Category: Crime/Health

Israel Fired Warning Shots at EU, China Diplomats, Says ‘Its by Mistake’

ADEOLA YUSUF

Israeli soldiers fired warning shots at diplomats representing the European Union, UK, China, Russia and other countries on Wednesday. The IDF, which confirmed this, said that the shots were fired by mistake. The diplomats — none of whom were hurt — were visiting the West Bank town of Jenin and, according to the Israel Defense Forces, deviated from an approved route in what it described as an active combat zone. “IDF soldiers operating in the area fired warning shots to distance them away,” the IDF said in a statement. “The…

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‘After Days Of Search,’ Missing Banker Found Dead In Mortuary

Ganiyu Amodu

The body of 26-year-old Lagos banker Osemudiamen Idemudia has been discovered at a morgue in Yaba, Lagos, days after he was declared missing. Idemudia, who worked in the Point-of-Sale department of a commercial bank in Ikota, was last seen on May 9 around CMS, Lagos Island. A family member, simply identified as Segun, confirmed that the deceased was found on Sunday with machete cuts on his head, face, and legs, suggesting a brutal attack and murder. “We have found Osemudiamen’s body. He was murdered. I’m so sad,” Segun said. The…

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‘Completely False;’ No Lady on Trial for Converting to Christianity in Zamfara – Govt

ADEOLA YUSUF

The woman whose picture was used in the fake news (by Sahara Reporters) is not (even) a Nigerian. Her name is Aalia, and she is from Texas, United States.”   The Zamfara State Government has debunked a story claiming that Zamfara Christian convert, Zainab, is set to stand trial in Sharia Court on Friday for switching religions. Platforms Africa reports that a statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the report is completely false and taken from social media sites that seek to generate…

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‘His Father Drove Against Traffic,’ Oyo Govt Speaks On WASSCE Student Killed by Stray Bullet

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Oyo State Government has explained what led to the tragic death of a student who was hit by a stray bullet while on his way to an examination centre to sit the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination organised by the West African Examination Council in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to the government, the student’s father was driving against traffic when the incident happened. This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. ‘Life Cut…

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‘Life Cut Short At Prime,’ Stray Bullet Kills WASSCE Student On Way To Centre

ADEOLA YUSUF

“He was alongside his twin brother when the incident occurred.” Sad details of the tragedy   A stray bullet has allegedly killed a student who was heading to the examination centre to sit for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination being organised by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident happened on Gbagi market road in the Egbeda Local Government Area of the state when a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer in pursuit of a suspect hit and…

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‘While Heading To Hajj,’ DSS Arrests Kidnap Kingpin At Airport

Ganiyu Amodu

The Department of State Services has reportedly arrested another kidnapping kingpin, Sani Galadi, at Sultan Abubakar International Airport en-route to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. A source who spoke with PUNCH on the condition of anonymity confirmed that the suspect was traced and arrested at the Hajj terminal during screening. He said, “He was arrested at the Hajj terminal while undergoing a final screening before their departure for the holy land today. “He is currently under investigation and will be charged to court upon the completion of interrogation ” Also confirming…

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FMC Abuja Performs First Living-Donor kidney Transplant

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja, has successfully performed its first living-donor kidney transplant. Living-donor kidney transplant usually involves a donated kidney from someone you know. It might be a family member, friend or co-worker. According to the statement, the surgery which was conducted on 6 May, was performed on a 69-year-old male Nigerian, who suffered from end-stage renal disease, a condition where the kidneys lose the ability to function. READ ALSO: ‘No, No,’ NLC Threatens Showdown Over 89 Labourers At Dangote Refinery ‘NOGIC Pathfinder,’ Jonathan Receives Book on Local…

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‘Confirmed Dead At FMC,’ How Ogun TV Female Journalist Slumped, Died

ADEOLA YUSUF

“How Will her two children, aged-mother cope now?” Reactions as NUJ gives details of Bukola Agbakaizu’s tragic death while preparing for work at the OGTV   A female journalist with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Abeokuta, Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, has reportedly slumped and died while preparing for her afternoon shift at the state-owned television station. Her death was confirmed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Mr. Bunmi Adigun, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, Platforms Africa reports. The statement read: “Agbakaizu, a dedicated staff…

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Bayelsa Ex-Military Administrator, Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade, Slumps, Dies

ADEOLA YUSUF

    “He drove himself to the facility to play lawn tennis in the evening,” children give details of the death of man who celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024.     Former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd), is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Olubolade celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024. Olubolade, the Ipoti-Ekiti-born retired officer, died on Sunday May 11 in Apapa, Lagos. According to a statement by his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Akinadewo and first son, Mr. Dayo…

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‘Exposed,’ President Liberian Doctor’s Association Doesn’t Have University Degree

ADEOLA YUSUF

  ‘After practising for many years,’ Peter Matthew George’s lies uncovered, barred from Practising      The head of Liberia’s doctors’ association has been banned from practising medicine after a regulatory body said it did not have evidence of his initial medical degree. As part of a qualifications audit, the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) asked Peter Matthew George to provide his professional certificates. In April, the LMDC told Dr George that it had revoked his licence as he had not given satisfactory proof he had graduated in medicine…

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