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4Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Lagos police arrests man for unleashing his dogs on a female police officer

The Lagos state police command has arrested Adeyemi Abayomi, pictured left, a resident of No 115, Itire Road, Surulere, for allegedly unleashing his dogs to attack police operatives who came there to invite him after him to their station on Tuesday, March 2. The dogs bit a woman inspector, Atim Umoh. A statement released by Ademuyiwa Adejobi, said the incident occurred on Tuesday, 2nd March,  2021 at about 1130am when one madam Nneka Regina, of No 103, Lagos Street, Ebutte Meta, went to Surulere Division to complain against the criminal attitude of the suspect for illegally occupying her property at No 115 Itire Road, Surulere and threat to life. Adejobi said the police operatives attached to Surulere Division were sent to invite the suspect before he ordered his dogs to attack t...

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4Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Eight People Stabbed after knifeman Goes on Rampage in Sweden

A suspected terrorist has stabbed eight people in Vetlanda, Sweden, police have said. No deaths have been reported but police have shot a man in the leg who is now receiving treatment in hospital as officers guard his bed. The incident happened around noon on Wednesday, March 3. At 2.54pm, emergency services received calls from the area near Bangårdsgatan regarding an attack at 2.54pm. Ahead of a press conference expected on Wednesday evening, Minister of the Interior Mikael Damberg said: "Several people are seriously injured. "These are terrible events and my thoughts go to the victims and their relatives. Right now it is unclear exactly what happened and what the motive was. "The police have arrested a suspected perpetrator and have initiated a special incid...

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3Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Mob Sets Young Man Ablaze in Benue for Allegedly Stealing N2000

A young man was burnt to death by angry mob for allegedly stealing N2000 at a popular market in Benue. The incident happened on Monday, March 1, at Ihugh market in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. According to reports on Facebook, the young man allegedly stole money from a market woman while another witness said he stole some wrappers belonging to the woman.

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3Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Youths Beat Pastor to Coma for Refusing to allow Masquerade in Church

There was a mild drama in a church in Kogi as youths beat up a clergyman for refusing to allow them to perform their tradition. Angry youths numbering about 20 on Monday night, March 1, beat to coma Pastor Michael Samson, the clergy in charge of United Evangelical Church in Iyano community under Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State. It was gathered that the incident happened at about 11pm on Monday night. According to Kogi In Focus, trouble started when the pastor had during the day denied the youths access to the church with their masquerade while they were performing a ceremony. Angered by the pastor’s resistance, the youths returned at night with weapons, with which they attacked the pastor while he was asleep. They beat the pastor to a coma and he is currently a...

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2Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Armed Bandits Kill Six in Kaduna

Armed bandits have killed six people in Igabi and Kauru local government areas of Kaduna State. The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Homes Affairs, Samuel Aruwan in a statement issued on Tuesday March 2, said armed bandits barricaded the Birnin Yero-Tami road, Igabi and killed one Hussaini Suleiman Dari. One Dahiru Saidu was left injured and is receiving treatment in a hospital. At Gwada village, Igabi local government area, an attack by gunmen left two persons, Yahuza Sale and Garba Sule, dead. In another incident, armed bandits invaded Ungwan Kure, and killed two residents, Mohammed Sani Suleiman and Yahuza Sale. Similarly, armed bandits attacked Amawan Dadi Rugan Jauru settlements in Kauru local government area. One resident known simply as "Likita" was shot ...

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2Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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35-year-old woman and her Four Children Die in Jos House Fire

A 35-year-old woman, Ebere Precious Ogbodo and her four children, Rejoice, Merkel, Harmony and Engel were killed in a deadly fire house fire in Jos, Plateau state. The tragic incident occurred in Gyel community, Jos South Local Government Area of the state on Thursday night, February 25. The children died instantly while their mother was rushed to Dee Medical Center in Bukuru, where she passed away the following day. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained but speculations attributed it to electrical fault. It was gathered that the inferno was so intense that virtually everything in the house was gutted. Confirming the development, the husband and father of the children, Philip Ogbodo said the incident occurred on Thursday night, an hour after he left the house t...

