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Supreme Court Wing in Abuja Engulfed by Morning Fire

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On Monday morning, a fire broke out in a section of the Supreme Court complex located in the Three-Arm-Zone of Abuja. The fire, which began at approximately 7am, led to a state of panic among court staff as they rushed to ensure their safety. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported, although it remains uncertain whether important documents and files were damaged in the fire. According to a source, the fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical malfunction in one of the offices within the…

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Search Intensifies for Missing Ekiti State University Student

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The police in Ekiti State are actively searching for Helen Eberechukwu Okorie, a 500-level student of Ekiti State University, who has been missing since September 13, 2023. She is a 23-year-old female resident of Irona area in Ado Ekiti. The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, has announced the ongoing investigation into her disappearance and urged anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call 09064050086. Helen Okorie is described as having a chocolate complexion, fluent in English and Igbo languages, and without any tribal…

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Man Remanded in Ondo State for Alleged Sodomy of Step-Brother

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In a recent development, the Ondo State Family Court, based in Akure, has ordered the remand of a man named Pelumi Folorunsho. He stands accused of allegedly sodomizing his eight-year-old step-brother at their residence on Odige Street in the NEPA area of Akure on September 16, 2023. Pelumi was apprehended by local authorities following the alleged incident, which occurred when the parents were not present. He has been charged with indecent assault under Section 3(1) (a) of the VAPPLAW of Ondo State. The police prosecutor, Mr. Martins Olowofeso, outlined that…

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Woman Found Lifeless in Alligator’s Jaws in Largo, Florida

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In Largo, Florida, a 41-year-old woman named Sabrina Peckham was found lifeless in a waterway, trapped in the jaws of a 13-foot alligator on a Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2 pm local time on a Friday, and it was reported by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. A neighbor, JaMarcus Bullard, made the grim discovery and immediately called 911. He described how the alligator lifted itself out of the water while holding onto the victim before swimming backward to the other side of the canal, leaving everyone in shock.…

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Golf Ball Factory Fire Claims Lives and Injures Many in Taiwan

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A tragic incident occurred at a golf ball factory in southern Taiwan, where more than 100 people sustained injuries and five individuals lost their lives due to a fire and subsequent explosions. The fire began on Friday night in Pingtung County and continued overnight, leaving five people still missing. Among the casualties, three were brave firefighters who responded to the emergency. An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of this devastating incident. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families during a speech in…

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Unidentified Girl’s Remains Found in Delta State Pastor’s House

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In Agbarha-Otor community, Delta State, there’s tension as the remains of an unidentified young girl were discovered in a local cleric’s house on Onomuke Street.The cleric had apparently used a machete to harm the girl and had also destroyed his father’s shrine in the area. The reasons behind these actions remain unclear. Thankfully, security agents from Agbarha-Otor B’ Division arrived in time to prevent the pastor from being lynched by an angry mob. We tried to contact Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, for confirmation, but he…

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New Zealand Runner Zane Robertson Faces Attempted Rape and Firearms Charges in Kenyan Court

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Zane Robertson, who is currently serving an eight-year doping ban, appeared in a Kenyan court to answer charges that include attempted rape, illegal firearm possession, and possession of unspecified drugs. The 33-year-old athlete, residing in Iten, Kenya, was arrested after a woman accused him of attempting to rape her during a birthday celebration at his house. Robertson, denying the charges, has been detained for further investigation, with the next court hearing scheduled for September 28. In addition to the attempted rape accusation, Robertson was found in possession of an AK47…

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Nigerian Army Uncovers Gun Manufacturing Factory in Kaduna State

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Troops on Operation Hakorin Damisa in Kaduna State have discovered a gun manufacturing factory in Kafanchan, thanks to a week-long intelligence operation. This led to the capture of a wanted gunrunner named Napoleon John, who confessed to his involvement and revealed the hidden factory run by Monday Dunia. The factory yielded a haul of 22 weapons, including pistols, locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, military-grade AK-47 rifles, and revolvers. Additionally, they found ammunition, machine tools, and a gas cylinder. In another raid in Adua 1 village, the troops recovered more weaponry, including…

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Lucky Escape: Woman and Two Children Survive Terrifying Ajah Accident

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A woman and her two children narrowly escaped a fatal accident in Ajah, Lagos, last Thursday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that they successfully rescued the mother, children, and the driver of the Sienna bus they were in. The accident involved a Fiat Pick-up company van and the Sienna bus and took place around 7:30 am at Salau Junction on the Lekki-Ajah Expressway. Preliminary findings suggest that speeding led to the loss of control, causing the accident. The husband of the woman promptly rushed all four victims…

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Bandits Raid Federal University Gusau: Many Students Kidnapped

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Early this morning, a group of bandits, who were heavily armed and in large numbers, attacked the off-campus residences of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State. According to Abubakar Sani, a resident of Sabon Gida village, the bandits primarily targeted female students. The attack occurred at around 4:00am, during which they raided three student hostels. Sani reported that many students, particularly females, were kidnapped, while some managed to escape into the nearby bush. It’s important to note that the bandits specifically targeted university students and did not abduct any local…

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