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Lagos Couple Sentenced to Two Years for Drug Dealing

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A husband and wife, Mr. Ikechukwu Okafor and Ifeyinwa Okafor, residing in Okota, Lagos State, were sentenced to two years in prison by the Federal High Court in Lagos for their involvement in dealing with 19.12 kilograms of Methamphetamine, a prohibited drug. They pleaded guilty to the charges of conspiracy, unlawful dealing, and unlawful possession of the banned substance, as brought against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The couple committed these offenses on October 5, 2023, at their residence in Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos. Their actions…

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18-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Well, Fire Service Urges Safety Awareness

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The Kwara State Fire Service has reported the tragic incident of recovering the lifeless body of an 18-year-old girl named Waliyah from a domestic well where she fell on Tuesday evening. Additionally, they retrieved the body of an unidentified 43-year-old man from Isale Odo Asa in Amilegbe area, Ilorin in Ilorin East Local Government Area. According to a statement by the Head of Media and Publicity for the fire service, Hassan Adekunle, the incident took place during an emergency rescue operation at Ile Olodo in Ita Merin/Alore area. The 18-year-old…

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Ongoing Probe into Altercation Between OAU Student and Lecturer

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The management of Obafemi Awolowo University is currently investigating an altercation involving a male student named Gift and a lecturer known as Dr. Ariyo. According to reports from the campus, Gift, a 200-level student, accidentally entered a lecture room where Dr. Ariyo was teaching, thinking it was his class. When he realized his mistake and tried to leave, the lecturer called him back. An anonymous student revealed that an argument ensued, leading to a physical confrontation. The lecturer even called security to apprehend the student and attempted to seize his…

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Man Fatally Shot While Testing Gun Charm in Bauchi State

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A 43-year-old man named Muhammadu Ali from Damaiwa village, Bauchi State, was tragically shot and killed while testing a charm against gunshots with the help of a native doctor and three others. They were in the Damaiwa bush to assess the efficacy of the charm, but when a locally-made gun was fired at Muhammadu, the charm failed, resulting in his death. The Bauchi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, reported that the police rushed to the scene upon receiving the information and took Muhammadu to the hospital, where…

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Hilda Baci officially dethroned as longest cooking marathon record-holder

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Tuhe Guinness World Records (GWR) in a statement on its official website on Tuesday has announced a new World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon. Alan Fisher (Ireland), has officially dethroned Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, from her position as the Guinness world record holder for the longest cooking marathon. “Alan Fisher, an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, has broken two cooking-related Guinness World Records titles,” the statement read. “First up, he’s claimed the longest cooking marathon (individual) after clocking in…

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Okonjo-Iweala celebrates as son marries in Germany

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The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is currently in a joyous state as she celebrates the wedding ceremony of her first son, Dr. Uzo Iweala. Iweala tied the knot with his partner, Lotte Elsa, on Sunday in Heidelberg, Germany. Okonjo-Iweala, in a video which surfaced online, could be seen dancing to an array of Nigerian music with her new daughter-in-law. Aunt to the groom, Njide Udochi, shared videos from the ceremony on her Facebook page on Sunday. She partly wrote, “As Nigerians and Ndigbo, there is no…

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Mr Ibu’s leg amputated to keep him alive -Family

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The family of actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, have disclosed that one of his legs has been amputated to keep him alive. News surfaced in October that the veteran actor was ill and required financial assistance to aid in his treatment. In the statement shared on the actor’s Instagram page Monday, it was revealed that the actor had undergone seven successful surgeries, including the amputation of one leg, in a bid to keep him alive. The statement read, “Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone who has come…

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Mysterious Death of Woman Near Piggery Farm Sparks Investigation in Ogun State

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A 34-year-old woman named Bidemi Damilola was discovered deceased near a piggery farm in the Mabolufon area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. She had gone missing, and her husband, Adekunle Fetiga, reported her disappearance to the Igbeba Police Division when she didn’t return home after leaving on Thursday. The circumstances of her death remain unclear, but a plastic bag with an unidentified liquid substance was found at the scene. Additionally, two pairs of slippers believed to be hers were located nearby. While there were no visible signs of violence on her…

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Nurse and Suspect Sent Back to Custody, Bail Granted for Naira Marley and Sam Larry

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In a recent development at the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, a 37-year-old auxiliary nurse named Fisayo Ogedengbe, who was arrested in connection with the controversial death of hip hop artiste Mohbad (Ilerioluwa Aloba), has been sent back to custody. The nurse is alleged to have administered injections that led to Mohbad’s death. Additionally, Mohbad’s friend, Ayobani Sadiq, who is also a suspect in the case, has been ordered to return to police custody. However, the magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, granted bail in the amount of N20 million each to…

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Diesel Tank Explosion Claims Two Lives at Canadian Embassy in Abuja

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According to FEMA’s spokesperson, Nkechi Isa, a tragic incident occurred at the Canadian Embassy in Abuja. The incident involved a diesel tank explosion in the generator house, which occurred at around 10:45 am. The explosion happened while a team of five personnel from the JMD company was servicing two MIKANO generators. One generator was operational, while the other was undergoing maintenance. The explosion resulted in the loss of two lives among the maintenance team, and two others sustained serious burns, requiring treatment at the Trauma Centre in the National Hospital,…

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