The Nigerian Government Rescues 23-Year-Old Teacher Trafficked to Lebanon
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The Nigerian Government Rescues 23-Year-Old Teacher Trafficked to Lebanon

The Nigerian government has successfully rescued Omolola Ajayi, a 23-year-old teacher and single mother who was trafficked to Lebanon. This rescue came after her video, which was reposted by LIB, went viral.   The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission confirmed Ajayi's rescue from the home of her trafficker in Beirut. She is currently in Beirut with the Nigerian Ambassador to Lebanon.   . A message sent out by NIDCOM spokesman, Abdul-Rahman Balogun via WhatsApp read;   “Update on the trafficked Nigerian girl to Lebanon. She is now happily in the hands of the Nigerian ambassador in Beirut. She will be home soon.”     Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the NIDCOM Chairman, tweeted;   Breaking news. Update on the viral video of trafficked Nigerian girl in Lebanon. She is now hap...
Lawyer: Maina Unable to Meet Bail Conditions
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Lawyer: Maina Unable to Meet Bail Conditions

Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), is reportedly struggling to satisfy his bail conditions, as confirmed by his lawyer Afam Osigwe.   Maina, who is facing a 12-count charge of money laundering, was granted a N1 billion bail by Justice Okon Abang. He was ordered to deposit all his travel passports and provide sureties with properties worth N500 million each. The sureties must have fully developed landed properties in Asokoro or Maitama in Abuja and must be serving senators with no criminal case in court.   During the trial on Monday, January 13, Afam Osigwe applied for a bail variation on behalf of his client. He also revealed that two senators, who indicated interest to stand as sureties, do not possess properties worth the spe...
Lawyer Voices Concern over Maina’s Inability to Meet Bail Conditions
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Lawyer Voices Concern over Maina’s Inability to Meet Bail Conditions

It has been confirmed by Abdulrasheed Maina's lawyer, Afam Osigwe, that the former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) is struggling to meet his bail conditions.   Maina is facing a 12-count charge of money laundering and was granted a N1 billion bail after being arraigned before Justice Okon Abang. As part of the bail conditions, he was required to surrender all his travel passports and provide sureties with properties worth N500 million each, located in Asokoro or Maitama in Abuja and owned by serving senators with no criminal cases pending in court.   During the latest trial on Monday January 13, Maina's lawyer, Afam Osigwe, sought a bail variation for his client. He also revealed that two senators who were willing to act as sureties did not possess properties meetin...
Unconventional Motivation: Coach Slaps and Removes Boxer’s Wig During Fight
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Unconventional Motivation: Coach Slaps and Removes Boxer’s Wig During Fight

                       Franchon Crews Dezurn, a top female boxer, received an unconventional form of motivation from her coach during her world title fight against Alejandra Jimenez. Midway through the fight, her coach resorted to drastic measures to change her tactical approach.   Dezurn was vying for the WBO and WBC super-middleweight world titles against Jimenez on Sunday. However, with previous rounds not in her favor, her coach took matters into his own hands to shake things up.                                                         Upon reaching her corner in the 9th round, Dezurn encountered issues with her hair. Her coach, Barry Hunter, dissatisfied with the situation, gave the directive to remove the "hairpiece."                                    Des...
Two Suspected Armed Robbers Shot Dead by Police in Anambra
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Two Suspected Armed Robbers Shot Dead by Police in Anambra

On Monday, police in Anambra engaged in a gun battle with armed robbery suspects, resulting in the fatal shooting of two suspects. The police also recovered arms, ammunition, and a snatched SUV.   According to SP Haruna Mohammed, the spokesperson of the State Police Command, the police operatives from the Command Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) responded to a distress call and raided the hideout of a robbery gang. The gang allegedly attacked Chiegulem Chidera and snatched his Nissan Xtera jeep at gunpoint in Agouye Umuko Awka. "The suspects were traced to Nkwo Agulu and, upon sighting the police, opened fire. In response, the police fatally wounded the two suspects, Onyebuchi Ngala and Izuchukwu Okoro, during th...
Victor Sanchez, Malaga’s Coach, Fired Due to Sexually Explicit Video Release, Despite Claims of Being a Victim of ‘Blackmail’
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Victor Sanchez, Malaga’s Coach, Fired Due to Sexually Explicit Video Release, Despite Claims of Being a Victim of ‘Blackmail’

