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8 suspects disrupt inauguration of commissioners at Kano Govt House

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The suspects are currently at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department CID where thorough investigations are ongoing.

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Iranian morality police crack down on headscarf violations nationwide

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The authorities were also increasingly tracking down offences found online, prosecuting women seen without headscarves in photos posted on Instagram.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Troops end 3 senior terrorist commanders, 189 others, arrest 341 suspects

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According to him, troops apprehended 27 suspected oil thieves and other violent extremists, recovering five weapons and 162 assorted ammunition.

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Kia driver who caused accident involving Ghana’s new train reports himself to Police

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The driver of the parked Kia truck that caused the accident involving Ghana’s newly acquired train from Poland has reported himself to the police.

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FG seeks German government cooperation to reform Nigeria Police

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The minister commended the German government for its support towards enhancing police capabilities in the country.

Inside story of how Ghana’s new train got involved in accident on a test run

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The Minister for Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has detailed how one of Ghana’s newly acquired trains from Poland got involved in an accident while on a test run.

Iran threatens to trigger powerful missiles is Israel attack its nuke sites

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Haqtalab added that Iran “had its finger on the trigger” to fire powerful missiles to destroy those targets if Israel launched action.

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3 years after he was declared dead, German-American billionaire found in Russia

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The billionaire had gone missing in 2028 while training for a ski mountaineering race in Zermatt, Switzerland.

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Agunloye's ₦1 billion suit against EFCC hearing set for May 9

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The ex-minister filed the suit against EFCC over allegations that the commission published his name on its website’s wanted list.

Harmful side effects of using okra water

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Okra water, celebrated for its potential sexual benefits for both men and women, is made simply by soaking okra pods in water overnight: However, not everything about okra water is as beneficial as it seems.

Woman births quadruplets via IVF after 15 yrs, JUTH celebrates success

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The woman had her first child 15 years ago and has been trying to conceive since then.

Father narrates how friend raped daughter

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The suspect threatened to kill friend's daughter if she ever told anyone about the alleged rape.

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Towing truck at uncontrollable speed kills woman crossing Anambra road

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The truck was towing a vehicle when it hit and killed a female adult, who was crossing the road.

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Troops rescue pregnant Chibok girl with 3 kids after 10 years in captivity

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At the time of her rescue, Lydia, who claimed to be from Pemi Town in Chibok, is said to be five months pregnant.

30-year-old man steals ₦1.2m from dead man's bank account, son reports crime

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The son of the deceased discovered the theft and reported to the police.

Man breaks neighbour's head with log of wood for playing loud music

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Man hits his neighbour with a log of wood on his head thereby causing various injuries on him.

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Cardoso says CBN is not using foreign reserves to defend naira

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In recent weeks, the naira has appreciated against the dollar, gaining over 40%, from about ₦1,900/$ to about ₦1,000/$1.

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Ex-Gov Yahaya seeks to annul arrest warrant, EFCC pushes for arraignment

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The ex-governor stated that the court lacked jurisdiction to grant the order in the first instance.

JAMB orders arrest of parents who hang around CBT centres during UTME

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Any parent who disobeys the order would not only be arrested but his/her ward would also be disqualified from sitting the examination.

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False reporting is dangerous - DJ Switch debunk claims she was arrested

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On Thursday, April 18 2024, news that the DJ had been arrested began to swell on social media. She says it's all false.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Nigerians react as Gov Adeleke signs bill for new Osun State logo

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The redesign of the logo was spurred by a law passed by the Osun State House of Assembly.

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Why donated blood is not free for patients

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LUTH professor urged Nigerians to donate blood voluntarily to help the country meet the WHO’s expected blood needs annually.

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Court threatens indefinite adjournment if Kanu's lawyer objects to trial

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The judge threatened to adjourn the trial indefinitely if Kanu's lawyer insisted that the trial should not continue.

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Woman lands in court for trying to steal crying 9-year-old girl on the road

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People saw the girl crying, asked the woman if she is her mother and she said no which drew attention of the crowd who started questioning.

Lagos woman steals ₦2.1m from dead boyfriend's account, gets ₦200k bail

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The prosecutor stated that it was the daughter of the late man who discovered the withdrawal and the case was reported at the police station.

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What's causing the strange rain and floods in Dubai?

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What's causing the massive flooding in Dubai?

Cubana Chief Priest arrives court for naira abuse trial

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Cubana Chief Priest becomes the second celebrity to be charged to court after Bobrisky, who is currently serving a jail term in Ikoyi Prison.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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EFCC takes Cubana Chief Priest to court over naira abuse

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Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos.

Israeli war cabinet to hold third meeting on response to Iran’s attack

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Iran recently launched an attack in retaliation for an airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus on April 1 attributed to Israel.

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Witness says DNA blood sample found on Chidinma’s dress matched Ataga’s

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The witness, a forensic analyst says the items he received for analysis included a stained red dress, an army green T-shirt, and a DNA sample from Chidinma Ojukwu.