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2Mar By MosesianNo Comments

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Lady Gaga’s Dog-walker Shares Hospital Bed Photos as he Reveals Horrifying Ordeal with Dog Snatcher who shot him

Ryan Fischer, Lady Gaga's dog-walker has spoken out for the first time from his hospital bed about his "very close call with death" Fischer was shot in the chest last week by a dognapper with a semi-automatic handgun in Hollywood, Los Angeles while out on a walk with Gaga's dogs. A man and an accomplice took two of Lady Gaga's bulldogs, Koji and Gustav. A third bulldog, Miss Asia, was unharmed and wasn't kidnapped. Fischer has now credited his survival to the dog calling it his "guardian ayan Fischer." Lady Gaga's dogs were recovered Friday night, after a woman brought the dogs unharmed to a Los Angeles police station. Authorities said the woman found the dogs and was uninvolved in the incident. Police have yet to identify any suspects. Fischer has now revealed...

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28Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Tuchel Slams Referee for Checking VAR after Hudson-Odoi’s Handball

  Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has hit out at referee Stuart Attwell for checking Video Assistant Referee (VAR) monitor, after Callum Hudson-Odoi’s handball in the first half of their 0-0 draw with Manchester United. Attwell decided not to award a spot-kick after consulting the on-pitch screen. Hudson-Odoi touched the ball with his hand in the penalty area, while fighting with Mason Greenwood for possession during the first half. Tuchel, speaking to the media after the game, insisted that the incident was not worthy of a review. He said: “How can this be a VAR intervention? The player in red plays the ball with the hand and then we are checking for a penalty? Why does the referee have to see this? “I’ve seen it on the iPad, I don’t understand why the referee h...

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28Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Final Year Kebbi Varsity Student allegedly Beaten to Death by Mob Over N3500 a Week to Graduation

Sharifdeen Sale Kanya, a 400 level student of Biochemistry student of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero, was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over N3500. The incident happened outside the campus in Aliero community on Saturday night, February 27. The deceased student was reportedly set to graduate in a week's time. Details of the incident are still sketchy, however, according to information gathered from Facebook, Sharif reportedly bought a phone and transferred the said sum to the owner. The deceased student received a debit alert but when he arrived the campus he realised that the mobile transaction failed or bounced back so he decided to go back and resend the money to the owner. However, immediately the phone seller saw the student, he raised...

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28Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Armed bandits Kill Catholic Lector,Six Others in Kaduna

Armed bandits have killed seven persons including a Catholic lector in Igabi and Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna State. The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incidents in a statement on Sunday February 28, said bandits attacked Kajinjiri village in Igabi and killed two residents identified as Ibrahim Rabi'u and Abdulrahman Mohammad. One person, Kamal Murtala, sustained gunshot injuries, and is receiving treatment at a nearby facility. Similarly, in Rago village also of Igabi local government area, bandits killed two locals identified as Alhaji Ibrahim Iro and Muhammadu Rabiu. In a separate incident, gunmen invaded Kutura station, Kajuru local government area and killed three residents identified as Michael Sh...

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28Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Naked Man Confuses Residents as he Knocks their Doors, Waves Bible at Them

A man running naked in a community in Florida, US has been shot by residents after he was moving from apartments, knocking on doors, brandishing a Bible and asking: “You want some of this?” Police were already responding to a call about the Bible-waving naturist at the Sunshine Garden Apartments when they got a second emergency call telling them that the mystery man had been shot. First responders arrived at the block in at 6840 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida, US, to find a naked man on the ground and bleeding. He was taken by helicopter to the nearby Memorial Regional Hospital with gunshot wounds that are reportedly life-threatening. The identities of the naked man and the alleged shooter have yet to be disclosed by police. Destiny Williams has only recently mov...

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28Feb By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Why I Forgave Burna Boy for Sending Thugs after me – Mr 2kay

Nigerian singer Mr 2kay, has revealed that he has forgiven top singer Burna Boy who allegedly sent thugs to attack him. It will be recalled that in 2017, Burna Boy had allegedly sent thugs to attack him at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. In an interview with The Punch, Mr 2kay said, “The incident happened about four years ago. We went back and forth on the case for some time. At some point, the guys who carried out the attack were arrested and they were locked up for over two years. Their parents and Burna Boy’s people kept begging. At the end of the day, I decided to withdraw the case out of court. A lot of people that I respect, including my godfather (Tonye Princewill), and kinsmen reached out to me. I listened to those people and withdrew the case.” Jumbo als...

