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Police in Lagos arrest suspected ritualist with photos
5Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Police in Lagos arrest suspected ritualist with photos

An individual suspected to be involved in ritualistic activities, 30-year-old Dona Asogba, shown in the image above, has been apprehended by the Lagos state police command in the Ikorodu area. According to a statement from the police command spokesperson, Bala Elkana, on Sunday, April 5, the arrest was made after residents of Panuse area, Okoafo in Ikorodu reported to Morogbo Police Station about Asogbo and his alleged accomplice, Peter Alogbo, who is currently on the run. They reported that the duo had converted an uncompleted building in the community into a den for rituals, causing fear and panic in the vicinity.   Bala stated that a team of Police officers, led by the Divisional Police Officer, visited the scene and discovered various fetish items in their shrine, as well as a m...
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Nigerian Troops Salute Chadian President as He Leads Them to Battle Boko Haram; Massive Cache of Arms Recovered (See Videos and Photos)
5Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian Troops Salute Chadian President as He Leads Them to Battle Boko Haram; Massive Cache of Arms Recovered (See Videos and Photos)

The Chadian military achieved a significant triumph in their ongoing battle against the Boko Haram insurgency when the President of Chad, Iddris Deby, personally led soldiers in a campaign against the insurgents. President Deby initiated the offensive against Boko Haram in retaliation for an ambush that resulted in the deaths of over 90 Chadian soldiers at the hands of the terrorists. He characterized this as the most severe attack ever suffered by the country's military and pledged to ensure the complete eradication of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. The operation took place in the vicinity of Lake Chad and resulted in the capture of a senior Boko Haram commander, as well as the seizure of weapons from the insurgents' arsenal. A group of Ni...
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Nigerian troops spot and cheer on Chadian soldiers as they are led to battle by their President against Boko Haram, with major recovery of arms (videos/photos)
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Nigerian troops spot and cheer on Chadian soldiers as they are led to battle by their President against Boko Haram, with major recovery of arms (videos/photos)

Chadian forces achieved significant success in their battle against Boko Haram when the country's President, Iddris Deby, took charge of the military operation against the insurgents. President Deby led the offensive in response to an ambush in which over 90 Chadian soldiers were killed by the terrorists. He described it as the worst attack ever on the country’s military and vowed to crush Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. The confrontation took place around Lake Chad and resulted in the capture of a top Boko Haram commander and the recovery of weapons from the insurgents' depot. During the operation, Nigerian soldiers were seen cheering on the Chadian troops as they were led to battle by their President. A Nigerian soldier was heard saying, "thes...
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“Do not be afraid, you are not alone – Pope Francis tweets as global Coronavirus death toll tops 65,000
5Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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“Do not be afraid, you are not alone – Pope Francis tweets as global Coronavirus death toll tops 65,000

The global death toll of Coronavirus has surpassed 65,000, and in response, Pope Francis tweets a message of support, urging people not to be afraid. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, confined by quarantine measures, delivers a Palm Sunday mass in an empty Vatican City auditorium. In a series of tweets, Pope Francis encourages young people to dedicate their lives to God and others, emphasizing the rewards of selflessness. He also reflects on the concept of serving others and finding solace in faith during difficult times. Accompanying the message, images of the Pope and the hashtag #PalmSunday are shared, capturing the solemnity of the occasion.
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36 year old Nigerian man dies of Coronavirus in Lagos
5Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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36 year old Nigerian man dies of Coronavirus in Lagos

