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Three Ansaru Members Apprehended in Kaduna

9Feb

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Three Ansaru Members Apprehended in Kaduna

Following an ongoing mop-up operation in Kuduru Forest, the Nigerian Police has successfully apprehended three individuals linked to the Ansaru Terror Group in Kaduna State. The captured suspects have been identified as Munkailu Liman Isah a.k.a Babban Driver’m’ aged 32, Abdullahi Saminu a.k.a Danmunafiki ‘m’ aged 21, and Aminu Usman. The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed that the detained Ansaru members are cooperating in providing information regarding the group's members, criminal/operational records, logistics, and overall modus operandi. The police released the following statement: “Preliminary investigation reveals that the arrested suspects were actively involved in the recent attack and attempted kidnap of the Emir of Potiskum, which led to the tragic killing of the Emir...

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Lassa fever kills four in Kogi

The state Ministry of Health in Kogi has confirmed four deaths out of nine new cases of Lassa Fever. This recent outbreak has led to a total of 31 suspected cases, one probable case, 17 negative cases, nine confirmed cases, and five pending laboratory results, as stated by the state's epidemologist Austin Ojotule on Sunday, February 9. Of the confirmed cases, two are from Ibaji local government, two from Okene, three from Idah, and one each from Okehi and Igalamela Local Government Areas. Presently, a total of 177 contacts have been line-listed with ongoing contact tracing and follow-up.

Nnamdi Kanu’s Threat to Abia Police Commissioner’s Children

9Feb

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Threat to Abia Police Commissioner’s Children

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a threat against the children of Abia Police Commissioner, Ene Okon, in response to potential violence at the burial ceremony of his parents in Afaraukwu on Friday, February 14. The IPOB leader referred to the Abia Commissioner as "Inspector Okon" and included his photo in a Facebook post where he made the threat. “If Inspector Okon and his commanders come to my father’s house to kill anyone on 14th February 2020 at my parents’ burial, we will hunt down their children." This comes following a warning from Abia Commissioner, Ene Okon, who cautioned IPOB members to avoid the burial due to potential disruptions. ...

Three Nigerian Soldiers Receive 10-Year Prison Sentences for Fatally Injuring a Fellow Soldier

9Feb

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Three Nigerian Soldiers Receive 10-Year Prison Sentences for Fatally Injuring a Fellow Soldier

On Friday, February 7, three Nigerian soldiers were convicted of manslaughter by a general court-martial at the army headquarters in Abuja. Subsequently, they were handed 10-year prison terms. During the three-year trial, an Army Captain known only as Amosu was acquitted while majors Akeem Oseni and Ogbemudia Osawe, along with second lieutenant Nuhu Dogary, were found guilty of fatally injuring lance corporal Collins Benjamin. This offense is punishable by life imprisonment under section 105 of the Armed Forces Act 2004. According to Premium Times, Benjamin passed away after being instructed to "forward roll" on a football pitch at Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja on February 23, 2017. Osawe and Dogary have been detained in prison custody. It was also reported that Oseni fled after b...

Queen Elizabeth Requests Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Attend Annual Commonwealth Service

9Feb

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Queen Elizabeth Requests Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Attend Annual Commonwealth Service

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been asked by Queen Elizabeth to join the rest of the royals at Westminster Abbey in March for the annual Commonwealth Service. The one-hour event on March 9 will bring together government representatives from the 53 member nations at Westminster Abbey, and the Queen has specifically requested the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's attendance. Meghan Markle, who attended last year's Commonwealth Service with Prince Harry while heavily pregnant, will be flying from Canada to attend this year's event, as reported by the Sunday Times. The couple will temporarily pause their new lifestyle in Canada in response to the Queen's invitation. Additionally, Harry and Meghan were keynote speakers at a high-profile JP Morgan conference on Thursday night, w...

