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FULL LIST: 58 Nigerians Who Died With Hidden, Unclaimed Properties In UK

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . ‘One of Them Died As Far Back As 1995,’ UK Govt Begins Search for Relatives, List Estates as “Bona Vacantia,” meaning unclaimed for a certain period and are now the property of the Crown   The UK government has released a list of unclaimed estates belonging to individuals from different countries who died in the UK, including 58 Nigerians. Platforms Africa reports quoting the Gov.uk that these estates have been listed as “Bona Vacantia,” meaning they have been unclaimed for a certain period and are now the property…

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NYSC Member Dies As Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits Ogun State

ADEOLA YUSUF

A 25-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), has reportedly died of Lassa fever at a secondary health facility in ljebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was learnt that the female corp member who fell sick while in Ondo State, was brought to the health facility last Tuesday and later died same day. This was contained in a statement made available and signed by the Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, on Wednesday. Coker also confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. READ ALSO:…

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How Rainstorm killed Student, Destroyed Ogun School

ADEOLA YUSUF

A 14-year-old boy, Timothy Amosun, died after a rainstorm destroyed Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School in Ilase, Ogun State, on Wednesday. The boy was in Junior Secondary School 3. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Lekan Adeniran confirmed the incident in a statement he issued. He said five other learners, two teachers, a food vendor, and her seven-month-old child were injured. READ ALSO: How Abuja Road Crash Killed Six, Injured 25 ‘The Ayes Have It,’ Reps Approve Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers Ibokette Ibas; Six…

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‘Six Years After,’ Man Shot By SSS Operatives Gets Justice

ADEOLA YUSUF

A Sokoto-born businessman who was shot by the State Security Service (SSS) agents in 2016 has finally received justice six years after the agency refused to comply with a court judgement delivered in his favour. In the wee hours of 2 April 2016, some SSS operatives invaded the residence of the businessman in Jos, Plateau State, and shot him in the thigh after mistaking him for a suspect. That incident marked the genesis of his suffering until last Friday when the SSS compensated him with N10 million, as ruled by…

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Corper Raye: They Move Into Lagos, Mess It Up, Call It Smelly – Govt

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Lagos State Government has slammed the member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ushie Uguamaye, for stating that “Lagos is smelling.” In a chat with our correspondent, the Director, Public Affairs of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adesina, stated that despite seeing Lagos as smelly, the corps member still goes about enjoying the night life the city has to provide as seen in her TikTok videos. He said those who hold such view are actually the ones who troop into Lagos in…

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Man Sentenced To One Month Imprisonment For Assaulting His Wife

ADEOLA YUSUF

A 32-year-old labourer, Kevin Roberts, has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for assaulting his wife in Guyana. Roberts of Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, was charged with the offence of Assault, committed on his wife Annalisa Francis, which occurred on Sunday, 9th March 2025, at Queenstown, Essequibo Coast. Guyana Police Force in a statement on Sunday, March 16, said the charge was laid under Section (21) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, Chapter 8:02. READ ALSO: Buhari Protected Terrorists,Stopped Military From Going After His ‘Favourite Criminals’ – Obasanjo ‘56-Year Wait,’ Newcastle…

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Church, Other Buildings,Cars Razed In Lagos Tanker Explosion

ADEOLA YUSUF

An explosion rocked Otedola Bridge in Lagos yesterday evening, sparking a massive fire. The blast, which occurred at 8:08 p.m., involved a tanker loaded with petroleum product. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed that the fire spread to a church, an adjoining bungalow and four vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker, a 30-ton DAF Gas Truck with an unknown registration number, was on its way navigating the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the explosion occurred. Panic-stricken motorists scrambled to escape the scene, with some making…

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I’ve Over Eight Videos Of Men Sleeping With My Wife – Ijoba lande

ADEOLA YUSUF

Comedian and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has claimed that he has eight videos of other men sleeping with his estranged wife, Dara, aside from Yoruba Nollywood actor, Baba Tee, who recently admitted sleeping with her. The comedian disclosed this during an interview with media personality, Daddy Freeze, via Instagram livestream on Monday night. “I have eight videos of other men sleeping with my wife aside from Baba Tee. It’s so painful. I watched how these men were spanking her. “So, if she behaves like that…

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Police Seal Church Over Alleged Killing Of LASU Graduate

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Police Command in Lagos State has sealed a church over alleged killing of a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University, LASU, Adedamola Ogunbode. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Monday. Hundeyin said that the church where some people alleged that the missing boy was killed and buried had been sealed to prevent it from being burnt. “The church was sealed following intelligence reports that some people planned to burn it down out of vengeance and we…

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Video of African Wife Beating Up ‘Father-in-Law’ in Germany Goes Viral

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Asks her minor daughter to record it + VIDEO   A lady is attracting opprobrium online after a video of her beating up her father-in-law emerged online and went viral. In the video she claimed that her in-laws had branded her the bad one whereas they were the ones doing bad to her by spreading negative information about her. She accused the father-in-law of telling his sister that she was plotting to chase him out of the house. Skipping Just One Night Of Sleep Makes You More Likely To…

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