Teenage Housewife Kills Step-Daughter While Disciplining Her

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An 18-year-old pregnant housewife, Khadija Adamu, was arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for accidentally causing the death of her five-year-old step-daughter, who had defecated on herself. Khadija expressed deep regret and explained that her actions were not intentional but an attempt to correct the child’s behavior. Khadija, who is currently four months pregnant with her second child, pleaded for leniency, emphasizing that she didn’t intend to kill the child. She used a USB cord to discipline the girl, and while the child didn’t pass away immediately, she tragically…

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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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Four NSUK Students Abducted by Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa

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Hoodlums believed to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted four students from Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi. The incident occurred in Angwan Ka’are, a community in Keffi Local Government Area, outside the university campus at 10:30 pm on Monday. The abducted students are Rahila Hanya (SLT 100 Level), Josephine Gershon (Computer Science 100 Level), Rosemary Samuel (Business Administration 100 Level), and Goodness Samuel (Geography 100 Level). Abraham Ekpo, the University Head of Information and Protocol, confirmed the incident, stating that the university is working with security agencies to secure the students’…

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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

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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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Rising Housing Costs Lead to Surge in Homelessness in Canada

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The rising housing prices and rents in Canada have led to a surge in homelessness, with tens of thousands of people now living on the streets, particularly in Quebec. Previously, most homeless individuals were concentrated in Montreal, but a recent study revealed that half of Quebec’s homeless population can be found in rural areas of the province. A significant portion of those experiencing homelessness in Quebec ended up on the streets after being evicted from their housing, according to government assessments. The homeless population in Quebec increased by 44% between…

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Gombe State Police Launch Rescue Operation for Abducted Duo in Dukku Local Government Area

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The Gombe State Police Command has verified the kidnapping of two individuals in the Shabewa community of Dukku Local Government Area by criminals. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, stated that they would collaborate with the local vigilante group to secure the timely release of the victims. The State Commissioner of Police, Oqua Etim, has dispatched officers to ensure the safe release of the two captives, whose identities are not yet known. It’s worth noting that in an earlier interview with The PUNCH in September, the command…

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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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