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  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says the recent attack on its image by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (Kwara South) was borne out of vendetta rather than based on any altruistic motive or national interest. While contributing to the debate on a ‘Bill for an Act to establish National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation on October 15, …

Gunmen have k!lled a police inspector and injured an expatriate during an attack on workers in a quarry in Ihivbe-Ogben, in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.    Sources told the News Agency of Nigerian, NAN that the gunmen on Thursday October 17, ambushed the quarry workers and opened fire on them while they were returning to their …

Four youths have been k!lled in an attack by gunmen at a mining site in the Butura community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State. The incident occurred on Friday night, with the attackers striking at approximately 9 pm.   According to the President of the Butura Youth Movement, Sabastine Magit, the victims were working at the site when the …

A woman with no flying experience took control of a plane and landed safely at a California airport after her pilot husband suffered a heart-attack mid-flight on Friday afternoon, October 4, according to reports.  Yvonne Kinane-Wells, 69, called air traffic control to help guide her through landing the propeller aircraft as her husband, Eliot Alper, 78, lay slumped in the …

Iran has cancelled all flights at all airports amid increasing military tensions with Israel.   Iranian officials cancelled flights from all of its airports from 9pm tonight to 6am on Monday morning, according to the country’s media.      This decision comes after heightened security risks in the region following the anniversary of October 7 and potential retaliatory actions by …

A suspected thief was attacked by a swarm of bees after stealing a battery from a house in Zimbabwe, forcing him to return the stolen item.      In a video making the rounds online, the suspect, speaking in the Shona language, admitted that this was his third attempt at stealing from the same house.      Watch the video …

Suspected Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents launched an attack on Geidam town in Yobe state, leaving one person d@ad.    According to Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, intelligence sources disclosed that the attack occurred around 3:30 a.m on Saturday, October 5, 2024, when the insurgents stormed the town, unleashing explosives indiscriminately.   Two vehicles belonging to customs …

Iran‘s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that Tuesday’s Iranian attack on rival, Israel was the “least punishment.” and that the Islamic Republic will attack Israel again “if needs be.”     Iran launched about 200 ballistic missiles toward Israel on Tuesday in what it said was a response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others. …

Former US President, Donald Trump has warned of ‘global catastrophe’ after Iran’s brutal missile attack on Israel. This comes amid tensions in the Middle East  with Iran firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israeli territory overnight and the Israeli military now preparing a ‘significant retaliation’ to the shocking attack.  Following the attack, Trump, 78, criticised US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to the situation …

Crude prices spiked due to concerns over a potential major production disruption following Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Analysts believe oil prices could receive an additional boost if geopolitical tensions escalate. ADVERTISEMENT Crude oil prices spiked after Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict. The attack was in …