Saturday, April 20

20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Man lights himself ablaze near court as Trump’s trial unfolds

In a startling turn of events, a man ignited himself in a park across from the courthouse in New York amidst the ongoing legal proceedings involving former president Donald Trump. As per CNN reports, the individual doused himself in a flammable liquid before setting his body alight. Upon hearing screams and witnessing the distressing scene, law enforcement swiftly intervened to extinguish the flames while onlookers offered assistance. Following this dire act, the man was carefully loaded into an awaiting ambulance and swiftly driven away from the location. The reasons behind the man's drastic decision to set himself on fire remain unclear at this time. This tragic incident unfolded in Collect Pond Park, directly facing the courthouse where the trial of Trump is presently unfolding. Th...
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<article> Statement from WAEC Regarding Alleged Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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It has come to our attention that misleading job advertisements are currently circulating, targeting vulnerable job seekers with fraudulent intentions. WAEC wants to make it clear that the recruitment of supervisors is managed by the Ministries of Education, while schools appoint invigilators for the exams. As a reputable examining body, we uphold ethical standards and never solicit monetary compensation for employment. We caution individuals against engaging with any unofficial websites for job opportunities, as they do so at their own risk. According to Movosola Adesina, Acting Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, "We disassociate ourselves from the false job offers advertised by unauthorized sources. WAEC does not currently have any recruitment drives....
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Troops in the North-East and North-Central Regions Prevent Kidnapping and Eliminate Terrorists
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Troops in the North-East and North-Central Regions Prevent Kidnapping and Eliminate Terrorists

In a recent operation, the Nigerian Army successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt by arresting three armed kidnappers in Lankaviri community, located in Karim Lamido local government council of Taraba State. Responding to a distress call on April 18th, troops quickly intervened to stop three armed kidnappers from abducting Mr. Musa Arewa in Lankaviri community. The kidnappers, who had severely tortured the victim, were intercepted by the troops as they tried to take him into a nearby bush. Upon their arrest, three locally made guns were seized from the suspected kidnappers. In a separate operation conducted in collaboration with hunters and other security agencies, troops carried out a patrol to eliminate terrorists who had infiltrated nearby communities. During the clearance mission...
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20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Incident at Iranian mission leads to detention of man over bomb threat

In a concerning turn of events, a man was apprehended after wielding a fake explosive belt and trespassing onto the premises of the Iranian diplomatic mission in Paris. This alarming breach of security prompted a swift and decisive response from law enforcement authorities. Upon receiving reports of a potential threat, the Paris Prefecture of Police promptly took action by securing the vicinity. Ultimately, the 60-year-old individual, reported to be of Iranian descent, voluntarily exited the consular section of the embassy before being placed under arrest by the public prosecutor’s office. Despite his earlier menacing actions, it was determined that the man did not possess any actual weapons when apprehended. He was subsequently placed in police custody on grounds of issuing a death...
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Detention of Yahaya Bello’s ADC and Other Security Personnel by Police
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Detention of Yahaya Bello’s ADC and Other Security Personnel by Police

Recently, a female police officer who served as the aide-de-camp to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, was apprehended and confined by the Nigeria Police Force. Reports indicate that not only the ADC but also other police officers connected to the beleaguered ex-governor were taken into custody. Sources mentioned that the officers were detained on suspicion of assisting Bello to evade capture by security personnel, who surrounded his residence in Abuja with the intention of arresting him. It is worth noting that the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, issued an immediate order on Thursday evening for all officers attached to Bello to be withdrawn. This directive, communicated through a police wireless message, was prompted by Bello's sudden disappearanc...
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Tragic Road Accidents Claim 18 Lives in Kano and Kaduna
20Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Tragic Road Accidents Claim 18 Lives in Kano and Kaduna

On Thursday and Friday, 18 individuals lost their lives in road accidents at Gaya Junction in Kano State and Tashar Yari in Kaduna State, marking a tragic toll on communities. Expressing his dismay over the incidents, Dauda Biu, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, strongly criticized the reckless behavior of some drivers, such as using substandard tires and driving at excessive speeds, which contributed to the fatal crashes. A statement released by the corps spokesperson, Jonas Agwu, on Friday emphasized the importance of safety and adherence to traffic regulations for all motorists. The crash at Gaya Junction involved two vehicles, a Toyota Hiace bus and a Hijet bus with the number plates KTG 190 XB and KTG 501YG, respectively, as per the investigation reports submitte...
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Call for Higher Budget Allocation to NEDC for Post-Insurgency Recovery
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Call for Higher Budget Allocation to NEDC for Post-Insurgency Recovery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is being urged by the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, to consider increasing the annual budget of the North-East Development Commission to effectively carry out a post-insurgency recovery program in the region. In a statement released to the press in Damaturu on Friday, the National President of the Association, Khalil Mohd Bello, emphasized the need for a larger budget to empower the Commission’s board to continue its crucial work in reconstruction, development, and aid for internally displaced persons who have faced severe hardships due to insurgency. Bello highlighted the NEDC’s commitment by stating that their support for security operations, including providing utility vehicles and necessary materials, has significantly stren...
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Appeal for Increased Budgetary Allocation to NEDC to Aid Post-insurgency Recovery
20Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Appeal for Increased Budgetary Allocation to NEDC to Aid Post-insurgency Recovery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is urged by the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, to consider a rise in the annual budget of the North-East Development Commission for a more effective implementation of recovery efforts following insurgency in the region. In a statement to journalists in Damaturu on Friday, the National President of the Association, Khalil Mohd Bello, emphasized the importance of the increased budget. He believes it would enable the Commission's governing board to carry on with its crucial tasks in reconstruction, development, and assistance for internally displaced persons who have endured great suffering due to the insurgency. Bello highlighted the significant role of the NEDC in providing support for security operations by supplying utility vehic...
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Series of arrests made by Osun Police for a range of offenses
20Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Series of arrests made by Osun Police for a range of offenses

In Osun State, a total of 18 individuals have been apprehended by the Police Command for a variety of offenses. On Friday at the Command headquarters in Osogbo, the Command showcased its achievements by presenting the suspects to the public. The Command's Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, speaking to journalists, disclosed that the suspects had been arrested on charges including murder, theft, fraud, conspiracy, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. According to Opalola, some others had been detained for their involvement in armed robbery. Among those arrested for murder are individuals such as "Onifade Oyebanji, aged 30, Oyebode Olalekan, aged 40, Ifayemi Ojeleke, aged 33, Jamiu Lasisi, aged 40, and Aminat Abiola, aged 27." A 24-year-old named Akeem Arole Adeniyi ...
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<article> Escalation of Herdsmen Attacks Leaves Farming Communities Deserted in Benue
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Communities in Benue State are feeling uneasy as attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen intensify with the onset of the farming season. A recent investigation by NewsNow uncovered that armed herdsmen militia have been responsible for the deaths of at least 28 individuals, including six security personnel from the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards and Livestock Guards, in a series of attacks on three communities in Gwer West Local Government Area. These attacks occurred shortly after a mass burial for 17 victims of previous herdsmen attacks in Mbaikyor Mbalom Gwer East LGA. Confirming the incident, Gwer West LGA Chairman, Mr Henry Agba, mentioned that in addition to the deaths, several others were injured during ...
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