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Imam and 19 others taken captive in Niger state
3Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Imam and 19 others taken captive in Niger state

Reports indicate that some bandits carried out an abduction in communities within Borgu local government area of Niger state, leading to the capture of the Imam of the Emir of Borgu Palace Mosque and 19 others.    The assailants, armed with guns, cutlasses, and knives, initiated an attack which lasted for several hours, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.   The Nation disclosed that the bandits assaulted villagers returning home from the market around 5.30 pm on Saturday, February 1.    Following the incident, Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Mohammed Haliru Dantoro, convened an emergency meeting with all security chiefs in the local government to explore options for securing the release of the captives, in response to the bandits' demand for N20m in exchange for the Imam's freedom....
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Edo State Governor Calls for Arrest of Former Governor and APC Chairman
3Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Edo State Governor Calls for Arrest of Former Governor and APC Chairman

In the midst of the political crisis within the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has made a demand for the arrest of the party's National Chairman and former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole.   For several months, Obaseki and Oshiomole have been in conflict over control of the state chapter of their party. While Oshiomole, a former governor of the state, seeks to control the party, the current governor is of the belief that as the incumbent, he should preside over the party.    The request for Oshiomhole's arrest was submitted in a petition to the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services by the Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shuaibu, on Monday, February 3rd.   The petition alleged that the AP...
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Hate speech: AGF Abubakar Malami asserts that no society will tolerate such a grave crime
3Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Hate speech: AGF Abubakar Malami asserts that no society will tolerate such a grave crime

Addressing the ongoing debate on the controversial social media and Hate Speech bills, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, emphasized that no society will permit the grave crime of hate speech to go unchecked without taking measures to address it.   Speaking at a town hall meeting in Abuja themed “Social Media and anti-Hate Speech Bills,” organized by Daar Communications PLC, owners of AIT, the Minister expressed concern at the alarming prevalence of acrimonious and vilifying statements on social media.   “The rate at which the proliferation of acrimony and vilifying statements dominate the social media space is alarming. The consequence of which will be dangerous. No society will fold its arm and allow such ominous crime to go...
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Police in Lagos State Arrest 20 Individuals Due to Clash with Okada Riders in Ijora
3Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Police in Lagos State Arrest 20 Individuals Due to Clash with Okada Riders in Ijora

Following a clash between Okada riders and the police earlier today in Ijora, Lagos state, the Lagos state police command has arrested twenty suspects.   A statement by Bala Elkana, spokesperson of the state police command, revealed that the police received a distress call regarding a group of individuals, suspected to be okada riders and thugs, armed with cutlasses, blocking major roads in areas including Ijora Oloye, Amusu, Ijora 7up, Ijora under bridge, Sifa junction, and Gaskiya gangare within Ijora Badia Division.   According to the statement, the hoodlums caused significant disruptions on the roads, including burning tires and looting from unsuspecting road users. Police officers from Ijora Badia, Area B Command, and Special Strike Force on Social Miscreants swiftly responded...
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Impressive Shoe Collection Displayed by Akpororo
3Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Impressive Shoe Collection Displayed by Akpororo

On his Instagram, comedian Akpororo flaunted his assortment of shoes.   The shoes, coming in various colors and brands, were neatly organized on the floor while the comedian stood nearby admiring them.   He also mentioned that the shoes pictured were just "some" of his collection.    "Time for clean up #someofmyshoescollections," he captioned.      
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NSCDC Arrests Quack Health Practitioner For Alleged Killings In Lafia, See Details
3Feb By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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NSCDC Arrests Quack Health Practitioner For Alleged Killings In Lafia, See Details

NSCDC Arrests Quack Health Practitioner For Alleged Killings In Lafia, See Details Nasarawa state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a quack medical practitioner for allegedly killing a three-year-old girl through illegal blood transfusion. Mohammed Mahmoud-Fari, state commandant of NSCDC paraded the 27 years-old suspect, Muddansir Idris at the state command in Lafia on Monday. Mahmoud-Fari said the suspect was arrested from the Kofan-Sarkin-Power area of Lafia following report from the parents of the deceased on Friday, Jan. 31. According to the commandant, the suspect had on the fateful day, transfused blood to the child at a medicine store in the area, which resulted to bleeding from all her body openings. “Sensing danger, the suspect ran ...
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Tired horse collapses after doing the job of a keke napep for one day (video)
3Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tired horse collapses after doing the job of a keke napep for one day (video)

The plight of a tired horse that reportedly collapsed in the middle of a road after being put to work due to the Okada and Keke ban in Lagos is quite alarming. Since the ban took effect, numerous horses have been seen on Lagos roads, allegedly being used to convey residents to their destinations. A video of a motionless horse on a busy expressway in Lagos has been shared online, accompanied by Twitter users joking about the horse's inability to handle the job of Okada and Keke. The visual content and Twitter reactions further highlight the situation. A tired horse collapsed in the middle of the road allegedly after being put to work due to the okada and keke ban in Lagos.   As the ban took effect, lots of horses were seen on Lagos roads. The horses were reportedly used to convey Lagos r...
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Jimi Agbaje’s Response to the Okada Ban in Lagos
3Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Jimi Agbaje’s Response to the Okada Ban in Lagos

Jimi Agbaje has expressed his thoughts on the ban of okada (motorcycles) and keke napep (tricycles) in Lagos state.   Agbaje, who contested as the PDP's candidate in the 2015 and 2019 Lagos state gubernatorial election, believes that proper planning is crucial in Lagos. He suggested that the abrupt ban on okada and keke could have adverse effects.   He conveyed his opinion on Twitter, stating, "A Lagos City state for the 21st century needs proper planning. The reasons for the ban on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and motor tricycles (Keke marwa) by the Lagos State Government are noted. But what about the people?   "My view is that such outright ban on major routes will be counterproductive and difficult to enforce. It will also have negative ripple effects on the economy with so m...
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Officer from Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Spotted Stealing from Salesgirl (Video)
3Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Officer from Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Spotted Stealing from Salesgirl (Video)

A video from a CCTV footage circulating on social media captured an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) stealing money from the bag of a salesgirl. According to unconfirmed reports, the NSCDC officer was assigned to secure the building where he was caught on camera stealing from the salesgirl. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram ...
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