Fear grips Edo residents as kidnappers abduct DPO, makes huge demand
The divisional police officer at the Etsako central local government of Edo state, Ibrahim Ishaq, has been kidnapped by some gunmen requesting N50 m as ransom.
Four Killed In Rivers Jetty Fire – Police No fewer than four persons have died following a massive fire outbreak that occurred on Monday at the Nembe jetty in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Police Public Relations Officer, Nnamdi Omoni confirmed to Channels Television that four burnt human skulls have been recovered from the scene. The scene from the fire outbreak in the Rivers Jetty on Monday. There are indications that the figure may increase as eyewitness reports claim that several persons were caught up in the inferno at the busy waterfront in the old township. The fire which started off from a wooden boat conveying traders and their goods, is believed to have been sparked by illegally refined petroleum products which are sometimes concealed in such boats to evade arrest by security personnel. This incident is the third devastating fire outbreak to be reported in Rivers state in 48 hours. In all the cases, illegally refined petroleum products are strongly believed to be ...
Barbados Becomes World’s Newest Republic, Removes Queen Elizabeth II President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason (C) receives the New Colours during the ceremony to declare Barbados a Republic and the Inauguration of the President of Barbados at Heroes Square in Bridgetown, Barbados, on November 30, 2021. Randy Brooks / AFP Fireworks filled the sky over Barbados on Tuesday as the Caribbean island nation declared itself the world’s newest republic, lowering Queen Elizabeth’s flag as it severed colonial-era ties to the British throne to the sound of jubilant gun salutes. “Republic B arbados has set sail on her maiden voyage,” Dame Sandra Mason said in her inauguration speech as the first president of the country, recognizing the “complex, fractured and turbulent world” it would need to navigate. “Our country must dream big dreams and fight to realize them,” the former governor-general told those gathered for the ceremony, including Britain’s Prince Charles. T...
The family of late veteran comic actor, Babatunde Omidina better known as Baba Suwe has picked a date for the kicking off of the burial rites of their father. According to the announcement made by his son, Adesola Morenikeji Omidina, the burial rites will start on Thursday 25th November 2021, at Baba Suwe’s abode in Ewu Elepe, Ikorodu Lagos State by 10am. Other arrangements about this claim will be brought to public notice as soon as the family concludes. It will also interest you to know that the movie legend is survived by his mum, children and grandchildren
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