Police arrest 150 suspects for armed robbery and cultism
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Police arrest 150 suspects for armed robbery and cultism

150 suspects have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command in connection to the robberies, burglaries and cult violence in some parts of the state.   The suspects were arrested after residents of  Owode, Ilepa, Ifo, Arigbajo, Itori, Dalemo, Ijoko Joju, Sango, Ota in Ifo, Agbado-Ijaiye, among other communities in Ifo and Ado-Odo/Ota Local  Government Areas of Ogun state, alerted the police of the attacks.    Ogun state Commissioner of Police, Kenneth Ebrimson linked the attacks to seven rival cult groups. He revealed that the police arrested some of the suspects at their hideouts and also recovered some weapons.    Ebrimson said;    “The genesis of this was from some criminal gangs that engaged in supremacy battle in Ifo and spread to Ado-Odo/Ota Local Lovernment Area of the s...
Coronavirus: 15-year-old girl commits suicide after 'struggling to cope with the pressure of stay-at-home orders'
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Coronavirus: 15-year-old girl commits suicide after 'struggling to cope with the pressure of stay-at-home orders'

Coronavirus: 15-year-old girl commits suicide after 'struggling to cope with the pressure of stay-at-home orders' A tragic incident has rocked California as a teenage girl took her own life while struggling to cope with the stay-at-home orders during the Coronavirus outbreak. 15-year-old Jo’Vianni Smith of Stockton was found dead inside her home after she hanged herself last week. A coach at Jo’Vianni's school, Bear Creek High School, revealed that 'the cause of death reportedly was due to the stresses and pressures from coping with the self-isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.' Her mother, Danielle Hunt, also believes that stress from the health crisis may have played a role in her daughter's death, according to the ou...
A 15-Year-old Girl Takes Her Life as She Struggles with Stay-at-Home Orders
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A 15-Year-old Girl Takes Her Life as She Struggles with Stay-at-Home Orders

Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, a teenage girl in California tragically died by suicide as she struggled to cope with the stay-at-home orders.   The 15-year-old Jo’Vianni Smith of Stockton was found dead in her home after hanging herself last week.    According to a coach at Jo’Vianni's school, Bear Creek High School, the cause of her death was reportedly due to the stresses and pressures from coping with the self-isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.'      Her mother, Danielle Hunt, also believes that stress from the health crisis may have played a role in her daughter's tragic death.     “I felt that I was doing all that I could as a parent to leave the communication open,” Hunt told the news station. She added, “sometimes we may need to stop and worry about the kids that we ...
Tragic Incident in Delta State: Man Fatally Attacked over Cow Dispute
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Tragic Incident in Delta State: Man Fatally Attacked over Cow Dispute

Confirming the tragic event, the Delta State Police Command has verified the killing of 28-year-old Austin Nwaeke, who was reportedly attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen.   Nwaeke was allegedly murdered over a cow's killing in Albert Camp, a farming settlement primarily inhabited by migrant farmers and artisans in the hilly suburbs of Oshimili South council, Delta State.   Providing an account of the incident, the deceased's widow stated:   “I ran out of the house and saw my husband dead in front of the door."   The Nation, in its report, stated that Police spokesperson Onome Onowakpoyeya confirmed the incident and also revealed that a manhunt has been initiated to apprehend the perpetrators.
African Ambassadors in China File Official Grievance About Racism in China
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African Ambassadors in China File Official Grievance About Racism in China

A formal complaint has been submitted by African ambassadors in China to the Chinese foreign minister, expressing their concerns about discrimination against Africans, particularly in Guangzhou.   Several African countries have individually urged China to address their worries regarding mistreatment and harassment of Africans.   China, in its efforts to prevent imported cases of Coronavirus, has tightened border controls after successfully containing the spread of the virus. However, their methods have provoked outrage from Africans.   Reports from Guangzhou indicate that Africans have been forcibly evicted from their apartments by landlords, subjected to multiple Coronavirus tests without receiving the results, and faced public shunning and discrimi...
Ex-Togolese Prime Minister, Edem Kodjo is dead
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Ex-Togolese Prime Minister, Edem Kodjo is dead

