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!["We Are An Angry Nation" - South African Defence Minister Opens Up On Xenophobic Attacks]()
TheCable reports that Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, South Africa’s minister of defence, says the xenophobic attacks in the country are “well orchestrated by criminal elements”.The minister said South Africa is “an angry nation” and denied there are targeted attacks against foreigners.South Africans have been carrying out targeted attacks ag![.]()
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![Xenophobic Attacks: Buhari Orders Immediate Voluntary Evacuation Of Nigerians From South Africa]()
The President gave this order after he received the report of the special envoy sent to South Africa to convey a Special Message to President Cyril Ramaphosa over the recent xenophobic attacks in the country.In the wake of the xenophobic attacks by South Africans against other Africans including Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari had sent Amb.![.]()
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![Tribunal Sacks PDP House Of Representative Member, Lazarus Ogbee]()
The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Monday sacked the candidate of the member representing Ikwo\Ezza South Federal Constituency, Lazarus Ogbee.Mr Ogbee was declared winner of the election conducted on February 23 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).INEC had declared PDP winne![.]()
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![Osun Poly Lecturers Boycott Exams, Demand Suspension Of Students’ Leader]()
Members of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State have refused to conduct second-semester examinations billed to start today over a disagreement between one of the lecturers and the president of the Students’ Union Government.Report gathered that the crisis began when a car belonging to the lectur![.]()
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![17-Yr-Old Girl, Aisha Sets Herself Ablaze Over Fiance’s Inability To Pay N17,000 Dowry In Zamfara State]()
Girl sets herself ablaze over fiance’s inability to pay ₦17,000 dowry A 17-year-old girl identified as Aisha living in Albarkawa area in Gusau metropolis in Zamfara state on Sunday August 8, set her self ablaze owing to her fiance’s inability to marry her due to his poor finances.Aisha’s neighbour told Daily Trust that she decided to commi![.]()
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![NURTW Activities Still Remain Banned In Oyo – Gov. Seyi Makinde Reveals Amidst Fresh Motor-Park]()
Oyo State Government on Sunday evening said the ban on the state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers is still effectiveThe government spoke against the backdrop of alleged invasion of the state Secretariat of the NURTW at Agbowo area in Ibadan, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway.They, however, urge the union members not to dare the![.]()
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![Ex Attorney General, Mohammed Adoke Reveals How He Contemplated Suicide After Leaving Office]()
According to a Punch Metro report, Mohammed Adoke, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, who is currently on a self-exile, said he contemplated suicide due to alleged persecution he was subjected to after he left office in 2015.Adoke also listed Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissio![.]()
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![Ex Gov Of Abia State, Orji Kalu Sells Entire Own Banks In 5 Countries Amidst Anti-Graft Trial]()
A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has sold the entire issue shared capital of his banking group, First International Banking (FIB) Group Limited, The Gambia, PREMIUM TIMES can report today.The transaction, which has never been made public, was concluded between 2015 and 2016, documents seen by this newspaper have shown.The documents![.]()
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![Niger State LG Election: APC Primary Turns Bloody As Political Clash Claim Two Lives]()
The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary, ahead of the November local government election in Niger state, has turned bloody following the alleged killing of two persons on Saturday night.NAN learnt on Sunday that violence had erupted following the announcement of the result for Shiroro local government area leading to the death of two persons.T![.]()
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![Police Declare Married Woman, Happiness Nwokocha Wanted For Sexually Abusing 14-Yr-Old Boy]()
The Police in Lagos have commenced manhunt for a 39-year old married woman, Mrs. Happiness Nwokocha, who allegedly molested a 14-year old boy by engaging him in sex for two years after as she fled to avoid prosecution.Mrs. Nwokocha fled early Thursday morning with her members of her family after she realized that the Police were determined to inve![.]()
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![Abia Polytechnic Sacks 258 Workers As Part Of Repositioning For Greater Operational Efficiency]()
