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  An 8 year old raped by her sisters husband  his brother and father.  Strangled and raped multiple times. This is the new Bangladesh.  ACCORDING TO SOURCES: In Magura, an 8-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man named Hitu Mia, leading to her being admitted to Magura Sadar Hospital in critical condition before being transferred to Faridpur Medical College for advanced treatment. The accused, Hitu Mia, was apprehended by locals and handed over to the police. The victim, a third-grade student, had been visiting her sister's house when the incident occurred. Hitu Mia, the sister's father-in-law, reportedly took her to a room and assaulted her, causing severe health complications. Local residents and the victim's elder sister rushed her to the hospital. Authorities confirmed the arrest of Hitu Mia, who has prior rape allegations against him, and are investigating the case, though no formal written complaint has been filed yet. WE MOURN!:  Little Asiya “BREATHED...

  American Airlines plane catches f!re at Denver airport, 12 hospitalised with minor injuries Passengers on an American Airlines flight were forced to stand on the wing of the plane at Denver International Airport as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught f!re Thursday evening, sending thick black smoke billowing into the air.   American Airlines Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800 en route to Dallas-Fort Worth from Colorado Springs with 172 passengers and six crew aboard, diverted to Denver around 5:15 p.m. local time, after the crew reported “engine vibrations,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.   “After landing and while taxiing to the gate an engine caught fire,” the statement said. The FAA is investigating.   Shortly before landing, the plane’s pilot notified air traffic controllers in Denver that the flight was experiencing engine issues, but it was not an emergency, according to air traffic control audio from LiveATC.net. ...

 PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA REFUTES CLAIMS OF TARGETED KILLINGS OF CHRISTIANS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses deep concern over the recent wave of misinformation and misleading reports alleging targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria. This unfortunate development appears to be aimed at influencing foreign governments, particularly the United States, to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to purported violence against Christians. While the Federal Government acknowledges the security challenges confronting the nation, it is imperative to clarify that these incidents are not driven by religious bias or targeted against any particular religious group. Notably, the majority of insurgency and banditry-related incidents in the predominantly Muslim northern region of Nigeria do not specifically target followers of any faith or religion. Any narrative attempting to frame such incidents as religious persecution is erroneous and misleading. Nigeria is a mul...

 Press Release FG pledges support for documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken democracy  The Federal Government has pledged to support and promote the production of a film documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken democracy, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris stated, while receiving the executive members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Friday in Abuja.  The Minister described the proposed documentary, IPAC's brainchild, as a critical chronicle of Nigeria’s democratic journey over the last 25 years. It aims to celebrate achievements, acknowledge challenges, and highlight lessons learned. “It pleases me to acknowledge the untiring efforts of IPAC and its leadership in fostering democracy, and in this regard, through the medium of film which will serve as a long-lasting historical record in honouring our nation’s political heroes, and the showcasing of our democratic credentials. To this end, the Federal Government, t...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU TO CATHOLIC BISHOPS: I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERNS, BUT WE HAVE TO BUILD A NATION President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that he fully understands what Nigerians are going through but that the present economic reform is necessary to build a resilient country and guarantee our children's future. The President said this Friday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Catholic Bishop's Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). President Tinubu highlighted the importance of citizens and leaders investing in the nation to build a strong society. He emphasised that poverty affects everyone regardless of religion and called for collective efforts to fight it. He stressed that the tax reform presented a good investment opportunity for citizens to build their nation. "Yes, removing the fuel subsidy was hard, tough for me, but it's a hard choice that Nigeria must face. We are not going to bankrupt our country. "We were spending the investment ...

     A Florida man THOUGHT he was chasing down his ex to end her life ...but chased the wrong car and killed an innocent woman! Of course, his ex was also an innocent woman.  The incident occurred on March 9th in St. Petersburg. On that evening, 33-year-old Kyle Hill got into a heated argument with his ex-girlfriend. During the argument his ex fled from Kyle Hill in her friend's vehicle. Hill decided he was going to chase down his ex and have his vengeance. Unfortunately Hill saw a Honda that was the same make and model but a different color and began aggressively chasing the innocent occupants. The car he was chasing was being driven by 28-year-old Arislenni Blanco-Medina and her boyfriend, Norbelis Figueredo-Campos. The pair had no connection to Hill whatsoever and quickly grew frightened by his aggressive driving. At one point Arislenni called her father and 9-year-old son and exclaimed, "He's going to kill me!" Hill, for his part, called his ex while chasing the...

 Governor Abiodun Honours Best UNILAG Graduates as Education Ambassadors Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, the best graduating students of the University of Lagos with a 5.0 CGPA, as Education Ambassadors of Ogun State. To recognize their excellence and inspire others, he also awarded them N10 million each as a token of appreciation. During their reception at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun emphasized his administration’s commitment to celebrating outstanding achievements and motivating young people to strive for academic excellence. He highlighted the role of education in eradicating poverty and shaping future leaders, while also acknowledging their parents for instilling strong values. The governor assured continued support for their career growth and tasked them with mentoring other students. The awardees expressed gratitude and urged young Nigerians to remain focused on their studies, proving that success is achievable through dedica...