The news of the passing of former Togolese Prime Minister and diplomat, Edem Kodjo, at the age of 82 has been confirmed. Serving as the prime minister of Togo from 1994 to 1996 and from 2005 to 2006, under the leadership of former president Gnassingbe Eyadema, he passed away in Paris on Saturday, April 11. Togolese Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey, expressed his condolences in a tweet, noting Kodjo as a "brilliant academic" and "ardent Pan-African." In addition to his role as Prime Minister, Edem also had stints as Togo's Minister of Finance from 1973 to 1976 and as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1976 to 1978. He was elected as the Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1978. The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob, and Malian President Ibrahim Keita have also ...
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson host Trolls-themed party for daughter True’s 2nd birthday
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Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson host Trolls-themed party for daughter True’s 2nd birthday

Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian and NBA player Tristan Thompson organized an intimate Trolls-themed bash to mark their daughter True Thompson's second birthday. Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, the family celebrated True's special day at Khloe's $7.2M Calabasas mansion on Easter Sunday. In an Instagram Story, the 35-year-old shared the first glimpse of the toddler's decorations, saying, "Even though this party consists of her mommy, daddy, and True, she will feel loved and adored." Tristan also posted photos from the celebration and expressed his sentiments: "Happy Birthday to my sweet baby True. You have no idea how much daddy loves you. I can’t believe how fast time has flown by. You will always be daddy’s little girl. I Love you soo much Tutu. Happy birthday day. #DaddysT...
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Host Trolls-Themed Birthday Bash for Daughter True Turning 2 (In Photos)
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Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Host Trolls-Themed Birthday Bash for Daughter True Turning 2 (In Photos)

Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian and professional basketball player Tristan Thompson put together an intimate Trolls-themed celebration for their daughter True Thompson's second birthday.   With the coronavirus lockdown in effect, the parents marked True's birthday at Khloe's seven-bedroom $7.2M Calabasas mansion on Easter Sunday.   Posting on her Instagram Story, the 35-year-old shared, "Even though this party consists of her mommy, daddy and True, she will feel loved and adored," while revealing the first glimpse of the toddler's decorations.   True's father, Tristan, also posted photos from their daughter's birthday and penned a heartfelt note: "Happy Birthday to my sweet baby True. You have no idea how much daddy loves you. I can’t believe how fast time has flown by. You w...
"Toke Makinwa poses a poignant question as she highlights the pressing issues facing Nigerians this year"
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"Toke Makinwa poses a poignant question as she highlights the pressing issues facing Nigerians this year"

Toke Makinwa made a reflection on the challenges confronting Nigerians in 2020, listing them in her recent social media post.   The popular media personality took to her Instagram Stories to express her concerns about the escalating crime rates, the impact of the Coronavirus lockdown, and the resultant hunger in the country.   She articulated, "There is a pandemic out there killing people, there's hunger threatening to kill people, there's crime threatening the peace of the people. What type of year is this??? God pls have mercy."
Alleged Robber Captured During Coronavirus Lockdown, Police Reportedly Unable to Accommodate
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Alleged Robber Captured During Coronavirus Lockdown, Police Reportedly Unable to Accommodate

A resident of Ogun State in Nigeria has shared photos of an alleged robber captured in their estate, despite the lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic.    According to @iammotola, when they contacted the police to apprehend the suspect, they were reportedly told that the "cell is full'.    He tweeted;    Caught one in our Estate this evening and the other one escaped....Fact be told; we called the Police and they said cell is Full. This is disheartening, we’re not safe !!!     The individual also revealed that they forcibly handed over the alleged robber to the police station. See the tweet below;        You hear him well right???? #OgunUnrest ...