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Nov

2020

Chief Augustus Onuoha Goes Home: Dike eji-eje nmba Chilaka, Udoeme Commiserate With Echeozo

NATIONAL NEWSdeath, Dikenmba Chuks and Chilaka Foundation, funeral ceremony, Late chief Augustus Onyemauche Onuoha

"Death is an inevitable end that will come when it will come and the giver of life is God and the taker of life is still God." Those were the kind words of the CEO, Mark Agnes Group, South Africa and founder of Dikenmba Chuks and Chilaka Foundation Nig. yesterday, during the funeral ceremony of Late Chief Augustus Onyemauche Onuoha, Okosisi Ejirimaramba 1 of Umuchieze, in his country home, at Ekereazu, Ahiazu, Mbaise LGA of Imo State. He said: "Death is an inevitable end that will come when it will come and the giver of life is God and the…

Nov

2020

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Breaking: Dead man wins seat in state legislature *His dog was the love of his life… Mother

FOREIGN NEWS#Coronavirus Disease, death, elections

A North Dakota man who died from the coronavirus last month won a seat in the state legislature, in the United States, official results reveal.David Andahl, a 55-yar-old cattle rancher, according to The New York Times died last month, after being hospitalized with the coronavirus, the Bismarck Tribune reported. Mr. Andahl’s mother, Pat Andahl, told the newspaper that her son, a Republican who in June defeated a longtime incumbent in the primary vote, had been looking forward to joining the state legislature.He had a lot of feelings for his county and his country and wanting to make things better, and his heart…

Oct

2020

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Read Ohaneze Ndi Igbo’s reaction to ACF’s allegation of killings, harassment of Northerners in Southern Nigeria

NEWSblood, brutal killing, death, ethnicity, ohaneze ndi Igbo, war

By Our CorrespondentOhanézè Ndígbo Youth Council Worldwide has debunked claims of massive killing of Northerners in Southern Nigeria. The group was reacting to a statement credited to Arewa Consultative Forum National Publicity Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Yawe that over 30 persons have been killed since the EndSars protests turned violent. Mr Yawe, according to media reports also claimed that over 50 trucks and trailers belonging to Northerners were destroyed. But in a swift reaction, the OYC described the allegation as a ruse and ploy to complicate issues and incite violence against Southerners in the North. OYC said after investigation on the…

Oct

2020

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#EndSars Protest: Police Arrest Woman For Deliberately Crushing Two Innocent Nigerians With Reckless

METRO#EndSARsProtest, #nigerian government, death, police brutality, the Nigeria Police

One Mrs Nike Lawal, of 30 Anjorin Street, Aminkanle, Lagos State, has been arrestedfor driving recklessly and killing two innocent Nigerians at Ikola Road, Alagbado, during the EndSars protest. The arrest was done by the Lagos State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement released on Thursday, Lawal was the driver of Toyota 4Runner SUV with REG. Adejobi said “Ojo Azeez, 27, and Yusuf Sodia, 26, both of Command road, Alagbado, Lagos State, the duo in the tricycle, died on the spot. “The suspect, who intentionally removed the number plates on her…

Oct

2020

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Lifeless Police Officer covered with blood, others injured After…

METROaccident, blood, death, sympathy

At least one police officer has died after a car conveying multiple officers was involved in an accident today in Akure, Ondo, state. According to reports, the accident happened along Airport Road, Oba Ile, Akure, Ondo state. Unconfirmed reports blame the accident on overspeeding. Photos and videos from the scene show wounded officers lying on the road as locals tried to offer what help they can. At least one officer was lifeless, blood pouring out of his head. (C): lindaikejisblog

Oct

2020

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Sh0cking! Vigilante strangles 12-yrs-Old POS Attendant, Steals Cash, Other Valuables

CRIMEcrime, death, murder, theft

A 28-year-old vigilante member, Nuhu Dauda has allegedly suffocated a POS attendant at his shop, in New Badirisa, a growing community, in Girei local government area of Adamawa and stolen the POS machine including the cash received from customers and a lot more other valuables. Dauda who, according to The nation online was a regular customer at the POS shop, regrettably carried out the nefarious act against 12-year-old Jemima Reuben, the attendant on Saturday. The suspect as gathered went to the shop, strangled the female attendant, and took all the available money including the POS machine. Confirming the incident, the…

Oct

2020

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21-yrs-old Tenant arrested for stabbing landlord to death over turning house into brothel

METROanger, blood, brothel, death, killing

21-years-old Onyenmachi Mmaju is currently cooling off in Anambra State Command, for allegedly stabbing his landlord, Nonso Oyikoba, 35, to death in Ogidi Ani-Etiti, in Idemili North LGA of the state. This ugly incident, according to reportghana took place on Tuesday, October 6. A statement, released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Haruna Mohammed, disclosed that police operatives attached to Ogidi Division, led by the DPO CSP Ekuri Remigius, received a report of the tragic incident, and visited the scene. On getting there, the victim, who was found in a pool of his blood, was rushed to Iyi…

Sep

2020

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Happening! 7 Policemen, 3 Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Attack Nigerian Governor, Babagana Zulum’s Convoy

SECURITYBoko Haram insurgency, death, Governor Babagana Zulum’s convoy, killing, terrorists

Eight policemen, three soldiers, and four Civilian Joint Task Force operatives were killed after the convoy of the Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum, was again attacked by Boko Haram terrorists along the Baga Highway in the state on Friday, September 25. According to reports, the governor had left Maiduguri for Baga to prepare for the planned return of internally displaced persons from Maiduguri to the camps in Baga when his convoy was attacked by the terrorists. The attack comes barely two months after Governor Zulum was attacked around the same axis by the insurgents on his way from Baga. Source:…

Sep

2020

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Breaking!! Pupils, Students burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Kogi

METROaccident, death, inferno

Many lives and vehicles were lost in a fire outbreak in the early hours of today, Wednesday around Felele area of Lokoja metropolis. The victims include students of Kogi State Polytechnic, primary school pupils and other citizens. Onogwu Muhammed, chief press secretary to Yahaya Bello, the state governor, confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the governor expressed shock over the explosion, saying it is the greatest tragedy the state has witnessed in recent times. Bello condoled with families of the victims. He also asked students of the state polytechnic to remain calm and peaceful. “Governor Bello is very…

Sep

2020

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14 Dead Bodies Recovered as Bus Conveying Church Members Plunged Into River

METROagony, death, funeral ceremony, religion, tragedy

It was a tragic moment in Ivo local government area in Ebonyi state on Friday night, September 18, as a bus conveying 32 persons to a burial, thrusted into Akaeze-Ukwu River in the local government area. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Spokesperson of the state police command, Loveth Odah said "14 bodies comprising seven females and seven males have so far been recovered while efforts are being made to recover the rest." Odah said among the five victims rescued was the driver of the said 608 coaster bus with Reg no. UKP 78 XA Mr Nwaonu Chinedu a native…