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Alleged Conflict Between NSA Babagana Monguno and Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari Over Police Equipment Contract
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Alleged Conflict Between NSA Babagana Monguno and Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari Over Police Equipment Contract

A police equipment contract appears to be at the center of an alleged dispute between the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, and the Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, according to a recent report.   An obtained document by Premium Times indicated that retired major-general Babagana Monguno expressed his dissatisfaction with Kyari for allegedly bypassing the President's directive in the procurement of equipment for the Nigeria Police Force from a firm in the United Arab Emirates.   Monguno, in a letter dated December 9, 2019 and addressed to the police affairs minister and police inspector-general, condemned Kyari's actions, stating that they could portray Nigeria as an unreliable international partner. He described Kyari's actions as "reckless and irresponsib...
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Heartbreaking: Benue State University Student Fatally Shot by Suspected Cultists Just a Month before Graduation
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Heartbreaking: Benue State University Student Fatally Shot by Suspected Cultists Just a Month before Graduation

Tragedy struck on Monday night as final year student of Benue State University (BSU) in Makurdi fell victim to suspected cultists.   At around 7:30 pm, the incident occurred at Gyado villa, a Makurdi suburb adjacent to the university community.   Confirming the distressing event, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Benue Command, DSP Catherine Anene, disclosed that the victim was Sesugh Simonpeter Shija, a 400 level Sociology student on the verge of graduation next month.     Anene revealed that the killing, a result of a cult clash, took place at approximately 7:50 pm on Monday. She further added that the victim's body had been taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) mortuary.   She declared that...
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Man Arrested by Thai Police for Fatally Shooting Ex-Wife at Bangkok Shopping Mall
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Man Arrested by Thai Police for Fatally Shooting Ex-Wife at Bangkok Shopping Mall

A man fatally shot his ex-wife and injured another individual at a shopping center in Bangkok on Tuesday, February 18. This incident occurred just ten days after a mass shooting at a different mall in Thailand's northeast.   The man entered a beauty clinic at Century The Movie Plaza mall, where his ex-wife was employed, and proceeded to open fire. His actions resulted in the death of his ex-wife and the injury of a bystander, according to Colonel Kissana Pattanacharoen.     The gunman then fled the Century The Movie Plaza, located near the Victory Monument in the Thai capital. "One person died and another was injured," stated police Colonel Kissana Pattanacharoen to Reuters.     The gunman was apprehended in a different province while attempting to evade capture. Polic...
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Tragic Suicide: Man’s Facebook Post Declares ‘Rest in peace to me’ (Photos)
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Tragic Suicide: Man’s Facebook Post Declares ‘Rest in peace to me’ (Photos)

A tragic incident unfolded as a Kenyan man tragically committed suicide following a chilling Facebook post declaring 'Rest in peace to me'.   The 24-year-old man, Dennis Yego Kogo, hailing from Kabiyet in Mosop, Nandi County, took his life by hanging himself just hours after sharing a series of photos and captioning them with the haunting phrase.   Moments later, he posted another troubling message on his Facebook story: “kama kuna mtu ananitai then kam before midday tomorrow morning (If I owe you any money, come and meet me tomorrow morning).”   Tragically, his lifeless body was discovered hanging from a tree.   The Kabiyet Ward Representative, Walter Teno, recounted that the man and his wife had sought his counsel...
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The passing of Britain’s oldest person at the age of 111
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The passing of Britain’s oldest person at the age of 111

At the age of 111, the oldest person in Britain, Hilda Clulow, has passed away. She passed away on Christmas Eve with her family and friends by her side at the care home where she lived in Redditch, Worcestershire, her family have announced. Hilda Clulow, who was born on March 15, 1908, became the oldest person in the UK following the death of 112-year-old Gwen Payne last June. She celebrated her 111th birthday at the Bowood Court and Mews Care Home. On her last birthday, she mentioned, "When you get to my age, it’s just a number isn’t it? I’ve had a lovely day and seen lots of old photos. My memory isn’t quite what it was but I don’t do too bad. I’m not one for fuss but it’s nice from time to time." Hilda, born Hilda Heath, was one of six children and later married Arthur. They had...
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"A 26-year-old Indian singer takes her own life and accuses husband and his family of torture in a suicide note"
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"A 26-year-old Indian singer takes her own life and accuses husband and his family of torture in a suicide note"

