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Nigerian man based in Canada dies on his birthday [photos]
A 47-year-old Nigerian man, Nafike Malafa Bala based in Canada has died on his birthday. The University of Jos graduate died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, which happened to be his birthday. The cause of his death was not mentioned. He is survived by wife, children, mother and siblings. Meanwhile, friends have taken to Facebook to mourn his demise. See some of the heartbreaking tributes below….
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Teenagers confess how they removed girl’s vagina for N500,000 in Bauchi
Two suspected ritualists Abdulkadir Wada (19) and Adamu Abdulrauf (20), have been arrested for allegedly killing and removing the vagina of a girl in Bauchi state. The duo confessed that they committed the heinous act for N500,000. In an audio clip obtained by PRNigeria, the suspects revealed that they were asked to bring the sexual organ of a female by a native doctor but were nabbed by men of the Bauchi police command. Speaking in Hausa, Wada, the chief culprit, disclosed that he and Abdulrauf had gone to Kwata, the area the latter’s elder brother, who is married, lives as…
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Seven killed as Amotekun Operatives clash with Gunmen in Oyo
About seven people have been confirmed dead as operatives of the Oyo State Security Network, Amotekun clashed with some gunmen in Aiyete area, Ibarapa North LGA of the state. The clash occurred in Okebi village on Saturday morning which led to violence and chaos in the area. According to reports, several houses were also burned down and over seven people have been confirmed dead. The commandant of Amotekun in Oyo state, Olayinka Olayanju informed newsmen that he was on his way to the affected area to ascertain the cause of the clash when contacted. Confirming the incident, the state Police…
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Amnesty International calls on FG to drop charges against Sowore, Others
Human rights organization, Amnesty International has called on the Federal Government to release Omoyele Sowore and his colleagues that were arraigned by the Abuja Police Command over a protest on New Year’s Eve The organization condemned the arrest of Sowore in a series of tweets on Saturday and demanded that the charges against the detained activists be dropped. According to them, Sowore and the others were unlawfully arrested on Friday last week as they peacefully exercised their rights to freedom of assembly and expression. It accused the Nigerian government of using delay tactics to frustrate the bail applications of the…
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Insecurity: Soyinka advises government to seek external help
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on the federal government to engage in national mobilization in order to combat the menace of insecurity rocking the country. Speaking on Arise TV on Saturday, he urged the government to train farmers to carry arms and protect themselves on their farms as the country has reached a stage of desperation. According to him the government needs to pay people to come and help in the fight against insurgents, bandits, and other criminal elements. “You don’t appease evil; we are dealing with evil, there is no other word, we are dealing with the…
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What is happening in this country will soon be over – President Buhari assures
President Buhari has assured Nigerians that all forms of Insecurity in the country will soon be over. Speaking at the Juma’at prayer held in commemoration of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the National Mosque, Abuja on Friday, January 8. The president who was represented by the Defence Minister, Rtd. Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi, appealed to Nigerians to pray for the armed forces to succeed in their fight against all forms of insecurity. “This is a year of action and we will finish what we are doing. What is happening in this country will soon be over. This year,…
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Governors will take COVID-19 Vaccine on Television – Fayemi
Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ forum(NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi has revealed that all governors will take the COVID-19 vaccine on live television to demonstrate the vaccine’s potency. He said this after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. According to him, the President has agreed to convey to the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, the need to use influencers such as religious leaders, entertainers, and athletes to gain the confidence of citizens at the state and local level. According to the governor, this move will help to address the cultural and…
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“I will not be going to the inauguration on January 20” – Trump
The 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has announced that he will not be attending the inauguration ceremony of the President-elect, Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. He shared this via his twitter handle, he wrote; “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th,”
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83-year-old Nigerian Muslim man set to marry 16-year-old girl (Photo)
An 83-year-old man identified as Alhaji Yushu’a Suleiman and a 16-year-old Amina Mohammed is set to get married. The invite was shared on a Niger state online news portal. According to the invite, the wedding is slated for the 9th of January, 2021. The state was not disclosed. The invite is courtesy of one Hajia Kande Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State.
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NIN Registration: Government’s attitude fuelling stories that COVID-19 is not real – Alibaba
Popular Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba has taken a swipe at the Federal Government over the registration of the National Identity Number. According to him, the registration exercise came at the wrong time, considering the second wave of COVID-19 in the country. Speaking on Channels Telvision sunrise daily on Friday, he said the attitude of the government is fuelling the notion that Covid-19 is not real. “The attitude of the government is also helping to fuel the stories that COVID-19 is not real because if COVID-19 is real, you won’t be talking about people going to do registration for NIN,” He…
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Less than 24 hours after her death, Orisabunmi’s brother dies at 71
Steve Onishola, Older brother of Yoruba Actress, Folake Aremu a.k.a Orisabunmi has died barely 24 hours after his younger sister who died at the age of 60. Onishola who was the the Technical Director of Kwara Falcons Basketball Club of Ilorin was said to have passed on at 71 on Thursday, Jan 7, in Ilorin, following a brief illness. His death was confirmed in a statement by the State Chairman of the association, Dr. Joseph Adeyemo. “We are very sad by this unfortunate incident. In fact, we can’t find the right word to describe this moment. Coach Onishola was the…
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Boko Haram kidnaps District Head in Yobe
Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on Wednesday evening at Geidam town in Yobe State abducted the district head. The insurgents reportedly stormed the town shooting sporadically causing many residents to panic and flee into the bush while others hid in their houses. According to the Yobe State Police Command spokesman ASP Dungus Abdulkarim who confirmed the attack, also revealed that the police also recovered a burnt Hilux vehicle containing two bodies. He added that it could not be ascertained whether the deceased were Boko Haram members or not. Reacting to the development, Governor Mai Mala Buni directed the Yobe…
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