Guatemala Tragedy: River Sweeps Away Homes, 18 Missing, Including 10 Children

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In Guatemala City, heavy rains caused a sewage-polluted river to surge, sweeping away six homes in an informal settlement located under a bridge. Among the missing are ten children, and at least 18 people are unaccounted for, according to authorities. This settlement, where hundreds of indigent people had constructed homes primarily using zinc sheets, had been established along the banks of a tributary of the Las Vacas river, despite a municipal ban. This tributary contained residential wastewater from the city’s sewage system. Following the heavy rainfall on Sunday, the settlement…

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North Korea to Allow Foreign Entry After Three-Year COVID Isolation

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North Korea has decided to permit foreign nationals to enter the country starting Monday, marking the end of over three years of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The nation had closed its borders in early 2020, preventing both foreigners and its own citizens from traveling abroad. However, recent developments indicate a shift toward reopening. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean athletes participated in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. According to reports from Beijing’s state broadcaster CCTV, North…

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Ogun State Police Arrest Suspected Cult Members

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The Ogun State Police command has apprehended Ogunnibi Hammed, believed to be a prominent figure in the Eiye confraternity, a notorious cult group. The arrest, which occurred on Sunday, resulted from a well-coordinated operation involving the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Anti-Cultism Unit (AKU), and the Obalende Division of the police. Ogunnibi Hammed, known for his involvement in violent clashes with rival cult groups in the state, was the primary target of this operation. It was launched based on intercepted information about the activities of suspected cultists causing…

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Businessman Abducted in Kwara State

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Early on Monday, unidentified gunmen abducted a businessman named Kola Sikiru Bosere and his assistant, Philemon, in Jebba community, Moro local government area of Kwara state. The assailants forcibly entered Sikiru’s residence in the Labour Camp area of Jebba while he was preparing to sleep around midnight. They took Sikiru and Philemon, but Philemon was later released. Sikiru’s whereabouts are currently unknown. Philemon is now hospitalized at a private health facility in Jebba. The Kwara state police command, through its Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, has confirmed the incident…

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Danfo Bus Driver Stabs LASTMA Officer in Lagos

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The driver of a Volkswagen ‘T4’ danfo bus with license plate LSR 966 YE was arrested by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigeria Police. This arrest took place due to the driver allegedly stabbing a LASTMA officer after being apprehended for causing serious traffic obstructions by picking up passengers on the main expressway around Costain Round-About, Surulere area, Lagos. Olajide Olukoga, the LASTMA officer leading the enforcement team, mentioned that the Volkswagen ‘T4’ bus was impounded because it was picking up passengers on the main expressway, in…

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Supreme Court Wing in Abuja Engulfed by Morning Fire

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On Monday morning, a fire broke out in a section of the Supreme Court complex located in the Three-Arm-Zone of Abuja. The fire, which began at approximately 7am, led to a state of panic among court staff as they rushed to ensure their safety. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported, although it remains uncertain whether important documents and files were damaged in the fire. According to a source, the fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical malfunction in one of the offices within the…

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Search Intensifies for Missing Ekiti State University Student

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The police in Ekiti State are actively searching for Helen Eberechukwu Okorie, a 500-level student of Ekiti State University, who has been missing since September 13, 2023. She is a 23-year-old female resident of Irona area in Ado Ekiti. The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, has announced the ongoing investigation into her disappearance and urged anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call 09064050086. Helen Okorie is described as having a chocolate complexion, fluent in English and Igbo languages, and without any tribal…

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Man Remanded in Ondo State for Alleged Sodomy of Step-Brother

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In a recent development, the Ondo State Family Court, based in Akure, has ordered the remand of a man named Pelumi Folorunsho. He stands accused of allegedly sodomizing his eight-year-old step-brother at their residence on Odige Street in the NEPA area of Akure on September 16, 2023. Pelumi was apprehended by local authorities following the alleged incident, which occurred when the parents were not present. He has been charged with indecent assault under Section 3(1) (a) of the VAPPLAW of Ondo State. The police prosecutor, Mr. Martins Olowofeso, outlined that…

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Woman Found Lifeless in Alligator’s Jaws in Largo, Florida

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In Largo, Florida, a 41-year-old woman named Sabrina Peckham was found lifeless in a waterway, trapped in the jaws of a 13-foot alligator on a Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2 pm local time on a Friday, and it was reported by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. A neighbor, JaMarcus Bullard, made the grim discovery and immediately called 911. He described how the alligator lifted itself out of the water while holding onto the victim before swimming backward to the other side of the canal, leaving everyone in shock.…

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Golf Ball Factory Fire Claims Lives and Injures Many in Taiwan

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A tragic incident occurred at a golf ball factory in southern Taiwan, where more than 100 people sustained injuries and five individuals lost their lives due to a fire and subsequent explosions. The fire began on Friday night in Pingtung County and continued overnight, leaving five people still missing. Among the casualties, three were brave firefighters who responded to the emergency. An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of this devastating incident. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families during a speech in…

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