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Teenage University Student and Boyfriend Paraded for Allegedly Scamming Victim of N1.5 Million in Osun State

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A 17-year-old female student named Victory Ehiremen, studying at Osun State University in Ikire campus, and her boyfriend, Ayobami Ariyo, were recently presented before journalists at the state police command headquarters in Osogbo. They are accused of obtaining N1.5 million from a victim whom they lured from Lagos to Osun State. According to the Commissioner of Police, Kehinde Longe, Ehiremen met the complainant on social media a few days prior to the incident. After several days of chatting online, Ehiremen invited the complainant to Ikire from Lagos. During the visit,…

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Ondo Pastor Sentenced for theft

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A man named Friday Okeneji, who is a pastor of a popular church in Iwaro Oka Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been sentenced to two years in prison by an Ondo State Magistrates’ Court in Akure. The pastor was found guilty of stealing chemical substances worth N130,000 from a local shop on July 2, 2023. During the court proceedings, the pastor admitted to the crime and pleaded guilty to the two-count charge of stealing. He explained that he committed the offense out of desperation to…

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Nigerian Customs seizes smuggled goods worth N1.3 billion, apprehends seven individuals

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The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted a total of 22,526 bags of foreign parboiled rice weighing 50kg each and confiscated 392 items, which included five luxurious buses, that were smuggled into the country through the Ohumbe land border between January and June 2023. Bamidele Makinde, the Customs Area Controller, stated that the cumulative value of the seized items amounted to N1,313,628,488. Additionally, seven individuals suspected of engaging in smuggling activities were apprehended during the reviewed period. Makinde further revealed that the intercepted rice bags were…

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Catholic Priest and 3 others Kidnapped in Ebonyi State

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On Monday, gunmen kidnapped Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike, a Catholic priest, and three unidentified individuals in Ebonyi State. Fr. Azubuike serves as the Parish priest of St. Charles Parish in Mgbaleze village, Isu community, Onicha Local Government Area. The Chancellor of the Abakaliki Diocese, Rev Father Mathew Opoke, confirmed the incident and stated that Fr. Azubuike was abducted near his parish while returning from evangelical duties. The kidnappers have contacted the Diocese and demanded an undisclosed ransom amount. The Abakaliki Diocese requested prayers for the unconditional release of Fr. Azubuike…

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Tech CEO, Mark Zuckerberg trains with MMA Professionals

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On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), was seen training with UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski. This has fueled speculation about the possibility of an MMA fight between Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter. The idea of an MMA showdown between these tech moguls originated as an online banter a few weeks ago. Tensions escalated between them after Zuckerberg launched his Twitter-like app called Threads on July 5, 2023. Threads quickly gained popularity, amassing over 100 million users worldwide. Musk, however, accused Meta…

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Skit Maker ‘Trinity Guy’ remanded in Prison

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Maruf Abdullahi, a skit maker also known as “Trinity,” has been ordered by a family court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, to be remanded in the Agodi Correctional Centre. He is facing charges of allegedly sexually exploiting a 10-year-old girl. The court also ordered the continued remand of Isiaka Ahmed (40) and his wife Rofiat Ahmed (29), who are the parents of the victim. During the court proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Inspector Oluwakemi Arowosaye, stated that Abdullahi, along with the parents of the victim, has been charged with conspiracy and sexual abuse/exploitation.…

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Two Police Officers Arrested in Rivers State for Assaulting Man in a Viral Video

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Two police officers from the Rivers State Police Command have been arrested after a video capturing them mistreating an unidentified man went viral. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, ordered their arrest in response to the disturbing footage that circulated on social media. The arrested officers are currently undergoing interrogation for their unprofessional behavior. According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, the police operatives will be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the established guidelines governing the conduct of law enforcement personnel. Appropriate…

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Bayelsa ASUP Commences Indefinite Strike

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Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe chapter in Bayelsa, have initiated an indefinite strike due to unsatisfactory working conditions, including unpaid academic allowances and promotion arrears. The decision to go on strike was reached during an emergency congress on Monday and was outlined in a communique signed by ASUP Chairman, Comrade Agada Franklin, and General Secretary, Justin Ikirigo. Efforts to resolve the issue at a stakeholders’ meeting led by Amb. Godknows Igali proved futile as the union insisted on the implementation of their demands…

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Governor Soludo Awards Scholarship to Miss Umeh, Highest Scorer in UTME

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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has granted a scholarship to Miss Nkechinyere Umeh, who emerged as the top-performing candidate in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). In a statement released by Mr. Christian Aburime, Soludo’s Press Secretary, it was announced that Umeh achieved a score of 360 out of 400, making the state proud with her exceptional performance. The governor congratulated Miss Umeh for her remarkable achievement and expressed his appreciation for her hard work. As a token of the state government’s recognition, Governor Soludo has offered her…

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Helicopter crash in Nepal claims six lives

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A helicopter carrying six passengers crashed shortly after taking off near Mount Everest in Nepal, resulting in the death of all individuals on board. The incident occurred during a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, and contact with the helicopter was lost approximately 10 minutes after departure. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal confirmed that six bodies were found at the crash site. This tragedy follows a plane crash in Nepal’s western region six months ago, which claimed the lives of all 72 people onboard. Nepal is known for its poor…

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