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ISWAP Fighters Strikes Again, Kills Army Commander In A Fresh Clash With Troops

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A commanding officer in one of the battalions of operation Hadin Kai has been killed by suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), sources have told TheCable. The senior officer was said to have been killed alongside five soldiers when the insurgents attacked Rann, a town in Kala Balge LGA of Borno state on Thursday. The troops were said to have engaged the insurgents who came in their numbers, and the the gunfight lasted many hours. About 20 ISWAP fighters were also reportedly killed by the troops. Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesman, was not immediately available to comment on the attack. The incident comes three weeks after ISWAP fighters killed Dzarma Zirkusu, a brigadier-general and commander of the army brigade in Chibok. Zirkusu was on his way

Another Nigerian Man Arrested In India With Drugs Worth Over N1billion

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Police officers in India have arrested a 44-year-old Nigerian man from Diva with 250g of Mephedrone.  The Nigerian, Gunde Ijiko Ozeno, was found in possession of the drug worth Rs 25 lakh (N1billion).  According to police, there could be more arrests in the case after they get the report of technical details sent for testing.  The suspect is currently remanded in police custody and has remained there for four days. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the Mumbra Police laid a trap near a dumping ground in Diva and intercepted the accused on Wednesday, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kalwa), Venkat Andale, said. On Monday, a team of officials laid a trap and nabbed him with the possession of MD powder, Hindustan Times reports. A police

Good News To Fully Vaccinated Citizens As FG Approves COVID Vaccine Booster Shots

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Booster shots of the COVID vaccine for Nigerians who are fully vaccinated has been approved by the federal government.   Mohammad Ohitoto, spokesman for the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) disclosed this on Friday December 3.  Eligible Nigerians have been directed to visit health centres and mass vaccination sites from December 10 to get their booster dose.

JUST IN: Tension As Explosion Rock Nigerian Airport, Housing Estate

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Residents of 1000 Housing Estate in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, woke up to an explosion on Saturday morning. The explosion believed to have been triggered by Boko Haram fighters sparked tension in the area. A rocket launcher also landed at Gomari Airport, a community about four kilometres from the airport located in the state capital, on Saturday morning. Details of the incidents were sketchy at the time of filing this report. In a video seen by Daily Trust, residents of the estate were seen discussing the incidents in groups. A large crowd was also seen in one of the houses affected by the explosion. A resident said no life was lost in the incident but Daily Trust could not independently verify this at the time of

Court Makes A Considerable U-turn, Overturns Life Sentence, Frees Ondo Prophet Accused Of Accuses Of Kidnapping Child

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A court of appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo state, has discharged and acquitted Babatunde Alfa, general overseer of Sotitobire Miracle Centre, Akure, who was accused of kidnapping of Gold Kolawole, a one-year-old boy. The boy had gone missing in November 2019 after his mother dropped him off at the children section of the church during a service. In December 2019, the church was set ablaze following a rumour that the missing child was buried at the church’s altar. Alfa and five others were found guilty on a two-count charge of kidnapping, aiding and abetting to kidnap preferred against them. In October 2020, Olusegun Odusola, judge of an Ondo state high court, sentenced the accused persons to life imprisonment, stating that the prosecution “proved circumstantial evidence” against them. The

Another World War Looms As Russia Insists War With Ukraine Is ‘Highly Likely’, US Vows To Respond To Invasion

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Ukraine and Russia are “highly likely” to go to war, the Kremlin has said as Russian troops have been told to be 'combat ready' in response to a suspected invasion by Ukraine. Crimea is internationally recognized as a territory of Ukraine but was annexed by Russia in 2014. Russia now says it might enter into conflict with Ukraine if Ukraine acts like it wants to 'reclaim' the territory. President Vladimir Putin has also ordered US officials to leave Russia immediately as he plans to order an invasion of Ukraine, before the end of January, according to the Sun. In recent weeks Russian tanks have been seen moving close to the border with Ukraine. And there are fears President Vladimir Putin is on the brink

Parents Of Oxford High School Shooter Lands In Jail, Charged With Manslaughter For Making Gun ‘Freely Available’ To Their Son

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The parents of Ethan Crumbley who opened fire at Oxford High School in Michigan, killing 4 and injuring 7, have been charged with manslaughter A prosecutor in Michigan on Friday, Dec. 3, filed involuntary manslaughter charges against James and Jennifer Crumbley. The prosecutor alleged that the parents ignored disturbing warning signs and refused to take their son out of school just hours before the shooting.  Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald charged James and Jennifer Crumbley with four counts each of involuntary manslaughter, which carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.  During a press conference on Friday December 3, McDonald revealed some disturbing new details concerning the family.  "The parents were the only individuals in the position to know the access to weapons," McDonald

Video: Father Of Dowen College Student, Sylvester Oromoni, Gives A Heartbreaking Details Of How His Son Was Tortured By Bullies And Trauma Sylvester Suffered Before He Died

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Mr Sylvester Omoroni, the father of Dowen College student who died recently after he was allegedly tortured by his classmates, granted a zoom interview with Punch where he gave graphic details of how the boy was severely tortured by his bullies. Mr Omoroni said Sylvester was flogged mercilessly with a belt and then fed with a substance by his bullies. Mr Omoroni said Sylvester was flogged mercilessly with a belt and then fed with a substance by his bullies. The devastated father also gave details of the trauma his son suffered before he later gave up the ghost. Watch clip from the heartbreaking interview below... https://youtu.be/9S2NmwEdzUQ

‘We Don’t Need A Dating App’ – Leke Adeboye Objects As RCCG Launches Online Dating Site For Church Members

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Leke Adeboye,  son of RCCG General Overseer Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has expressed his objections after the church launched an online dating site. One day after it was announced that the RCCG City of David Parish has launched an online Christian dating platform for mature singles, Leke took to Instagram to reveal what he thinks about it. He shared photos of couples who met the "old fashioned way". In the caption for each couple's post, Leke wrote: "Seeds connecting with seeds. We don't need a dating app! We old fashion. We use prayer and holy spirit to find each other.  Leke has now edited his caption, removing the controversial parts.  Leke has now edited his caption, removing the controversial parts. 

Jubiliation In Anambra As State’s Airport Receives NCAA Approval To Commence Flight Operations

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved flight operations at the newly-built Anambra airport effective Thursday, December 2. The NCAA, in a letter by Musa Nuhu, the director-general, dated December 1 and addressed to Willie Obiano, the governor of Anambra state, urged strict adherence to safety, security, and COVID-19 requirements at the airport at all times. Nuhu recalled NCAA’s initial response not to approve the airport for flight operations after commissioning, saying that the agency was unable to grant Obiano’s request due to security concerns. “However, I now wish to inform His Excellency that the NCAA has received clearance from the relevant security agency approving the opening of Anambra International Cargo Airport for flight operations”, Nuhu added. He further stated that in view

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