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26Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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14-year-old girl Nearly Rips of Grandfather’s Manhood after he Tried Raping her

A 49-year-old grandfather has been arrested after being warded off by his 14-year-old granddaughter who he reportedly tried to rape. B-Metro reported that the incident occurred at Bhekani Line in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North Province of Zimbabwe on February 8 around 3 PM. It was learnt that after the randy grandfather barged into the girl's room he grabbed her, started fondling her breast and stripped her naked. The girl however fought back by grabbing his testicles, got a firm grip on it and squeezed it so hard that the man became powerless and ended up screaming for help and begging for mercy. After warding off her grandfather’s attempt to rape her, the girl left him on the floor and went out to seek for help. She reportedly went to her grandmother’s sleeping quarters...

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26Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Thief Falls From Ceiling During Operation

A dramatic scene was recorded in the mining town of Gwanda, Zimbabwe on Tuesday morning, February 23, when a suspected serial thief fell from the ceiling of a shopping complex during an operation. The suspect reportedly gained access to the shopping complex  at Emabhizeni along 4th Avenue through one of the shops' windows before using the ceiling to enter other shops to steal various goods. A supermarket employee told The Chronicle that he saw the thief in the act and when chased after him, he panicked and fell from the ceiling. The employee said;   I was just arriving for work when I heard sounds at the back. I made a follow up as it was still quiet with most people not having reported to work yet. I saw the thief trying to jump from the ceiling. I managed to clim...

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26Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Lovers Found Dead in their Apartment in Delta. Suicide Suspected

Two lovers have been found dead in their apartment at Uvwie in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The couple identified as Emmanuel Oshiotu, 33, and Amaka Okafor, 25, were found dead in apartment located at 2, Ojigbo Crescent, Off Sapele-Effurun road on Thursday, February 25. It was gathered that an insecticide, popularly called “sniper” and a knife were found beside their bodies indicating suicide, or maybe murder-suicide. One of the neighbours of the deceased told journalists that at about 5:00 a.m., Emmanuel was heard screaming for help. On breaking into his room, he was found foaming from his mouth, while his girlfriend’s body laid a few distance from him. The lovers were rushed to the Central Hospital, Warri, where they were both confirmed dead and bodies late...

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26Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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‘300’ Schoolgirls Abducted as Bandits Attack Zamfara Girls College

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State and abducted '300' of the school girls. According to reports, the gunmen stormed the school premises in the early hours of today, Friday, February 26. The state police command or the state government is yet to comment on this development. This incident comes barely a week after bandits attacked the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger state and abducted 27 students and 15 others after they had shot a student dead.

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25Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Four Policemen Shot Dead by Suspected Kidnappers at Checkpoint in Calabar

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot and killed four policemen at a checkpoint in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The incident reportedly happened in the early hours of Thursday, February 25. It was gathered that the gunmen ambushed the unsuspecting policemen at Ayanmbat community near Idundu in the Aka Efa area of Calabar. The policemen whose identities have not been disclosed were said to have been killed when they went to confront some suspected kidnappers. Meanwhile, the Police is said to be on the trail of the kidnappers.

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24Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Kidnappers Kill Kaduna Businessman after Collecting N5m Ransom

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested five members of a kidnap syndicate, who allegedly killed their victim after collecting N5m ransom from his family. Spokesperson of the command, ASP Mohammed Jalige, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, February 24, said the kidnap syndicate had abducted one Alhaji Ahmadu, a Kaduna resident last December. The suspects were said to have contacted the victim's brother, who subsequently paid a total of N5 million to secure the release of Ahmadu. However, they went ahead and killed the victim after collecting ransom. "On 30th December, 2020 the Kaduna Police Command was in receipt of a complaint through DPO Panbeguwa from one Abdullahi Salihu 'M' a resident of Panbeguwa village alleging that on the 9th December, 2020 his elder...

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24Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber in Abuja, Recover Stolen Vehicle

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Muhammed Gidado in Abuja and recovered a stolen vehicle from him. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statemnet on Tuesday, February 23, said the suspect was arrested after the victim reported a robbery incident at the Keffi police division "On 20/02/2021 at about 0420hrs, a complaint was lodged at Keffi Divisional Police Headquarters by one Mohammed Mustapha that, on same date at about 0300hrs, armed men numbering about eight invaded his house located adjacent Princess Sarah Suites, Keffi and dispossessed him of a black Toyota Corolla car with registration number RSH 664 BF, Phones and Cash sum of seven thousand, eight hundred naira," the statement reads. Upon ...

