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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Notorious Drug Kingpin Apprehended in Major Bust

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been successful in apprehending a notorious drug kingpin, Obiorah Samuel, who had been wanted for multiple attempts to smuggle illicit drugs into the United Kingdom through various routes, including the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. This arrest is part of a series of operations resulting in the seizure of four tons of illegal substances in the past week. Obiorah Samuel had been on the agency’s wanted list since September 15, 2023, when a shipment of 1,500kg of skunk concealed in flour destined for…

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Road users lament as weeds take over Ibadan Expressway

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Concerned motorists and other road users have expressed concerns over the uncompleted Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, after so many years. A concerned citizen by the name, F.O, in a viral message wrote: “It was disheartening to see that there are weeds growing in the inner edge and thick bushes between the to/fro median of the road, already! 😳 Haba! “Our well known lack of a maintenance culture again! We like to appropriate money for projects, loot a good percentage of it, utilize the balance over a long period of time, revise the…

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Horrific Gang-Rape and Murder of 15-Year-Old Girl Sparks Outrage and Protests in India

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A 15-year-old girl in India, who had been reported missing by her grandfather, was tragically gang-raped and murdered. She was abducted by three individuals and later found dead in a well in Sikar city. Two adults and a 15-year-old teenager, believed to be the main suspect, have been arrested. The girl’s family organized a protest calling for swift justice, severe punishment, and compensation. This horrific incident is part of a disturbing trend of violence against women and girls in India, leading to nationwide protests. This follows recent cases, such as…

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Jigawa Police Thwart Robbery, Arrest Suspect

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The Jigawa State Police Command thwarted an attempted armed robbery in Kazaure Local Government Area on September 29, 2023. In response to a distress call, the police rushed to the scene, where they found the victim, Bello Aliyu, tied up. The robbers had stolen his Mercedes Benz, loaded it with household items, and left behind various belongings. Some items, including a motor vehicle, a Samsung phone, a television, speakers, a DSTV receiver, a laptop, Peugeot car key, women’s shoes, caps, and clothes, were recovered. However, the victim’s Benz ignition key,…

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Suspected Bandit Attack in Kaduna State Results in One Fatality and Abduction of 19 Villagers

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In a distressing incident, suspected bandits have assaulted the Angwanwaku community in Kufana Chiefdom, situated in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the attack that occurred around midnight on Saturday, one villager lost their life, and at least 19 others, including women, were abducted. Tanimu Makaddas, the Secretary of the Chiefdom, confirmed the invasion by the attackers. He provided the names of the victims, revealing that Kukah Yari was killed, while Abuki Dogo sustained injuries during the assault. Among those kidnapped were Yakubu Abba, Basiru Maiwada, Keziya…

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Hours before wedding: Groom-to- be dies in autocrash

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  The family of a 34-year-old groom-to-be in Ibadan, Oyo state, named Bosun, is in mourning as they grapple with the sudden loss of their son. The heartbreaking incident occurred on the eve of his wedding. Bosun, along with his best man, met a tragic end on Idi-Ape Road while returning from his bachelor’s eve party. The fatal auto crash, which happened opposite Bova’s Petrol Station, Olowotinfowosanu Shopping Complex in Ibadan, also claimed the lives of two others, who were friends of the groom. Until his untimely demise on September…

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Tragic Altercation Claims Life of FUDMA Computer Science Student in Katsina State

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A tragic incident unfolded at Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, where a 200-level Computer Science student named Abubakar lost his life during a dispute over a girlfriend. The confrontation took place in the Darawa quarters of Dutsinma Local Government Area, causing shockwaves within the institution. Katsina State Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, explained that the incident began as a heated argument among eight students and quickly escalated, resulting in the unfortunate death of one of the students involved. The police are actively investigating the matter, collecting evidence…

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Nigerian Students Demand 50% Tuition Fee Cut at Obafemi Awolowo University

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is urging the management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Osun State to reduce tuition fees by 50%. NANS strongly condemns OAU’s decision to increase fees, despite orders from the Presidency and the House of Representatives to refrain from doing so. According to NANS National Public Relations Officer, Giwa Yisa Temitope, they have been closely monitoring the situation at OAU, where the university management insists on raising fees, despite protests and demands from the Students’ Union for a 50% reduction. NANS believes that…

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Nigerian Navy Nabs Impostors Posing as Personnel in Lagos Sting Operation

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The Nigerian Navy, led by Commander Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga of NNS BEECROFT, recently apprehended six individuals posing as Navy personnel in Ajah, Lagos State. These impostors were involved in unlawful activities like extortion and intimidation while falsely claiming Navy affiliation. Alongside the arrests, two Toyota Hilux vehicles, counterfeit Nigerian Navy IDs, and related documents were confiscated. These seized items, along with the suspects, have been handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation and legal action. Commodore Oguntuga emphasized the importance of public vigilance and encouraged citizens to promptly…

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