The Management of the Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, has commenced the implementation of the review report on verification of staff and their certificates, as approved by the State Executive Council in April 2019.The polytechnic also disclosed that it has sacked 258 of its workers, saying that it was parts of its determination to reposition the inst![.]()
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![DRAMA! Native Doctor Plucks Out The Eye Of His Creditor For Asking For His Money In Ekpoma]()
A man, identified as Morrison, has lost his right eye for demanding for his money from a debtor named Kennedy, who is a notorious herbalist. .According to ForestReporters, the incident happened, yesterday, in Ekpoma, Edo State. The victim, popular among Ambrose Alli University students as a peace loving and generous fellow, was subsequently rushed![.]()
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![BREAKING: Armed South African Protesters Hit The Streets, Ask Foreigners To Leave]()
Sowetan Live said the leadership of hostel dwellers in Johannesburg has asked the government to engage the citizens about finding solutions to the clashes with foreign nationals.A fresh round of violence is currently building up in the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, as armed protesters are out again, demanding that foreigners should return![.]()
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![62-yr-old Pastor, Olusegun Oyetunji Arrested For Taking Nude Photos Of His Female Members]()
The Oyo state police command have arrested a 62-year-old clergyman, Olusegun Oyetunji, for taking nude photos of his female members and attempting to use the images to blackmail them.Trouble started for Oyetunji when one of his victims, a 28-year-old lady he took her nude photos, fell out with him after she discovered he was a fake pastor. Oyetunj![.]()
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![Chelsea Star, Danny Drinkwater Attacked By 6 Thugs After He Tried To Chat Up Footballer's Girlfriend]()
England and Chelsea star, Danny Drinkwater was reportedly attacked by a gang of six thugs after he allegedly tried to chat up his fellow footballer's girlfriend during a night out.The 29-year-old midfielder who plays as a midfielder for Burnley, on loan from fellow Premier League club Chelsea suffered torn ankle ligaments in the fight outside![.]()
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![Two Police Officers Arrested With Millions From Kenyan Sh.72-Million (N254M) ATM Robbery (Photo)]()
Two police officers in possession of millions from Kenya's Ksh 72 Million ATM heist have been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Ksh4 million was recovered from Constable Chris Ayienda Machogu, while Ksh3 million was recovered from Kendu Bay home of Constable Vincent Owuor of the Administration Police. The suspects were p![.]()
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![7-year-old Kidnap Victim Identifies Alleged Kidnapper From Group Photograph]()
Police investigation consequently led to the arrest of Shaibu, 22, of Filin Polo quarters, also in katsina.A seven-year-old kidnap victim in Katsina State has identified his kidnapper from a group photograph the latter once took with his friends.Although the victim regained his freedom after his father, Alhaji Hamisu Alolo, paid one hundred thousa![.]()
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![Drunk Driver Returning From Club With Girlfriend Kills At Least Four People In Abuja (Photos)]()
A drunk driver returning from a night club with his girlfriend killed at least 4 people early yesterday morning around the Gwarinpa area of Abuja.According to eyewitnesses, the drunk driver was overspeeding in a Mercedes Benz GLC 450 4matic when he rammed into a tricycle popularly known as Keke napep.The fatal accident resulted in the death![.]()
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![Buhari Still Set To Visit South Africa In October Despite Xenophobic Attacks]()
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to pay a state visit to South Africa in October, the South African presidency said Saturday after a spate of xenophobic violence in Johannesburg caused tensions between the countries.South Africa’s financial capital and surrounding areas were rocked by a surge of deadly attacks against foreigners this week,![.]()
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![Canadian Teenager, Bianca Andreescu Trash Serena Williams To Win US Open 2019]()
Teenager Bianca Andreescu has beaten 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams in the Women's #USOpen final. Mississauga’s Bianca Andreescu is the 2019 U.S. Open Champion after defeating Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5. The 19-year-old is the first Canadian tennis player to win a Grand Slam. Bianca Andreescu began 2019 ranked No. 152 in the wor![.]()
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![Kidnappers Of Samson Siasia’s Mum Release Victim, Hold Ransom Payer Captive]()
