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Mother and Children Abducted in Kaduna

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In the Mararaban Rido community of Kaduna State, bandits have kidnapped a woman and her three children, tragically taking a life from the local community. The police in Kaduna have yet to respond to this incident, but according to locals, the armed bandits, wielding advanced weaponry, overwhelmed the local vigilantes. They forcibly entered the family’s home, abducting the mother and her three children. Fortunately, the husband was not present when the criminals attacked their residence around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Regrettably, one person, a younger brother of the woman’s husband,…

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Rescue Efforts Underway for Missing Firefighters in Izmir Helicopter Crash

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On Sunday, Turkish scuba divers were searching for three firefighters who had gone missing after their helicopter crashed into a water reservoir near the western resort city of Izmir. The helicopter crashed while trying to collect water to extinguish a forest fire on Saturday night. The helicopter crew consisted of three Kyrgyz nationals and one Turkish citizen. Fortunately, one of the Kyrgyz nationals was rescued and is currently in good condition in the hospital. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli mentioned that the divers have located the wreckage, but due…

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Anambra State Police Mourns Officer’s Tragic Death in Motorcycle Accident, Promises Swift Justice

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The Anambra State Police Command reported the tragic death of Officer Anthony Ogbodo, who was involved in a motorcycle accident with a shuttle bus. Ogbodo passed away on Saturday, and the driver of the bus had taken him to the hospital in Enugwu Ukwu before he succumbed to his injuries. The driver has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing to clarify the circumstances of the accident. The Command refuted social media speculations regarding the cause of the officer’s death and extends condolences to his family. The Commissioner of Police,…

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Tragic Attack in Osun State: Armed Men Storm Olokanla’s Palace, Kill Student and Set Building Ablaze

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In a tragic incident in Okanla community, Osun State, armed men, led by an individual named Naim, attacked the Olokanla of Okanla’s palace. They killed Ibrahim Qudus, an admission seeker, and set the building on fire. The attackers initially targeted the victim’s uncle’s house but, finding him absent, proceeded to the late Oba Jimoh Adigun’s former palace. There, they encountered Qudus, who had returned home to seek university admission. They killed him, placed his body in a car on the premises, and set the vehicle and the palace on fire.…

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Controversy Erupts as Former President Obasanjo Orders Yoruba Traditional Rulers to Stand Up and Greet Him

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent actions at the commissioning of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology’s College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources in Iseyin, Oyo State, have sparked controversy. In a video circulating online, he ordered Yoruba traditional rulers to stand up and greet him, chastising them for failing to do so earlier. This has drawn criticism from some prominent figures in the South-West, including the Oluwo of Iwo, who condemned Obasanjo’s actions and called for an apology. Additionally, a socio-cultural group, Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin, has urged Obasanjo to…

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Suspected Thieves Target Naval Officer’s Genital at Nigerian Navy Barracks in Calabar

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Over the weekend, male private part thieves, who have been causing trouble in Calabar, Cross River State, for the past three weeks, targeted the Nigerian Navy Barracks in Akim. They allegedly snatched the genital of an unnamed naval officer. The officer was on duty at the barracks’ entry point when a young man named Samuel entered and was directed to the security checkpoint. As Samuel conversed with the sentry officer, an unexpected sensation struck the naval officer’s genitals, leaving him in shock. Upon inspection, he realized his private part had…

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President Tinubu and UAE’s President Al Nahyan Resolve Visa Ban, Air Travel to Resume

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The Presidency has announced that Nigerian and Emirati officials will soon finalize the terms of the recent visa ban lift, following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. As a result, both Etihad and Emirates Airlines will resume flights to and from Nigeria without further delay. The two heads of state have agreed, and now cabinet officials from both sides will work on the finer details and cross-sectoral agreements. This development comes after the UAE had imposed a ban on travelers from several…

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UAE Releases Conflicting Statement as Visa Ban Remains

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The United Arab Emirates has contradicted the Nigerian government’s claims regarding the lifting of a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An unnamed official from the UAE stated to CNN that there have been no changes in the travel status between Nigeria and the UAE. Last October, the UAE announced it would no longer issue visas to Nigerian citizens, along with 19 other African nations, without providing additional details. While the Nigerian government mentioned an agreement with the UAE that would lead to the visa ban’s lifting and the immediate…

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Man Poisons Newborn Daughter Due to Gender Preference in Kano

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A 28-year-old man, Misbahu Salisu, was arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board for allegedly poisoning his day-old baby girl to death, expressing a preference for a male child instead. Salisu, who resides in Doka Baici, Tofa Local Government Area, reportedly confessed to administering a local insect killer, Otapiapia, to the baby. He also drugged the baby’s mother, Sa’ade, with a cup of tea containing sleeping tablets before committing this heinous act. The Deputy Commander General of Operations, Dr. Mujahid Aminudeen, revealed that the suspect admitted to the crime, citing…

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NSCDC Osun Command Busts Energy Theft Ring and Nabs Fraud Suspect

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun has apprehended six individuals suspected of stealing energy. These suspects were caught during a joint operation with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in the Ota-Efun area of Osogbo. They have reportedly admitted to the theft. The NSCDC’s state commandant, Mr. Sunday Agboola, has urged the public to support their efforts in protecting critical national assets by reporting any vandalism activities to the corps. In addition to these energy theft suspects, the command also arrested a 40-year-old man, Sodiq Ayanleye,…

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