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Five Gombe lawmakers found to be positive for COVID-19

8Jun

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Five Gombe lawmakers found to be positive for COVID-19

Five members of the Gombe state House of Assembly have tested positive for COVID-19. Today, June 8, Chairman of the state task force on COVID-19, Prof Idris Mohammed, revealed this while addressing the media on the state's efforts to combat the novel Coronavirus. According to Mohammed, the lawmakers, whose identities were not disclosed, have been admitted at different isolation centers in the state. The state currently has 217 confirmed cases of the viral disease.

Rave Reviews Trail UBA’s Innovative Mobile Banking App

8Jun

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Rave Reviews Trail UBA’s Innovative Mobile Banking App

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has been receiving glowing reviews and commendations following the recent upgrade of its Mobile Banking app. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook have been buzzing with positive comments about the ambience, functionality, and versatility of UBA’s revamped mobile app ever since the upgrade. Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Osita Chidoka, expressed his admiration for the bank on social media, applauding UBA for introducing exciting and interactive features that facilitate banking while enabling customers to carry out unlimited transactions via their mobile phones. Chidoka, a former Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, commended the bank for leveraging its decades of experience ...

Court restrains APC from conducting primaries in Edo

8Jun

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Court restrains APC from conducting primaries in Edo

A Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo state, has granted an order on Monday, June 8, restraining the All Progressives Congress and its national chairman from conducting any primary election in Edo State. The crisis in the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress has taken a different turn. The order was granted ahead of the governorship election in September, pending the determination of the lawsuit on June 11, 2020. Six aspirants from two camps are in the race for the Edo APC governorship ticket. Among them are former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and a former Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Pius Odubu. Five of the aspirants belong to a faction of the party loyal to APC National Chairman Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, who are seeking to unseat G...

Tragic Shooting Incident: Young Nigerian Man Fatally Shot Outside Home in the UK (Photo)

8Jun

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Tragic Shooting Incident: Young Nigerian Man Fatally Shot Outside Home in the UK (Photo)

A tragic incident unfolded as Oluwamayowa Adeyemi, a young Nigerian man also known as Samson, was fatally shot outside his home in Hackney over the weekend. The 21-year-old Adeyemi met his untimely demise in Clapton, east London, on the night of June 5th. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, and a post-mortem examination identified a gunshot wound to the chest as the cause of death. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at 11.30pm on June 5 in Brakenfield Close, E5. They discovered Samson with gunshot injuries outside his residence, where he tragically succumbed to his wounds. Specialist Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police has urged anyone with relevant information to come forward and aid in the investigation following the homicide. A 22-...

Nigerian Man Slapped His Wife, She Retaliated by Pouring Hot Water on Him While He Was Asleep (Photos)

8Jun

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Nigerian Man Slapped His Wife, She Retaliated by Pouring Hot Water on Him While He Was Asleep (Photos)

A Nigerian man named Oyinkro Miebode is currently in severe pain after his wife, Maureen, allegedly poured hot water on him while he was asleep in their home in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa state capital on June 3. A Facebook user, Kelvin Ingbaifegha, who shared the story online, reported that the couple had a quarrel and Oyinkro slapped his wife and demanded she be quiet. Little did he know she was plotting her revenge. She allegedly waited for him to sleep and then poured boiling water on him before fleeing their home. Kelvin wrote "They had a quarrel in the morning of June 3rd over issues, while quarrelling he got angry, slapped her and told her to shut up, which she did, thinking the quarrel was over. After everything he left and went to sleep, later she went ...

Nigerian Man’s Alleged Assault and Retaliation with Hot Water

8Jun

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Nigerian Man’s Alleged Assault and Retaliation with Hot Water

Reports claim a Nigerian man, identified as Oyinkro Miebode, is allegedly suffering from severe burns after his wife, Maureen, purportedly poured hot water on him while he was asleep at their home in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa state capital on June 3. According to a Facebook user named Kelvin Ingbaifegha, who shared the story, the couple had a quarrel during which Oyinkro reportedly slapped his wife and demanded she be quiet. Unbeknownst to him, his wife apparently planned her retaliation. Allegedly, she waited for him to fall asleep before pouring boiling water on him and then fleeing their home. Kelvin elaborated on the incident: “They had a quarrel in the morning of June 3rd over issues, while quarreling he got angry, slapped her and told her to shut up, which she did, thinking the q...

Tragic Incident: Drunk Police Officer Fatally Stabs Colleague in Lagos

8Jun

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Tragic Incident: Drunk Police Officer Fatally Stabs Colleague in Lagos

An unnamed police Sergeant has been apprehended by the Lagos state police command for reportedly fatally stabbing Inspector Francis Adekunle and injuring another individual while intoxicated over the weekend. The Sergeant, who resides in the same compound as the deceased and other tenants in Oke-Odo, is currently detained at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) Yaba. There have been multiple complaints about his inebriated behavior resulting in violent outbursts. According to reports by The Nation, the Sergeant went into a rage after consuming alcohol at a nearby liquor store and then returned to his compound in Oke-Odo. He engaged in a confrontation with one of his neighbors and began brandishing a cutlass. Inspector Adekunle, attac...

Crime: Police Sergeant Stabs Inspector To Death In Lagos

8Jun

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Crime: Police Sergeant Stabs Inspector To Death In Lagos

A Police Sergeant under the influence of alcohol, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing an Inspector to death and injuring another victim. The yet to be named Sergeant is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) Yaba after the Inspector identified as Francis Adekunle died in the hospital Monday morning. It was gathered that Sergeant went berserk at the weekend after drinking alcohol at a nearby bar and returned to his compound in Oke-Odo. The Nation gathered that both the Sergeant and Inspector were tenants in a compound alongside other civilians. It was alleged that there have been several complaints against the Sergeant by other tenants whom he usually harassed. On that night, the Sergeant was alleged to have engaged in hi...

Mother who called her 2-year-old daughter "ashewo" and beat her up after a man raped her has been found (video)

8Jun

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Mother who called her 2-year-old daughter "ashewo" and beat her up after a man raped her has been found (video)

A mother who branded her 2-year-old daughter as a prostitute and physically abused her after the child was sexually assaulted by a man has been located. The woman displayed no remorse and reacted aggressively to individuals who attempted to discuss her daughter's welfare. The mother, who claimed to be educated and asserted her disapproval of their involvement, also resisted when they tried to remove her children from her custody. Due to the lack of willing caregivers, the children were taken to a police station, but the individual who brought attention to the rape victim's ordeal stated that the police may have to return the children to their mother as they cannot keep them indefinitely. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to apprehend the perpetrator known as Baba Kekere, who is now on the ...

Photo of a lady and man found in a pineapple which washed ashore

8Jun

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Photo of a lady and man found in a pineapple which washed ashore

The discovery of an image showing a man and a woman in a pineapple that washed ashore has caused a stir. The pineapple was found on the Atlantic shoreline, as shared by Facebook user Simon Utsu. He raised questions about the purpose of the image, whether it was related to voodoo, a love charm, or something else. The bizarre finding has left many questioning its origins and significance.