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Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Passes On at 71
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (rtd.), has passed away at the age of 71, two weeks before his 72nd birthday. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, Justice Muhammad’s death was confirmed by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS). In the statement titled “NAMLAS Condolence Message […]
Fire Outbreak Destroys Gombe timber market, Gov Orders probe
A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the popular Gombe timber market, known as Kasuwar Katako, along the Railway Station area of Gombe State. The inferno, which occurred after traders had closed for the day, razed several shops and goods, leaving many traders counting heavy losses. Following the incidents, the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, […]
Actor Rob Reiner, wife stabbed to death in LA home
Ace American actor and filmmaker, Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have tragically passed away. The couple was found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home, and was reportedly discovered by their daughter Romy Reiner, who immediately alerted the authorities. According to law enforcement sources, both 78-year-old Reiner and his 68-year-old wife suffered […]
8 UNIJOS Students Killed in Tragic Crash on Zaria Road
A devastating accident in the early hours of Thursday claimed the lives of at least eight students from the University of Jos, UNIJOS, in Plateau State. The students were traveling in a bus after a night outing when a trailer reportedly lost control and collided with their vehicle on Zaria Road in the Jos metropolis. […]
Gunmen Kill One in Anambra Church Attack, Four Die in Separate Market Shooting
One person was killed and several others injured when armed men attacked a church in Lili, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident, saying part of the church was burned and property destroyed. The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the attack, calling it “heinous and abominable.” […]
NAF pilots Escape Death as Fighter Jet Crashes in Niger
Two Alfa Jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF,crashed on Saturday near Karabonde town in Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State. The two pilots onboard ejected safely before the crash and are reported to be unharmed. The incident, which occurred at around 4:10 p.m., did not result in any casualties or damage to […]
Chinese Nationals Kidnapped From Construction Site in Kwara
Chinese nationals working on the BUA Bode Saadu-Kaiama-Kosubosu road have been kidnapped in Kwara State. According to reports, assailants arrived at the work site in Ejidongari, Moro LGA, shooting sporadically and kidnapping two Chinese nationals. The Kwara police commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to journalists, saying, “It is true that they were abducted from […]
Police Arrest 20 Cult Suspects Over Murder of Officer in Ogun State
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested 20 suspected members of the Neo Black Movement (Aye Confraternity) following the killing of a police officer and other violent attacks in Ilesi, near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The command’s spokesperson, Umma Ayuba, said in a statement that the incident occurred on November 29 around […]
Suspected Terrorists Kill Three Immigration Officers in Kebbi
Suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group have attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa, near the Maje border in Bagudo, Kebbi State, killing three officers.
Bandits Abduct 24 in Niger Community, Maim Blind Man in Separate Attack
Bandits have kidnapped 24 people, including pregnant women, from a rice farm in Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro LGA of Niger State.