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24Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Update:10 Dead, 47 Injured in Fresh Boko Haram Attack on Maiduguri

Ten persons have been confirmed dead and 47 others injured in the fresh attack carried out by Boko Haram members in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital on Tuesday night, February 23. The insurgents stormed the city launching 10 rockets. Among the dead were nine boys playing football at Gwange, when rockets landed in the area. The state governor, Babagana Zulum, last night visited the hospital where the dead and the injured were evacuated shortly after the incident occurred. He was told that 10 people were killed in the explosions that rocked the city and 47 others injured.  

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22Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Gunmen Assassinate 27-year-old Man in Edo

Unknown gunmen suspected to assassins have killed a  27-year-old man identified as Adedigba Oluwatosin at Isiohor area of Benin City, Edo state. According to Standard Gazette  crime correspondent, Festus Alenkhe, the deceased was  into Printing business. It was gathered that the deceased was discussing with his siblings when a yet to be identified person called him and requested to see him close to the gate of his house. He excused himself and went out to meet with his caller. Few minutes after he left, his family heard a gunshot and rushed outside to see what was happening. They saw some heavily armed men sitting in a car. Upon sighting them, the gunmen opened fire on the deceased again and waited for him to die before they left the scene. The shooting was said to have for...

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22Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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The Death of my Son will not Deter me From Sending my Other Children to School – Father of Slain Student of Government Science College, Kagara

The father of the slain student of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State, Mr Ayuba Dansabe Bawa, has said that the death of his son will not deter him from sending his other children to school. It will be recalled that Benjamin .B. Habila, an SS3 student was shot dead by bandits during the attack on the school last Wednesday. Mr Bawa stated this when the Niger State Commisioner Of Education, Hajiya Hannatu Jibrin Salihu, paid a condolence visit to the family on Sunday. The Commissioner, who was accompanied by her counterpart of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Mr Sunday Kolo, Director General Religious affairs, Mal Umar Faruk, Representative of the CAN Chairman Niger state, Pastor Raphael Opawoye and top Management of the Education Ministry and some Princip...

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22Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Gunmen Abduct UNIPORT Lecturer

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted a lecturer with the Linguistics and Communications Department of the University of Port Harcourt, Dr. Jones Ajuwu. It was gathered the lecturer was abducted at gunpoint on Sunday evening, February 21, in Bori on his way back from an event in Andoni Local Government Area. According to reports, some staff of RSTV, who were with Ajuwu were also abducted by the gunmen but later dropped off after being dispossessed of their phones and other valuables. The newsmen reported the incident to the Bori Police Station after regaining freedom. Spokesman of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Omoni confirmed the incident but said he was yet to receive details.

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21Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Suspected Fulani Herdsman Attacks 18-year-old boy and his Father Over Missing Cow in Bayelsa

A yet to be identified Fulani herder attacked an 18-year-old boy, Kohgi Nation and his father over an alleged missing cow in Otuoke Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. The incident happened at about 5pm on February 19, at Osuan bush, when the duo were working on their palm farm. It was gathered that the herdsman attacked the boy with a machete, inflicting deep cuts on his fingers and head. His 58-year-old father, Goodhead Nation, reportedly managed to escape the attack with minor bruises on the legs. It reportedly took four hours of surgery at the emergency wards of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) to save the life of the boy. According to Goodhead Nation, the Fulani herder came through the back entrance of his farm and accused them of stealing his ...

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21Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Photo of the student killed during attack on Government Science College Kagara, Niger State

Niger State Ministry Of Education has released photo of the student killed during the attack on Government Science College Kagara in Niger State. LIB reported that Benjamin .B. Habila, an SS3C student, was shot dead by the bandits while trying to escape. The bandits invaded the school around 3 am on Wednesday, February 17, abducting the students and some of the staff. A statement issued by the Ministry on Saturday, February 20, and signed by the Commisioner Hajiya Hannatu Jibrin Salihu, sympathises with the family of the deceased student. "The Ministry shares in the grief caused by the unfortunate incident and his loss is indeed painful and colossal to bear but we all take solace in the fact that God Almighty gives and takes. Rest in peace."

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21Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Two Brothers Fight Each Other to Death Over Farmland in Benue

Two brothers have thrown members of their family into mourning after they fought each other to death over farmland in Benue state. Reports have it that the incident happened in the Gwer West Local Government Area of the state. The siblings were identified as Iorhemba Adóón and Jima Adóón. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the duo had fought over the ownership of the farmland which belonged to their late father, exchanging blows in the process. They were said to have also hit each other with charms and died in a few minutes’ interval. A resident, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said, “Jima took a tractor to plough his rice farmland close to River Benue but his immediate elder brother, Iorhemba, got wind of it and went to the farm to meet his younger bro...

