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Explosion rocks River assembly, armed men take over complex

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The Rivers State House of Assembly complex was rocked by an explosion on Sunday night. The incident came amid alleged moves by some lawmakers to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. It was gathered that some suspected arsonists threw an explosive into the complex around 9:25pm, causing a fire in the building. It was gathered that some properties inside the chamber were destroyed. A police officer who pleaded anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the incident, claimed it was politically motivated. “Yes it is true. The fire occurred around 9:30pm or…

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Boat Accident Claims Two Lives in Lagos’s Isawo Community

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A boat accident in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals, while four adult women were successfully rescued by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The incident was reported at 20:16 on Thursday, and the agency’s search and rescue team, aided by locals familiar with the area, worked diligently despite the darkness. The search continued into the early hours of Friday, leading to the recovery of the bodies of two females, identified as Misturat Okunbanjo (18) and Azeezat Amoo (16). Margaret Adeseye, the…

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Israeli Airstrikes Target Underground Hamas Facilities

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The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in northern Gaza, targeting underground sites, terror tunnels, and other infrastructure, resulting in the death of several Hamas terrorists. They also reported the killing of Asem Abu Rakaba, who played a significant role in the October 7 attacks that initiated the conflict. The Israeli military stated that Abu Rakaba was responsible for overseeing Hamas drones, paragliders, aerial detection, and defense, including directing terrorists who infiltrated Israel using paragliders and conducting drone attacks on IDF posts. Share on: WhatsApp

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Woman Disappears During Church Program in Ogun State

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The Ogun State Police Command is currently investigating the mysterious disappearance of a 54-year-old woman, Eno Okon. She was last seen on August 11 while attending a Pentecostal church’s annual program along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Eno, who lives in Adesan, Mowe, went to the event with a neighbor who had invited her. During the program, Eno informed her neighbor that she needed to use the restroom and left. When she didn’t return for an extended period, her neighbor searched for her but couldn’t locate her. Her husband, Okon, explained that…

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DSS: Former EFCC boss, Bawa released from detention

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the release of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa. The former EFCC boss had been in the detention of the DSS since June 14 after his suspension by the Federal Government. According to Dr. Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications of the DSS, he confirmed the release of Bawa in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the former EFCC boss was released on Wednesday night but did not…

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Eleyele Bows To Fans Pressure, Releases ‘Asoromatase’ Remix

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Gospel cum inspirational music player, Queen Busola Oke a.k.a Eleyele has met the long standing yearning of her fans with the remix of her hit song, “Asoromatase”. Eleyele whose Asoromatase song was an instant hit when it was released years ago became an anthem of sort in churches, in and around the country. Years after the initiative hits the shelf, calls came from several of her fans that the work should be remixed and be re- offered to the public. Fielding questions on a radio program, Tungba FM where she…

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Israel Seeks $10 Billion Emergency Aid from US Amid Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Escalation

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Israel has reportedly requested $10 billion in emergency aid from the United States in response to the recent escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The White House is said to be preparing an assistance package, which also includes aid for Ukraine, funding to strengthen the US-Mexico border, and aid for Taiwan. This request for aid comes as Israel conducts operations in the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, mentioned that Washington was considering Israel’s requests for additional military aid for its Gaza operations. Additionally, the US…

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Tears as Wizkid lays mum to rest

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  Ayodeji Balogun, Nigerian pop star, popularly known as Wizkid, stated that he has never experienced the type of pain he is feeling, as his mother, Juliana, was laid to rest. She passed away on August 18, 2023. Speaking at the wake and tribute service in honour of the deceased on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, Victoria Island, Lagos, Wizkid said, “I have no words to describe the pain that I feel, and I know every one of my family…

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Club Owner Dies During Sex Rump

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Two students from Kwara State Polytechnic, Adama Joseph and Oreoluwa Davies, have been arrested and presented by the Police at Force headquarters for the murder of Adeniyi Ojo, a socialite and club owner in Kwara State. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the two students deceived the victim with the promise of a threesome but instead tied him up and suffocated him to death with a pillowcase. Adejobi revealed that the suspects confessed to the crime, attributing their actions to the victim’s covetousness, stinginess, and lack…

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Man Pulled from Collapsed Building in Ogun State

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On Thursday, the Ogun State Police command reported that a man named Seun was rescued from the debris of a collapsed building in the Old Bank area of Ifo, in Ifo Local Government Area. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident and mentioned that the victim is currently undergoing treatment at Demark Hospital. The affected area has been cordoned off, and the Local Government Authority has been contacted to seal it off. The collapsed building had been deteriorating for some time before it finally gave way at…

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