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Police Operation Uncovers 54 Criminals, Fake Currency Scheme, and Kidnappers of Yauri Students

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The police Special Tactical Squad and the Intelligence Response Team recently paraded 54 criminals/suspects involved in various crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, gun running, and murders. One of the suspects, Auwal Abdullahi, confessed to kidnapping students from Federal Government College, Yauri, in Kebbi State, and taking them to Dansadau forest in Zamfara State. The gang leader, Kachala Dogogide, led about 100 men in the raid. During the operations, the police recovered 92 different firearms, 760 live ammunition, 14 exhibit vehicles, one forged document, 120 magazines, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs),…

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Diphtheria Outbreak Claims 20 Lives in Kaduna State

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The National Primary Health Care Department Agency (NPHCDA) revealed that 20 people in Kaduna State have lost their lives due to diphtheria. The NPHCDA also confirmed 156 cases of the disease in the state and praised the state government’s efforts in combating it. Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency and Co-Chair of the Federal Task Team on Diphtheria, expressed these concerns during a visit to the Kaduna Diphtheria Treatment Centre at the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. He noted that Kaduna is one of…

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Corporate Worker’s OnlyFans Secrets Lead to Job Loss

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Annie Knight, a 26-year-old Australian woman, lost her corporate job after her employer discovered her OnlyFans account. She initially had concerns about her job security when she started her account but didn’t expect to get fired. However, her fears came true when she received an email with screenshots from her OnlyFans account and three reasons for her dismissal. The reasons included allegations of falsely claiming a side business, not seeking the company’s permission, and sharing explicit content with crude language. While she did contest the decision, she ultimately felt relieved…

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Tanker Brake Failure Leads to Collision in Lagos

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A Conoil Plc. tanker, carrying 35,000 liters of fuel, lost control on the National Stadium bridge in Surulere, Lagos. It collided with a Volkswagen Golf saloon car (registration number KRD 810 EA), containing two people, including a pregnant woman. Additionally, a motorcyclist sustained injuries during the incident. The truck, which was en route from Apapa to deliver its cargo in Ikeja, experienced brake failure. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver struggled to control the tanker, leading to the collision with the saloon car. The injured pregnant woman was rushed to Randle…

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Major General Umaru Mallam Mohammed Sentenced to 7 Years imprisonment

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Major General Umaru Mallam Mohammed, who was convicted on October 4, 2023, of 14 out of 18 counts charges by the Nigerian Army, has been sentenced to 7 years in prison by the Special Court Martial. President of the Court, Major General James Myam, also ordered him to refund $2,053,200 and N1,690,000 to the Nigerian Army. Although the total sentences initially amounted to 49 years, they will run concurrently, resulting in 7 years of imprisonment. The charges included theft, forgery, and misconduct. The sentences are subject to confirmation by the…

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Nine Americans Killed in Hamas Attack

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According to information from the United States Department of State, spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed that at least nine Americans were killed in the attack launched by Hamas terrorists on Israel. Initially, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that four American citizens had lost their lives in the assault. Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned that they were working to verify reports of missing and dead Americans. CNN reported a rising death toll of nine Americans. Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer mentioned that Americans were among the hostages held…

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Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates with Rising Death Toll

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The death toll in the Israel-Gaza conflict has risen significantly, nearing 1,000 casualties, as the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared the nation for a “long and difficult” war after Hamas initiated rocket attacks on Israel, leading to civilian casualties and the taking of hostages. This conflict has escalated tensions in the Middle East and resulted in over 600 casualties on the Israeli side, marking Israel’s worst losses since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. The surprise attack caught Israel off guard,…

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Man Arrested in Yobe State for Allegedly Chaining and Starving Wife for a Year

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Yobe State has confirmed the apprehension of a 65-year-old man named Mohammed Baburam. He stands accused of chaining and starving his 40-year-old wife for an entire year in Potiskum. According to DSC Bala Garba, the spokesperson for the command, Baburam was arrested following a tip-off from the Dabo-Aliyu Stadium area where both the suspect and his victim resided. Images of the chained woman, who is a mother of four, had gone viral in the state, leading to demands from residents and civil…

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Ondo Church Abductees Released After N50 Million Ransom

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Members of the Christ Apostolic Church in Akure, Ondo State, who were abducted just one week ago, were released on Thursday evening. Reports indicate that their freedom came after their families paid a ransom of N50 million. The abduction had occurred in the Elegbeka area of Ose Local Government Area while they were traveling to Ifon along the Benin-Akure Expressway last Friday. A family source revealed that they were released at the same location in Elegbeka where they were initially kidnapped. Share on: WhatsApp

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Devastating Flash Flood in Northeastern India Claims Multiple Lives

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A flash flood caused by a glacial lake burst in northeastern India has led to at least 10 fatalities, with 102 people reported missing. This alarming event is indicative of the increasing risk posed by violent flooding from glacier lakes, which are held back by unstable rock formations. Such incidents are becoming more frequent due to rising global temperatures and the subsequent ice melt, particularly in the Himalayan region. The devastating flood has caused significant damage to roads and bridges, hampering rescue efforts. The Indian Army is actively involved in…

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