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Just In: 42 Abducted Kagara Staff, Students, Others Regain Freedom
The 42 persons abducted by bandits in Government Science College Kagara, Niger State have regained freedom, The Nation reports. The abductees include 27 students, 3 staff and 12 members of their family. Sources said the abductees, who were at a different location from the kidnapped passengers, are also on their way to Minna. The abducted…
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18-year-old Boy Narrates How Suspected Fulani Herder Attacked Him, Father With Machete Over Missing Cow in Bayelsa
An 18-year-old boy, Kohgi Nation, was reportedly attacked by a yet to be identified Fulani herdsman and his father over an alleged missing cow in Otuoke Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. The incident happened at about 5pm on February 19, at Osuan bush, when the duo were working on their palm farm.…
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NAF Releases Identities Of Officers Killed In Aircraft Crash
The Nigeria Air Force, NAF, on Sunday released the identities of officers who died in the Beechcraft Kingair B350i plane crash. In a statement issued by the Air Force spokesman, Ibikunle Daramola, the officers are; Flight Lieutenant Haruna Gadzama (Captain), Flight Lieutenant Henry Piyo (Co-pilot), Flying Officer Micheal Okpara (Airborne Tactical Observation System specialist). Others…
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Flash: Ex-Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha “Arrested” (Photos)
Former Governor of Imo, Senator Rochas Okorocha has been arrested after he dared Governor Hope Uzodimma to reopen the Royal Palm Estate sealed by the State Government.
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Revealed! Crashed Military Aircraft Was Looking For Kankara Kidnapped Victims, Source Alleges
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF201, that crashed and killed seven persons, including crew members on board, in Abuja, was said to be looking for Kakara kidnapped victims, a source revealed on Sunday evening. Aviation sources said that the plane after refueling in Abuja on Sunday was on surveillance in search of the Kagara kidnapped victims…
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Two Brothers Slump, Die While Fighting Over Late Father’s Land in Benue
Tragedy struck in Tse-Agbulu, Kunav, Sengev council ward of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, when two brothers who were quarrelling over their father’s land suddenly slumped and died within seconds of each other. The brothers identified as Iorhemba Adóón and Jima Adóón, are said to be the eldest sons of late Adóón…
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FRSC Returns N420,000 Cash Found At Accident Scene
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has returned N420,000 cash found at an auto crash site at Akinfosile, along Lagos-Ore expressway, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, to the family of the deceased. Olusegun Aladenika, the unit commander in Ore, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ore. Mr.…
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Video: Seven Personnel of Nigerian Airforce Killed in Plane Crash
Seven personnel of Nigerian Airforce have been killed in an aircraft crashed a few yards off the runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja. Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola stated that the Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to Abuja Airport after…
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Secondary School Students, Youth Rescue Kidnapped Female Teacher in Delta
Students of Oviri Ogor Secondary School and youths from Oviri Ogor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State defied all odds and rescued their kidnapped female teacher from her abductors. Information gathered on Saturday revealed that the incident occurred on Thursday during afternoon school hours. The teacher, said to be teaching Geography,…
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3 Children Battered Beyond Recognition Rescued From Suspected Ritualist Prophetess in Anambra (Video)
Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have rescued three children battered beyond recognition from a room filled with fetish items and the two women who held them hostage have been arrested. According to Police, the women identified as Chidi Felicia Nwafor, 80, a Prophetess and her accomplice Rejoice Raymond, 39, were arrested by police operatives…