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« Last post by Rajih on October 24, 2024, 10:34:30 AM »
 Popular street artist, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable reportedly survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun State. In a viral video, Portable, visibly distressed, shared his close call, exclaiming, “They want to kill me!” The footage also shows the intense moment when a half-n3ked man, believed to be the assailant, was apprehended while holding a gun. Bystanders in the video could be heard asking, “Who pulled the trigger?” as tension filled the air. Attempts to reach the Ogun State Police Command for comment were unsuccessful, with spokesperson SP Odutola Omolola not responding to calls or messages. The motive for the attack remains unknown. Portable, known for his controversial and outspoken nature, expressed relief following the incident. See Video Below;
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« Last post by Rajih on October 24, 2024, 10:32:18 AM »
 Distribution Companies (Discos) have asserted that the National grid will continue to collapse unless the federal government takes urgent action to address the root causes and put the necessary infrastructure in place. The national electricity grid has reportedly collapsed 105 times in the last decade. Speaking on behalf of the DisCos, the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), Sunday Oduntan, highlighted that the lack of investment and proper maintenance has been a long-standing issue in Nigeria’s power sector. The most recent grid failure, which occurred just days ago, was triggered by an explosion at a transformer in Jebba, causing a sharp drop in load and leading to a system collapse. Oduntan explained, “The national grid has collapsed 105 times in the last 10 years. The most recent incident was due to a transformer explosion in Jebba, which led to a sudden drop in load, causing the system to collapse. These failures are the result of years of neglect, poor maintenance, and insufficient investment in infrastructure by successive governments.” The persistent power outages have plunged major cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu, and Kano, into darkness multiple times. In the past 10 months alone, the grid has collapsed over eight times, causing nationwide blackouts. On October 19, 2024, Nigeria experienced its third grid collapse in a single week, affecting key regions across the country. Oduntan further emphasized that without immediate action, the situation will only worsen. “The national grid will continue to collapse because the necessary infrastructures have not been put in place,” he said, calling for the government and industry stakeholders to declare the issue a state of emergency. “Unless we address the root causes of these collapses, the grid will keep failing, leaving the nation in darkness,” Oduntan warned. The DisCos’ call for urgent government intervention highlights the need for comprehensive reform and investment in Nigeria’s power sector to prevent further grid failures and ensure stable electricity for the nation.
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« Last post by Rajih on October 24, 2024, 10:30:39 AM »
 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperipke Ekpo, has spoken on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive to convert filling stations across the country into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) outlets, as part of efforts to promote cleaner, cheaper energy alternatives. Speaking at the State House after a federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, Ekpo highlighted Tinubu’s commitment to expanding the use of CNG, which he described as safer, more affordable, and environmentally friendly compared to traditional fuels. “We are aware that the president has established a presidential committee on CNG, and he has charged us to ensure that most filling stations across the country are converted into CNG stations,” Ekpo said. He added that the government will facilitate access to conversion kits to enable Nigerians to adapt their vehicles to run on CNG. Ekpo emphasized the significant savings offered by CNG, stating that while a litre of petrol can cost as much as N1,000, CNG is available at N200 per standard cubic meter, representing a substantial cost reduction. The push for CNG aligns with Tinubu's recent comments that Nigerians can choose between buying petrol at N1,000 per litre or adopting CNG at N200 per standard cubic meter. Ekpo concluded by expressing confidence in the government's efforts to drive the CNG initiative to every part of the country, allowing Nigerians to benefit from the abundant natural gas resources available.
