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Year: 2023

Pastor fakes own kidnap twice, collects N600,000 ransom from members

A Jos-based pastor has been arrested by operatives of the Plateau State Police Command for staging his kidnap and demanding ransom from members of his congregation, IGBERETV reports. Albarka Bitrus Sukunya was arrested alongside his collaborators following intelligence reports after church members paid N600,000 ransom to secure the cleric’s release. The Plateau State Police Command’s…

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Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria calls for youth activism in fight against FGM (See how to apply)

Call for Expression of Interest to become a YOUTH ACTIVIST on elimination of Harmful Traditional Practices (FGM), GBV, VAWC and Child Marriage. Project Title: Strengthening Youth participation in policy advocacy and reporting on the elimination of harmful practices (Female Genital Mutilation), GBV, VAWC and Child Marriage in Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North and Kajola LGAs of…

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My both parents are from Abeokuta, Obasanjo refutes claim of being fathered by Igboman

The former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, unintentionally refuted claims that he is not a Yoruba man when he said his two parents were from Owu in Abeokuta, Ogun State. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Anthony Adefuye, recently claimed that the father of the former Nigerian leader was Igbo but that he…

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Terrorism will threaten conduct of 2023 polls in Northeast, except—CORNWEST Africa

The Conflict Research Network, West Africa (CORN West Africa) on Tuesday alerted the federal government and security agencies that terrorism will threaten the conduct of 2023 elections in northeast Nigeria except proactive context specific security plan is designed for the zone.This was part of the recommendations given at the Conflict Research Network (CORN) West Africa…

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Ex-Zambian footballer, Philemon Mulala, mauled to death by his dogs in South Africa

A former Zambian national football star, Philemon Mulala, was mauled to death by his three dogs in South Africa. Mulala, 60, was attacked at his home in Lichtenburg, North West, on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Provincial police spokesperson, Captain Sam Tselanyane, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, January 9. “It is alleged that…

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We kill ladies to sell their body parts – suspect

Lukmon Oladele was a native doctor attending to patients, using for traditional means to heal and to boost their businesses. However, unknown to his neighbours and residents of the area he lived in, the Ijebu-Ode-born suspect was also into sale of human parts. He would lure ladies, especially commercial sex workers, to his house. In…

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Nigerian Govt announces date country’s refineries would be completed to end fuel importation

The Federal Government has announced a date to end importation of fuel. Speaking on Monday, FG said it projected that by the first Quarter of 2024 Nigeria will put an end to the importation of petroleum products into the country, according to NAN. The Minister of state  Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva said by the first quarter of…

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Governor Adeleke unveils new transport management system for Osun State

• Creates supervisory Disciplinary Committee • Consultant will integrate 97.8% of union as its employees” • Com. Wakeel Nurudeen Oluronbi Heads Vehicle Sector • Com. Oyeniyi Sikiru Ayobami Leads the Cycle Wing • New Model to Generate Thousands of Jobs, Increase IGR & Secure Parks The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has…

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Oyo Lawmaker, Babajide Gabriel, Assembly correspondents chairman reconcile, embrace each other

The Oyo state House of Assembly lawmaker representing Ibadan North constituency II, Honourable Gabriel Babajide and the correspondent chairman of the House, Oladapo Ibikunle have reconciled and embraced each other. The truce between the duo was consequent upon a peace meeting on Monday (today) at the instance of the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media…

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22yr old female IPOB member captured by army, confesses to killing 5 people (VIDEO)

22yr old female IPOB member Amaka Onah, has been captured by men of Nigerian army. Security forces caught the 22 year old female IPOB/ESN lady in the terrorist camp. The suspect confessed to have killed 5 people so far! She identified her victims and also told the security forces, the victims location and took them…

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