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Two-year-old raped to death in Bauchi

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Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed that a two-year-old girl was raped to death in Bauchi, the state capital. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, on Tuesday, said in a statement that the Ningi Police Divisional Headquarters received a report of a motionless body of a two-year-old baby found beside a mosque on Deneva Street, Ningi Local Government Area, with suspected signs of rape. Wakil stated, “Upon receiving the report, detectives were dispatched to the scene, and the victim’s body was taken to the General Hospital Ningi, where…

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Officials suspended as E’Guinea installs CCTV in offices

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Government in Equatorial Guinea has commenced a probe into hundreds of leaked pornographic videos allegedly involving high-ranking civil servant, Baltasar Engonga, having sex with various women, including wives of prominent officials in his office. The government has further ordered the installation of surveillance cameras in courts and ministries to combat “indecent and illicit acts.” It also announced that it was suspending officials involved in the scandal, according to a statement issued by the Equatorial Guinea Press and Information Office, published on the government’s website on Tuesday. Vice-President Teodoro Mangue on…

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Blackout as National grid suffers 10th collapse in 2024

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Another collapse of the national power grid has again plunged Nigerians into darkness. Since January 2024 till date, the grid has collapsed 10 times. Within one week in October, the grid collapsed three times with its attendant blackouts, sparking reactions from Nigerians. The grid lost power generation around 1:50 pm. As of 1pm, power generation was 2,711 megawatts. At 12pm it was 3,631MW. Earlier, power generation peaked at 3,934.77MW around six o’clock in the morning. However, between 2 pm and 3 pm, hourly generation dropped to 0.00MW. The 22 power…

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Another terror group ‘Lakurawas’ emerges in Sokoto — Idris Gobir

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Another terrorist group has reportedly emerged in Sokoto state, identified as LAKURAWAS. Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Idris Gobir, made this known while receiving participants of Course 33 of the National Defence College, Abuja, who were on a study tour in the state. Gobir said the group is known to be a faith-based idealist, saying, “Assessment carried out indicated that the group possessed sophisticated weapons and their criminal activities were observed in about five local government areas of the state.” According to him, this sad development is happening at a time…

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Ex-Gov Okowa Arrested Over N1.3trn Diversion

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The immediate past governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday in connection to an illegal N1.3 trillion diversion. The amount represents the 13% oil derivation funds allocated from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023. Sources within the EFCC said that Okowa was detained at the commission’s office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following an invitation from investigators examining the allegations. “He is also accused of failing to account for the funds, as well as an additional N40…

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Court orders arrest of Dana Air MD over alleged N13billion fraud

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The arrest of the Managing Director of Dana Air, Mr. Hathiramani Ranesh, who is facing a criminal charge over his alleged complicity in a N13billion fraud has been ordered by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ordered the defendant’s arrest following his alleged refusal to appear before the court to enter his plea to a six-count charge the Federal Government preferred against him. The arrest order was anchored on section 184 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015. “The 1st defendant is…

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Police, NSCDC officers caught fighting on duty in Osun

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Officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps recently engaged in a violent confrontation in Osun State, disgracefully exchanging blows in full view of the onlookers. This embarrassing incident, captured in a viral video, has horrified Nigerians and raises serious questions about the state of discipline and mutual respect among Nigeria’s security agencies. The incident began when plainclothes police officers reportedly stormed an estate secured by the NSCDC to arrest a suspect. Upon entry, NSCDC personnel asked them to produce identification, a standard request…

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Tinubu orders probe as FG backs down on probe of hungry minors

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Nigeria President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed the Attorney-General of the Federation to ensure the immediate release of the minors detained by the Nigeria Police in connection to last August’s protests without prejudice to any ongoing legal processes. The directive came days after the 76 people, including 30 minors, were charged with treason and inciting a military coup after they were seen waving Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests against economic hardship. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this to State House correspondents during an emergency…

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Arsenal fan kills Man United fan for celebrating Mo Salah’s goal

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22-year-old Benjamin Okello, in Western Uganda’s Kyobugombe Trading Centre, lost his life following a dispute with an Arsenal fan on Sunday, October 27th after a football-related argument. The clash broke out over celebrations and taunts after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, Ugandan news outlet reports. When Mo Salah scored a late goal against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Manchester United supporter Benjamin Okello was celebrating. He threw some popcorn at the Arsenal supporter as he celebrated. The action escalated the situation, and after the match ended,…

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Jagun Jagun, The Weekend win big at 20th AMAA

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The 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which was held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos yesterday has Nollywood films, Jagun Jagun and The Weekend, clinching numerous awards for Nigerian cinema. The 20th edition of the awards was hosted by celebrated Nollywood actor Segun Arinze alongside Ghanaian actress and TV host Joselyn Dumas. Established in 2005, AMAA continues to champion African cinema, recognising excellence across the continent’s film industry. Directed by Daniel Oriahi, The Weekend took home the prestigious Best Film award and also won for Achievement in Cinematography,…

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