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19Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Bandits Abduct Kaduna Iman on his Way to a Wedding in Niger State

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the Chief Imam of Rigachikun Mosque, Kaduna, Sheikh Mohammed Saminu Adam, on his way to attend a wedding ceremony in Niger State.x According to Daily Trust, the Islamic scholar and other travellers were abducted on Thursday evening, February 18,  along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Highway. It was gathered that the Imam was travelling in a commercial vehicle with other travellers when their vehicle came under attack. The secretary to the Council of Imams and Ulamas, Kaduna State branch, Ustaz Yusuf Al’rigassiyu, who confirmed the incident said the council was informed about the abduction. "Yes, we heard about it because he was our member and we are told that they bandits abducted him along Birnin Gwari area,” he said. A resident of Rigach...

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19Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Security Agents Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kogi, Arrest Armed Bandit

Security agents in Kogi State have arrested one of the armed bandits terrorising Yagba West local government council of Kogi state. It was gathered that the six-man gang attacked people along Oke-Ere road of Yagba West and atempted to abduct them when they were engaged in gun duel by the security agents. Mr Toba Abraham, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area Council, Hon. Pius Kolawole, who confirmed the incident on Friday February 19, said the kidnap attempt was foiled by the ‘Special Security Taskforce’ set up by the chairman. According to Abraham, luck ran against the gang of notorious armed bandits while attempting to kidnap some people along Oke-Ere road of Yagba West when one of the victims who escaped to ...

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19Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Four Teenagers Arrested for Allegedly Gangraping a 15-year-old Girl in Ejigbo

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command attached to Ejigbo Division have arrested 4 teenagers for allegedly gangraping a 15-year-old girl in Ejigbo on February 16. The mother of the victim, Tawa Abbey, of No 200, Mafo Bus Stop, Idimu Road, Ejigbo, reported the incident to the police that her daughter (name withheld) went to buy food at Lafenwa Street,Ejigbo when a group of boys attacked her with dangerous weapon, threatened to kill her and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her in a room at No 33,Alhaji Obe Street Ejigbo. Upon the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Ejigbo Division, mobilized his men to the scene where the four boys were arrested. The suspects were identified as Jimoh Kamoru, 16, Lukman Basita, 16, Aleshinloye Sunday, 16 and Ifeoluwa Alabi, 16. Some items...

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18Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Bauchi Police Gives Update on Viral Torture video, says it was a case of two girls fighting over boys

The Bauchi State Police Command has given an update on its investigation into a viral video in which a gang of boys were seen torturing some young women in their late teens and early twenties inside an uncompleted building. Spokesman of the command, DSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed the latest development in a statement in on Wednesday, February 17, said the unfortunate incident was a case of two girls fighting over boys. Read full statement below:   UPDATE ON INVESTIGATION INTO THE CASE OF HARASSMENT AND TORTURE OF YOUNG LADIES IN VIRAL VIDEO Recall that on 8th February 14, 2021 the Bauchi State Police Command has reacted to a viral multimedia clip (audio and video) of a torture scene in which some group of young ladies in their late teens and early twenties ...

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18Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Suspected Herdsmen Kill Seven in Edo

About seven farmers have been killed by suspected herdsmen in some communities in Edo State. The attack was carried out on Wednesday February 17 at Ugboke, Oshodi, Okokodo, Ariyan, and a Yoruba camp situated in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson in the state, Chidi Nwabuzor confirmed the incident and also said efforts were on to arrest the perpetrators. He also said the dead bodies have been evacuated from the bush. Nwabuzor said; “The State Police Command is aware of the incident that happened within the jurisdiction of Ekhiadolor Divisional Police Command. The DPO and his operatives visited the crime site and evacuated the bodies, and moves are on to ensure that place is calm and the lives return to normalcy. “Also, the police is carr...

