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Wakanda
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In a fervent pursuit of the Guinness World Record for the longest-standing marathon by an individual, Ghanaian photographer and content creator Patrick Amenuvor embarked on a challenging endeavor that captivated the nation's attention. Inspired by recent feats of fellow Ghanaians in various...
Wakanda
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Amidst the brewing political storm with Minister Sim Fubara, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike remains resolute, asserting that divine providence shields him from any attempts to bring him down. During a visit to loyalist Felix Obuah, Wike confidently addressed his detractors, emphasizing that...
Wakanda
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In a shocking turn of events, armed assailants ambushed three fully loaded 15-seater commercial buses along the Otukpo-Enugu Road in Orokam, Benue State, abducting approximately 45 passengers in broad daylight. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024...
Wakanda
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Sherifdeen Al-Kadriyar, the uncle of the murdered victim Nabeeha, shares the harrowing moments leading up to her tragic death. Nabeeha, along with her father and sisters, was abducted in the Bwari Area Council, and the family's attempts to negotiate for her release took a devastating turn. As...
Wakanda
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Former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, shared the distressing news that a friend has offered to pay a N50 million ransom demanded by bandits who kidnapped Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar's six children. Tragically, one of the daughters, Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, lost her...
Wakanda
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The parents of the NYSC 7, held captive in Zamfara for 149 days, are imploring the Federal Government to rescue their children. Abducted during a bandit interception of an AKTC bus on the Zamfara State Highway, two were released, but six and the driver remain in captivity. The abductors demand a...
Wakanda
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Amid a wave of social media reports on kidnappings, Nigeria faces heightened security concerns. Stories circulate, from Nabeeha and her sisters to Hadiza and her family's recent abductions. Three NYSC corps members remain in captivity, amplifying worries and emphasizing the urgent need for...
Wakanda
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The recent kidnapping of five NYSC members in Nigeria has led to outrage over the NYSC booklet's instructions advising corps members to alert others when traveling on high-risk roads. The booklet suggests notifying friends, family, and colleagues for potential ransom payments demanded by...
Wakanda
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In a tragic turn of events, bandits who abducted Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children have claimed the life of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, a 400-level student at Ahmadu Bello University. Kidnapped earlier in the week, the family faced heightened demands, increasing from N60 million to N100...
Wakanda
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In an exclusive interview with Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, critical issues facing the Igbo community are laid bare. Iwuanyanwu discusses the politically influenced demolitions of Igbo properties in Lagos, emphasizing the need for proper legal processes...
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