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KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND 3RD JANUARY 2024                    PRESS RELEASE ARREST OF QUACK DOCTOR FOR INJECTING PREGNANT WOMAN TO DEATH ... As another notorious thug was arrested for stabbing an Imam with a sharp knife to death The Kano State Police Command has made commendable progress in its relentless pursuit of justice. Today, we announce two major arrests in separate and highly sensitive homicide cases that have shocked the community. 2. On 20/12/2023 at about 1030hrs, report was received from one Nura Balarabe, 'm', of Tofa LGA Kano that one Ukasha Muhammed, aged 19 years, 'm', of Langel Village Tofa LGA Kano Impregnated his sister, Amina Bala, aged 19 years, 'f' of Kwanar Mahuwa Tofa LGA Kano and the said Ukasha Muhammad conspired with one Chidera Ugwu, aged 24 years, 'm' of Lanbum Banki Tofa LGA Kano and administered injections and drugs to the said Amina Balarabe with intent to cause miscarriage which resulted to her death. The...

Former Sierra Leonean President Koroma may be flown to Abuja for exile Thursday Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Koroma may be flown to Abuja, Nigeria for exile on Thursday in a deal brokered by ECOWAS. Koroma was earlier today charged for treason for his alleged role to overthrow the government of President Julius Maada Bio on 26 November 2023. Diplomatic sources in neighbouring Liberia have revealed to that “air space approval has been granted for the aircraft to fly Koroma to Abuja.” However, the decision to allow him to be flown out rests with President Bio who is yet to give his nod. Legal luminary, Femi Falana has, however, revealed that “ the buck stops on the desk of the trial judge, not the president.” Koroma was indicted for treason and other offences on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in front of Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Magistrate Court #2. The former President was charged with four offences, including treason, misprision of treason, and two counts of harbouring. Ko...

 Edo Cult Clash Claims Over 30 Lives January 2, 2024 A total of 30 people have so far died in a recurring cult war between Eiye and Black Axe confraternity groups in Edo state. The latest violence has claimed the life of a vigilante commander simply known as Osagie in Ekosodin community in the state. The incident occurred at a Keke Napep park along the Benin-Ore express road in Ovia Northeast local government area. Osagie’s untimely death prompted a surge in anxiety within the community. Security networks and community elders responded by imposing a ban on the traditional December 31 crossover night service, signalling the gravity of the situation. The distressing event unfolded just a week after a similar incident claimed the life of another vigilante commander in Ogiso community, Oredo local government area, on Christmas Eve. The resurgence of violence stems from the ongoing clash between the confraternity groups. Police reports indicate the retrieval of deceased bodies from seve...

Kwara State COVID-19 Centre Gutted By Fire  The COVID-19 Centre, located around the Kwara state Government -owned Sobi Specialist Hospital, Alagbado, Ilorin has been gutted by fire.  Radio Nigeria gathered that the fire was caused by an unidentified person said to have set an undergrowth around the facility on fire.  It was also learnt that the fire later spread to the COVID-19 Centre ward.  The incident, which was confirmed by the state Fire Service, recorded no loss of lives nor injuries.  The Kwara state Fire service , Head of Department (HOD) Media and Publicity , Hassan Adekunle, said the swift response by the Service prevented major damage at the COVID-19 Centre.  In his remarks The Director, Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade Olumuyiwa, advised residents of the state to prioritize safety.  He also urged the general public to be more careful in their day-to-day activities, adding that they should desist from sending under-aged children...

TO MS. CHIDINMA EKILE  Dear Ms. Chidinma Ekile, I saw your video where you told the world that you were born blind but later received your sight when your mother went on her knees to God in prayer. To convince the doubting Thomases, I will please request that you give us permission to interview your mother, the hospital where you were born, the name and address of the hospital, and the doctor or doctors that confirmed you blind after birth and the cause of the blindness. We would also like to know whether you went back to the hospital or went to a doctor or doctors that confirmed you were blind after receiving your sight. If yes, may we know them as well? Our medical team will carry out the investigations as soon as we receive the required details. Please contact me via my email, cangelo123@yahoo.com. Thanks Rev. Fr. Dr. Angelo Chidi Unegbu I am a Catholic priest who is based in Germany. My Facebook page is 'Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu'. I am interested in your case because last y...

