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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Gunmen Shoot E-Hailing Driver and Flee with Vehicle in Port Harcourt

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Gunmen, suspected to be car snatchers, shot an E-hailing car driver and stole his vehicle in the Rumuokalabo area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This incident occurred shortly after the Commissioner of Police had paraded five suspected car snatchers who had targeted Bolt drivers. An eyewitness reported that he heard a commotion in a vehicle, saw the driver being attacked, and then heard gunshots before the assailants fled with the car. The injured driver was rushed to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital for treatment. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko,…

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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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GTCO Plc Releases Q3 2023 Unaudited Results …Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦433.2billion

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2023, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦433.2billion, representing an increase of 155.2% over ₦169.7billion recorded in the corresponding period ended September 2022. The Group’s loan book (net) grew by 17.7% from ₦1.89trillion recorded as at December 2022 to ₦2.22trillion in September 2023, while deposit liabilities increased by 37.9% from ₦4.61trillion in December 2022…

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Heart Attack Deaths During Navratri ‘Garba’ Dance in India

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Ten individuals have tragically lost their lives to heart attacks in the Indian state of Gujarat during the Navratri Hindu festival’s “Garba” dance, a celebration of feminine divinity rooted in the Sanskrit word “garbha” meaning “womb.” The victims ranged from teenagers to middle-aged, with the youngest being a 13-year-old from Dabhoi in Vadodara district. Reports indicate that over 500 emergency calls were made within 24 hours following the dance. The government has issued an alert, instructing event organizers to ensure the availability of ambulances, advising revelers to take breaks, and…

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Lagos State Government Seals Alaba International Market and Trade Fair Market

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The Lagos State government has taken action to seal certain sections of Alaba International Market and Trade Fair Market due to reported sanitation issues. Traders arriving at the markets on Monday were surprised to find that they were denied access by officials from the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). In Alaba International Market, the electronics, fancy, and furniture sections were sealed. The Trade Fair Market was also affected, with the sealing taking place the day before. One vendor, known as Gift, mentioned that they recorded the sealing of the…

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Daughter of Borno State House of Assembly Member Strangled to Death

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Mrs. Amma Buwa, the daughter of Borno State House of Assembly member Bukar Abacha, was tragically strangled to death by unidentified individuals in the Gidan Dembe area of Maiduguri, the state capital. This incident, which led to the suspension of local activities, drew a large crowd of residents who gathered to witness the situation. According to a source, the incident occurred around 6:30 pm on Tuesday while the victim’s husband had left their home to attend nearby mosque for prayers. The husband discovered his lifeless wife with her hands and…

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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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