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17Feb By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Beauty Queen Sacked from Hospital job Because she’s ”too Beautiful”

A former model was ordered to resign from a job at a hospital for being ''too pretty.'' Claudia Ardelean, 27, who has a double degree in law and European ethics, was appointed to work unpaid on the board of the Pneumophthisiology Clinical Hospital in Romania. She was delighted and posted about her appointment on social media on February 8. The former model and beauty queen posted a selfie in front of the council building and wrote: "I am thankful for the trust and support of the Cluj National Liberal Party!" However, she soon received criticisms from trolls who claimed she only received the job because of her looks. Newspaper Click said as a result of the criticisms, she was forced to resign because she is ''too beautiful.'' Claudia, who now works as a lawyer in a...

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16Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Teacher Allegedly Brutalizes Student for Failing to Submit Assignment in Rivers state

A teacher in Rivers state has been accused of brutalizing a student for failing to submit assignment. Twitter user, @empresswodi who shared photos of the brutalized student and the teacher said the alleged incident occurred in Emohua area of Rivers state She tweeted; Somewhere in Emohua, Rivers State... Because a student fails to submit Agricultural Science assignment. Teacher inflict injury on her all in the name of discipline Her parent should be reporting the matter to the school authority by tomorrow

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16Feb By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Man Utd: Bloody hell, you should be embarrassed for your action – Rio Ferdinand tells Maguire

  Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has said that captain, Harry Maguire, should be “embarrassed” for what he did during the club’s 1-1 draw with West Brom last weekend. Maguire was awarded a penalty in the second half of Sunday’s draw at Hawthorns Stadium, but the decision was reversed after a VAR check. The England defender later claimed he was “certain” he was fouled by West Brom player, Semi Ajayi. Giving his judgment on the penalty drama, Ferdinand described the incident as a “bloody hell”. “If Harry’s being honest, he will have woken up the next morning and been embarrassed with what he did,” Ferdinand told the FIVE YouTube channel. “It’s not what you want to see from a defender. I don’t think that’s what he’s prided himself on throughout his career....

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16Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Illegal Miners and not Herdsmen Killed Ondo Farmer – Amotekun

The Ondo State Security Network Agency (popularly known as Operation Amotekun) has debunked report of a farmer and a vigilante operative being killed by herdsmen at Jugbere Farm Settlement in Owo on Thursday February 11. Director-General of the Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye who confirmed that four persons have been arrested in connection to the incidents, said the deceased were killed by illegal miners and not herdsmen. The Corps Commander denied that any of his men was killed in a crossfire with the hoodlums, and further added that no crossfire had occurred between the herders and the Corps’ operatives to necessitate the loss of lives as being speculated. He said; “On the issue of arrest, we arrested a number of suspects that are directly connected from the preliminary inve...

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15Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Armed Bandits Attack Vehicle in Niger State, Kidnap 18 Passengers including Groomsmen

Armed bandits have kidnapped eighteen passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) The attack occurred along Zungeru- Tegina road at Yakila village in Rafi Local Government Area of the state around 3pm on Sunday. February 14. The passengers including some groomsmen, were heading to Minna, the state capital from Kotangora when the bandits attacked. The Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Mallam Ibrahim Inga, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, said they visited the scene and met a woman and her child, who were left by the bandits. "The only thing I can tell you now is we have rescued the woman and her baby and she is in the vehicle with us and we are on our way to Minna. She told us that the bandits blocked the way and ...

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15Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Trump’s Lawyer Michael Van der Veen’s home Vandalized

The home of one of the attorneys defending former US President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial was vandalized with graffiti. Detective Scott Pezick of the West Whiteland Township Police Department in Chester County said the graffiti was reported around 8 p.m. Friday at attorney Michael van der Veen's residence in West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Police said vandals spray-painted the word "TRAITOR" in red on his driveway in suburban Philadelphia. Van der Veen spent the week in Washington, D.C., defending Trump at his impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building. Trump was acquitted by the Senate on Saturday. Pezick said private security has since been hired by the homeowner to protect the residence...

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14Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Final Year Katsina Varsity Student Drowns in Dam

A final year student of the Federal University Dutsinma, FUDMA, Yusuf Abbas, has died while swimming at Zobe dam, in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. Abbas, a student of Geography Department had gone to the Dam along with some friends to relax on February 12. It was gathered that Abbas' corpse was retrieved and taken to his country home in Kano, where he was buried. The SUG President, Aliyu Sale Damaga, confirmed the incident in a statement published by his S.A on Media & Publicity, Aliyu Bashir Maiyaseen. PREAMBLE: CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO THE FAMILY, FUDMITES AND SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AT LARGE, OVER THE DEMISE OF ABBAS YUSUF (400Lvl, Geography dept) I regret to announce the death of Abbas Yusuf, a final year student from Geography department, Federal Univ...