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« Last post by Rajih on October 23, 2024, 10:10:16 AM »
 Four suspects have been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command in connection with the disappearance of a member of the National Youths Service Corps identified as Yahya Faruq, in Ikuru town in Andoni Local Government Area of the state. The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria reported that Faruq went missing on Monday, October 4, 2024. The corps member who was posted to a secondary school in Ikuru town for his primary assignment and works part-time in a mining company in the area, has not been seen after eight days. The spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, October 23, said investigation is ongoing. “The Rivers State Police Command is actively investigating the disappearance of Mr. Yahaya Faruk, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was deployed to Community Secondary School, Ikuru Town, and has been missing since October 14, 2024,” the statement read. "On October 15, 2024, the principal of Community Secondary School, Ikuru Town, Mr. Anderson Awaji Ogbana, reported to the Ngo Divisional Police Headquarters that Mr. Faruk could not be located within the school premises or the surrounding community. "It was later revealed that Mr. Faruk had been involved in casual employment with LDM Mining Company, also located in Ikuru Town. "Upon receiving this report, the Police summoned Mr. Wen Hauiguo, the manager of LDM Mining Company, for questioning. On October 16, 2024, he was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where he admitted to employing Mr. Faruk as a casual worker on the night shift, from 4:00 PM to midnight. However, Mr. Wen stated that he was unaware of Mr. Faruk’s status as a serving corps member. Further inquiries were conducted with the site manager, Mr. Lai Ding Chi, who disclosed that on the evening of October 14, 2024, between 9:00 and 10:00 PM, two unidentified individuals arrived on a motorcycle, after which Mr. Faruk left his duty post and accompanied them. "In addition, several other individuals who worked alongside Mr. Faruk during the same shift - Joseph Godstime, Levi Stephen, Ejit-Awaji Michael, and Ishmael Jireh - have also been questioned under caution, all of whom denied any involvement in the disappearance. "On October 18, 2024, the Commissioner of Police personally interviewed all parties involved. The Command has adopted a multi-pronged approach, utilizing advanced technology to expedite the search for Mr. Faruk. "In addition, officers from the State CID have been directed to collaborate with the Community Development Committee (CDC) and other key stakeholders in Ikuru Town, with the aim of strengthening local efforts to locate the missing corps member. "The CDC Chairman has assured the Police that the community is fully engaged in the search, having extended their efforts to neighbouring areas, and is optimistic that positive developments will emerge soon. “The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Mr. Yahaya Faruk, calls on his family to reach out to the Command for collaborative efforts, and urges anyone with pertinent information to assist the investigation.”
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« Last post by Rajih on October 23, 2024, 10:08:27 AM »
 Singer Inetimi Alfred Odom, popularly known as Timaya, has revealed that people wanted to kill him. This is as he stated that his decision to use controversy as a strategy backfired. While speaking in a recent interview with Channels TV, the ‘Dem Mama’ crooner said being controversial was a strategy, but the media overstretched it, which proved costly. “My being controversial was a strategy but the press took it too far; they wanted to kill me. And back then, it wasn’t the internet; it was newspapers. When they publish it [controversial story], it goes on the street for one week before they publish another one. For that one week, you will be the topic of discussion,” he recalled. “When you go to buy suya the next week, you will see your face in the newspaper that was used to wrap it. So, it was really hard. And that time, I was the only one causing controversy. People thought I was crazy. My foundation as a Port Harcourt boy also played a role in me being controversial back then.” Timaya explained that he made deliberate efforts to rebrand after his controversial strategy backfired. The singer has been involved in several controversies in the past, including retrieving a car gift from his ex-girlfriend, actress Empress Njamah, after their breakup. He also had beef with producer Nico Gravity years back. Last year, his colleague, Terry G called him out over alleged debt in music royalties.
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« Last post by Rajih on October 23, 2024, 10:06:43 AM »
 Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States has stated that Americans are ready to have a woman as President. As election day comes closer, Harris and Trump have intensified rallies, taking to the airwaves and podcasts on the hunt for an advantage in a race that polls suggest is effectively tied. When asked if America was ready to elect its first woman, Harris responded, “absolutely”, noting that her candidacy was about turning the page. “People are exhausted with Donald Trump and his approach, because it’s all about himself,” she said. Trump, while speaking to supporters in North Carolina, had pitched a very different message. “This election is a choice between whether we will have four more years of incompetence, failure and disaster, or whether we’ll begin the four greatest years in the history of our country,” he said. He repeatedly called Harris and her running mate Tim Walz stupid during the rally.
