Six suspected ritualists arrested in Lagos
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Six suspected ritualists arrested in Lagos

On Monday afternoon, April 20, pandemonium erupted in the Shogunle and Ladipo area of Agege Motor Road in Lagos state following the arrest of six suspected ritualists. Reports indicate that the suspected ritualists, known for abducting passersby along the road, were apprehended after a failed attempt to abduct a street sweeper. The street sweeper's cry for help attracted residents of the area and area boys who came to her rescue. One of the suspected ritualists attempted to flee upon sighting them but was chased and apprehended by the area boys. Five other suspected ritualists were also apprehended, and their lynching was prevented due to the timely intervention of the police.
Important Notice for Recent Visitors of Vedic Lifecare in Lekki
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Important Notice for Recent Visitors of Vedic Lifecare in Lekki

If you have recently visited Vedic Lifecare in Lekki, it is strongly recommended that you self-isolate, as two staff members at the hospital have tested positive for Coronavirus. The hospital issued a statement on Monday, April 20, via its official Twitter page, stating that the cautionary measure is necessary as the staff members contracted the virus while attending to a patient who later tested positive. Individuals who have been to the hospital within the past 10 days are urged to take necessary precautions to avoid spreading the virus. Review the full statement below:
Female officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service queried for partaking in #Bopdaddychallenge (Video)
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Female officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service queried for partaking in #Bopdaddychallenge (Video)

The Nigeria Immigration Service has issued a query to its female officers for participating in the #Bopdaddychallenge. The query, dated April 15, accuses the officers of indecently flaunting their bodies and desecrating the NIS uniform in a video. The letter warns that their actions constitute serious misconduct and could lead to dismissal. The officers have been asked to defend themselves against the disciplinary action. The video of the officers' BopDaddy challenge and the query letter can be viewed below.
Police bring calm to Oworonshoki as one million boys are forced out by youths (videos)
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Police bring calm to Oworonshoki as one million boys are forced out by youths (videos)

Reports from Oworonshoki community in Lagos State reveal an outbreak of unrest, as confirmed in social media posts by residents.    Following the lockdown order by the federal government due to the Coronavirus outbreak, a notorious gang, known for launching attacks in various areas of Lagos state over the past few days, was driven out of the community by armed youths.    RRS operatives have been deployed to restore normalcy in the community. Some tweets and videos can be seen below;   Oworo was waiting. pic.twitter.com/JJnphzdLIt — 🤡Hisoka⚛️ (@Jiggy_Blaqboy) April 20, 2020
Police intervene as youths drive One Million boys out of Oworonshoki during the coronavirus lockdown (videos)
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Police intervene as youths drive One Million boys out of Oworonshoki during the coronavirus lockdown (videos)

In Oworonshoki community of Lagos State, unrest erupted recently as confirmed by social media posts shared by residents. The notorious gang, who in the past few days have carried out attacks in various areas of Lagos state following the lockdown order issued by the federal government due to the Coronavirus outbreak, were driven out of the community by youths armed with weapons. RRS operatives have been deployed to restore normalcy in the community. See some tweets and videos below; Oworo was waiting. pic.twitter.com/JJnphzdLIt — 🤡Hisoka⚛️ (@Jiggy_Blaqboy) April 20, 2020
”Area Boys from Mushin Invite ‘1 Million Boys’ Gang to Play – See Purported Letter (Photo)
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”Area Boys from Mushin Invite ‘1 Million Boys’ Gang to Play – See Purported Letter (Photo)

There has been an emergence of a photo displaying a letter allegedly sent by the Area boys from Mushin, Lagos to '1 Million Boys', the gang known for attacking and robbing residents in Lagos mainland since the commencement of the Coronavirus lockdown in Lagos state.   The purported letter from the Area boys of Mushin states "We, the area boys of Mushin local government area, hereby extend an invitation to the 1 Million Boys of Nigeria to visit Mushin. Just come, we assure you that no harm will befall you all. To play, we are eager. If you fail to come, ehhhhn!!!!"      It's quite amusing....Is this for real?
'Footballer Pedro shares how Zlatan Ibrahimovic threatened players while at LA Galaxy'
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'Footballer Pedro shares how Zlatan Ibrahimovic threatened players while at LA Galaxy'

Former teammate Joao Pedro has shed light on the tactics used by Zlatan Ibrahimovic to instill fear and assert dominance while at LA Galaxy. Pedro and Ibrahimovic played together at LA Galaxy, where Ibrahimovic achieved remarkable success, scoring 52 goals in 56 appearances during his two-year stint in the US after departing from Manchester United. According to Pedro, after a painful loss, Ibrahimovic made it clear that he was not hesitant to express his thoughts to his teammates. "We had an away clash against Houston Dynamo," Joao Pedro, currently on loan from the Galaxy to Tondela in his native Portugal, told Record. "We went 1-0 up, they came back, we levelled at 2-2, in the last few minutes th...
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   Governor Masari locks down Katsina after two new Coronavirus cases
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Following the confirmation of two new cases of Coronavirus in Katsina, Governor Aminu Masari has issued a lockdown directive for the state capital, Katsina. The lockdown is set to commence from 7am on Tuesday, April 20, with restrictions on movement and only limited services provided by selected pharmacies and raw food sellers. Daura and Dutsinma local government areas have already been placed on lockdown, with the state capital to follow suit on Tuesday morning. Both newly identified Coronavirus patients are males, with one being a business traveler known to have visited Abuja, Lagos, and other places. The total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Katsina state has now risen to 12, with efforts being made to trace contacts and test individuals for the...
Fire guts Bayelsa Plaza in the Lagos Trade Fair Complex (video)
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Fire guts Bayelsa Plaza in the Lagos Trade Fair Complex (video)

Bayelsa Plaza at the International Centre for Commerce, ICC, in Trade Fair Complex, Ojo Lagos, was gutted by fire on Sunday, April 19. The business complex, which is usually a buzz of business activities, has been closed for almost four weeks to curb the spread of Coronavirus. This means that businessmen have been away from their shops for weeks and were not available to salvage any of their goods when the fire broke out. Most of them were only made aware of the disaster on Monday morning. Shops and goods were destroyed in the fire that has since been brought under control. The cause of the fire has not been revealed. Watch a video of the aftermath of the fire. View this post on Instagram Fire guts Bayelsa Plaza in Trade Fair Complex, Ojo,...
Peoples Democratic Party Calls for Suspension of ATM, Mobile Transfer, and Electricity Charges Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Peoples Democratic Party Calls for Suspension of ATM, Mobile Transfer, and Electricity Charges Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to collaborate with commercial banks to suspend charges for ATM card usage and low amount mobile fund transfers as a measure to alleviate the financial burden faced by many Nigerians during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a statement released today, April 20th, by the party's spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP emphasized the increased reliance on ATM and mobile transfers for survival during the lockdown, necessitating the suspension of charges on minimal transactions during this period. The party stressed that lifting the charges during the pandemic would ease the financial strain on vulnerable citizens and encourage more support within the community. The statement reads: The PDP urges the CBN to work with...