Category: Crime/Health

‘Two Killed, 559 Arrested,’ Paris Erupts In Chaos After PSG’s Champions League Win

Ganiyu Amodu

Celebrations in Paris took a tragic turn on Saturday following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) victory in the UEFA Champions League final. Riots broke out, leading to clashes between fans and police across the city. According to AFP, atleast 2 people died and the police arrested nearly 559 people after clashes broke out near the city’s Champs-Elysees avenue and PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, where nearly 50,000 people had watched the match on big screens. The clashes occurred after PSG, a professional football club based in Paris defeated Inter Milan, an Italian…

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‘NNPC Cooperative Money Missing,’ Retired Workers Demand Probe

Abibat Babalola

A group of retired staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised alarm over alleged large-scale financial misappropriation within the company’s Lagos State Multipurpose Cooperative Society, accusing its leadership of mismanaging member contributions and operating without due process. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, the aggrieved retirees called for a forensic audit of the cooperative’s financial records and demanded accountability over what they described as unexplained losses and unpaid entitlements. Platforms Africa reports that Elder Ante Ante, who led the group, said that…

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“How I Used Timilehin’s University School Fees To Bury Her” – Father Of Teenage UTME Candidate Who Committed Sui(ide

ADEOLA YUSUF

“She regretted it (ingesring rat poison). I could see it. She was fighting for her life,” everything the father said through tears   The grieving father of Teenage UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) candidate has revealed how he buried his daughter, Timilehin, using money he had set aside for her university education after she died by ending it all over her UTME result. In an emotional interview with Channels Television, the father explained that Timilehin, who had scored 190 in the previous year’s UTME, was devastated when she saw this…

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‘On Way From Bible Study,’ Three Deeper Life Church Members Kidnapped

ADEOLA YUSUF

Three members of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry have been kidnapped by suspected gunmen in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the victims were abducted on Monday evening while returning from a Bible study session held in the Kasemola area, within the Ogbese axis. A message shared in the church’s WhatsApp group confirmed the incident and called for prayers: ‘I Saw Hell,’ Global Excellence Publisher, Mayor Akinpelu, Narrates Close Shave With Death During Prostate Crisis Nigeria A Difficult Place For Good People To Govern…

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‘I Saw Hell,’ Global Excellence Publisher, Mayor Akinpelu, Narrates Close Shave With Death During Prostate Crisis

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘So sick I couldn’t attend my award,’ everything Akinpelu said on his walk through the valley of shadow of death between Reddington hospital Ikeja and The Prostate clinic Victorial Island   The publisher of Global Excellence magazine, Mayor Akinpelu, has narrated his close shave with death during a prostate surgery, describing it as a walk through the valley of the shadows of death. Platforms Africa reports that Akinpelu, who has not been seen in public for somethings now, took to his verified Facebook page on Monday to give account…

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‘Deported,’ Saudi Bars Sheikh Gumi For 2025 Hajj

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘My story,’ Here’s how the cleric reacted to deportation Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage despite holding a valid visa issued by the kingdom. In a statement shared via his official Facebook page on Monday, Sheikh Gumi revealed that Saudi authorities denied him entry into Medina after his arrival to commence the pilgrimage rites. ‘While Heading To Hajj,’ DSS Arrests Kidnap Kingpin At Airport Say Goodbye To It: Using Phone in Bathroom increases Your Risk…

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HEI, Future Project Ink Deals For Life-Saving Health Interventions Expansion

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), a leading non-profit focused on emergency medical aid and community health empowerment, has announced a strategic partnership with The Future Project to scale its life-saving programs nationwide. This collaboration aims to deepen impact through digital storytelling, social media advocacy, and expanded on-ground interventions including emergency response training, support for accident victims, nutrition for malnourished children, and critical medical aid for vulnerable patients. ‘Since Feb,’ Port Harcourt Refinery Not Producing Fuel 3 Months Before Shutdown Say Goodbye To It: Using Phone in Bathroom increases Your Risk…

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You Dread Liver Problems? Avoid These Four Fruits

Abibat Babalola

“Number three on the list of the commonly consumed fruits may surprise you.” Along with alcohol and stimulants, certain commonly consumed fruits can strain liver health and increase the risk of liver damage when eaten in excess. 1. Durians Known as the “king of fruits,” durians are famous for their strong flavor and creamy texture. While they provide essential vitamins and minerals, they are also high in calories and saturated fats, which can negatively impact liver health. The American Liver Foundation advises individuals with fatty liver disease to avoid foods…

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Govt Plans To Sell Emefiele’s 753 Duplexes To Low, Middle-income Nigerians

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has finalised plans to sell a massive housing estate linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to low and middle-income Nigerians. The huge property, which contains 753 housing units, was recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in December 2024. According to the EFCC, it is the largest single asset recovery since the agency was created in 2003. The estate covers over 150,000 square metres and includes duplexes and other types of flats. The estate was recovered following a final forfeiture order…

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‘Female Activist Hamdiyya Shariff Missing Amid Legal Battle With Sokoto Govt’

ADEOLA YUSUF

“She left home to buy foodstuffs and has not been seen since Tuesday,” Lawyer gives details, Police react + Backgrounds on Sokoto government’s legal battle with 18 year-old activist for ‘criticising Governor over insecurity’   Hamdiyya Shariff, a human rights activist in a legal tussle with the Sokoto State Government, has been reported missing. Platforms Africa reports that Shariff’s lawyer, Abba Hikima, declared this in a Facebook post. Hikima said Ms Shariff went missing around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 20 May. An outspoken critic of the Sokoto State Government’s handling of…

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