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14Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Gov. Udom’s Aide, Uwah Raises Alarm Over invasion of Farmland by Herdsmen

  The Senior Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel on Marketing and Brand Management, Mr. Ime Uwah, has raised an alarm over the alleged invasion of his farm by herdsmen. He said the farmland located along Airport road was first invaded by the herdsmen in July 2020 and again on 10th February 2021. Uwah recalled that during last year’s invasion, his farm manager challenged them and the herdsmen out of anger cut off his hand. He said in the latest incident of 10th February 2021, the herdsmen set fire on another farm near his own and the fire spread and consumed over 400 stands of plantains in his farm. He said “sometime in July, last year, we had an incident where the herdsmen passed through our farmland. They will normally pass through the ...

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14Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Court Sentences Man to 7 Years Imprisonment for Raping 6-year-old Girl in Cross River

A High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State capital has convicted one Isaac Evaghoghome for raping a 6-year-old girl. Evaghoghome was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months imprisonment with no option of fine by Justice E. E Ita, on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Isaac Evaghoghome pleaded guilty to the charge of rape of the minor (6 years at the time of the incident) Reacting to the judgement on Friday, Barr. James Ibor, head of Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) said he was pleased with the ruling. "ANOTHER WIN. Isaac Evaghoghome who pleaded guilty to the Charge of rape of a child (6 years at time of incident) was sentenced to a term of 7 years and 6 months with no option of fine. We appreciate the efforts of Basic Rights Counsel Initiative Legal team, Staff and Volunt...

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14Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Dubai based Cameroonian lady reportedly commits suicide after she allegedly caught her husband in bed with another woman

A Dubai based Cameroonian lady identified as Ndolo Immaculate, has allegedly commited suicide over her husband's alleged infidelity. It was gathered that Imma allegedly caught her husband, Daniel Sona Epie in bed with another woman. Details surrounding the incident are still sketchy, however, according to reports online, Imma fell into depression due to her husband's alleged cheating habit. A Cameroonian movie producer and entrepreneur, Alenne Menget, who confirmed the incident, said he had been mentoring Immaculate. He also shared his last conversations with her in which she expressed her admiration for his hardwork and exploits. "I have been reading stories of the lady who committed suicide this morning.. Got worried because one of her pictures really got her familiar.. I...

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14Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Two Lovers Found Dead in Their Apartment in Delta

The bodies of a couple identified as Ufuoma Atidja and Matilda Aghotor were found in their apartment along NDDC road in Amukpe, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the remains were discovered on Saturday morning, February 13, after neighbours peeped through the window. The man was allegedly found on the floor and the woman on the bed. A source who pleaded anonymity told The Nation that the lovers attended a party the previous night. “They came home late after the party and slept off yesterday, only to wake up this morning and we found them dead.” the source said. According to the source, Ufuoma and Matilda had just returned to the country last year from an undisclosed overseas’ country and had reportedly moved into the vicinity last...

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13Feb By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Nigerian government has shown by this senseless act that it is not concerned with upholding our democracy – Falz react to arrest of Mr Macaroni and others

Rapper Falz has reacted to the arrest of popular Instagram comedian, Mr Macaroni and many other #OccupyLekkiTollGate protesters by the police. In an Instagram post he shared, the singer stated that the arrest of the protesters showed the Nigerian government is not concerned with upholding the country's democracy or the Rule of Law. Falz said that the show of force by the police was meant to make the protesters fear for their lives. He added that while there is nothing to lose at this point, the Nigerian government should be ready for the consequences of these actions. He wrote; @mrmacaroni1 and a number of other innocent Nigerians have just been arrested at the Lekki Toll Gate for exercising their fundamental human right to protest. The Nigerian government has shown by th...

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13Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Mother Arrested for Brutalizing her Biological Son and Locking him Up for Months

A woman has been arrested for allegedly brutalising her son and locking him up for months. The mum identified as Peace Onyebuchi was arrested by the gender unit of Ajangbandi Police Station in Lagos State. Onyebuchi had the boy from a previous relationship but is currently married to another man who is in The Gambia in search of greener pastures. It was alleged by Onyebuchi's neighbours that the mum started beating the young boy since he was four years old. They added that the recent assault lasted for close to two hours, causing the boy to sustain several injuries on his head, face, shoulders, and back, SaharaReporters reports. The incident which occurred at Ekunpa, Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos, was reported to a human rights group, Advocates for Children and Vulnera...

