into Mohbad’s death, expressing a commitment to uncover the truth and ensure justice prevails.…

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90 Schoolgirls Hospitalized with Mysterious Symptoms in Kenya

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Approximately 90 schoolgirls at Eregi Girls High School in Kenya have fallen ill, experiencing difficulty walking and knee pain, according to a BBC report on Wednesday. Kenyan health authorities are currently investigating this health crisis, with the affected students being admitted to hospitals. Education officials, along with the county government and public health department, have committed to providing treatment for the affected children. Samples of blood, stool, and urine from the sick students have been sent to laboratories in Nairobi for analysis. A Ministry of Education official reassured parents that…

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Woman curses guests that failed to buy Aso-ebi attire, orders them to leave her 70th birthday party

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It came as shock to guest and well wishers that graced the 70th birthday party of Alhaja Oluwatosin Bucknor, a Nigerian woman in the UK over the weekend, after the celebrant ordered guests who refused to buy Asoebi to leave immediately. The visibly angry woman waited until the guests started eating before she ordered those without Asoebi to leave. She went on to say that if they know they want to get to the age of 70, they should leave immediately. The guests had no choice but to grumble and…

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Employees Face Allegations of Stealing N5 Million from Lagos Pharmacy

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On Tuesday, two supervisors, Paul Ipadeola and Martins Chibuzor, along with cashiers Anuoluwapo Babalola and Dorcas Abimbola, were brought before the Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court in Ogba. They stand accused of stealing N5 million from their employer, Health Rite Pharmacy and Supermarket on Ogunnusi Road, Ojodu Berger, Lagos State, between January and August 2023. These allegations resulted in two charges of conspiracy and stealing. According to ASP Akeem Raji, the theft came to light during an audit of the company’s accounts. When questioned, the defendants could not provide a satisfactory…

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