Centralia man shoots juvenile while trying to force her to perform a s*x act on another male.  Update- The depraved New Year's shooting in Salem, Illinois.  Diego Barradas, 21, was charged on New Year's morning for discharging a firearm as well as felony possession of a firearm. These charges came after Diego shot a 17-year-old juvenile female in the stomach. At the time, that was all Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl could tell us about the incident. Timothy Hudspeth, the Marion County state's attorney, stated that there is proof indicating Mr. Barradas shot the 17-year-old female while attempting to force her to perform a s*x act on another male.  In addition, Diego tried blaming the shooting on the juvenile female although Hudspeth says there is nothing to support that claim. There is video of the shooting and it's reported that it was not possible physically for the juvenile to shoot herself in the abdomen. Her hands were not anywhere near the gun. After Mr. Barradas ...

‘I’m now an upcoming artist’ – 2BABA laments Veteran Nigerian singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2Baba, has lamented that the successes of young artists have seemingly reduced his status to the level of an “upcoming artist”. The ‘African Queen’ crooner while applauding the young artists for their achievements, vowed to return to the spotlight this year. 2Baba hinted at releasing new music later in the year. On his Instagram page, he wrote: “Mennn! These new cats are not smiling o. I don turn to upcoming artist o. Chai! “But as dem talk am, we no go gree for anybody this year. Na kitchen [studio] I dey lai dis.”  

Atiku will surely contest for presidency in 2027 – PDP Campaign spokesman  Daniel Bwala, a spokesman for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, 2023 Presidential Campaign Organisation, has said Atiku Abubakar would contest again in 2027. Bwala said Atiku was the president Nigeria should have because he understands how the private sector works. Featuring on Channels TV, Bwala said: “Sure, he would run. He has the capacity, he has the wisdom, he has the knowledge, he has the energy. “And he is a president we never had. Because to be honest with you, if any politician understands the private sector very well, it is Atiku Abubakar and our economy can only come alive if there is a private sector-led economy. “He’s the president the country is missing because of his experience and capacity.” Atiku had six failed attempts to rule Nigeria starting from 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. During the last presidential election, some chieftains of PDP had worked against Atiku.  

Kidnapped Nasarawa council boss regains freedom  The chairman of Akwanga local government area of Nasarawa state, Hon Safiyanu Isa Andaha and his political godfather Adamu Umar Custom who were kidnapped on New Year day have regained their freedom. Though the terms of their release was not clearly stated The council chairman and his political godfather have been re-united with their families. Though the state police command had mobilise its personnel to trail the kidnappers and ensure the release of the council boss and his political ally.  

Ife-Igbo Awka Peace Cup Tournament: Onuko Applauded as Umuayom Wins Trophy By Ukpa Ewa The grand finale of maiden edition of Ife-Igbo Awka  Peace Cup Competition held on January 1, 2024 witnessed beehive of crowd cut-across Awka and its environs.  The event, which was held on at the Awka Township Stadium was hosted by the Managing Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Mr. Ossy Onuko and sponsored by Jezco Oil Ltd.  In his Speech, the host of  IfeIgbo Awka Peace Cup Competition, Mr. Onuko, expressed gratitude for the success of the competition, where  Umuayom football team won the Competition by beating Umozocha 2-1in the final match. The ACTDA boss while describing the Peace Cup Competition as a dream fulfilled, said that the competition has succeeded in reducing crime rate involving Awka youths to a barest minimum, uniting them to say no to cultism and other social-ill behaviours.   He said, "I feel excited and fulfilled seei...

Afcon 2023: Nigeria confident of winning fourth title - coach The Nigeria squad is in Abu Dhabi for a training camp before flying out to Ivory Coast. Coach Jose Peseiro has backed Nigeria to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations, but conceded that it would be a real challenge when action gets under way in Côte d'Ivoire later this month. The last of Nigeria's three continental titles came 10 years ago in South Africa. "We will fight to win the Africa Cup even though it won’t be easy," Peseiro said in an interview with NFF TV. "Our group is not easy because we are up against the Ivory Coast, who have a good squad and are playing at home. "Equatorial Guinea reached the quarter-final at the last AFCON, better than Nigeria, while Guinea Bissau beat us at home (in the qualifiers).  

