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NSCDC Swiftly Rescues Suicidal Woman from Gbodofon River in Osun

NSCDC Swiftly Rescues Suicidal Woman from Gbodofon River in Osun

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) successfully rescued a middle-aged woman who attempted suicide by jumping into the Gbodofon River in Osogbo, Osun. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, and the NSCDC's prompt response averted a tragedy. Upon receiving a distress call, the NSCDC's Search and Rescue Team swiftly arrived at the scene, where they found the woman submerged in the river. Acting with efficiency, the officers pulled her to safety within minutes of the distress call. The NSCDC spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde, confirmed the successful rescue in a statement, highlighting the responsiveness of the security agency's personnel. The middle-aged…
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Man Arraigned for Stealing Generators in Ekiti.

Man Arraigned for Stealing Generators in Ekiti.

In Ekiti State, the police command has brought 32-year-old Fatoyebi Kola before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates' Court on charges of stealing generators. The defendant, without a fixed address, faced a one-count charge of stealing during the arraignment. The police prosecutor, ASP Caleb Leramo, disclosed that the alleged theft occurred on December 24 at 9:00 a.m. in Orun-Ekiti. According to Mr. Leramo, the defendant pilfered three tiger generators valued at approximately N300,000 from the shop of the complainant, Ajibade Gbenga. The charges levied against Fatoyebi Kola fall under Section 324(1) and (2) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. During…
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Gunmen Attack Nasarawa Supermarket, Leaving Four Dead.

Gunmen Attack Nasarawa Supermarket, Leaving Four Dead.

The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed a tragic incident in One Man Village, near Mararaba, in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Gunmen invaded a supermarket, killing four customers at approximately 8:45 pm on Tuesday. In a video obtained from the scene, it was revealed that one of the deceased individuals possessed an identity card belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Nasarawa police spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, verified the incident, stating that the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the State Criminal Investigative Department (SCID) to conduct a thorough investigation. Nansel reported,…
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Sheikh Akewugbagold Urges Nigerians to Embrace Morality and Unity in 2024.

Sheikh Akewugbagold Urges Nigerians to Embrace Morality and Unity in 2024.

Sheikh Taofeek Akewugbagold, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Preachers in South-West Nigeria, has delivered a crucial message to Nigerians as they usher in 2024. Regardless of religious affiliations, he emphasized the importance of leading pious and morally upright lives. In an interview in Ibadan, Mr. Akewugbagold urged individuals to leave behind any negative actions from the past year, emphasizing the significance of turning over a new leaf in 2024. Particularly addressing the youth, he discouraged engagement in activities such as internet fraud and money rituals, highlighting the adverse consequences of shortcuts to success. According to the Islamic cleric,…
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Ondo State Governor Suspends Local Council Caretaker Committees Following Court Order.

Ondo State Governor Suspends Local Council Caretaker Committees Following Court Order.

In response to a court order, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has suspended recently appointed caretaker committees for local government and council development areas. The suspension was communicated in a letter from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, signed by Adewale Alonge on behalf of the permanent secretary. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed concern over politicians assuming roles in the caretaker committees despite the court order preventing their inauguration. Consequently, he instructed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HOLGAs) in all LGAs/LCDAs to temporarily assume leadership responsibilities until legal matters are resolved. The letter stated, "It has come to…
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