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Nigerians Struggle with Joblessness and Destitution After UK Visa Scam

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Numerous Nigerians who came to the UK with hopes of finding employment through skilled worker visas are now facing dire circumstances, including destitution. They were lured by promises of jobs made by agents in Nigeria, but upon arrival, they discovered the jobs were nonexistent. Many are now reliant on food banks for survival and even sleeping on the streets. Despite their skills and ambitions, they find themselves in an unfortunate situation that contrasts with their aspirations. The Nigerian Community Centre in Greater Manchester is providing assistance to some of these…

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Ukraine Raises Flag on Crimean Peninsula in Independence Day Operation, Engages in Combat

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During its Independence Day celebrations, Ukraine conducted a special joint operation with its Navy, planting its flag on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula. Despite being internationally recognized as part of Ukraine, Crimea has been under Russian control since 2014. Ukrainian special forces landed on the western shore of Crimea, engaging in combat near Olenivka and Mayak, leading to enemy losses and destruction of equipment. The Ukrainian state flag was raised once again in Crimea as a result. In previous statements, Ukraine has referred to the peninsula as “temporarily occupied.” Recently, Ukraine…

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37 Rescued, 2 Fatally Injured as Building Collapses in Garki Village, Abuja

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A two-story plaza in Abuja’s Garki Village collapsed during heavy rain. As of now, 37 people have been rescued, but unfortunately, two are fatally injured. The rescue operation is moving slowly due to the lack of immediate access to an excavator, requiring manual efforts. The Director General of FCT Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Abbas Idriss, confirmed the rescue efforts and praised the community members and rescue teams working tirelessly to save trapped individuals. Share on: WhatsApp

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Wagner Group Leader Prigozhin Listed on Crashed Plane

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Russian state-controlled news outlets reported on Wednesday that Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the Wagner group responsible for the mutiny against the Russian army in June, was among the passengers listed on the plane that crashed. Rosaviatsia, Russia’s aviation agency, confirmed this information about the crash in the Tver Region. TASS, RIA Novosti, and Interfax also released similar reports. Share on: WhatsApp

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Chibok Girl Rescued by Operation Hadin Kai Troops

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Mary Nkeki, another Chibok schoolgirl, was successfully rescued by the troops of Operation Hadin Kai Theater Command. On August 14, during an operation within the terrorists’ stronghold in Dikwa, she was freed alongside her repentant insurgent spouse named Adam. Mary Nkeki is listed as serial number 55 among the abducted Chibok girls and is currently 27 years old, belonging to the Kibaku tribe. The Theater Commander, Maj. Gen. Gold Chibuisi, disclosed the news to reporters on Monday, August 21. He revealed that Mary had been forcefully married to the Boko…

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Retired Police Officer and Wife Fatally Shot during Robbery Attack in Owerri

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Late on Sunday night, a couple named Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Owobo were fatally shot by three gunmen in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. The incident took place around 8 pm near the Chisco Transport company office, in close proximity to the Owerri Area Police Command and the Owerri Urban Police Divisional headquarters situated on Egbu Road in Owerri. The event caused panic among local residents and business owners who promptly secured their premises. According to an eyewitness, the armed robbers, who were escaping in a vehicle, attempted to…

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NDLEA’s Crackdown Yields N4.8 Billion Drug Seizure

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Operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have once again made a significant seizure of illicit drugs, this time worth N4.8 billion, at a concealed warehouse located within the International Trade Fair Complex in Alaba, Ojo area of Lagos State. Over the course of targeted raids conducted recently, the NDLEA team discovered and confiscated various quantities of illegal substances. These included approximately 1.4 million pills of tramadol 225mg, weighing 826 kilograms, as well as 3.2 million pills of codeine with a combined weight of 3,360 kilograms. Additionally, they…

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Amotekun Operatives Apprehend Ex-Convict for Stealing Phones in Osun State

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Members of the Amotekun corps in Osun State have apprehended Emmanuel Popoola, a 30-year-old ex-convict, for allegedly stealing phones from secondary school students in Ile-Ife. According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria, the suspect was working as a security guard at a private secondary school in Ile-Ife, where he stole the students’ mobile phones. In June, during exams at Crown Comprehensive College, Ile-Ife, students entrusted their phones to Popoola, who was supposed to keep them during the exam. Instead, he collected the phones and fled from the school,…

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Alleged Kidnapper Lynched and Set Ablaze by Angry Mob in Niger State

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In Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, a suspected thief who had allegedly kidnapped two children was apprehended by residents on Friday afternoon. When questioned about his intentions with the children, he couldn’t provide a satisfactory answer. The angry residents then attacked and severely beat him. Unsatisfied with the beating, they collected wood and tires, doused him with fuel, and set him on fire. A video of the incident depicted the horrifying scene, with some children also participating. The state police spokesperson, Abiodun Wasiu, confirmed the incident and mentioned…

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Greater Scholars International School in Lagos Shut Down After Alleged Assault on Four-Year-Old Student

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Lagos State Government took action on Wednesday by closing down Greater Scholars International School in Ajah following the alleged sexual assault of a four-year-old student. The accused, a security guard named David James, reportedly committed the act on April 27, 2023, posing as if to clean up the child. James has been arrested and detained in connection with the incident. A court hearing took place at Magistrate’s Court 1, Ogba, where the 23-year-old James was charged with a single count of sexual assault. The parents of the victim, referred to…

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