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NCS arrests visitor for attempting to smuggle drugs into Agodi custodial centre

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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Oyo State Command, has arrested a male visitor for allegedly attempting Agodi custodial centre drug smuggling. The suspect was apprehended during routine security screening of visitors and their belongings at the entrance of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olanrewaju Anjorin, said the […]

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Anonymous claims of alleged ‘yahoo boy’ juju rituals spark fear, skepticism

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Anonymous online claims alleging that some internet fraudsters use spiritual rituals to secure illicit wealth have stirred debate and concern on social media. The posts, which have not been verified, suggested that some scammers engage in juju practices, including sacrifices allegedly tied to wealth generation, such as eating “papa food” as part of rituals to

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Lagos Airport fire destroyed air-to-ground communication — NAMA

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The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has confirmed that a fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, destroyed critical air-to-ground communication equipment, forcing air traffic controllers to rely on emergency backup systems to sustain flight operations. The Managing Director of NAMA, Farouk Umar, disclosed this on Wednesday while assessing the impact of the

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Bill Gates confesses to two affairs, says Epstein link was ‘personal mistake’

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Bill Gates has acknowledged having two affairs with Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates and apologised for his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates spoke during a meeting with staff of the Gates Foundation on Tuesday, where he addressed questions about his personal life and his connection to Epstein.

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Suspected bandits plant IED, blow up trailer in Zamfara

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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by bandits has destroyed a trailer loaded with cement along the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara State. The explosion occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at Ungwar Mai Chida when the truck, which was travelling from Kaduna to Sokoto, reportedly ran over the device placed

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Two Nigerians charged in alleged $100m scam face up to 100 years in prison in the US over claims they filed 300 fake tax returns using stolen identities to obtain fraudulent IRS refunds.

UK court jails Nigerian man, imposes five-year order over train sex attacks

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A Nigerian man, Esosa Eguakin, has been jailed for sexually assaulting two women on trains travelling from Hampshire to London in the United Kingdom following an investigation by the British Transport Police (BTP). Eguakin pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault and was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday, 10 February, at

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Tragedy in Edo: Palace chief killed, wife injured, two daughters kidnapped

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The agrarian community of Iduah in Iduah Kingdom, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, was thrown into mourning on Monday night after suspected gunmen killed a senior palace chief, Chief Jimah Jacob. The attackers also abducted two of his daughters and left his wife with serious injuries. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the gunmen

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Many big names are living in debt — Ibunkun Awosika

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Businesswoman and former bank chairperson, Ibukun Awosika, has revealed that many prominent Nigerians are deeply indebted despite maintaining lavish lifestyles. Speaking during a recent preaching engagement, Awosika highlighted the hidden realities behind the wealth of high-profile individuals. “I was chairman of a very popular bank, and you would be shocked if I told you that

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Anambra: Man electrocuted during attempt to steal cable from transformer

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A yet-to-be-identified man has died after he was electrocuted while attempting to vandalise electricity equipment belonging to FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited at Ogechukwu Street, Awka, the Anambra State capital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when the suspect reportedly tried to cut cables at a transformer substation. According to preliminary findings,

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