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Gunmen Kidnap Pregnant Woman In Cross River, Demand N15m Ransom

October 6, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Some daredevil kidnappers have reportedly abducted a pregnant woman in Cross River State. The heavily pregnant woman (name undisclosed) was kidnapped yesterday in Eseku Community, Creek Town of Odukpani Local…

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BBNaija S9: Ocee Evicted From ‘No Loose Guard’ House

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Ocee, has been evicted. He was evicted during the final live show on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Ocee was evicted a few minutes…

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19-Year-Old Boy Brutally Stabs His Own Father To Death In Kogi

October 6, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Abba Yusuf, a 19-year-old man, has allegedly killed Alhaji Dahiru Yusuf Maileather, his 60-year-old father, in Sarkin-Noma area of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. An eyewitness told Daily Post that the…

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Rivers LG Poll: Fubara Swears In Elected Chairmen

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Sunday presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected chairpersons of the 23 local government councils in the state. The inauguration was…

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Nigerian Police Arrest Officer Who Allegedly Stabbed Kaduna Resident Stopping Him From Assaulting Girlfriend To Death

October 6, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Photos of Charniel Amanzie Moses, the police officer who is accused of fatally stabbing a resident of Kaduna, Adekunle Oduwole, have surfaced. On Facebook, Moses describes himself as a singer,…

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Gov Adeleke Mulls Localisation Of Livestock Innovations In Osun

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed the readiness of the state government to localise modern livestock innovations with a view to develop Osun dairy and livestock sub-sectors. Adeleke msde this revelation…

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How Breaking Up With My Girlfriend Motivated Me To Begin My Career – Layi Wasabi Opens Up (Video)

October 6, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Layi Wasabi, the popular Nigerian content creator, has recounted how breaking up with his girlfriend helped to push him into beginning his career. Layi Wasabi, born Isaac Olayiwola, made this…

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EPL: Why I Benched De Ligt, Martinez Against Aston Villa – Ten Hag

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has explained his decision to drop Matthijs De Ligt and Lisandro Martinez from his starting XI. Ten Hag has opted to start the duo…

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Bandits In Zamfara Now Receive Bank Transfers, Collect N2million Ransom

October 6, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Daredevil terrorists, who are locally dubbed as bandits, are said to now receive ransom through bank electronic transfer in Zamfara State. SaharaReporters reports that some of the terrorists were paid…

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NPFL: Ozebagbe Confident Ikorodu City Will Bounce Back From Poor Start

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Ikorodu City head coach, Bright Ozebagbe says the players are in good mood for their matchday 5 fixture against Plateau United. Ozebagbe said the players will fight for maximum points…

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EFCC Arrests 44 Suspected Fraudsters In Anambra, Enugu (Photos)

October 6, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

No fewer than 44 suspected internet fraudsters have been apprehended at different locations of Enugu and Anambra States. The arrest was carried out by Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate…

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Kano Pillars Players To Miss Four Players Against Sunshine Stars

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Kano Pillars will be without four of their regular players in Sunday’s (today) matchday five encounter against Sunshine Stars. The players are goalkeepers Charles Tembe, defenders Ibrahim Inuwa, Zahradeen Bello,…

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Obi Donates N10m To Anambra Hospital For Reporting Overpayment In Previous Pledge

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala. Obi had…

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LG Poll: There Must Be No Breakdown Of Law, Order In Rivers – Jonathan Warns Police, Others

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Goodluck Jonathan, the former Nigerian President, has warned security agencies in Rivers State against making any move that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state.…

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You’re Nobody — Asari Dokubo Dares Wike

October 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

A former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has declared his support for the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Dokubo claimed that soldiers sent by the Minister of the…

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ISWAP Terrorists Invade Geidam Town In Yobe, Kill Resident, Destroy Properties

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

In the early hours of Saturday, terrorists from the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) invaded Geidam town in Yobe State, attacking residents and causing widespread property damage, according to…

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NPFL: Lobi Stars Secure First Win, Insurance Hold El-Kanemi

October 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

Lobi Stars ended their barren run courtesy of a 1-0 win over Shooting Stars at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday. Samuel Tiza’s 29th-minute strike separated both teams on the…

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Policemen Fired Teargas At Polling Stations, Disrupted Council Elections In Port Harcourt – Witnesses

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

On Saturday, October 5, some policemen allegedly teargassed voter stations at Elekahia Primary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, disrupting the local government elections. Approximately 20 patrol vans filled with…

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ISWAP Invades Geidam Town In Yobe, Kills Resident, Destroys Properties

October 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

In the early hours of Saturday, militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, launched a deadly attack on Geidam town in Yobe State, killing one resident and causing…

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Nollywood Actor, Saheed Balogun Loses Daughter, Zeenat

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Saheed Balogun, the popular Nollywood actor, has lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold hands of death. The actor announced the passing of his daughter on Saturday via his…

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