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 Train Collides With Rice-laden Vehicle In Lagos A moving train struck a Rice-laden vehicle in the Iju-Fagba area of Lagos State on Tuesday, December 24. The tragic incident was documented in a viral video shared on X today The vehicle involved, identified as a Sienna, was reportedly loaded with bags of rice. However, at the time of this report, there have been no confirmed casualties in the accident.

 A 12-hour rescue operation successfully evacuated over 1,000 vehicles stranded between Solang Nallah and the Atal Tunnel near Manali.  The police confirmed that all passengers have safely reached Manali, though efforts are still underway to free some vehicles trapped in heavy snow. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has begun clearing snow to restore smooth road connectivity. According to DSP Manali, around 60 to 70 vehicles remain stuck between Solang Nallah and Dhundi but are expected to arrive in Manali soon. Despite the weather improving, the thick snow has made driving conditions extremely dangerous. Senior officials, including DSP Manali, SDM Manali, and SHO Manali, are on-site, monitoring the situation with the help of the police and rescue teams. Meanwhile, Manali is buzzing with festive excitement as tourists flock to the region for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Known for its stunning snow-covered landscapes, the town has seen a rise in hotel occupancy, with ...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING AND EXTORTION WITH MENACE, RECOVER N1.2 MILLION RANSOM The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Chukwuma Obi, a 32-year-old male from Umuagu Village, Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, in connection with an alleged case of attempted kidnapping and extortion. The arrest was made on December 24, 2024, by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugu-Ukwu.   The suspect is accused of demanding a ransom of one million, two hundred thousand naira (#1,200,000) through threats of abduction. The victim reported receiving a menacing message from an individual claiming to be a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), threatening abduction unless the demanded ransom was paid into a specified account.   During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and is currently assisting the Police in identifying and apprehending other members of the gang involved in the criminal activitie...

 Nkhensani Mahlaule, an alleged husband killer, to spend her first Christmas behind bars.  Mathebula, who was also an educator, was found dead in a burned vehicle near Constantia Mphagani Bridge on 15 June 2024. The police investigation revealed disturbing allegations linking Mahlaule to her husband’s death. Mahlaule and her alleged accomplices, who are her relatives, have been denied bail due to the severity of the crime and brutal circumstances. The case has been postponed until today, with Mahlaule and her accomplices remaining in custody as investigations continue.

 JESUS CHRIST is the King of all kings, and the Lord of all lords! HE is the brightest of ten thousand, HE's our shield and our defence. Today we celebrate the birth of the Lamb of GOD who takes away the sins of the world Merry Efik Christmas from The Etim Effiongs. -Actor Etim Effiong.  More photos below. 

 YULETIDE SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: POLICE-LED SECURITY FORCES DESTROY CRIMINAL CAMP IN NIMO, RECOVER 19 IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES In the early hours of December 24, 2024, a joint security operation led by the Nigeria Police Force and comprising the Military, Civil Defence, and Anambra Vigilante operatives successfully dismantled a criminal camp located in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area. The operation resulted in the destruction of several makeshift structures within the camp, the recovery of 19 unexploded improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and inflicted significant injuries on fleeing suspects.   This decisive action followed credible intelligence on the activities of the criminal gang in the area, coupled with information obtained during the interrogation of suspects arrested in ongoing police operations across the state.   The Commissioner of Police, *CP Nnaghe Obono Itam* commends the synergy between the security agencies and the vigilance of the public...

 May your holiday season be as bright and beautiful as you are - Award-winning Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Itele send season greetings to Fans Nigeria Actor Ibrahim Itele Dicon has send a season greetings to his fans as he join the league of the celebrity who floats his family on social media to celebrate Christmas. Ibrahim Itele took celebration to his fans via his verified social media handle and posted his adorable family photoshoot in celebration of Christmas. On his caption Itele wrote To my christian fans all Over the globe, May your holiday season be as bright and beautiful as you are. Merry Christmas from the Bakare’s More photos below.