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Only two genders exist: Trump promises to put an end to “transgender lunacy.”
As Republicans are ready to seize control of Congress and the White House, US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to put an end to the “transgender lunacy” on his first day in office. At an event in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was speaking to young conservatives, Trump made this promise while outlining his plans to […]
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IGP’s palliative restrictions are criticized by Obi, who cautions that they may deter charitable giving.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential contender, has criticized an Inspector General of Police (IGP) decision that limits the delivery of palliatives in Nigeria. The action is in reaction to recent palliative handouts in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that resulted in fatal stampedes that killed multiple Nigerians. Obi admitted that […]
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FG announces Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day as public holidays.
To commemorate Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year, the Federal Government has designated Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays. In a statement signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the news on Sunday. The […]
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In Kwara, a man allegedly died while in police custody due to a N220,000 debt.
It has been claimed that Jimoh Abdulquadri, a middle-aged member of the Balogun Fulani community in Erubu/Asunnara, Ilorin, Kwara state, passed away while in the custody of the state’s police. It was learned that the deceased died on December 20, 2024, after being apprehended by police officers on December 19, 2024, for allegedly owing N220,000 […]
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In Abeokuta, police detain a suspected ritualist holding a fresh human head.
Taiwo Yemitan, a suspected ritualist discovered in the Lafenwa neighbourhood of Abeokuta with a fresh human head and the dismembered body parts of a female victim, has been taken into custody, according to the Ogun Police Command. This was revealed in a statement released on Sunday in Abeokuta by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola. The […]
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Following a student killing that raises worries, Albania announces a TikTok ban.
Albania announced a one-year ban on TikTok on Saturday, following the tragic death of a 14-year-old schoolboy who was fatally stabbed by a classmate in November following a social media argument; local media reported that the altercation was fueled by disputes on TikTok. Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed concerns about the platform’s influence on children, […]
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Deadly food-related stampedes: IGP cautions against unplanned palliative sharing
Following previous occurrences that have resulted in the deaths of scores of Nigerians, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has issued a warning against the unplanned distribution of relief supplies and palliatives during this holiday time. On Saturday, December 21, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force’s public relations officer, released a statement from the IGP that included […]
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IBADAN STAMPEDE:After being arrested, former Ooni Queen Naomi passes out.
Following her incarceration for the terrible stampede at a funfair in Ibadan that killed 35 children and injured six more, prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, reportedly fainted on Friday. When more than 7,500 kids tried to enter a space intended for 5,000 people, a rush broke out. After being […]
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OLD STUDENTS DEMAND THE RELEASE OF THE DETAINED ISLAMIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN IBADAN STAMPEDE
Concerned about the misleading public perception that the school principal authorized the use of the school facility for the event, former students of Islamic High School, Bashorun Ibadan, Oyo State, the site of the funfair tragedy, have called for the release of the principal, Abullah Fasasi, on administrative bail.
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A stampede caused by rice distribution is thought to have killed 20 people in the Anambra community.
According to reports, a stampede in Anambra State has killed at least 20 people from the Okija village. The stampede happened on Saturday while there was a rice distribution event. The incidence has been verified by Charles Aburime, the Governor of Anambra’s Chief Press Secretary. According to Aburime, the State government is keeping an eye […]