 Ogun Announces Board Members for TESCOM, Judicial, Local Government Service Commissions, Others Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of board members for some agencies of government as part of moves to strengthen the governance process in the state. The newly constituted board members are those of the Local Government Service Commission, Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Judicial Service Commission, Agricultural Development Commission, and the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE). The Local Government Service Commission retained Olubukonla Onabanjo as chairman. Other members of the Commission are Hon. Lukman Olufemi, Martins Adekoyejo Ijaduoye, Olatunde Azeez Osunbiyi, and Olatunde Rasaki Rufai. The Teaching Service Commission has Apostle Abiodun Sanyaolu as chairman. Other members are Olanrewaju Majekodunmi, Deola Akintonde, Hon. Ademola Adeleye, Adebajo Adesegun, Hon. Adeleke Salmon, Hon. (Mrs.) Atinuke Bello, and Hon. Kemi Oduw...

 LASG SEALS ILLEGAL BUILDINGS IN IKOYI-OBALAENDE/LEKKI ENVIRONS  The Lagos State Government has sealed illegal buildings being constructed in parts of Obalende, Ikoyi, and Lekki areas of the State. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, who led an enforcement exercise in the area on Thursday, said that the exercise was aimed at addressing the menace of illegal developments and ensuring compliance with the state's physical planning laws. The Commissioner reiterated the government's commitment to providing a safe and sustainable built environment for the wellness and well-being of all Lagosians. He expressed strong displeasure over the rampant disregard for laws governing physical planning and urban development, citing instances of building without government-approved plans and renovation without permits.  He stated that the untoward action of erecting buildings without approval or building without complying with the granted perm...

 FIRST LADY CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL PILGRIMAGE:  … Calls For Commitment To Righteousness  Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, has celebrated the success of the 2024 pilgrimage exercise to the Holy Land of Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan.  Accompanied by members of the Committee of the Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), she expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of the pilgrimage, emphasising the need for collective prayers and commitment to righteousness. At the thanksgiving service, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu described the pilgrimage as a divine encounter, a journey of faith, renewal, and transformation. She praised key officials, including the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Layode and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Yetunde Gbafe, for their dedication to ensuring a ...

 Gold surpasses $3,000 for 1st time The price of gold on Friday exceeded $3,000 for the first time in history amid uncertainties caused by US President Donald Trump's trade policies, Anadolu Agency reported. The ounce of gold rose 0.3% to $3,002.15 on Friday as of 1015GMT. The safe haven asset has gained over 10% since Trump took office on Jan. 20. Starting 2025 at $2,620, it has gained around $358 in value since the beginning of the year. While the ounce price of gold rose around 27% in all of last year, so far this year it has already gained around 14%. Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday. On March 4, Trump also imposed 20% tariffs on China. He also threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, but later postponed those tariffs after negotiations with the two countries' leaders. On Thursday, Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol drink imports from the EU unless the union withdraws a 50% tariff on American wh...

 The Nollywood actress posted all these photos few hours ago with the caption "Doctors Appointment on a Snowy day ! ❄️☃️ Thanks sweethearts for all the congratulatory messages. Love you and Godbless". More photos below. 

 A British woman who traveled to Delhi to meet a man she befriended on Instagram was allegedly raped at a hotel in Mahipalpur.  The Delhi Police arrested the accused, identified as Kailash, in connection with the r@pe case. Another man, a housekeeping staff member at the hotel, was also arrested for allegedly molesting the woman. The incident came to light when the police received a call from a hospital in the early hours of Wednesday. According to officials, the woman met the accused online in February and arrived in India on March 7. After visiting Goa, she reached Delhi on March 11 and booked a room at a Mahipalpur hotel, where she met Kailash. During their meeting, she briefly stepped out of her room, and at that moment, a hotel housekeeping staff member allegedly molested her. Later, inside the hotel room, Kailash allegedly r@ped her. The woman then went to the hospital, where the police were informed about the incident. Following her complaint, the police launched an inv...

 Luxury carmaker Automobili Lamborghini has teamed up with British nursery brand Silver Cross to launch an ultra-premium baby stroller priced at $5,000 (approximately ₹4.3 lakh).  Named Reef AL Arancio, the exclusive stroller is limited to just 500 units worldwide and boasts a design inspired by Lamborghini’s high-performance supercars. Built for both style and functionality, the all-terrain stroller features full suspension wheels and a brake pedal modeled after Lamborghini’s advanced braking systems. The high-performance suede interior is accented with Italian leather, while the stroller’s sleek black fabric is illuminated with Lamborghini’s signature orange hue, giving it a bold and sporty look. The luxury stroller is also packed with premium accessories, including a carrycot, pushchair seat, footmuff, car seat adaptors, sun sail, mosquito net, and two rain covers, ensuring parents are fully prepared for any outing. Every detail, from the Lamborghini badging to the bull-and...