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Successful Rescue Operation: Six Kidnap Victims Freed by Katsina Police
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Successful Rescue Operation: Six Kidnap Victims Freed by Katsina Police

The Katsina police command has successfully rescued 6 female kidnap victims who were abducted by unrepentant bandits terrorizing Batsari Local Government Area of the state.   Following an alert about the abduction of women working inside a farm at Mata-Mulki village of the local government on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at about 12:30hrs, the kidnap victims were rescued.   SP Gambo Isah, the Katsina state police spokesperson, reported that the kidnappers engaged the police officers in a gun duel upon their arrival at the scene.   Isah stated,    "Operation Puff Adder led by the DPO Batsari swiftly moved to the area and gave the hoodlums a hot chase into the forest and engaged them into a gun duel.  "Consequently, the bandits abandoned the victims and ran into the forest. The team...
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The Arrest of the Chief Mastermind of the Failed Bank Robbery in Abuja
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The Arrest of the Chief Mastermind of the Failed Bank Robbery in Abuja

An individual identified as a barman is reported to be the main orchestrator of the unsuccessful robbery attempt at a branch of First Bank in the Mpape area of Abuja last week. This person has been apprehended.    The alleged mastermind, known as Ernest, was apprehended by police detectives at a location that has not been disclosed yet and is currently undergoing interrogation at the FCT Police command headquarters in Abuja.    Earlier, the police had detained the bank’s customer service officer, Larry Ehizo, along with three other individuals - Timothy Joe, Princewill Obinna, and Elijah David - at the site of the attempted robbery.    One member of the gang died, and the remaining suspects were publicly displayed during a parade on Tuesday. During this event, Ehizo asserted that Er...
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US actor Wilmer Valderrama is engaged to his girlfriend Amanda Pacheco (photos)
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US actor Wilmer Valderrama is engaged to his girlfriend Amanda Pacheco (photos)

After nine months of dating, American actor Wilmer Valderrama and his girlfriend Amanda Pacheco are engaged.    The 39-year-old actor announced the engagement on Instagram, revealing that he proposed on New Year's Day during a beach stroll in La Jolla, California.      Sharing a photo of the moment he proposed, the That '70s Show star wrote: 'It's just us now' followed by the New Year's Day date.     Valderrama and Pacheco have been romantically linked since April 2019 when they were spotted shopping in Los Angeles.   According to E! News, a source said: 'Wilmer always opens the door for Amanda and pays the bill. He definitely wants to make sure she feels taken care of.   'Even if they are just doing simple things, they have a lot of fun and are always smiling. He definitely wa...
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Comedian Aphrican Ace and wife welcome a baby girl
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Comedian Aphrican Ace and wife welcome a baby girl

A baby girl has joined the family of Nigerian comedian Aphrican Ace and his wife, Bella. The proud father announced the birth, revealing that their daughter arrived on January 1, 2020, weighing 2lbs 4oz. The little one has been named 'Tiaraoluwa Atarah Ayomide Olatunde'. Aphrican Ace expressed his joy, saying, "What an amazing way to start the new year! Welcome to the world Tiaraoluwa Atarah Ayomide Olatunde! Born 1/1/20 at 5:13am, 2lbs 4oz at 31wks…long journey to this point but God is the greatest!!! Our princess is here…and we give God all the Glory!! #HappyNewYear #NewYearBaby #TestimonyBaby."
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Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami Defends Government’s Decision to Detain Sowore and Dasuki
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Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami Defends Government’s Decision to Detain Sowore and Dasuki

Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation, has asserted that the federal government was justified in detaining Omoyele Sowore and Sambo Dasuki despite court orders for their release.     Malami made this assertion during an appearance on NTA programme on Thursday, January 2nd.    Sowore, the convener of the Revolution Now movement, and Dasuki, the former national security adviser (NSA), were held by the Department of State Services (DSS) long after several court orders were issued for their release.     During the program, Malami, who later instructed the DSS to release both men, maintained that the government did not act wrongly in holding them despite the court orders. He asserted that the government had the right to continue detaining Sowore and Dasuki until an app...
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The commencement of cashless toll-payment on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge by Lagos State
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The commencement of cashless toll-payment on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge by Lagos State

Starting as previously announced, the Lagos State Government has initiated the cashless policy for toll payments at Lekki/ Ikoyi Link bridge toll-plaza.   Last year, the State Government declared its intention to implement cashless toll payments at the Lekki/ Ikoyi toll plaza from January 1st, 2020 due to significant traffic congestion often experienced when using cash payments.     Frederic 0ladeinde, the Commissioner for Transportation, and Yomi Omomuwasan, the Managing Director of Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC), personally supervised the cashless toll payments at the toll plaza on January 2nd. They expressed that the new policy aims to reduce the length of traffic queues experienced during cash payments, thereby saving travel time and easing traffic movement along the cor...
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Reaction to Arsenal’s 2-0 Victory Against Manchester United
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Reaction to Arsenal’s 2-0 Victory Against Manchester United

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appeared to express satisfaction after Arsenal's victory over Manchester United on New Year's Day.   Arsenal secured a 2-0 win against Manchester United on Wednesday, January 1, with goals from Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis Papastathopoulos, marking Mikel Arteta's first win since taking over as head coach from Unai Emery.     Before the game, Aubameyang was captured on video by a Manchester United supporter who provocatively taunted him.   The United fan, @98DALLA, told Aubameyang in a video posted on Twitter: 'You're getting no goals tomorrow innit,' 'No goals, no goals! Absolutely no chance. Phil Jones' pocket, how about that!'   After the match, an Arsenal fan commented on Aubameyang's Instagram post...
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Comedian Bovi in Humoristic Reaction to US Visa Application Rejection
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Comedian Bovi in Humoristic Reaction to US Visa Application Rejection

After having his visa application rejected by the United States Embassy, Bovi took to Twitter to humorously express his frustration.    While the comedian refrained from disclosing the reason behind the rejection, he couldn't resist sharing this tweet:   The US embassy rejected my visa application this morning. These Titans are everywhere!    
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A fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway
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A fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Tragedy struck on Thursday, January 2nd as a truck was involved in a lone accident at Pipeline Junction, Ogere Remo axis of Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to four others.   Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Public Relations Officer of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), disclosed that the crash occurred around 4.30 a.m. The truck, bearing registration number TKP 653 XA and laden with yams, lost control while traveling from the North towards Lagos. It was reportedly carrying 14 passengers, assumed to be owners of the yams, who were seated on top of the cargo at the time of the accident. “The casualty was much because some of the passengers, who are also likely owners of the yam, were seating on the yam in the open spa...
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Former Cardiff defender Chris Barker found dead on New Year’s Day
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Former Cardiff defender Chris Barker found dead on New Year’s Day

The untimely death of former Cardiff defender Chris Barker on New Year's Day has left the football community in mourning. Barker, who also played for Southend, passed away at the age of 39. World in Motion, the agency that represented him during his playing career, confirmed the tragic news on Twitter. The South Wales Police revealed that Barker was found dead at his home on New Year's Day. While the cause of death remains unknown, the authorities have stated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his passing. The football world has come together to offer condolences, with Cardiff City Football Club expressing deep shock and sadness at the loss of their former player. Barker's former teammates have also taken to social media to mourn his sudden and tragic death. Born in ...
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