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Police Inspector’s Son Accused of Fatal Stabbing in Delta State

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Tension has gripped the Officers’ Barracks of the Warri Area Command in Delta State as Destiny Ogbantu, the son of a serving Inspector, allegedly stabbed his neighbor Onyebuchi Emeka to death during a heated dispute on September 22, 2023. Witnesses reported that Destiny retrieved a knife and a dagger from his father’s apartment and pursued Onyebuchi, eventually stabbing him multiple times. Onyebuchi was rushed to a private hospital but succumbed to his injuries. In response to the incident, Inspector Ogbantu, the suspect’s father, was arrested and is in police custody.…

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Trailer and Bus Accident Leaves Edo Community in Mourning

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In Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, a tragic accident involving a trailer and a commercial bus claimed the lives of at least five individuals on Monday evening. The incident occurred when the trailer, coming from the Lokoja-Okene road, experienced a brake failure and collided with a fully occupied Toyota bus. An eyewitness revealed that the collision resulted in the unfortunate deaths of five passengers, whose bodies were subsequently transported to the mortuary. Injured individuals were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, Hon. Benedicta Attoh,…

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Rivers State University Lecturer Acquitted in Sexual Assault Case

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In Port Harcourt, a Magistrate Court acquitted Prof. David Ogbonna, a lecturer at Rivers State University, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old student, Grace Ndamatin. The presiding Magistrate, Chief Magistrate Poromon Menenen, ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the sexual assault case. Prof. Ogbonna’s lawyer, Dr. Emma Okah, expressed that they expected this outcome due to the lack of evidence. They plan to send the judgment to the university for Prof. Ogbonna’s reinstatement. The prosecuting lawyer, G.U Amanna, declined to comment on the court’s decision. Share…

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Tragic Electrocution in Lagos: Mother Battles for Life After Losing Two Children

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In the Mushin area of Lagos State, an unidentified mother is fighting for her life after tragically losing two of her children to electrocution on Thursday. The incident occurred when the children, a 10-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, tried to turn on the television after returning from school. Sources from the area revealed that the parents, possibly away or inside their home when the incident happened, were devastated upon learning about their children’s fate. The mother fainted and is currently hospitalized, battling for her life. A resident named Toyosi…

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Guatemala Tragedy: River Sweeps Away Homes, 18 Missing, Including 10 Children

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In Guatemala City, heavy rains caused a sewage-polluted river to surge, sweeping away six homes in an informal settlement located under a bridge. Among the missing are ten children, and at least 18 people are unaccounted for, according to authorities. This settlement, where hundreds of indigent people had constructed homes primarily using zinc sheets, had been established along the banks of a tributary of the Las Vacas river, despite a municipal ban. This tributary contained residential wastewater from the city’s sewage system. Following the heavy rainfall on Sunday, the settlement…

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North Korea to Allow Foreign Entry After Three-Year COVID Isolation

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North Korea has decided to permit foreign nationals to enter the country starting Monday, marking the end of over three years of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The nation had closed its borders in early 2020, preventing both foreigners and its own citizens from traveling abroad. However, recent developments indicate a shift toward reopening. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean athletes participated in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. According to reports from Beijing’s state broadcaster CCTV, North…

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Ogun State Police Arrest Suspected Cult Members

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The Ogun State Police command has apprehended Ogunnibi Hammed, believed to be a prominent figure in the Eiye confraternity, a notorious cult group. The arrest, which occurred on Sunday, resulted from a well-coordinated operation involving the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Anti-Cultism Unit (AKU), and the Obalende Division of the police. Ogunnibi Hammed, known for his involvement in violent clashes with rival cult groups in the state, was the primary target of this operation. It was launched based on intercepted information about the activities of suspected cultists causing…

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Businessman Abducted in Kwara State

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Early on Monday, unidentified gunmen abducted a businessman named Kola Sikiru Bosere and his assistant, Philemon, in Jebba community, Moro local government area of Kwara state. The assailants forcibly entered Sikiru’s residence in the Labour Camp area of Jebba while he was preparing to sleep around midnight. They took Sikiru and Philemon, but Philemon was later released. Sikiru’s whereabouts are currently unknown. Philemon is now hospitalized at a private health facility in Jebba. The Kwara state police command, through its Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, has confirmed the incident…

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Danfo Bus Driver Stabs LASTMA Officer in Lagos

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The driver of a Volkswagen ‘T4’ danfo bus with license plate LSR 966 YE was arrested by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigeria Police. This arrest took place due to the driver allegedly stabbing a LASTMA officer after being apprehended for causing serious traffic obstructions by picking up passengers on the main expressway around Costain Round-About, Surulere area, Lagos. Olajide Olukoga, the LASTMA officer leading the enforcement team, mentioned that the Volkswagen ‘T4’ bus was impounded because it was picking up passengers on the main expressway, in…

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