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UNN Undergraduate, 21, Allegedly Attempts Suicide Following Parental Scolding (Photo)
12Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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UNN Undergraduate, 21, Allegedly Attempts Suicide Following Parental Scolding (Photo)

Reportedly, a 21-year-old undergraduate of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Obasi Augustine Chukwuemeka, was intervened on January 7th from committing suicide in his home at Number 4 Alaba street, Ejigbo bus stop, Lagos state.   Spokesperson for the Lagos state police command, Bala Elkana, stated that an officer of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Security Corps raised the alert about Chukwuemeka's attempt, having tied a rope in preparation for suicide after being scolded by his parents.   Ejigbo Police Station's timely intervention averted the suicide attempt, leading to his rescue and subsequent hospitalization for medical assessment.
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A 15-year-old boy has been apprehended in Lagos for stealing women’s undergarments for ritualistic purposes (see photos)
12Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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A 15-year-old boy has been apprehended in Lagos for stealing women’s undergarments for ritualistic purposes (see photos)

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended one Chukwujekwu Eziigbo, a 15-year-old boy, for stealing women's undergarments in the Olufe area of Ojo local government.   In a statement by Bala Elkana, the spokesperson of the state police command, it was revealed that Chukwujekwu confessed to stealing women's undergarments from various houses in Ojo and its environs for the past year. He then handed them over to the following female suspects for a certain amount: Chidima Obietuake (17 years old), Chikwaka Chidima Jemfe (17 years old), Gold Enyinnaya (23 years old), and Akomas Amarachi (26 years old), all from the Ilufe area in Ojo.   Bala stated that all the suspects have been arrested and admitted to the crime. Detectives also recovered some stolen women...
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15-year-old Boy Arrested in Lagos for Stealing Female Underwear for Ritual Purposes (Photos)
12Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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15-year-old Boy Arrested in Lagos for Stealing Female Underwear for Ritual Purposes (Photos)

Police in Lagos state have apprehended Chukwujekwu Eziigbo, a 15-year-old boy, for stealing female underwear in the Olufe area of Ojo local government.   In a statement by Bala Elkana, the spokesperson of the state police command, it was disclosed that Chukwujekwu admitted to stealing female underwear from various homes in Ojo and its environs for the past year. He then sold them to Chidima Obietuake (17 years old), Chikwaka Chidima Jemfe (17 years old), Gold Enyinnaya (23 years old), and Akomas Amarachi (26 years old), all residing in Ilufe area, Ojo.   Bala mentioned that all the suspects, including the four female recipients, have been detained and confessed to the crime. Stolen female underwear was recovered during the investigation.   The police spokesperson added that the inv...
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2-year-old girl allegedly strangled to death by housemaid for refusing to wear her cloth
12Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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2-year-old girl allegedly strangled to death by housemaid for refusing to wear her cloth

The tragic incident of a 2-year-old girl allegedly being strangled to death by a 16-year-old housemaid came to light on January 11. The young girl was reportedly killed because she refused to put on her clothes after having a bath. The incident is said to have taken place on Ihechiowa Street off MCC Rd in Owerri, Imo State, as reported by Facebook user, Somack Aju Mbaise. The heart-wrenching story was shared alongside an image of the victim, sparking outrage and disbelief across social media platforms.
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Police On their toes As Supreme Court Rules On Sokoto Governorship Tussle.
12Jan By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Police On their toes As Supreme Court Rules On Sokoto Governorship Tussle.

The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Kaoje, who disclosed this in Sokoto, on Sunday through a press statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer ASP Mohammed Sadiq Abubakar. He said the measure was to ensure that peace reigns before and after the hearing.Police On Red Alert As Supreme Court Rules On Sokoto Governorship Tussle Sokoto State Police Command has deployed over one thousand conventional and plain cloth officers as the Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to hear the appeal brought before it by the Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress ( APC), in the 2019 Governorship, as well as the Supplementary Elections.
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Nigerians’ reactions to Bishop Oyedepo’s dismissal of church senior officials for embezzlement
12Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerians’ reactions to Bishop Oyedepo’s dismissal of church senior officials for embezzlement

There have been reactions from some Nigerians following the report about the Founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, dismissing his senior church officials for looting the church's treasury.   Although the exact number of officials dismissed was not disclosed, Bishop Oyedepo revealed during an empowerment summit for the church’s ordained workers that one of the affected senior officials refused to confess until the last minute.   Bishop Oyedepo stated,   “We had no choice but to dismiss them. You can imagine top church officials engaging in doubling figures and other dubious practices. After we dismissed them, we discovered more fraud. “Those wh...
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Blaqbonez calls out his absentee Dad who reached out to him after he got ''popular''
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Blaqbonez calls out his absentee Dad who reached out to him after he got ''popular''

The absentee father of Blaqbonez, a rapper with Chocolate City, has come under scrutiny after reaching out to him following his rise to popularity. Blaqbonez took to Twitter to express his disappointment, revealing that his father had left the country after his birth and had been absent from his life. He mentioned that his father only attempted to establish contact after he became well-known.
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Sexually explicit videos from a Twitter hangout in Ogun state sparks controversy
12Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Sexually explicit videos from a Twitter hangout in Ogun state sparks controversy

The controversy surrounding sexually explicit videos from a Twitter hangout in Ogun state has sparked a heated debate. The videos, which quickly went viral on social media, depicted attendees engaging in public displays of affection, prompting a range of reactions from Nigerians. Some individuals expressed concern over the moral implications of the behavior, denouncing it as unacceptable. The public outrage is evident in the various reactions that have surfaced online, pointing to a deep divide in opinion. One user on Twitter voiced strong disapproval, stating, "This madness must stop. Girls, don't be fooled. This isn't dope...It's sick and gets the girl labelled!!" This sentiment is reflective of the broader condemnation expressed by many others online. The videos have provoked a stro...
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Tragic Incident in Afghanistan: Two U.S. Soldiers Killed and Two Injured in Roadside Bomb Attack
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Tragic Incident in Afghanistan: Two U.S. Soldiers Killed and Two Injured in Roadside Bomb Attack

, A tragic incident occurred in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, resulting in the loss of two U.S. service members' lives and leaving two others injured. The U.S. military has confirmed that their vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb, causing this devastating outcome.   The casualties occurred during operations as part of NATO’s Resolute Support mission in Kandahar province. Officials have stated that the names and additional biographical details of the service members will be disclosed 24 hours after notifying their next of kin.   Qari Yusouf Ahmadi, a spokesperson for the Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack in southern Kandahar province, specifying that the bomb detonated near Kandahar airfield in the morning.   This tragic event follows the departure of U.S. Ambas...
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