Naira Marley Detained for Questioning by Police

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Controversial singer Naira Marley, also known as Azeez Fashola, has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the controversial death of his former record label signee, Mohbad (real name: Ilerioluwa Aloba). The Lagos State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed Naira Marley’s detention, stating that it’s for interrogation and other investigative purposes. Naira Marley had announced his return to Lagos to cooperate with authorities in the ongoing probe into Mohbad’s death, expressing a commitment to uncover the truth and ensure justice prevails.…

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90 Schoolgirls Hospitalized with Mysterious Symptoms in Kenya

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Approximately 90 schoolgirls at Eregi Girls High School in Kenya have fallen ill, experiencing difficulty walking and knee pain, according to a BBC report on Wednesday. Kenyan health authorities are currently investigating this health crisis, with the affected students being admitted to hospitals. Education officials, along with the county government and public health department, have committed to providing treatment for the affected children. Samples of blood, stool, and urine from the sick students have been sent to laboratories in Nairobi for analysis. A Ministry of Education official reassured parents that…

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Woman curses guests that failed to buy Aso-ebi attire, orders them to leave her 70th birthday party

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It came as shock to guest and well wishers that graced the 70th birthday party of Alhaja Oluwatosin Bucknor, a Nigerian woman in the UK over the weekend, after the celebrant ordered guests who refused to buy Asoebi to leave immediately. The visibly angry woman waited until the guests started eating before she ordered those without Asoebi to leave. She went on to say that if they know they want to get to the age of 70, they should leave immediately. The guests had no choice but to grumble and…

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Employees Face Allegations of Stealing N5 Million from Lagos Pharmacy

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On Tuesday, two supervisors, Paul Ipadeola and Martins Chibuzor, along with cashiers Anuoluwapo Babalola and Dorcas Abimbola, were brought before the Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court in Ogba. They stand accused of stealing N5 million from their employer, Health Rite Pharmacy and Supermarket on Ogunnusi Road, Ojodu Berger, Lagos State, between January and August 2023. These allegations resulted in two charges of conspiracy and stealing. According to ASP Akeem Raji, the theft came to light during an audit of the company’s accounts. When questioned, the defendants could not provide a satisfactory…

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Teenage Armed Robbers Apprehended in Warri’s ‘Shawarma’ Joint Raid

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Three teenagers suspected of being armed robbers were apprehended by the Delta State Police Command during a raid on their ‘Shawarma’ joint base at Enerhen Junction in Warri. Two male gang members were arrested, and one teenage suspect named Gift Peace was nabbed at a Suya spot. The Divisional Police Officer of ‘B’ Division, Warri, received a distress call about an armed robbery operation and led an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old suspect. During interrogation, the 14-year-old confessed to being a member of an armed…

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Power Surge in Taraba Claims Family of Four, Leaves Many Injured

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A tragic incident occurred in the Dinyavoh area of Jalingo, Taraba State, where a family of four, including the father, mother, and two children, suffered electrocution due to a morning power surge caused by a transformer explosion. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi, confirmed the incident but noted that the youngest child survived. Several houses in the vicinity were also affected, leading to injuries among residents who are currently receiving medical treatment. According to a resident named Boniface Musa, they became aware of the situation when a neighbor…

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Sokoto: Bandit Attack Leads to Deaths and Abductions

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The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed an attack by suspected bandits in the Soro community, Binji Local Government Area, resulting in three casualties and several injuries. The police, supported by the military, responded swiftly, repelling the attack. However, in frustration, the bandits set houses on fire, causing three fatalities and numerous injuries. Tragically, the attackers also managed to abduct eight individuals, primarily women, who were taken away on motorcycles. The situation escalated due to a reprisal attack by vigilante groups on a Fulani community, prompting Police Commissioner Ali Kaigama…

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Nigerian Air Force Strikes Blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP in Lake Chad Region

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On Monday, the Nigerian Air Force reported that it conducted successful airstrikes against Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists near Lake Chad in Borno State. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, confirmed this in a statement. The airstrikes targeted and destroyed the terrorists’ hideouts, as well as their strategic logistics base in the area, specifically at Tumbun Fulani and Tumbun Shitu between September 27 and September 30. These strikes were carried out in response to intelligence indicating…

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Deadly Inferno Erupts at Illegal Oil Refinery in Rivers State

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Around 35 individuals are feared to have lost their lives in an explosion at an illegal oil refining site in Ibas Community, Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident took place late Sunday night as more than 40 people from neighboring areas like Isiokpo, Ibaa, and Oduoha were involved in scooping and packaging crude oil. The fire erupted from a nearby refining site, leading to seven deaths inside the pit where they were working and approximately 10 individuals being severely burned. Sadly, about 30 people lost their lives…

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Fatal Blaze on Sapele-Benin Express

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Tragedy struck on the Sapele-Benin express road as a petrol tanker accident at the Ologbo section claimed the lives of five individuals. According to Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, this horrific incident also resulted in the destruction of two tankers, five trailers, eight buses, two cars, and a motorcycle. A local resident named Moses disclosed that the accident occurred when some individuals attempted to collect spilled petrol from the fallen tanker, leading to a sudden and deadly fire outbreak. He attributed the tanker’s accident to the…

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