14 h. ago Police rescue two kidnapped victims, hunt for alleged abductors

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a search for their alleged abductors. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the Read More

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18 h. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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18 h. ago Over 1000 dead, thousand injured in devastating earthquake in Myanmar

At least 1,000 people have been confirmed dead, with 2,376 injured and 30 still missing, after a powerful 7.7 magnitude read more Over 1000 dead, thousand injured in devastating earthquake in Myanmar

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42 h. ago Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,600 As Rescue Efforts Continue

Myanmar’s military leadership has confirmed that 1,644 people have died, with 3,408 injured and 139 still missing. after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday and sending tremors as far as Thailand and Pakistan. Rescue efforts are underway as emergency teams struggle to reach those trapped under collapsed buildings. The city of Mandalay, the […]

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46 h. ago Naval base in Bonny rescues 15 traders from escaping pirates in deep creeks

Some 15 traders have been rescued by the Naval Base in Bonny, Rivers State, from armed kidnappers (pirates) that were read more Naval base in Bonny rescues 15 traders from escaping pirates in deep creeks

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51 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes and rescued four kidnapped victims. Ikioye Orutugu, the state Commissioner of Police, made the statement while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Awka on Friday. He stated that the rescued victims included a Catholic reverend father, Stephen Echezona, who was kidnapped at […] The post Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Mixed reactions as UK lists 58 dead Nigerians with unclaimed assets

Reactions have trailed the list of 58 deceased Nigerians with unclaimed assets in the United Kingdom, who were mostly bachelors, spinsters, widowers, and widows. The marital status of others were not specified except one person categorised as husband. PUNCH Diaspora Tales gathered that the UK government, through the Solicitor’s Treasury, published 58 names of late Read More

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58 h. ago Death rumours won’t stop me from speaking truth to power— Hilda Dokubo

Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo, has debunked the rumours about her death, which had been circulating in Rivers State. Speaking during an Instagram Live session on Thursday, she revealed that she was alive and would continue to speak the truth on politics and governance. She said, “Everybody, this is me, healthy and strong. I’m not dead. Read More

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62 h. ago Police rescue four kidnapped victims, arrest 10 suspects in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command said it recorded significant security breakthroughs in the past two weeks, including the rescue of four kidnapped victims, the arrest of 10 suspects, and the recovery of various arms and ammunition. The state Commissioner of Police , CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Read More

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63 h. ago Putin vows to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops, calls for ‘transitional administration’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for the establishment of a “transitional administration” in Ukraine, and vowed his army would “finish off” Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as United States President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire, AFP reported. Putin’s remarks came amid the ongoing conflict that has left tens of thousands dead and Read More

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63 h. ago Oyo showcases 180 tourist sites to visiting Massachusetts students

The Oyo State Government has welcomed students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, as part of a cultural exchange and tourism initiative aimed at showcasing the state’s rich heritage on Friday. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, received the visiting students and introduced them to Oyo State’s diverse cultural landscape, highlighting Read More

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3 d. ago Six dead, dozens rescued as tourist submarine sinks off in Egypt

Tribune Online Six dead, dozens rescued as tourist submarine sinks off in Egypt At least six people have lost their lives, and dozens of others have been rescued after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea near the Egyptian coast. Sky’s US partner, NBC News, citing the Russian embassy in Cairo, reported that four Russian citizens were among those who died after the vessel went down near […] Six dead, dozens rescued as tourist submarine sinks off in Egypt Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Kidnapped Female Estate Agent Found Dead, Blindfolded In Delta

The remains of a female real estate agent, known as Esther Osaze, was found on Wednesday in the Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Esther was kidnapped on Monday while returning from the estate site with her colleagues. Reports indicate that Esther was with three colleagues when she was abducted, while […] The post Kidnapped Female Estate Agent Found Dead, Blindfolded In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue

Tribune Online Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue Each parent who spoke on the matter expressed deep disappointment over the situation, lamenting that what began as a mutual relationship had turned into a distressing ordeal. Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Algeria, Egypt, Morocco Close In On 2026 World Cup Qualifications

North Africans -Algeria, Egypt and Morocco have all moved closer to World Cup qualification with home success on Tuesday but South Africa face being docked points after fielding an ineligible player. South Africa opened up a five-point lead at the top of Group C of the African qualifiers after a 2-0 away win over Benin, […]

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4 d. ago Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

…Ndume expresses concerns, calls for FG’s decisive action The Cameroonian Ministry of Defence (CNA) reveals that the attack by Boko read more Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

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4 d. ago Aruna, Assar battle for $275,000 prize money at WTT Star Contender Chennai

Africa’s top table tennis stars, Quadri Aruna of Nigeria and Omar Assar of Egypt have been named among the top read more Aruna, Assar battle for $275,000 prize money at WTT Star Contender Chennai

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4 d. ago Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences Gombe State Police Command recently recorded successes in the fight against crime and other social vices as eight suspects were arrested, a kidnapped victim rescued, nineteen live ammunitions and several other exhibits recovered. Consequently, the Command stated that it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents by intensifying efforts to combat criminal […] Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 3 Killed, Houses Destroyed Amid Heavy Downpour In Cross River

No fewer than three persons lost their lives in Yala local government area of Cross River State following a heavy rainfall that which led to destruction of their houses and leaving the victims dead. Thunder storms during the rain also struck down houses, pulling down trees while some residents were buried in the mud on […]

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5 d. ago S’Korea wildfire: Pilot dies as firefighting helicopter crashes

A helicopter fighting deadly wildfires in South Korea crashed Wednesday, killing the pilot, the fire department told AFP, as officials raced to bring the massive blazes under control. “A helicopter putting out the wildfire crashed in a mountain area in Uiseong County. “We have been told that there was one pilot who was declared dead Read More

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