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« Last post by Rajih on October 23, 2024, 10:05:10 AM »
 University Student Hospitalized After Getting Stabbed By Boyfriend For Returning Late From Party A woman, Audrey Nyasha Rwambiwa, is currently battling for her life after she was brutally stabbed by her boyfriend, Webster Mubati, with a kitchen knife over the weekend in Harare. Mubati is said to be on the run after perpetrating the act. The brutal attack occurred after Audrey, a 25-year-old student at Women’s University, Zimbabwe, returned home late from a party. Audrey was rushed to Parirenyatwa Hospital, where she is currently fighting for her life. The incident took place at Tanaka Place on Josiah Chinamano Avenue, where Audrey had been living with Webster. According to reports, she arrived home around 3 a.m. after attending a party with friends. Enraged by her late return, Webster assaulted her before escalating the attack with a kitchen knife. During the altercation, he stabbed her multiple times, targeting her left br3ast, finger, arm, ribs, back, and left shoulder. In a desperate attempt to escape, Audrey locked herself in the bathroom and broke a window to flee, seeking help from neighbours who rushed her to the hospital. Police have launched a manhunt for Webster, who fled the scene after the attack. Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, spokesperson for the Harare provincial police, confirmed the investigation and called on the public to assist with information that could lead to his arrest. “Police are investigating an attempted murder case involving a university student who was st@bbed by her lover. The suspect fled after the attack, and the victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital,” said Inspector Chakanza. Audrey remains in critical condition as the authorities intensify their search for the fugitive.
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« Last post by Rajih on October 23, 2024, 10:03:10 AM »
 Eight residents of Kyado community in Mbazun, Mbaterem, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, have been reported dead in a tragic accident. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 17, at Tse-Uza, along the Katsina-Ala-Zaki-Biam Road. A wake keep was held for the deceased on Tuesday while their remains will be laid to rest today, Wednesday, October 23, 2024. An eyewitness said that it was a head-on collision involving a Toyota Corolla and a 14-seater Toyota Hiace bus,resulting in the deaths of six women on the spot while two others died later. It was gathered that the Toyota Corolla was conveying victims, all Okirika sellers, to Zaki-Biam when the accident occurred.
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 A 17-year-old boy, Cristian Gasca Martinez, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 37-year-old Osvaldo Casas. His arrest comes after a 16-year-old girl rejected his romantic advances after he was allegedly stalking her so in anger, he shot her stepfather, leaving him to die in the arms of his pregnant wife, according to prosecutors. He was charged in Houston on October 17, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Prosecutors argued in court that he shot and killed Casas in retaliation after the 16-year-old rejected his romantic interest. "He was upset that basically, my daughter didn't want to date him," Judith Molina, the girl's mother, told ABC 13. She also showed the broadcaster a log of dozens of anonymous calls made to her home, most of which she assumes were from Martinez. Around noon on the day he was shot, Casas was warned by his neighbors that a dark vehicle had been slowly driving past his home, police said. The day prior, someone had vandalized Casas' car. When Casas went up to the car to confront the occupant, he was shot. He wandered back to his house, but then collapsed. Casas' pregnant wife attempted CPR to save him and called emergency responders. They found Casas unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Blanca Aguirre, Casas' mother, told KHOU that he "died in her hands." "Osvaldo was a man of deep love and kindness," his wife wrote. "He was loved by so many in our community and never hesitated to lend a helping hand." She also noted that their son was born on August 23, just 13 days after Casas' death. Martinez was arrested and is being held in the Harris County Jail on a $200,000 bond. His first court appearance was scheduled for Monday, October 21.
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 A suspected car thief simply identified as Bashir has been assaulted by an angry mob in Akure, Ondo State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at 8:35 am on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Quarter Guard Junction. According to reports, the suspect jumped into a woman's Nissan Sunny car and engaged her in a fierce struggle for control of the steering wheel while attempting to strangle her. Her desperate screams drew the attention of passers-by who quickly rushed to her aid and apprehended the suspect. The mob descended on the suspect and beat him to stupor. Fortunately for the thief, officers of the Amotekun Corps arrived at the scene and rescued him from the irate mob. Recounting her traumatic experience, the victim said, “I was in shock this morning while taking my boy to school. I was planning to get fuel for the car when I saw the suspect praying by the roadside. Suddenly, he flung open the door, pressed my throat, and fought for control of the steering wheel."
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