Tag: #BreakingNews
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TINUBU SUSPENDS THREE PERMANENT SECRETARIES OVER ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries following the discovery of another allegedly unauthorised government agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said the organisation, identified as the National Brands Development and Mandates…
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POLICE ARREST KOGI MAN OVER ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO SET WIFE ABLAZE
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Jacob Irewa, for allegedly attempting to set his wife, Mrs Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, Aug. 14, at Oworo Estate, Felele. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Saliu, said the victim sustained injuries and…
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KANO BUILDINGS COLLAPSE KILL 5, 11 RESCUED
Five people, including four construction workers and a 14-year-old student, have died after two buildings under construction collapsed in separate incidents in Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service said the first incident occurred at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area, where six workers were trapped after a building collapsed. Two workers were rescued, while…
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NINE DEAD AFTER TEENAGER ATTACKS THAILAND SCHOOL, GRANDPARENTS HOME
A 14-year-old student allegedly killed his two grandparents before carrying out a deadly attack at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province, leaving six students and teachers dead, according to police. The suspected attacker also died, bringing the total number of fatalities to nine. Authorities said at least 15 people were injured, although emergency reports…
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OSUN GOVERNMENT HEADS TO COURT OVER EFCC ACCOUNT RESTRICTION
A legal and political dispute has emerged in Osun State after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly restricted access to one of the state government’s accounts with First Bank, about 10 days before the Aug. 15 governorship election. The state government says the action could disrupt its operations and has moved to challenge…
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176 WORO KIDNAP VICTIMS REGAIN FREEDOM AFTER SIX MONTHS IN CAPTIVITY
A total of 176 women and children abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom, six months after they were taken captive during a deadly attack on the community. The Kwara State Government announced the release on Wednesday, describing it as a major breakthrough in ongoing security…
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BANDITS ATTACK KWARA COMMUNITY, KILL WOMAN, ABDUCT RESIDENT
Suspected bandits have attacked Lata Nna community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a woman and abducting a resident in the latest incident to raise security concerns in Kwara North. Residents said the attackers invaded the community early Sunday, prompting villagers to flee as gunshots were heard. The incident reportedly occurred less…
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SPAIN DEPLOYS EXTRA TROOPS, POLICE AFTER THOUSANDS ENTER CEUTA FROM MOROCCO
Spain has deployed additional troops and police officers to its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants reportedly crossed from neighbouring Morocco by swimming and wading through the sea. Spanish authorities said migrants entered through the Tarajal breakwater, while reports put the number of arrivals between 2,000 and 3,000. Videos from the area…
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FIRE DESTROYS 17 SHOPS AT IKORODU MARKET, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED
A fire suspected to have been triggered by an electrical surge has destroyed 17 shops at Sabo Market in Ikorodu, Lagos, in the early hours of Tuesday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the blaze broke out around 1:10 a.m. and was brought under control through a joint operation with the Lagos State…
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KADSEMA CONTAINS GAS TANKER LEAK IN KADUNA, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED
Emergency responders in Kaduna have successfully contained a compressed gas tanker leak in Kaduna South, preventing what could have become a major safety incident. The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), working with the Kaduna State Fire and Public Safety Agency, responded promptly after receiving a distress call. Officials secured the area and began cooling…