  Thousands protest in Somalia against Ethiopia-Somaliland deal Senior government officials join protest in the capital, Mogadishu, to denounce the sea access deal. Thousands of people took to the streets in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Wednesday to protest against the sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland. The protesters gathered at the Eng. Yariisow Soccer Stadium in Mogadishu after marching through different streets. Senior government officials including Interior Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, members of Somalia’s both houses of parliament and the mayor of Mogadishu Yusuf Hussein Jimaale attended the rally and condemned the sea access deal. The protesters were carrying placards reading “Somali belong to Somalia” and “our seas are not for sale.”

AFCON won't be broadcasted by SuperSport on DStv due to their inability to secure rights.  

Aiyedatiwa suspends caretaker chairmen in Ondo   Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has suspended caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA). The caretaker chairmen are to remain suspended until the case is determined by the court. An Akure High Court presided over by Justice Yemi Fasanmi had granted an interim injunction filed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which sought to restrain late governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu from inaugurating any person or persons not democratically elected as member(s) of caretaker committees to administer the affairs of the local councils and the LCDA pending the determination of the interlocutory Injunction in this suit. Justice Fasanmi later barred the caretaker chairmen from operating after they resumed office on the excuse that they had been sworn in before the order was granted. Aiyedatiwa’s suspension of the caretaker chairman was contained in a letter by the Ministry of ...

Ethiopia has signed an agreement with Somaliland to gain access to the sea port in Berbera. Somaliland will be given a stake in Ethiopian Airlines in exchange for that. Somalia has recalled its Ambassador to Ethiopia in protest. Somaliland is a breakway region from Somalia. One more photo below.

For the sake of my children, I will say no more - Yul Edochie Actor Yul Edochie has stated that for the sake of his children, he will stop with his calling out of his estranged first wife, May.  The actor began dragging May on social media since yesterday. However, in a post shared this morning, Yul said there is so much to be said but he would stop for now. He added that there are plans to kill him but God will not let that happen. One more photo below. 

Parents of Kano Abducted Children Appeal for Establishment of  Commission to Curtail Kidnapping  Parents of missing children in Kano state, have called on the  state government to set up a commission, that  would ensure speedy investigation and release of their children. The chairman of the group Comrade Isma'il Ibrahim Muhammad made the call in Kano. According to him , their children are still under the custody of a criminal  syndicate, who specialised in abducting and selling under aged children. Comrade Isma'il explained that , a syndicate specialised in kidnapping young children from Kano to the  Southern part of the country, rename, convert  and sell them to others. He stressed that, over six hundred children were abducted in the last few years, and only 18 have so far been reunited with their families. The chairman pointed out  that,  the affected families and their relations were undergoing extreme trauma courtesy of the abduction of t...

Nigerian Railway Corporation to Commence Night Operations The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced plans to commence night operations before the second quarter of 2024. The Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, January 1. He stated, “What is limiting us is the night operations, and that is not the way trains should operate. The train is meant to operate at all times. People may like to travel in the evening, but because of the security situation in the country, we limit ourselves to the daytime." “We intend to bring back passenger and freight trains from Port-Harcourt to Aba, Lagos to Kano, and Kaduna because of the dry ports,” Okhiria said. According to the NRC DG, this simply means that the corporation will begin six train trips daily on the standard gauge train across the board.   He said, “We are going to increase the number of train trips to six on Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe, and Abuja-Kadu...

