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Jan

19

2025

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Exposed: How A Medical Doctor Killed EFCC Officer In Anambra Not Yahoo Boys…

Crime, Mishap, News Flash

Revealed How A Medical Doctor k!lled EFCC officer in Anambra not Yahoo boys… said that he thought they were kidnappers It was a Medical Doctor that killed an EFCC officer when they came like armed robbers in the middle of the night at a time the state was faced with insecurity and the man reacted in safe defence probably thinking they were robbers. The man involved is a medical doctor with no ties to illegal activities. The pump-action gun he used was reportedly licensed. Normally, before the EFCC operates in any area, they are required to notify the local police.…

Jan

19

2025

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Gunman Kills Two Judges At Supreme Court

Crime, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Gunman K¡lls Two Judges At Supreme Court Two judges were killed in a shooting attack on Saturday at the Supreme Court building in Tehran, Iranian state media reported. “This morning, a gunman infiltrated the Supreme Court in a planned act of assassination of two brave and experienced judges. The two judges were martyred in the act,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reported. Mizan stated that the assailant “killed himself” after the “terrorist” act. State news agency IRNA said one other person was wounded. Mizan identified the two slain judges as Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, both of whom handled cases…

Jan

19

2025

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Former Miss Nigeria Dies In London Hospital

News Flash, Obituary

Former Miss Nigeria D¡es In London Hospital Ex-Miss Nigeria and former First Lady of Delta State, Mrs Edna Ibru (nee Park) has passed away. Ibru, wife of Olorogun Felix Ibru, the first civilian Governor of Delta State between 1991 and 1992, died in her 80s on Wednesday, in a London hospital after a brief illness. The deceased, who was Miss Nigeria 1964, and the first Nigerian/African to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe, had two children for Ibru. The Ibru family of Agbarha-Otor Kingdom in Delta State confirmed the death of the former first lady in a statement issued by her…

Jan

19

2025

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Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokiri

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokri A Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest and detention of Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, in connection with allegations of defamation against Dunamis Church Pastor Paul Enenche. The court’s decision, issued on January 13, 2025, also applies to former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel and two individuals identified as Alexander Enenche and Peter Enenche. The remand order was granted following an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The motion requested the detention of the accused individuals to facilitate ongoing investigations. Presiding…

Jan

19

2025

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Mike Bamiloye Warn Believers Of ‘Fake Rapture’ Plot

News Flash, Religion

Mike Bamiloye Warns Believers Of ‘Fake Rapture’ Plot Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries Evangelist Mike Bamiloye has warned Christians about a purported “fake rapture” scheme. According to Bamiloye, scientists and world powers are allegedly working on a plan to create a fake rapture, designed to mislead and distract people from the true event predicted in Christian prophecy. Bamiloye referenced a Facebook post claiming that an “extraterrestrial invasion” will take 10,000 people in 2025. He cautioned this plot is an attempt to create confusion and distract people from preparing for the actual rapture. The filmmaker highlighted various signs and signals,…

Jan

18

2025

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Man Using Earpiece Crushed To Death In Lagos By A Moving Train

Lagos, Accident, Mishap, News Flash

Train Crushes Man Using Earpiece To Death In Lagos There was pandemonium in Lagos on Friday when a trader was knocked down by a Lagos-Ibadan train around Oshodi Lagos. The incident happened around 2pm with sympathisers and passers-by thronging the area. Eyewitnesses said the trader was crushed to death in front of Arena Shopping Complex, Oshodi. The middle-aged man was said to be urinating while standing on the middle of the rail tracks, with an earpiece on his two ears. Witness told out reporter that despite the heavy horn of the train and passers-by shouting to warn the man, he…

Jan

18

2025

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Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, War, World News

Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal Israel’s cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend. The ceasefire, set to begin Sunday, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza’s deadliest-ever war. It would also enable the release of hostages held in the territory since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails. “The government has approved the hostage return plan”, Netanyahu’s office said early Saturday…

Jan

18

2025

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POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun Pays Courtesy Visits To ABIA State Gov. Otti And Prince Benjamin Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku In A Mega Empowerment Program

Abia State, Armed Forces, Empowerment, Good Governance, News Flash

Today, 17/01/2025, Abia State Police Command, Police Officers Wives Association held a mega empowerment program presided by the POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun. On arrival, the National President POWA paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Chioma Otti and Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku. She appreciated them for their unwavering commitment and support to Abia State Command and POWA. In response, she was warmly received and they promised continued collaboration in future initiatives. The POWA President also visited the Abia State Police Command, where she was received in a…

Jan

18

2025

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Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles On Account Of Faded Number Plates

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash

Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles Om Account Of Faded Number Plates A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos State, has restrained the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from arresting any vehicle with a faded number plate. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order on Friday while also restricting the FRSC from imposing any fine or punishment on any driver for driving with a faded vehicle number plate. Justice Aluko made the above orders while delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/253/2024, filed by Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube against FRSC. The applicant, Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube, in an Originating Summons dated January 12,…

Jan

18

2025

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How Suspected Yahoo Boys Kill EFCC Officer, Injure Another During Operation

Crime, News Flash, South East

How Suspected Yahoo Boys K¡ll EFCC Officer, Injure Another During Operation A yet-to-be-identified officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been shot dead and another critically injured after suspected Internet fraudsters, known as Yahoo boys, opened fire on the anti-graft operatives in the Onitsha area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident which occurred on Friday, left some other persons around the scene sustaining varying degrees of injuries as they scampered to safety due to the unexpected gunshots. The operatives, who had travelled from the EFCC’s zonal headquarters in Enugu, were said to be on a…