Abductors of Beauty Ogere, the mother of a former skipper and Coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, have released one of their victims, Florence Donana.The 66-year-old Donana was abducted on July 15, the same day Siasia’s mother was kidnapped at Odoni community, Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.Donana was abducted alongside her 1![.]()
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![550 Pilgrims Escape Death As Max Airline Plane Skids Off Runway At Minna Airport]()
No fewer than 550 pilgrims from Niger who performed this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia on Saturday escaped death at the Minna International Airport as the Max Airline plane conveying them back to Nigeria skidded off the runway.According to an authoritative source at the airport who pleaded anonymity, the incident occurred at about 5.00am on Saturd![.]()
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![Police Arrest Prophet, Michael Mbonu For Killing Imo Graduate, Princewill Ezeji]()
The operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a prophet, Michael Mbonu, for allegedly killing one Princewill Ezeji.The state Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Ladodo, said that apart from the prophet, four other suspects were arrested by the SARS operatives for allegedly murdering the graduate of philos![.]()
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![30-Yr-Old Nigerian, Jamel Nwokoye Jailed For Attacking Lady With Intent To Rape Her]()
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in jail after attacking a woman with the intent to rape her.Jamel Nwokoye was found guilty of assault with intent to commit a sexual offence following a trial at the Central Criminal Court in the U.K.On Friday, 6 September, he was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment with an extended licence pe![.]()
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![Oyo & Osun State Governors, Seyi Makinde And Gboyega Oyetola Fight Dirty Over LAUTECH]()
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has faulted Governor Makinde of Oyo State over the payment of staff at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) warning that Makinde’s statement makes Osun State Government looks irresponsible and it’s just a mere cheap political blackmail which the Govenror must stop.Makinde during his firs![.]()
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![Behold The Names Of 58 Suspected Oil Thieves As Released By EFCC]()
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office, has commenced investigation of 58 suspected oil thieves; four Vessels, one Barge and two wooden Boats allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering.The suspects and Vessels were handed over to the EFCC by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder for further investigat![.]()
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![XENOPHOBIA: South Africans Loot More Shops, 300 Nigerians Register For Evacuation]()
South African police said on Friday that they were on high alert monitoring the violence that erupted earlier in the week in some parts of the country leading to the death of foreigners and destruction of their property.The Force also said that some persons who had been looting shops since Sunday had continued till date. It added that it had![.]()
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![IRT Arrests Another Notorious Kidnap Kingpin In Taraba State]()
The suspect, who was reportedly arrested following a tip off, was taken to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for interrogation. Efforts by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rid Taraba State of kidnappers and armed robbers have started yielding fruits, as the team has arrested another kidnap kingpin. Confir![.]()
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![49-Year-Old Man Rap3s 15-Yr-Old Stepdaughter With Mother’s Approval In Edo, Preps Her For Porn Film In Lagos (Video)]()
15-year-old girl deflowered by 49-year-old Stepfather with mother’s approval in Edo, Preps for porn film in Lagos, then to be taken to Italy for prostitution.Edo State Police Command have arrested a 49-year-old man simply identified Raphael for raping his and deflowering his 15-year-old stepdaughter at the age of 14.Activist Harrison Gwamnishu s![.]()
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49-Year-Old Man Rap3s 15-Yr-Old Stepdaughter With Mother’s Approval In Edo, Preps Her For Porn Film In Lagos (Video) -
![XENOPHOBIA! Don't Retaliate Against South Africa - Pastor E. A. Adeboye Appeals To Nigerians]()
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Nigerians not to retaliate against South Africans and their businesses over ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in their country. Following the Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has appealed to Nigerians not to retaliate.![.]()
XENOPHOBIA! Don't Retaliate Against South Africa - Pastor E. A. Adeboye Appeals To Nigerians
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