JEEEEESUS WHAAAAT ? DRAMA DEV!L OBASI ! DRAMA DEV!L OBASI !! DRAMA DEV!L OBASI !!!  IT IS TOO EARLY FOR THIS N*N**NS€ ENOUGH OF THIS MADNESS .... FIRSTLY BEFORE I PROCEED, QUEEN MAY MY DARLING DAUGHTER, I URGE YOU TO MAINTAIN YOUR UNIQUE SILENCE, OF COURSE I KNOW YOU THOUGH.... NO NEED STRESSING FURTHER.  NOW DRAMA DEV!L OBASI, THIS IS 2024 .... WE CAN'T BEGIN THIS BEAUTIFUL YEAR WITH YOUR ATROCITY,  STOP USING YUL'S INFLUENCE TO CONVEY THESE LIES FROM YOUR ROTTEN HEART, YOU'RE SIMPLY DISPLEASED WITH THE SERIES OF ENDORSEMENT DEALS THAT INNOCENT LADY HAS BEEN GETTING , THIS HAS BEEN YOUR FRUSTRATION, BUT GET READY TO CRY BLOOD BECAUSE MORE DEALS ARE ON THE WAY, THIS IS JUST VERY LITTLE COMPARED TO WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE, THE ONE YOU SAID YOU GOT , I JUST HOPE THAT BRAND ISN'T MAKING A TERRIBLE MISTAKE OOO... HMMMM, SOME BRANDS SEF, SHOULD BE CAREFUL WHILE SELECTING THIER REPRESENTATIVES BECAUSE E GET AS E BE.  HOWEVER, YOU CAN DECEIVE THOSE YOU THINK YOU CAN DEC...

French embassy in Niger closed over 'serious obstacles' French Embassy in Niger has closed indefinitely, citing "serious obstacles." France has closed down its embassy in Niger until further notice, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, barely two weeks after the last French troops left the country in the wake of a coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The closure of the embassy in Niamey represents one of the final chapters in the winding down of a French presence in its former colony following the July coup that left the country in the hands of military leaders. "The French embassy in Niger is now closed until further notice," the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding the mission would continue activities from Paris. It said that for the five months since the coup "our embassy has suffered serious obstacles making it impossible to carry out its missions" including a blockade around the mission.  

Israeli strike kills Hamas deputy in southern Beirut Hamas deputy head Saleh al-Arouri was killed on Tuesday evening by an Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs.  Responding to the attack, the Palestinian militant group vowed his killing would not end their "resistance". Videos circulating on social media showed serious damage and fire.  The blast came after the Palestine Red Crescent Society said that "several" people were killed and wounded in an Israeli bombardment of its headquarters in Gaza's Khan Younis. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.  

Kenya postpones visa-free entry for foreigners Kenya has announced that the implementation of its visa-free policy, which was to start on January 1, will be delayed for some time. Kenya has announced the postponement of President William Ruto's directive to offer visa-free entries to the global community. Travellers planning to visit will continue to apply for visas through Kenyan embassies, maintaining the existing visa application process. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said foreigners must adhere to current visa application procedures. "Following the presidential directive that Kenya will be a visa-free country from January 2024, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is in the process of development and implementation," KCAA said on Tuesday.  

Sudan's RSF 'open to talks' on immediate ceasefire By signing the so-called Addis Ababa Declaration, which is intended to serve as the basis for further negotiations and a political settlement, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has made its clearest commitment to ending the war so far. Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has said it was open to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire through talks with the Sudanese army as it signed a declaration with the Taqadum civilian coalition and invited the army to do the same. "If the army came with this same document I would sign it immediately," RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo said on Tuesday about the declaration, which also included commitments to return millions of displaced people to their homes, create safe passages and include civilians in peace talks. A nine-month war in Sudan, which now faces the world's largest displacement crisis, has devastated the country's infrastructure and ...

 24-year-old lady cries out after abroad returnee scammed she and her friend. A woman going by the name Tinuke has spoken out about her negative encounter with a man she met online who lived abroad. The 24-year-old lady said that they had been communicating since August 2023 and that he had deceived her and her friend when he arrived in Nigeria by pretending to be a nurse in Dublin, Ireland. When he came back to Nigeria in November, he asked her and her friend to stay at a hotel with him for a week. Since he did not have an ATM card, the man requested them to arrive with plenty of cash, which he would borrow and reimburse them later. Tinuke, who told her incident to Instagram influencer Omowunmi, claimed that she agreed to pay N57,000 while her companion accepted N70,000. However, when they had dinner at a restaurant, the guy called in sick to go to his hotel room, and things went south. She wrote: “Beware of fake IJGBs o! This guy and my friend had been talking since August. He cl...

