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17 Lagos-bound passengers burnt to death in accident along Abuja-Lokoja highway

At least 17 Lagos-bound passengers were burnt to death in an accident that occurred along the Abuja-Lokoja highway in the early hours of Tuesday, November 22. Eyewitnesses said the accident involving an 18 seater Toyota Hiace bus with registration number GME 20 XA and a Daf trailer with registration number BAU 632 XA collided around Yaba junction, […]

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Alleged defilement: Court adjourns case till Nov 30 as Dr Femi Olaleye fails to appear

The trial of 57-year-old medical director, Dr. Olufemi Olaleye of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation for arraignment was stalled today November 21 following his absence in court. LIB had earlier reported that Olaleye was charged to court by the Lagos State Government in Suit ID/202896/2022 for the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old-minor. While addressing the court

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Woman’s lifeless body found in guest house after checking in with Alfa

A woman’s lifeless body was found in a hotel room the morning after she lodged with an Alfa. The woman identified as Muinat, 46, reportedly arrived at the venue on a motorcycle with one Alfa Sule. They lodged at the guest house at Igbogbo in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Friday, Nov. 18. ALSO READ: WOMAN ALLEGEDLY

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Woman allegedly stabs her husband to death in Rivers

A woman identified as Perpetual Onyekachi allegedly stabbed her husband, Okoro Ndukwu Okoro, to death in Rivers State.  It was gathered that the incident happened a week ago in Okposi Omoku community in ONELGA (Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni Local Government Area) of the state. The couple was said to be secondary school sweethearts and hailed from Afikpo south local government Area of

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Four family members and 7 others die of suspected food poisoning in Benue

Eleven people died after eating food suspected to have been poisoned in the Ikobi community in the Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. Those who lost their lives were identified to include: Adi Ale, Ochefije Ojo, Maria Ojo, Aipu Ochefije, Aboyi Ngbede Ochefije, Mary Ochoyoda and Ehi Abu. Others are: Blessing Abu, Peace Ochoyoda,

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2023 Election: Catholic Bishop warns Christians against voting for political parties that field same-faith tickets

Bishop of Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese, Most Reverend Mathew Ndagoso has warned Christians against voting for political parties that field same-faith tickets in 2023 elections. Bishop Ndagoso who gave the warning at an event on Monday, November 21, said same-faith tickets do not promote equity, fairness and unity especially in a diverse country like Nigeria. Channels Television reported that

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Ondo hairstylist attempts suicide after being jilted by her boyfriend

A 23-year-old hairstylist identified as Motunrayo Balogun has attempted suicide after she was dumped by her boyfriend who resides around Ijapo Estate in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo state.  According to Ondo State Government owned Newspaper, Hope Newspaper, Motunrayo consumed a poisonous substance suspected to be snipper but was rushed to a nearby hospital by her mother, where she

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“I advised her family to break into the house to rescue their daughter” Activist opens up as woman detained and starved by husband for a year dies after being rescued

The woman who was detained and starved for a year by her husband in Nguru, Yobe State, has reportedly died in a hospital. Recall that Sadiya, a middle-aged housewife, was rescued by her mother Hadiza after she suspected something was not right when she spoke with her daughter over the phone. Hadiya went from Kano, where

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“This one dey sweep destiny join”, US Vendor Sells Local Nigerian Broom for N11,200 Abroad, Photo Goes Viral

Nigerian local broom that is sold for less than N200 in most part of the country is now sold for $14 (N11,200)  abroad.  An American vendor shocked people with the outrageous as the photo of the broom selling for $14 (N11,200) quickly went viral online. Netizens reacted to this online. While some people slammed the vendor

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Couple and their two children die in Abia road accident

A couple, Kelvin Uzochukwu and Agatha Chinyere Uzuegbu and their two children will be buried in Umuokpe Itaja Olokoro village in Umuahia, Abia State on November 18, 2022.  The family died in a road accident which happened at Osisioma Junction on the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway in August 2022.  ALSO READ: “MAY ALLAH PROTECT US FROM SUCH MONSTERS” –

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