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13Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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2 Dead, 1 Wounded in Shooting at Atlanta Apartment Building

The sounds of gunfire startled residents early Thursday, Feb 11, in an apartment building in suburban Sandy Springs, north of Atlanta. Police were called to The Eva Apartments at 789 Hammond Drive in north Fulton County, around 2 a.m. in response to reports of shots fired. They found three males shot inside an apartment. Two were dead at the scene and a third was rushed to a local hospital and is expected to survive, Fox 5 News reported. Police said all of the men knew each other. There is no motive for the shooting. Investigators spent the day collecting evidence and reviewing surveillance video that shows one man fleeing the scene. A resident, @ice_tr3, uploaded video showing the bloody aftermath of the shooting. Blood was seen inside an elevator and there are bloo...

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12Feb By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Arsenal vs Leeds: I was Threatened – Arteta

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed he and his family received threats on social media. Arteta, addressing a press conference on Friday, called on companies to take decisive action in tackling abuse online. Ahead of Sunday’s game against Leeds, the Spaniard also said the club attempted to deal with an incident. “I’d prefer not to [speak about it] but I think we’re all exposed to that in this industry,” Arteta said. “That’s why I’d prefer not to read [social media] because it would affect me personally much more the moment that somebody wants to touch my family. Because it happened, the club was aware of it and we tried to do something about it. That’s it. We have to live with it. It’s not going to stop tomorrow, we know that, but medium or long-term, can we do somet...

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12Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Charged with Murder of Filipina Model who was Found Dead in a River 

A 24-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a Filipina model who was found dead in River Severn in Worcester. Charles Byrne, 24, was charged with murder and attempted murder after the body of the woman, named locally as Christina Rowe, was found in Worcester,  West Mercia police said on Thursday night.   The model was last seen on Monday receiving a parcel from a postman and is said to have been 'really chipper and happy'. On Wednesday night January 10, she was pulled from the icy waters.   Byrne has been remanded in custody and will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.     Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Dean Jones said earlier: 'Unfortunately, we have located the body of a woman in h...

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12Feb By dthataNo Comments

Education

Stampede: EBSU Apologises To Students, Says The Incident Won’t Happen Again

The Management of Ebonyi State University, EBSU, has finally apologised to its students, assuring that the "unfortunate incident" that led to the stampede and fainting of about five students won't happen again. In a statement made available by Patrick Itumo, Public Relations Officer, said The management regrets the inconveniences caused by the technical hitches during the said examination which led to delays and crowding of the center. He, however, maintained that no life was lost and thanked the Governor David Nweze Umahi who brought the situation under control. The statement reads, "The Management of Ebonyi State University has noted with concern, the unfortunate incident which took place during the GST examinations on Wednesday, February 10, 2021." "Management regr...

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12Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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I Don’t Believe that Buhari is in Charge – Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka, has said he doesn't believe that President Buhari is in charge of the country. According to the Noble laureate, the manner the President has so far handled insecurity, suggests that he doesn't have a full grasp of how bad it is. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Soyinka said he doesn’t see any proof that the president understands how much needs to be done in terms of improving security. “I have said this before and I wish to repeat this. Buhari does not appreciate the situation; he doesn’t understand. I see no evidence that he understands how grave the situation is. I have said it again and again, I don’t believe that he is in charge, because it is not possible in my view for a head of state, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, to say he is presiding over...

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12Feb By MosesianNo Comments

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‘Don’t Flout COVID19 Rules and Don’t Block Roads’- Lagos State Govt Warns Residents ahead of the #OccupyLekkiTollgate protest

The Lagos state government has warned residents of the state planning to embark on the #OccupyLekkiTollgate protest scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 13, to desist from flouting COVID-19 regulations or block roads. Some Nigerians who are against the reopening of the Lekki Tollgate have concluded plans to protest the decision to reopen the toll that was shut after the October 2020 gunshot incident. In a statement released today February 11, the Lagos state Commissioner of Justice and state Attorney General, Moyosore Onigbanjo, said the state government will not tolerate any form of violent actions and urged the police to respect the right of citizens. The statement reads “Our attention is drawn to the planned protest scheduled for Saturday February 13, 2021 at the Lekki ...

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