Rescue of Bayelsa Commissioner’s Six-year-old son from kidnappers after 3 weeks in captivity
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Rescue of Bayelsa Commissioner’s Six-year-old son from kidnappers after 3 weeks in captivity

After a harrowing three weeks in captivity, the 6-year-old son of Bayelsa State Commissioner for Water Resources, Nengi Talbot Tubonah, has been successfully rescued.   The boy was abducted on December 22 by four gunmen who forcefully entered the commissioner’s residence at the New Commissioners’ Quarters in Yenagoa, demanding money. When the commissioner insisted he had no money, the gunmen seized the boy and took him to an undisclosed location.   Operatives of Puff Adder, attached to the Bayelsa Police Command, rescued the boy from the creeks of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, weeks after his abduction.   Upon the rescued victim's arrival at the command’s headquarters in Yenagoa, the Commissioner of Police, Uche Anozia, commended the police's efforts in trac...
Rescue of Bayelsa Commissioner’s 6-Year-Old Son After 3 Weeks in Kidnappers’ Captivity
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Rescue of Bayelsa Commissioner’s 6-Year-Old Son After 3 Weeks in Kidnappers’ Captivity

After enduring three weeks in captivity, the 6-year-old son of Bayelsa State's Commissioner for Water Resources, Nengi Talbot Tubonah, has been successfully rescued.   The boy was taken on December 22 by a group of four gunmen who invaded the commissioner’s residence at the New Commissioners’ Quarters in Yenagoa. Upon entering Talbot's home at the quarters located in Opolo, the gunmen demanded money from the commissioner. When he asserted that he had no money, they proceeded to kidnap his son and took him to an undisclosed location.   Operatives of Puff Adder, attached to the Bayelsa Police Command, were responsible for rescuing the boy from the creeks of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area weeks after his abduction.   Upon the boy's rescue, the Commissioner of Police, Uche Anozia, ...
7-month-old baby freezes to death after his mother left him outside a balcony for five hours
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7-month-old baby freezes to death after his mother left him outside a balcony for five hours

The tragic incident of a 7-month-old baby boy freezing to death after his mother left him outside a balcony for five hours took place in eastern Russia. The incident occurred in the far-eastern Khabarovsk region on Sunday morning (Jan. 5). The 40-year-old mother from Nikolaevsk-on-Amur put her son outside the balcony to sleep in the fresh air, with the expectation of picking him up within a few minutes. However, she forgot about him and only remembered his whereabouts five hours later. The boy succumbed to hypothermia as he was exposed to temperatures as low as -20C for an extended period. When the mother eventually retrieved him and brought him inside, it was too late as the baby was already lifeless and could not be revived. Hypothermia is caused by exposure to cold, leading to a decre...
Tragic Incident Leads to the Death of a 7-Month-Old Baby
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Tragic Incident Leads to the Death of a 7-Month-Old Baby

On Sunday morning (Jan. 5), a 7-month-old baby boy tragically froze to death after being left to sleep outside on a balcony in eastern Russia. The child succumbed to hypothermia after enduring -20C temperatures for five hours in the far-eastern Khabarovsk region. His parents had placed him outside to 'sleep in the fresh air'.Local media reports indicate that the 40-year-old mother from Nikolaevsk-on-Amur had intended to retrieve her son within a few minutes. However, she reportedly forgot about him and only remembered his whereabouts five hours later.Upon retrieving him and bringing him inside, she found that her baby was unresponsive and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.The cause of death, according to Russian media, was hypothermia, which occurs when the bod...
Adorable new photo of Blue Ivy is released to celebrate her on her 8th birthday
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Adorable new photo of Blue Ivy is released to celebrate her on her 8th birthday

Blue Ivy celebrated her 8th birthday on January 7, 2019. Her grandfather, Matthew Knowles, marked the occasion by releasing a new photo of her, along with a heartfelt caption wishing her a happy birthday. The adorable snapshot has been widely shared and adored by fans across social media platforms. The photo release was accompanied by a touching message from Matthew Knowles, in which he expressed his love for his eldest granddaughter: "Happy Birthday to my beautiful and oldest granddaughter Blue Ivy.⁣ ⁣Love,⁣ ⁣Papa G." The photo, shared on Instagram, has garnered significant attention and warm wishes for Blue Ivy on her special day. The young girl's milestone birthday has been joyously celebrated by her family and fans alike.
The absence of Nigerian players in the CAF Team of the Year sparks controversy
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The absence of Nigerian players in the CAF Team of the Year sparks controversy

No Nigerian player was included in the 11-man team announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during its annual end-of-year awards gala in Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday night. The CAF Team of the Year featured top names including Mo Salah of Egypt and Liverpool, Mahrez of Man.City/Algeria, and Saido Mane of Senegal/Liverpool. However, it did not include any Nigerian players such as Odion Ighalo, Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, and Victor Osimhen who had outstanding performances in 2019. Other notable players in the CAF Team of the Year are Onana of Ajax, Joel Matip of Liverpool, and Pierre Aubameyang of Arsenal.
United Kingdom issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria after some Muslim groups took to the streets to protest the killing of Qasem Soleimani
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United Kingdom issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria after some Muslim groups took to the streets to protest the killing of Qasem Soleimani

The security alert has been issued to UK citizens in Nigeria due to rising tensions between the US and Iran following the killing of Qasem Soleimani. Some Muslim groups in Nigeria protested Soleimani's death, expressing anti-US sentiments and burning a US flag in Abuja. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised its citizens in Nigeria to be vigilant, avoid large gatherings and unsafe areas. The statement emphasizes the need to steer clear of public demonstrations and leave the area immediately in case of any disturbances.
The African Women’s Player of the Year Award Goes to Asisat Oshoala at #CAFawards
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The African Women’s Player of the Year Award Goes to Asisat Oshoala at #CAFawards

Asisat Oshoala, a member of Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona, emerged as Africa's top female footballer for the year 2019 at the CAF Player of the Year Awards held in Egypt on Tuesday night. She secured the award by surpassing contenders Ajara Nchout of Cameroon and Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa. Oshoala gained widespread attention in 2019 for her outstanding performance at Barcelona Femení, where she became the first African to score in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. She also made a significant contribution at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scoring a goal that helped Nigeria advance to the knockout stages of the tournament. Congratulations to her.