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Video shows a Nigerian woman allegedly caught stealing from a compound and beaten by residents, sparking mixed reactions online as netizens debate mob action and rising insecurity.

Lady caught, beaten by residents after allegedly stealing from a compound

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A video circulating online shows a Nigerian woman who was allegedly caught stealing from a compound and beaten by residents. In the footage, the woman is seen being held tightly by residents after the alleged incident, with visible signs of assault. A popular Nigerian Pidgin phrase, “Your cup don full,” is repeatedly heard, suggesting she […]

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Pope Leo issues warning on democracy, saying it could slide into “majoritarian tyranny” if not rooted in moral values, amid tensions following criticism from US President Donald Trump.

Nigeria missing as Pope Leo visits Algeria, Cameroon, others in 11-day African tour

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Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day visit to Africa, his longest foreign trip since becoming pope, but Nigeria is not included on the itinerary. The journey started on April 13 and will take him across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. The Vatican says the tour covers more than 11,000 miles and includes eight

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Millions surviving on one meal daily as Sudan food crisis deepens — NGOs say

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Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day as the country’s food crisis worsens, aid groups have said. A joint report by Action Against Hunger, CARE International, International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, and Norwegian Refugee Council says the situation is pushing the country closer to famine. The crisis is linked

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Trump calls Pope Leo ‘terrible for foreign policy’ after the pope’s peace appeal on Iran, as tensions rise between the US president and the Vatican over war and global policy.

Trump calls Pope Leo ‘terrible for foreign policy’ after peace appeal

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United States President Donald Trump has criticised Pope Leo XIV, calling him “terrible for foreign policy” after the pope appealed for peace over the Iran conflict. Trump made the remark in a Sunday night post on Truth Social. “I don’t want a Pope who criticises the President of the United States,” he wrote. The reaction

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VIDEO: Uniform men storm church, tear gas pastor, wife

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A disturbing incident has reportedly unfolded at an Assemblies of God church in Ughelli, Delta State, after men in uniform allegedly stormed the premises and engaged in a confrontation with the church’s pastor and his wife. A viral video circulating on social media captured the tense moment as the uniformed men clashed with the pastor,

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Jigawa: Mosque shoe thieves arrested in act

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Suspected serial shoe thieves have been apprehended while allegedly attempting to steal footwear at a mosque along Maje Road in Jigawa State. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday, April 11, has sparked reactions within the community, where residents say the theft of worshippers’ shoes had become a recurring problem. According to a witness, Muhammed

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Water tank collapses on Lexus 350 in a Lagos compound, damaging the vehicle and another car after a metal stand gave way overnight. The incident has sparked reactions online and renewed concerns over unsafe structures and landlord responsibility under Lagos tenancy laws.

Confusion as water tank collapses on Lexus 350 in Lagos

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Confusion broke out in a Lagos residential compound after a metal stand holding large plastic water tanks collapsed overnight and landed on a parked Lexus 350 and another vehicle. The impact damaged both cars, breaking glass and spilling water across the compound. No injuries or deaths were recorded. A resident, Maduabuchi, shared a 60-second video

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FG names 48 terrorism financiers

FG names 48 terrorism financiers

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The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly involved in financing terrorism across Nigeria, as part of intensified efforts to dismantle extremist networks. The list, published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), identifies persons and organisations suspected of providing financial and logistical support to terrorist groups operating within

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President Guelleh wins with 97.8% vote in Djibouti’s election, securing a sixth term in office. Ismael Omar Guelleh extends his 27-year rule after a poll marked by opposition boycott and low competition.

Djibouti Elections: President Guelleh wins with 97.8% vote, secures sixth term

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Djibouti’s President Ismael Omar Guelleh has won re-election with 97.8% of the vote, securing a sixth term in office, according to state broadcaster Radio Television Djibouti. Guelleh, 78, confirmed the result in a post on X, sharing an image of himself with the word “RÉÉLU” (“re-elected”). The result extends his rule over the Horn of

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Pastor raped me on church altar — Anambra schoolgirl

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A 16-year-old girl, Precious Okafor, has alleged how a pastor raped her on a church altar during a ‘special deliverance’ in Anambra State. In an interview with Punch, the teenager said she was taken from Lagos to her hometown in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area, in November 2025 by her aunt, who claimed a

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