Dangote Refinery Staff Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Tragedy

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Joseph Ameh, a 39-year-old staff member of Dangote Refinery, lost his life in a hit-and-run accident at Golf Bustop along Lekki Epe Expressway. The driver, unidentified as of now, struck him and fled the scene, leaving Ameh fatally injured. Despite attempts by onlookers, the driver managed to escape. The police from Elemero Police Station later recovered Ameh’s body, confirming his identity through an ID card. The body has been taken to Epe General Hospital mortuary for autopsy, and an investigation is underway to apprehend the driver responsible for the tragic…

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Ogun State Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on Girls

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A 40-year-old secondary school teacher, Olaniran Adewale, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for sexually assaulting young girls. Olaniran, who taught Mathematics at Ebenezer Grammar School in Abeokuta, is accused of luring girls into his home and raping them. The case was reported by the Director of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs. Kazeem Wonuola, who informed the police about Olaniran’s alleged actions. On the day the police went after the suspect, they caught him allegedly in the act of attempting to rape another girl, and they…

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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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Car Dealer Scammed by Customer with Fake Alert in Ogun State

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Car dealer Olatubosun Gafar is in distress after a customer named Segun Opeyemi sent him a fake alert for N6.2 million and absconded with a Toyota Camry 2014 model Spyder from his dealership in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Opeyemi initially expressed interest in the car, made payment, and even sent the receipt to Gafar on WhatsApp. Later, Opeyemi requested a test drive and a trip to a nearby bank to withdraw money. During the journey, Opeyemi informed Gafar that he was on his way to show his mother the new…

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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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