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Car snatching ring leader arrested in Lagos (photos)

Men of the Anti Crime Patrol Team from Satellite Police Station in Lagos state on August 9th, foiled an attempt by a car snatching syndicate to steal a Peugeot 307 salon car at Mosalachi area, along Lagos /Badagry expressway, Mile ...

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Teenager dies in hospital days after his sister drowned in sea

A teenager has died two days after his sister died after getting into difficulty in the sea in Essex, police have said.   Haider Shamas, 18, died in hospital on Saturday, two days after his sister, Malika Shamas, 14, drowned ...

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Killing of political opponents is not new – Garba Shehu

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu countered claims made by former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili on the ”nation fast-heading towards the threshold where you have a state collapse.”   “Initially, I kept saying ...

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Nobody knows why Obaseki and Oshiomhole are fighting — Oyegun

The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has revealed that no one knows why Governor Godwin Obaseki and Adams Oshiomhole fell out.   The first executive governor of Edo State made the disclosure while speaking to newsmen ...

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We will make Tekno a scapegoat – FG speaks on Lekki semi-nude ladies

The Federal Government has threatened to use Tekno as a scapegoat to send strong signals of intolerance to ‘nonsense and immorality’, as it expressed disappointment that the Cartel Music boss released the music video which sparked controversy while being shot.   Recall ...

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Army denies arresting notorious criminal, Bobrisky

The Nigerian Army has denied reports that its soldiers have arrested a suspected notorious cult leader, popularly known as Bobrisky in Gokana local government area of Rivers State.   Recall that the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike last Friday ...

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Soldier who raped Adekunle Ajasin University student, dismissed and handed over to the police

The Nigerian army has handed over the soldier that raped a 300-level student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko (AAUA) to the police.   The soldier, found guilty of the rape allegation following a trial by the Nigerian army, was dismissed from ...

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28 people dead, 20 missing after super typhoon made landfall in China

A total of 28 people died and 20 remain missing after super typhoon Lekima made landfall in east China’s Zhejiang Province on Saturday, local authorities said on Sunday morning. According to Xinhua, most of the deaths occurred in Yongjia County, ...

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Robbers invade police barracks in Delta

Police officers and their families residing in the ‘B’ Police Barracks along the Benin-Onitsha expressway in Asaba, Delta State have raised the alarm of incessant robbery attacks on them in recent times.   The residents of the barracks who spoke ...

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Robbers attack UI female hostel, cart away with students phones, laptops, others

Robbers armed with matchetes and other dangerous weapons invaded the female block of the Abdusalami Abubakar Postgraduate Hall, University of Ibadan in the early hours of today Sunday August 11th, carting away belongings of the female students.   A student residing in ...

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Homosexuality, lesbianism responsible for rise of insecurity in Nigeria- Emir

The Emir of Gwandu and the Chairman Kebbi Council of Chiefs, Muhammadu Bashar, has blamed satanic acts such as homoseuality and lesbianism for the rise of insecurity in Nigeria.   The monarch stated this while addressing his subjects after Eid-el-Kabir prayer ...

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Rev Fr Offu killed by suspected herdsmen to be buried on August 20th

The Obituary of Reverend Father Paul Offu who was murdered by suspected herdsmen along the Ihe-Agbudu Road in Awgu on Thursday, August 1st, has been released.   According to the lineup of activities, the remains of the 49-year-old clergyman who was shot dead while ...

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Honest Nigerians have no chance of having a good life – Portuguese businessman

A Portugese businessman has explained his findings after living in Nigeria for 10 years, and it includes honest Nigerians having no chance of living a good life.   @PedroHipolito revealed that though there has been tremendous development in the country especially in ...

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Violent extremism is the greatest challenge facing Islam – Buhari

President Buhari in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims, stated that the greatest challenge facing Islam is violent extremism.   Admonishing Muslims to keep off from teachings that promote violence against innocent people, President Buhari maintained that Islam is a religion of peace ...

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‘Yoruba supremacist’ Adeyinka Grandson who called for killing of Igbos in 2019 election, arrested by UK police for terrorism

Adeyinka Grandson, an alleged ‘Yoruba Supremacist’ and President of the Young Yorubas for Freedom (YYF) secessionist group was arrested by the Scotland Yard Counter Terrorism Command London on August 6, over his known social media attacks on Igbos and Fulanis.   Adeyinka ...

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Presidency gives reason on why Yemi Osinbajo’s Twitter account was unverified; Nigerians react

The Presidency has finally revealed why Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s Twitter account was unverified today August 10, including why his profile picture and header image were also taken down.   TGB reported earlier today that over 2,399 tweets were deleted from ...

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Baby gasping for air after being locked up in a car by his mum, rescued by traders in Lagos (video)

A baby left strapped in a baby carrier and locked up in a car by his mum, narrowly escaped being suffocated to death following the timely intervention of traders at Computer Village in Ikeja area of Lagos State.   The baby’s uncomfortable ...

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Pastor Adeboye reveals what God told him about Osinbajo’s helicopter crash

Pastor Enoch Adeboye while preaching at the Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God 67th Annual Convention on Friday August 9, recalled how God told him about the danger Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was in before the helicopter crash he survived in ...

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AZ’s stadium roof collapses during high winds

Part of the roof of the AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar caved in on Saturday, though the ground was empty at the time of the incident Part of the roof of the AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar, belonging to AZ of the ...

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Policeman beaten to death for ‘shooting and killing’ pregnant woman Lagos

An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) was killed by an angry mob, for shooting a pregnant woman dead at Agbole area of Ijegun in Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Friday August 9.   The pregnant tailor identified as Biliki was ...

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