Malaga Football club of Spain has dismissed its head coach Victor Sanchez four days after he was suspended following the publication of a sexually explicit video of the 43-year-old on social media.     Former Spain midfielder Sanchez del Amo claims he was the victim of harassment and blackmail and should not have to suffer.   According to Sanchez, the police are investigating the matter after the man who shared the explicit video was arrested.   In a statement posted to his official Twitter account, Sanchez said: "I am being subjected to a crime against my privacy with harassment and extortion." "The victim here is me. I'm a victim of blackmail but I'm brave and I'll move on from this''. The club's statement read; 'Malaga have decided to sack Victor Sanchez del Am...
Kiki Osinbajo Receives Well Wishes as She Shares Photos with Her Boyfriend
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Kiki Osinbajo Receives Well Wishes as She Shares Photos with Her Boyfriend

Friends, family, and well-wishers have showered Vice President's daughter, Kiki Osinbajo, with prayers and good wishes after she posted photos of her boyfriend.   The beauty entrepreneur took to Instagram to share pictures of herself and her partner exploring Abuja. She captioned the photos with "Amor."     Days earlier, she had posted throwback photos of them cutting her birthday cake together. She wrote, "HRH. Choose you always."     Fans and followers reacted to the posts by gushing over the lovely couple, offering prayers and good wishes.   She responded to a few comments with "Amen." See below...      
Photos of Kiki Osinbajo and Her Boyfriend Spark Well Wishes and Blessings
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Photos of Kiki Osinbajo and Her Boyfriend Spark Well Wishes and Blessings

Upon sharing photos with her boyfriend, Kiki Osinbajo, daughter of the Vice President, has been inundated with prayers and good wishes from loved ones and well wishers.   She took to Instagram to post images of herself with her partner enjoying the sights of Abuja. Her caption for the photos read "Amor."     Two days prior, she had shared throwback photos of them cutting her birthday cake together. Her accompanying message was "HRH. Choose you always."     Friends and followers reacted to the posts with adoring comments, offering prayers and good wishes to the couple.   She responded to a few of the comments with "Amen." See below...      
After over 300 days of no press conferences, here's what the White House Press Secretary had to say after CNN urged her to restart it
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After over 300 days of no press conferences, here's what the White House Press Secretary had to say after CNN urged her to restart it

The White House Press Secretary had been silent for over 300 days until CNN demanded a restart. Since Stephanie Grisham became White House Press Secretary in July 2019, the White House hasn't conducted any press briefings or conferences. Instead, President Donald Trump prefers using Twitter and Fox News to communicate with the public. Press briefings were halted after an altercation between Trump and CNN reporter Jim Acosta. Trump believes some journalists use these briefings for self-promotion and grandstanding. CNN, a network disliked by Trump, recently published an opinion piece featuring messages from 13 former White House press secretaries, foreign service, and military officials, advocating for the reinstatement of daily press briefings. The opinion piece stressed the necessity of...
Abduction of District Head in Kano by Gunmen
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Abduction of District Head in Kano by Gunmen

The District Head of Karshi, Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Adam Muhammad Sarkin Yamma, was reportedly abducted by unidentified gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday.   Reports indicate that the gunmen broke into Yamma's bedroom around 3:00 am and took him away.     A friend, Auwal Mustapha Iman, disclosed that the kidnappers have not made any contact with the family since the abduction. "Last night, my friend Adam Muhammad Sarkin Yamma was kidnapped. The kidnappers entered his wife's room at 3:00 am and took him away. This incident occurred at Karshi village, Rogo LG. He serves as the District Head of Karshi, Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State. No one has received any calls from them, and all his contact lines have been inactive since the abduction. P...