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Suspected terrorists attacked a military base in Gujba, Yobe State, killing a soldier and torching a patrol vehicle, confirmed by Yobe State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim. The attack occurred around midnight, with residents fleeing to nearby bushes for safety. The...
Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offenses, has reportedly escaped from lawful custody. According to sources familiar with the matter, the 38-year-old British-Kenyan citizen fled on March 22 from the Abuja guest house where...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani spoke about the discreet handling of the Kuriga Schoolchildren's kidnapping, emphasizing efforts to safeguard their lives. He noted attempts to politicize the incident, highlighting the need for a focused and non-partisan approach to such crises. The governor's...
Hauwa Ali, the widow of the late Lt Col A.H Ali, has declared her resolve against allowing any of her children to join the military following the tragic death of her husband in Delta State. In an interview with Daily Trust, Ali's widow expressed her devastation over his murder during a peace...
In a daring rescue operation, the military, in collaboration with local authorities, successfully freed 137 abducted schoolchildren from LEA School Kuriga in Kaduna's Chikun Local Government Area. The rescue, which came less than 48 hours after another operation in Sokoto State, saw 76 females...
Image Credit: Пресс-служба Президента РФ The deadliest attack in Russia in nearly two decades has left over 130 dead as gunmen stormed a Moscow concert hall during Ramadan prayers, setting off a fire and chaos. Russian President Putin vows retribution, arresting four gunmen attempting to flee...
In Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State, a tragic incident unfolded during Ramadan prayers as bandits gunned down a politician, known as Alhaji Lado, in the village mosque. The attack, occurring on a Saturday night, left worshippers in shock and disbelief. Details of...
The abducted Kuriga schoolchildren in Kaduna State have been released after about 16 days in captivity, according to Governor Senator Uba Sani's announcement on Facebook. The children were kidnapped from LEA Primary School Kuriga and Junior Secondary School Kuriga town by bandits, leading to...
Richard Taylor, father of Damilola Taylor, the schoolboy tragically killed in a London stairwell in 2000, passed away at the age of 75 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Following the devastating loss of his son, Richard dedicated over two decades to combatting knife crime and improving...
A Ugandan man defended his family from a lion attack, fighting the predator for over two hours and killing it with his bare hands. Netizens applaud his bravery, likening him to Samson in the Bible. However, some doubt the incredible feat.
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