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World Oldest Man, Mora Dies At 114

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Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora, certified in 2022 by Guinness World Records as the oldest man in the world, died on Tuesday at the age of 114, officials and relatives said. “Juan Vicente Perez Mora has transcended into eternity at 114 years of age,” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on social media platform X. Perez was officially confirmed as the world’s...

We Can’t Arrest Any Crossdressers – Police

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We Can’t Arrest Any Crossdressers – Police

The Nigeria Police have said that they can’t arrest transvestites because crossdressing isn’t a crime in Nigeria. The Force Police Public Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this while featured in a recent Channels TV programme, Politics Today monitored by ABN TV. He said that they were aware of the allegations that some crossdressers were gays which is a natural crime but...

Wike Speaks On Alleged Demolition Of Igbo Man’s Property In Abuja

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Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage For FCT Employees

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revealed what transpired between him and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the SNECOU Group Limited, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu, who decried the demolition of his investment on 214 hectares of land in the Asokoro district of FCT. Ukachukwu accused Wike of ordering the demolition without any court order despite pending...

Snake Sent To Attack My Children, God’s Intervention Saved Them – Rev Ume

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"Snake Sent To Attack My Children, God's Intervention Saved Them"- Rev Ume

The founder and General Overseer of Power World Ministries, Rev Dr Uche Ume is full of thanks as his family escapes a snake attack in their home while he is away for a programme in Owerri. According to the cleric in a social media post, the snake was "sent" to attack his children but God's intervention saved them, even as the...

Okuama Soldiers Killings: Army Declares 8 Persons Wanted [FULL LIST]

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Okuama Soldiers Killings: Army Declares 8 Persons Wanted [FULL LIST]

The Nigerian Army has declared Eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community in Delta state. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in its official X handle on Thursday. The persons declared wanted include seven men and one woman. Full list: They are Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono, Prof Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriki, Igoli Ebi (female), Akata Malawa...

Court Orders Release Of 313 Suspected Terrorists Arrested By Military

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Court Orders Release Of 313 Suspected Terrorists Arrested By Military

A Federal High Court in Borno has ordered the release of no fewer than 313 suspected terrorists arrested by the military. The court ordered their release for lack of evidence to nail the suspects after investigation. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, disclosed this during the operational briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He said, “The court ordered the release...

We Must Treat Kidnappers As Terrorists – President Tinubu

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Don’t Devalue Naira After Implementing New National Minimum Wage – Workers Tell Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reprehensible acts perpetrated by kidnappers across the country, declaring that individuals involved in such despicable crimes must be treated as terrorists. The President made the declaration on Tuesday at a Ramadan dinner with members of the Federal judiciary led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The dinner was attended by serving...

48 Renounce Membership Of Cult Groups In Ogun, Surrender Arms

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The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, on Tuesday, said not fewer than 48 members of various cult groups in the Sagamu area of the state have renounced their membership. The repentant cultists have also brought forward their firearms to the police for confiscation. Weapons submitted by the cultists who have promised to turn a new leaf include one pump...

Edo PDP Chair, Tony Aziegbemi Regains Freedom

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Edo PDP Chair, Tony Aziegbemi Regains Freedom

The Adopted Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, has been released by his abductors A chieftain of the party (name withheld) who broke the news in the early hours of Tuesday through social media did not give details on how the PDP Chairman was released. He said: “Finally, the Edo State PDP Chairman, Dr....

Kidnappers Of UNIABUJA Lecturers To Be Arraigned May 13

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Kidnappers Of UNIABUJA Lecturers To Be Arraigned May 13

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 13 for the arraignment of four suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of the University of Abuja lecturers and their children in 2021. Gunmen, on November 2, 2021, invaded the Senior Staff Quarters of the University of Abuja at the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and abducted no...

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