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has revealed that Zack Orji, the ailing film star, is getting better. The actor was hospitalised on Friday after collapsing in Abuja. Footage surfaced on Sunday, showing Orji bedridden and seemingly writhing in pain. Sources also said he had been grappling with fatigue for weeks, rendering him unable to talk or move. The AGN had earlier revealed that details about Orji’s health were still sketchy. The guild also assured the public that they would notify the public of any developments. “It is true. He is currently in the hospital. They are running tests on him,” the AGN had said. Providing an update on Tuesday, Abubakar Yakubu, the national secretary of the AGN, disclosed that the actor’s condition has improved. “He is getting better now by God’s grace,” he told Newsmen. Remi Tinubu, the first lady, and Nana Shettima, the wife of the vice president, also visited the ailing actor at the national hospital in Abuja. They were at the hospital to meet the fi...

Sign the papers and let her be, Your mind no go touch ground- Iheme Nancy drags Yul Edochie for calling out 1st wife, May Iheme Nancy, a Nollywood actress, responded to Yul Edochie’s recent allegations against May, his first wife. Remember how Yul, just hours ago, made a shocking accusation on his Instagram page, accusing May of having a stomach tuck and breast augmentation surgery without his consent—only her married boyfriend’s. The actor expressed how frustrated he was with May’s purportedly deceptive behavior. He begged her to stop using social media to paint him as the bad guy while she lived a secretive existence. Yul pledged not to put up with May in 2024, claiming that people still don’t know the real story about her. He emphasized his prolonged quiet, saying he has been carefully protecting her reputation while she, in his opinion, aggressively attempts to destroy his own. Nancy interrupted Yul’s tirade by questioning the relevance of his worries over his wife’s breast augment...

I narrowly escaped death on New Year’s Eve – Actress Mary Njoku Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku has recounted how she narrowly escaped death on New Year’s Eve. The thespian said she could have been involved in a “major” accident a few hours into 2024, but the situation was miraculously averted. She said she escaped death because 2023 wasn’t her time. She vowed that in 2024, she would “slow down and love life every day as if it were going to be my last.” On her Instagram page, the filmmaker wrote: “Few hours to 2024. I almost didn’t make it. What could have been a major accident averted. “Still don’t know how I escaped it. But I did. It wasn’t my time. So, it almost doesn’t count. “It’s 2024, and I am still here, thankful for Life. I will slow down and love life every day as if it were going to be my last. Cos one day, it will be. Just like 31st December, 2023. “Life is too short to be anything but happy. Grateful. “If it’s not time, it’s not your time! 2023 was not my time.”  

Davido is most followed Nigerian on X Entertainers are the most followed Nigerians on X for the year 2023 and David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido, leads the pack on the micro-blogging platform. According to Statisense, 14.58 million followers are with the Afro-pop singer on his X handle @davido. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun professionally known as Wizkid comes second with 12.39 million followers. The third position is occupied by Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu known as Burna Boy. His X handle, @burnaboy attracts 9.03 million followers. @DonJazzy belonging to Michael Collins Ajereh known as Don Jazzy is next with 7.88 million followers. A news X handle, @channelstv has 6.85 million followers. The X handle of rapper and singer Olamide, @Olamide is followed by 6.53 million X users. Coming next to it is another news platform @MobilePunch which boasts of 6.53 million followers. Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy is followed by 6.23 million X users on her X ha...

Interior minister knocks NIS for asking married women to travel to Abuja for change of name Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has knocked officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for always asking people, especially married women to come to the headquarters in Abuja just to effect a change of name on their passport. The minister who described the act as “Stupid practice”, spoke at a recent dinner with members of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ABAT Media Centre and some social media influencers in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said there is nowhere in the world where women are subjected to such inhuman practice on account of marriage. He queried whether immigration personnel in Abuja have more than one heads as opposed to those in the various passport offices across the federation. “There is one stupid thing I have seen and it is that a woman gets married, changes her name and then she has to come to Abuja all the way from say Kaura Namoda or Enugu just to come and effect a change of...