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Teenagers arrested for alleged attempt to murder sex worker

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Two teenagers, Oluwatimilehin Afolabi (19) and Kehinde Mustapha (19), have been arrested and remanded in a custodial centre by an Ekiti State Chief Magistrate’s Court, Ado Ekiti, for allegedly attempting to murder a 23-year-old lady. They were arraigned on one count of attempted murder. The charge read, “The defendants, on February 2, 2022, in Ikere Ekiti, did conspire and attempt to murder one 23-year-old Blessing, contrary to sections 516 and 320 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C16, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.” In her statement to the police, the victim…

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Teacher arrested for allegedly flogging 19-month-old baby to death

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A Teacher of Arise Nursery and Primary School, Asaba, Delta State, have been arrested by the Police for reportedly flogging a 19-months-old child to death. The deceased pupil who was identified as Obinna was allegedly given 31 strokes of the cane by the suspect for playing with water and getting wet. The pupil was said to have fallen into a coma after receiving 31 strokes of the cane from the teacher. Police Public Relations Officer in the State, DSP Bright Edafe who confirmed the incident, said the teacher has been…

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CBA Foundation: Helping challenged widows make lemonade from life’s lemons

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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” is a proverbial phrase said to have been first coined by the writer Elbert Hubbard in 1915. This simple seven-word maxim is very popular and yet so powerful. People who quote Hubbard’s proverb so easily and apply it in the same measure in their life and circumstances usually have amazing grass-to-grace stories to tell. Their stories illustrate the world of limitless opportunities that open up to people with a mindset primed to make the best of the situations they find themselves in. However,…

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3 policemen, four others killed as armed robbers attack bullion van in Ibadan

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A bullion van was reportedly attacked yesterday by armed robbers numbering about seven, around Idi Ape area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, killing three police officers and four others, among whom was a kid hit by a stray bullet. The armed robbers, who were said to have dressed in police uniform, trailed the van to Idi-Ape and, tried unsuccessfully to intercept the bullion van at the area. It would be recalled that similar robbery incident happened in 2008 which left scores dead. Eyewitnesses revealed that the robbers allegedly fired several…

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Neymar loses $40,000 to hackers

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Officials in Sao Paulo said a man they believe hacked into Neymar’s bank accounts and repeatedly stole small sums of money totaling more than 40,000 dollars, has been arrested. Police said the alleged hacker worked at an unnamed bank where the Paris St-Germain (PSG) and Brazil player and his business manager father had accounts. The 20-year-old was arrested on Wednesday “for defrauding bank clients”, a police statement said. Although the police did not name the player in the statement, the officer in charge of the case said it was Neymar.…

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House of Rep member remanded over N185m fraud

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Gabriel Zock, a member of the House of Representatives, was on Thursday arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, on criminal charges of advanced fee fraud otherwise known as 419. Zock, who is representing Kachia Kagarko Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, was put on trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on two counts of allegedly defrauding his victim to the tune of N185 million. He was said to have swindled one Adeyemi Kamar of the amount, under alleged false pretences that he would…

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FIRSTBANK FELICITATES WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NIGERIA ON NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION

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In recognition of the giant strides and efforts by Junior Achievement Worldwide – the parent body of Junior Achievement Nigeria and other Junior Achievement across 119 countries – in equipping young people to solve societal issues, whilst building an entrepreneurship mindset, Junior Achievement World Wide –– has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Asheesh Advani, CEO of JA Worldwide, shared his perspective in response to the nomination: “Peace is only possible when youth in all countries and regions have economic empowerment. JA Worldwide is honored to receive this…

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Yabatech Mass Comm. students visit Top News Magazines’ office

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Each year, Mass Communication students from different institutions come for practical knowledge at Top News Magazines office. Academic courses are designed to equip students with the training they need for their careers.  Industrial visits also contribute immensely to shaping the future of student’s career because it provides knowledge that is incomparable as it exposes them to the(ir) industry which is beyond theory. In our usual way, we (Top News Magazines) today February 9, 2022 hosted some of the students of Yaba College of Technology (Mass Communication department), Lagos. Share on:

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Lagos pastor remanded for impregnating teenager inside church premises

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For having unlawful sexual intercourse and procuring an abortion for a 14 year-old teenager, an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Tuesday remanded 45year-old Pastor Rufus Olatunji of Royal World Embassy Church, Ipaja in a 2-count charge. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs F.M. Kayode, who did not take Olatunji’s plea, ordered that he should be remand at Ikoyi Correctional Centre. Kayode then adjourned the case to March 8 for mention. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Inspector Kehinde Olatunde told the court that the defendant committed the offences in August 2021, at Royal World…

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Terrorists killed 10, abduct village head, others in Katsina

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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have reportedly killed at least 10 persons and abducted unspecified number of people at Guga village, Bakori Local Council of Katsina State. Among those abducted is the village head, Mallam Umar, and several women and children that were unable to escape from the terrorists. The incident, which occurred late Monday night into the early hours of yesterday, also saw several houses vandalised, animals rustled and vehicles set ablaze. The attackers were said to have stormed the village on motorcycles with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically to…

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