Nigeria Immigration nabs 5 stowaways inside vessel en route Spain
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Nigeria Immigration nabs 5 stowaways inside vessel en route Spain

The Lagos Seaport Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended five stowaways on a vessel heading to Las Palmas, Spain. The suspects were found aboard the vessel approximately 156 nautical miles off the Lagos shoreline. In a statement, NIS spokesman Sunday James announced that the Command's Comptroller, Olubushola Fashakin, warned against risky undertakings for young people and urged them to reconsider unnecessary travels. The arrested individuals have been turned over to the Port Police Command (PPC).
Man Linked to Patience Jonathan Arrested for Attempted Murder of Former Girlfriend
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Man Linked to Patience Jonathan Arrested for Attempted Murder of Former Girlfriend

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested Mr. Victor Oba, who is said to be a cousin of former first lady Patience Jonathan, over the attempted murder of his ex-lover, Seigha Atia.   Oba, who reportedly manages the former first lady’s hotel 'Aridolf Hotels and Spar', allegedly struck the lady with his Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), causing severe leg injuries that require amputation, and left her at the scene.    According to Atia, Oba assaulted her after she ended their relationship.     Recalling the incident, Atia explained, “On the day of the incident, we had an argument and he called me and asked me to come outside of our gate to get the rest of my things in his car. He said he was driving to our area at Ox-Bow Lake to come and give me my things since I was no longer interes...
12 Members of Child Trafficking Gang Arrested by Police
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12 Members of Child Trafficking Gang Arrested by Police

Police operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have apprehended 12 members of a child trafficking gang. Following their arrest in different states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), 6 kids were rescued from the suspects. One of the arrested suspects, Ebony, along with her partner Emmanuel Onyekwere, stole several kids from homes in Abia, Enugu, and Edo states and sold them to buyers. The couple was caught after stealing two kids from Tunga Maji and Gwagwa areas of Abuja, and selling them to a buyer for a significant sum each. Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, directed the IRT headed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari to pursue the suspects after a complaint was filed by one of the fathers...
Nigerian Reactions to Teni’s Statements on Feminism and Marriage Proposals
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Nigerian Reactions to Teni’s Statements on Feminism and Marriage Proposals

Teni, a Nigerian singer, stirred up a Twitter debate with her thoughts on feminism and marriage proposal.   In her tweet, Teni expressed that feminists uphold their principles until it comes to a man proposing on one knee to them. She further supported the idea of a woman proposing to her partner.   Her exact tweet read;   "Y’all are feminists till it’s time to bend on one knee to ask a man to marry you! Aren’t we equal?" "Btw it’s not wrong for a woman to propose to her man!"     Her tweets generated diverse reactions, as shown in the following comments;  
US Drug Enforcement Agency: Sinaloa Cartel Poses Greatest Drug Threat to U.S.
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US Drug Enforcement Agency: Sinaloa Cartel Poses Greatest Drug Threat to U.S.

According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Sinaloa Cartel, led by the notorious Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, remains the most significant criminal drug threat to the United States, despite El Chapo serving a life sentence.   Highlighted in the 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment report, the DEA emphasized that the Sinaloa Cartel, established in 1988, has "the most expansive footprint in the United States."   The report also identified the Sinaloa Cartel as one of the Mexican organizations posing the greatest criminal drug threat to the U.S., with no other groups positioned to challenge its dominance.   Regarding its operations, the report stated, "The Sinaloa Cartel maintains the most expansive footprint in the United States" and mentioned the Jalisco New Generation Ca...
Atiku Pleads with Trump to Reconsider Nigerian Visa Ban
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Atiku Pleads with Trump to Reconsider Nigerian Visa Ban

Reacting to the addition of Nigeria to the US visa ban list alongside 5 other countries, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed his dismay. He stated that the ban did not take into account the pro-American sentiments of the Nigerian public, despite understanding that it was a consequence of the failure of the Buhari-led administration to share information and address terrorism issues. Atiku urged the US government to reconsider the history of US-Nigerian relationships and specifically target those in government who have failed in their duties, rather than penalize the entire Nigerian population. In his statement, Atiku said, "I received with sadness the policy of the government of the United States of America to place Nigeria on its travel ban list. While I understand the rea...
AY and his wife celebrate their daughter’s birthday
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AY and his wife celebrate their daughter’s birthday

Comedian, AY and Mabel, his wife, are celebrating their daughter, Michelle, on her birthday today.   AY, the proud father, shared an adorable family photo, expressing, 'A virtuous daughter is one of the greatest achievements in any Dad’s life. Having a good and beautiful daughter is the greatest gift of life. Happy Birthday, Michelle Adeola Makun. You're great in all aspects of life. May God continue to bless you.'             View this post on Instagram                   A virtuous daughter is one of the greatest achievements in any Dad’s life. Having a good and beautiful daughter is the greatest gift of life. Happy Birthday Michelle Adeola Makun. You're great in all aspects of life.May God continue to bless you A post shared by Ayo Makun (@aycomedian) on Feb ...
Femi Fani-Kayode Celebrates his Son, Aragorn, on his 4th Birthday
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Femi Fani-Kayode Celebrates his Son, Aragorn, on his 4th Birthday

Femi Fani-Kayode is filled with excitement as his first son, Aragorn, celebrates his fourth birthday today.   New photos have been posted on his Facebook page, where the former Minister of Aviation described Aragorn as the greatest gift in his life, expressing: Happy birthday to my pride, Prince Joshua Oluwafemi Emmanuel Lotana Aragorn Fani-Kayode. It's been four years since the Lord blessed me with a wonderful gift in the form of you. With you, came joy, peace, love, blessings, hope, strength, favour, and inspiration. In simple words, you are the most incredible thing that has ever happened to me. You bring me joy, Aragorn: you are my pride, my life, and my strength. I pray that the God of Heaven, whom you love so dearly and who loves ...
Princess Love Affirms She and Ray J are “Not Together”
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Princess Love Affirms She and Ray J are “Not Together”

Ray J and Princess Love seem to still be dealing with their marital issues despite the recent birth of their son.   Addressing a question from a fan in an Instagram session, Princess Love admitted that she and Ray J are currently "not together."   The follower inquired, "Are you and Ray J still together?"   Princess Love responded, "Not right now…..Right now we are just focused on the kids."     Recall that in November 2019, just weeks before their son Epik Norwood was born, the couple had a fight after Princess Love accused Ray J of abandoning her and their daughter in Las Vegas and blocking her so she couldn't reach him.  This dispute played out on social media with Princess threatening divorce.    Despite the public disagreement, they reconciled shortly afterward for a maternity...
Manchester United Officially Confirm the Signing of Odion Ighalo from Chinese Club Shanghai Shenhua
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Manchester United Officially Confirm the Signing of Odion Ighalo from Chinese Club Shanghai Shenhua

Odion Ighalo's £3 million loan signing from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua has finally been confirmed by Manchester United. The addition of Ighalo is seen as a temporary solution to the striker issues faced by United due to Marcus Rashford's injuries.   The shock deal was sealed late on Friday evening, on the deadline day, for the former Watford striker.   He is set to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side until the end of the season.    Manchester United has officially confirmed the deal through a statement on its website: "Manchester United can confirm that Odion Ighalo will join on loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua until the end of the season." "A lifelong Reds supporter, the experienced 30-year-old centre-forward is set to bolster our squad for the second half of the campaign, as t...