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Kidnappers have k!lled a prominent Benue farmer and businessman, Terzungwe Shaku, shortly after receiving N5.4m ransom from his family for his release.      Shaku was abducted shortly before the New Year in Akor village, Nzorov Council Ward in Guma Local Government Area of the state and held hostage for over two weeks.     Locals said initially, the kidnappers …

Several people including vigilantes were allegedly k!lled in a military airstrike in Tungar Kara village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.   Garba Umar, a resident of the area, told Punch that the incident occurred on Saturday evening, January 11, 2025, as local vigilantes were heading to assist neighbours in Tungar Kara village, which had come under attack by …

Khloe Kardashian took to her Instagram stories to pray for those affected in the Los Angeles wildfires.  Many celebrities and residents of Los Angeles, California, have lost their homes as several wildfires rage for days, despite attempts to control the blaze.  Taking to Instagram,  Khloe expressed her shock at the damage caused by the fire that has wiped out entire …

At least two people have d!ed in a wildfire in Los Angeles, officials have said, with firefighters battling five blazes across California.  Los Angeles County fire chief Anthony Marrone said two people have been k!ylled in the Eaton fire, one of four growing blazes in the area.  All four of the Los Angeles blazes – dubbed the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and …

Los Angeles residents, including celebrities, have been ordered to evacuate their homes as a wildfire engulfs the Pacific Palisades while another destructive blaze erupted hours later in nearby Altadena on Tuesday night, Jan. 7.  California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after touching down in the Pacific Palisades area and meeting with first responders fighting the blaze.  “By …

The North West troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralized several terrorists, including a notorious bandit kingpin known as Alhaji Ma’oli, in Zamfara State.   The Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Center, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, December 27, in Gusau, …

Angry residents have beaten a man to a bloody pulp in Adavi-Eba, Kogi State, after accusing him of stealing.     The incident happened in the early hours of Friday, November 29, 2024.     According to reports, the suspect allegedly specialises in stealing phones and other valuables through the windows of houses. It was alleged that he tried to …

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a couple that allegedly specializes in sending threatening messages to residents and demanding ransom or they shall be abducted or k!lled.    In a statement released today, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the command began its investigation after residents of the state raised alarm after receiving text messages and voice notes …

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster who specialises in generating fake bank alerts to dupe unsuspecting members of the public.     The spokesperson of the command, ASP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement said the suspect, Aminu Abdullahi, 50, took advantage of his resemblance to renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dr. Abdallah Usman …

The City of Harare has issued a strong warning to residents about the legal repercussions of owning multiple dogs in residential areas, emphasizing adherence to its dog control by-laws.    Under these regulations, it is illegal to own more than two dogs on properties smaller than 2,000 square meters, while larger properties are limited to a maximum of four dogs. …