45-year-old Man Arrested for Alleged Attempted Murder of Wife in Lagos

9Feb

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45-year-old Man Arrested for Alleged Attempted Murder of Wife in Lagos

Police operatives from the Bariga Police Station, Lagos state police command, have arrested Christopher Lament, 45, of No 23 Jossy Castro Street, Lagos. He is accused of attempting to kill his wife, Comfort Christopher, at the same address, using a knife. A statement released by the state police command spokesperson, Bala Elkana, today February 9th, indicated that the woman was rescued by the police following a distress call received. The knife was recovered and registered as an exhibit. The couple, both from Akwa Ibom State, have been married for 13 years and have two children, ages 11 and 9. The suspect lost his banking job 5 years ago, and the woman is currently not working. The couple has been experiencing a series of crises related to marital issues and lack of maintenance. ...

Serving Corps Members Celebrate Marriage in NYSC Uniform (See Photos)

9Feb

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Serving Corps Members Celebrate Marriage in NYSC Uniform (See Photos)

The romantic relationship between Mohammed Alhaji-Musa and Hauwa Yahaya-Bagudu, both serving corps members who met during the NYSC's 2019 Batch 'A' Orientation Course, has culminated in their marriage. On Friday, February 7, the couple tied the knot at the Nigeria Air Force Base Central Mosque in Kano, exchanging their marital vows in their NYSC uniforms which was a major highlight of the event. Kano State's NYSC coordinator, Malam Baba Ladan, along with other NYSC staff and corps members, graced the wedding reception. He commended the newlyweds for nurturing their relationship, leading to their marriage and fulfilling one of the objectives of the NYSC Scheme - achieving national unity and integration. It's worth noting that the bride hails from Niger State while the groo...

About Philip Schofield’s Wife Responding to His Announcement of Being Gay After 27 Years of Marriage

9Feb

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About Philip Schofield’s Wife Responding to His Announcement of Being Gay After 27 Years of Marriage

Stephanie Lowe, the wife of Philip Schofield for 27 years, has broken her silence following her husband's revelation on television that he is gay. On February 7, British television host Philip Schofield took to Instagram to disclose his sexual orientation before discussing it on This Morning. Two days after his announcement, his wife Stephanie spoke publicly about it for the first time. During an interview with The Sun on Sunday, Steph, 55, expressed, "We've had to face the most emotionally painful time in our 27 years of marriage." Philip, 55, and Stephanie met in 1993 when she was a BBC production Assistant and he was working for the BBC Children's television. They have two daughters, Molly, 27, and ...

So Dekunle’s Iq Is Lower? – Fans Question Simi As She Sparks Controversy On Twitter

9Feb

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So Dekunle’s Iq Is Lower? – Fans Question Simi As She Sparks Controversy On Twitter

Fans Question Simi As She Sparks Controversy On Twitter Nigerian music diva Simisola Kosoko, wife of Nigerian highlife singer, Adekunle Gold Kosoko, professionally called Simi , has just sparked controversy on Twitter. One needs to pick his/her words when speaking to Nigerians, because of the way they twist words, as a result of their high level of understanding. It is just some couple of hours ago after Simi mistakenly wrote sin instead of son in a comment box of Davido’s post on Instagram while trying to appreciate his family. Simi gets queried and questioned again on Twitter, see what she tweeted below: Fans Question Simi As She Sparks Controversy On Twitter Fans Question Simi As She Sparks Controversy On Twitter Fans Question Simi As She Sparks Controversy On Twitter ...

Indoctrination of Boko Haram members did not start yesterday, it started over 40 years ago – Buratai

9Feb

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Indoctrination of Boko Haram members did not start yesterday, it started over 40 years ago – Buratai

The head of the Nigerian army, Tukur Buratai, has revealed that the challenge of completely eradicating insurgency in the North-East region of the country is due to longstanding propaganda and hardcore ideology that began over four decades ago. Buratai, in an interview with Daily Trust, explained that the indoctrination of Boko Haram members, which influenced their involvement in the terrorist group, dates back to over 40 years. According to Buratai, the tactics of insurgency and terrorism involve promoting propaganda to undermine the effectiveness of government institutions, exploiting economic and political fault lines, and enhancing discord among various ethnic and religious groups. He emphasized that the process of de-radicalizing individuals who have been indoctrinated over a long p...