The 26-year-old Kannada playback singer, Sushmitha Raje, tragically ended her life by hanging herself at her mother's house in Malagala near Nagarabavi, Bengaluru on Monday.   In a suicide letter, Sushmitha accused her husband, Sharath Kumar, a software engineer, and his relatives Vydehi and Geetha of torturing her for dowry.   Sushmitha had tied the knot with Sharath Kumar in 2018. However, marital differences arose, leading her to reside at her mother’s house. Known for her vocal contributions to films like Srisamanya and Haalu-Thuppa, the talented playback singer's life came to a tragic end.     Prior to the incident, Sushmitha sent a final message to her mother at around 1 am. Unfortunately, her phone was switched off, and she was discovered hanging from the ceiling by her bro...
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Nigerian Footballer Arrested at Football Tournament in India for Absconding After Coming Out on Bail in a Visa Fraud Case
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerian Footballer Arrested at Football Tournament in India for Absconding After Coming Out on Bail in a Visa Fraud Case

The arrest of O. K Emmanuel, a popular Nigerian footballer, took place on Sunday by the Nagpur police. This happened after he absconded upon being released on bail in a visa fraud case.   Emmanuel was apprehended upon arrival to participate in a Seven’s football tournament in Kozhikode.   He is a player for Royal Travels FC, a well-known sevens-football team based in Kozhikode, with a substantial fan base.   Reportedly, there was a pending arrest warrant against Emmanuel. In 2015, he was arrested in Nagpur, Maharashtra, for possessing a fake passport. Subsequently, after being granted bail, he did not attend the trial. “The Nagpur police were searching for him after he failed to show up for trial following his release on bail. He is facing a charge of possessing a forged pa...
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Nigerians tackle NIMC for posting Anthony Joshua's pic after enrolling him for his National Identification Number and issuing him a slip immediately(photos)
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigerians tackle NIMC for posting Anthony Joshua's pic after enrolling him for his National Identification Number and issuing him a slip immediately(photos)

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) faced criticism from Nigerians for sharing pictures of heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua enrolling for his National Identification Number (NIN) and immediately receiving his NIN slip. The online community expressed frustration that their pictures weren't posted, and some mentioned waiting for years to receive their own slips.
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Female kidnapper re-arrested in Kano after fleeing from hospital while receiving treatment
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Female kidnapper re-arrested in Kano after fleeing from hospital while receiving treatment

After reportedly escaping from custody, a female kidnapper associated with the abduction of multiple children in Kano, whom she allegedly trafficked to Anambra State, has been re-apprehended.    Mercy Paul was apprehended by operatives of the Department of State Services after she eluded authorities while receiving medical care at a hospital. This occurred after she fell ill at Kano's Kurmawa Correctional Centre, where she was awaiting trial.    Comptroller of the Kano Correctional Centre, Ahmad Abdullahi Magaji, confirmed the incident and revealed that it took place around 12:05 pm on January 31, 2020.    Magaji disclosed that he was informed that the suspect was bleeding and requested to use the toilet before escaping from the custody of the officers who had taken her to Murtala Mu...
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Madonna, 61, passionately kisses her toyboy beau Ahlamalik Williams, 25, in new loved-up photos
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Madonna, 61, passionately kisses her toyboy beau Ahlamalik Williams, 25, in new loved-up photos

Madonna, 61, and her 25-year-old partner Ahlamalik Williams were seen sharing a passionate kiss in a series of new photos posted on Instagram. The pictures were shared by the pop queen after wrapping up the UK leg of her Madame X tour. One image captured Madonna planting a fervent kiss on her partner. The post also includes a request to view the full set of photos. The article features a couple of additional images of the pair.
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