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10 Rescued, Over 40 Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes in Sokoto

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Tragedy struck in Sokoto State on Sunday when a passenger boat capsized in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area, leaving many feared dead and several others missing. The ill-fated boat, which was carrying over 50 passengers to Goronyo Market, reportedly went under midway across the river. Residents said the vessel was overcrowded. An eyewitness, who identified himself simply as Abubakar, told reporters that several bodies had been recovered, while many passengers remained unaccounted for as search operations intensified. Confirming the incident, the Sokoto Operations Office of the National Emergency Management…

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Northern Group Apologises to Jonathan Over Boko Haram Allegations

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A coalition of youths from the North-East under the banner of Bring Back Our Goodluck has tendered an unreserved apology to former President Goodluck Jonathan over what it described as false allegations that he sponsored Boko Haram insurgents during his administration. The group said the narrative, which was widely circulated in the build-up to the 2015 elections, contributed to Jonathan’s removal from office. It has now resolved to mobilise a one-million-man march to the former President’s hometown in Bayelsa State to urge him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking…

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Security Agencies Capture Two Al-Qaeda Kingpins Behind Kuje Prison Break

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Nigeria’s security forces have arrested two top terrorist commanders believed to be masterminds of the 2022 Kuje prison attack and several high-profile abductions across the North. The suspects, identified as Abu Baraa and Mahmuda, both leaders of the al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, were captured in a joint operation involving the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), and other agencies. National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, announced the breakthrough on Saturday at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja, where he addressed journalists alongside service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and…

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Fire Guts Yinka Ayefele’s Music House, Fresh FM in Ibadan

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A fire outbreak on Friday evening gutted the Music House, the sprawling business complex of gospel singer, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The building, located in the Challenge area of the city, houses several of Ayefele’s enterprises, including the Merry Makers’ Band, Tiwantiwa Radio, Blast FM, and the widely listened-to Fresh FM station. The blaze, which reportedly started around 7:30 p.m., disrupted live broadcasts and other activities, throwing staff and residents of the area into panic. An eyewitness, Samuel Ibikunle, who raised the alarm, urged immediate intervention by…

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Olusegun Akinremi ‘Chief Kanran’ Is Dead

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has passed away. The news of his death was confirmed on Saturday by close associates in the Yoruba movie industry, though details surrounding the cause of his death remain sketchy as of press time. Akinremi, whose career spanned decades, was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, known for his powerful stage presence, versatility, and memorable roles that endeared him to audiences across generations. He featured in several classics, portraying both comic and dramatic characters with a unique style…

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Okonjo-Iweala Tells Tinubu: Nigerians Need Social Safety Nets Amid Rising Hardship

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Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged President Bola Tinubu to provide social safety nets for Nigerians grappling with the worsening effects of his administration’s economic reforms. Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke to journalists after meeting with the President on Thursday in Abuja, said while reforms such as subsidy removal and naira float were aimed at stabilising the economy, they had pushed millions of Nigerians deeper into poverty. “You cannot really improve an economy unless it’s stable, so he has to be given credit for that. The…

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OAU: 200-Level Student Commits Suicide Over Poor Academic Result

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The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of a 200-level student of Dentistry, Ajibola Ibitayo, who allegedly took his own life over poor academic performance. Ibitayo, with matriculation number DEN/2021/023, reportedly ended his life after learning he would have to repeat Part Two for a second consecutive year. The tragedy occurred at his parents’ home in Ejigbo, Osun State, where he allegedly injected himself with a substance. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirmed the incident yesterday, noting that the…

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Apostle Babalola: How Pastor Fatoyinbo Erred, Apologized to CAC

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Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, has tendered an unreserved apology to the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) over remarks he made about its late founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola. The apology followed backlash from members of the CAC and other Christian faithful, who faulted Fatoyinbo’s comments in a recent sermon that appeared to cast the late revivalist in an unfavourable light. In the sermon, Fatoyinbo had reportedly made statements about Apostle Babalola’s ministry methods and personal life which many considered disrespectful to the memory of…

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N189bn Fraud Allegation: Tambuwal Accuses EFCC of Political Intimidation

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Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of using intimidation and blackmail against him for political reasons. Tambuwal, who was detained overnight by the EFCC over alleged misappropriation of N189 billion during his tenure as governor, was released on administrative bail on Wednesday. He returned to Sokoto on Thursday to a rousing reception from thousands of supporters. Addressing the crowd at his residence, the former governor vowed to continue his political struggle despite what he described…

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Police Arrest Rivers Pastor for Alleged Dehumanisation of Minors

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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old cleric, Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, for allegedly subjecting children to inhumane treatment during a church programme in the state. His arrest came after a disturbing video surfaced on social media, purportedly showing minors undergoing degrading acts in his church. Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the pastor had organised a three-day programme for children, claiming it was a “spiritual cleansing” exercise inspired by the Holy Spirit. Acting on intelligence, officers stormed the church, arrested Joseph alongside several members, and rescued the…

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