The death of a 36-year-old Nigerian man from coronavirus in Lagos has been reported. Lagos Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, announced the man's death on Twitter on April 5. The deceased passed away on April 4 in a private facility. Professor Abayomi tweeted, "We lost a #COVID19 patient; a 36-year-old Nigerian, male who died in a private facility on 4th April, 2020. Total number of #COVID19 patients who have died are now 2. One case was evacuated bringing total evacuated to 2 Let's #StaySafe #ForAGreaterLagos". This marks the fifth death in Nigeria.
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Super Eagles Star Kenneth Omeruo Speaks Up on Lack of Football Action Amid Coronavirus Crisis
5Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Super Eagles Star Kenneth Omeruo Speaks Up on Lack of Football Action Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Nigeria's Kenneth Omeruo, who plays for Leganes in Spain, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, urging football fans to remain at home to help stop the spread of the disease.   The 26-year-old defender, who secured a permanent move to Leganes from Chelsea last summer, has participated in 19 league games despite the club's current position at the bottom of the table.   With football in Spain, like the rest of the world, brought to a halt indefinitely to combat the virus, Omeruo took to Instagram to express his longing for the game and his hope for an end to the current situation.   "I miss the game; I hope this madness ends soon, but until then, please stay at home," Omeruo wrote.
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The United Kingdom: Over 10,000 Cases of Slavery Reported in 2019
5Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The United Kingdom: Over 10,000 Cases of Slavery Reported in 2019

A new report has revealed a shocking surge in the number of suspected modern slavery victims in the UK, reaching over 10,000, marking a 52% increase in reported cases of slavery in 2019. The figures were first released by NYDailyNews. It is reported that Britain is home to at least 136,000 modern slaves, with four in 10 cases allegedly involving child victims, according to the Global Slavery Index. Data from the Home Office shows that 10,627 potential trafficking victims were referred to the UK's framework for identifying modern slavery abuses in 2019, compared with 6,993 in 2018. "We need to think about how the system is working in practice for the people it was set up to identify and help," said Kate Roberts, manager at Anti-Slavery I...
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'Bishop Ignatius Kaigama’s Perspective on the Coronavirus Pandemic: “God is in Control and All Nations are Equal”
5Apr By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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'Bishop Ignatius Kaigama’s Perspective on the Coronavirus Pandemic: “God is in Control and All Nations are Equal”

Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, from Abuja Catholic Diocese, shared his thoughts on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, stating that the disease has brought humanity to a common level. Kaigama highlighted that all nations, regardless of their size or power, are in need of assistance as the virus continues to spread rapidly worldwide.   “The disease has equalized us. Both powerful and smaller nations find themselves on the same footing, experiencing the effects and struggling to cope,” Kaigama expressed after conducting a Palm Sunday Mass in an empty church, following government directives to prohibit public gatherings. He added, “The pandemic has emphasized the importance of collective effort in overcoming societal challenges." “All nations, irrespective of their development status...
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Wayne Rooney Reflects on His ‘Worst Feeling’ in Football Career After Incident with Cristiano Ronaldo
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Wayne Rooney Reflects on His ‘Worst Feeling’ in Football Career After Incident with Cristiano Ronaldo

Wayne Rooney, England and Manchester United's all-time highest goalscorer, has shared what he considers to be the most distressing experience of his nearly two-decade-long football career. Rooney recalls the 2006 World Cup, during which he clashed with his then Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the quarterfinal match between England and Portugal. Rooney's World Cup journey in the 2006 Germany World Cup ended in controversy as Ronaldo played a role in Rooney's dismissal, who received a red card for a second-half stamp on Ricardo Carvalho.     Portugal's Ronaldo encouraged the referee to send off his Manchester United teammate Rooney and was then seen winking after Rooney was dismissed. As a result, England lost on pena...
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Abia State Govt Reacts To Death Of Medical Doctor In Us
5Apr By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Abia State Govt Reacts To Death Of Medical Doctor In Us

Okezie Ikpeazu ,The Governor of Abia State, has expressed sadness over the death of Dr. Caleb Anya who died from Coronavirus in New York, USA. Anya, who hails from Abia state was among the three Nigerians who died at the frontline of the fight against Coronavirus. Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, the Consul General of Nigeria in New York confirmed that Anya got the virus while he was on duty in New York, which is the epicentre of the pandemic in the US. Gov. Ikpeazu in a statement signed by Chief John Okiyi Kalu, Honourable Commssioner for Information, offered his condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Anya. The governor prayed that all other health workers who risk their lives daily be protected as they help battle against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The statement read: “Our...
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