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Siblings Face Theft Charges: Twins Accused of Stealing N365,000 from Employer

Siblings Face Theft Charges: Twins Accused of Stealing N365,000 from Employer

The 22-year-old twins Taye and Kehinde Taiwo, together with their brother Israel Taiwo, 20, appeared in the Ikeja Chief Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. They were accused of stealing N365,000. Regarding an incident that occurred on November 11, 2023, at 18, Ogooluwa St., Iju-Ishaga in Lagos State, there are accusations of conspiracy and theft. The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem, claims that Taye, a hairstylist, took N365,000 out of his employer Jumoke Oreofero's account by stealing her ATM card. After the heist, Taye ran away, but when he was caught, he accused his brothers of being involved in the crime. The charges…
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FCT Minister Wike Dismisses Kidnapping Surge as Political Ploy

FCT Minister Wike Dismisses Kidnapping Surge as Political Ploy

Concerning the increasing number of kidnapping instances in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike dismissed them as political propaganda carried out by opposing groups. During a press conference, Wike downplayed criticisms aimed at President Bola Tinubu and him, claiming that the critics were politicians trying to topple the government. Wike emphasised the need to comprehend the political dynamics at play when he said that some alarms raised about security incidents were exaggerated for political reasons. Declaring, "Like something just happened here, they tell you it has happened 25 times," he criticised the use of sensationalism. You have to…
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President Tinubu: End Abuja’s security issues and beware of the northern conspiracy – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

President Tinubu: End Abuja’s security issues and beware of the northern conspiracy – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, calls upon President Tinubu to take immediate action in addressing the escalating insecurity challenges in Abuja. Additionally, we urge him to remain vigilant and cautious of a potential Northern conspiracy against his administration. Recent events and statements by prominent Northern leaders underscore the need for urgent attention to these matters. In the past months, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has observed with great concern the alarming utterances and vituperations of influential Northern leaders directed towards President Tinubu. Firstly, the Arewa Economic Forum, led by Ibrahim Shehu Yahaya, accused Tinubu of deliberately promoting a…
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Kalu Calls On Military Authority To Thoroughly Investigate Alleged Sexual Harassment By Senior Officers

Kalu Calls On Military Authority To Thoroughly Investigate Alleged Sexual Harassment By Senior Officers

Following the recent revelation trending on social media, by a frustrated female officer alleging sexual harassment and possible threat to life by her tormentors, the President of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has called on the Nigeria Military Authority to properly investigate such heavy accusation which if not properly handled may dent the image and reputation of the esteemed army both at home and in the eye of the world. The detailed report as published by SaharaReporters is mind bugging. "My position is premised on the lines of submission made by the affected person, who has thrown caution to…
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In a south-south operation, troops kill 43 terrorists and capture 76.

In a south-south operation, troops kill 43 terrorists and capture 76.

Nigerian military troops in the South-South geographical zone of the nation killed forty-three terrorists and detained seventy-six others. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed this in a statement provided to reporters. He also claimed that the army freed 27 hostages who had been kidnapped and caught 29 oil thieves. A military spokesman said that 2,150 different types of ammunition and 81 different types of weaponry were found by the forces. "One NSVT AA gun, one GPMG, one PKMG, 36 AK47 rifles, one RPG 7 tube, two AGL bombs, four pump action guns, four locally fabricated…
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