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Bandits reportedly abducted a young woman in Jibia town, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.   According to one Bakatsine, the gunmen who attacked the Unguwar Waliyi estate on Wednesday night, October 16, 2024, shot several residents.    The gunmen also stormed the residence of Alhaji Nasir and abducted his cousin (pictured).   It was gathered that bandits had …

A middle-aged man simply identified as Bidemi is lying unconscious at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after he fell inside a canal while allegedly being chased by some police officers who weren’t in uniforms.   An X user who shared the story online said the victim is her friend’s husband. She posted a gory video showing the moment the …

Rita Ora was visibly shaken during her concert in Japan last night, struggling to perform following the tragic news of Liam Payne’s death in Argentina. The emotional weight of the moment became overwhelming for the singer-songwriter, prompting her to walk off the stage at one point.   Performing just hours after the news broke, Rita played her hit song “For …

King Harris, the 19-year-old son of rapper T.I., was arrested this week in Georgia following an encounter with law enforcement.    The incident occurred in Dunwoody on Monday, October 14, when King allegedly nearly collided with a police cruiser while exiting a gas station, prompting the officer to initiate a traffic stop.   Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer reported …

In a dramatic rescue, neighbours in a Bulawayo suburb, in Zimbabwe, came to the aid of a young boy who got trapped inside a drainage pipe while playing with friends.   The child, who was enjoying an afternoon of fun with his mates, decided to crawl inside an unused cement drainage pipe as part of their game. However, what seemed …

Nigeria’s aviation compliance score has surged following the signing of new rules governing aircraft repossession, boosting the country’s global standing in the industry.    The rules, known as the Irrevocable De-registration and Export Request Authorization (IDERA), were signed as part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s compliance with international aviation standards.   Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed …

The Federal Government has revoked a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract that was being handled by construction giant Julius Berger.    The contract, initially awarded to the company in 2018 during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has faced significant delays in progress.   While the Kaduna-Zaria section of the highway has been completed and the Zaria-Kano section is nearing …

Senator Orji Kalu has stated that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of the economic struggles Nigerians are facing and is taking steps to address the situation.    Speaking on Thursday, October 17, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the lawmaker emphasized that Tinubu is in touch with the plight of the people.   “The president himself knows …

INEC has officially scheduled the Anambra state governorship election for November 8, 2025.   Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), made this announcement during a consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja on Thursday.   Yakubu explained that under Nigeria’s electoral law, notice for elections must be published no later than 360 days before the scheduled …

The federal government has officially announced the end of fuel and foreign exchange (FX) subsidies, marking the conclusion of a long-standing policy.    The decision was disclosed by Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, during the presentation of the Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank in Abuja on Thursday, October 17.   Edun explained …