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Big Brother Naija exes Zion, Chinwe spar over breakup at reunion
Two former reality TV stars fought during a televised reunion show that aired Monday night. Zion and Chinwe appeared on the Big Brother Naija Season 9 reunion episode as ex-lovers with different stories about their breakup. The pair argued about which person actually ended their romantic relationship. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu watched as the heated exchange unfolded between the former housemates. Both contestants gave conflicting accounts of what happened between them. Zion told viewers he decided to end their relationship first. He explained that he felt they were heading toward different goals and directions. The reality star said their life purposes no longer matched up with each other. Chinwe immediately challenged his version of...
Police arrest three Enugu masqueraders for assaulting residents
Enugu State Police officers arrested three people who wore traditional masks after they attacked local residents. The suspects hurt several innocent people during a cultural festival on June 22. Community members helped police catch the mask wearers after they tried to escape. Officers made the arrests on June 23 at 3:30 in the afternoon near Nsukka. A video showing the attacks spread quickly across social media platforms. Police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe said the masked performers beat up citizens during the Oriokpa celebration. One person suffered such serious injuries that doctors had to treat them at a hospital. The attackers ran away when police first arrived at the scene. Local people who witnessed the violence helped officers...
Building under construction collapses in Ibadan, injuring two workers
A two-story building fell down during construction work Tuesday afternoon in Ibadan. The structure came down at Ruby's Court Estate near Saint Anne's School in the Molete area. Workers rushed to help people who became trapped under the fallen concrete and steel. Fire department crews arrived quickly after someone called for emergency help. Officials received the first report about the accident at 1:53 pm. Two men were working inside the building when it suddenly collapsed around them. Rescue teams pulled both workers out alive from under the heavy debris. Emergency workers found that one man had serious wounds from the falling materials. Medical teams took the injured worker to a hospital for treatment right away. The other worker...
Trailer plunges into Kano underpass, driver hurt
A large truck crashed into an underpass at the Muhammadu Buhari interchange in Hotoro area of Kano city. The vehicle had stopped to unload cargo and passengers when it suddenly leaned over and tumbled into the roadway below. Witnesses watched as the heavy truck lost balance and fell into the lower section of the road. The accident happened during normal business operations as people were getting off the vehicle. The truck driver suffered cuts on his face during the crash but avoided serious harm. Medical workers treated his wounds at a local hospital where he recovered from the incident. A person who worked with the driver said the man walked to the medical center without help. The assistant explained that everyone could only stand and...
Kaduna police arrest social media commentator over incitement charge
Kaduna State police officers captured a man who writes controversial posts on social media platforms. Mustapha Abubakar goes by the name Dan Saudia and calls himself a social commentator. Police say he creates content that could cause trouble and threaten community safety. Officers believe his online messages could make people angry and disrupt peace. The arrest happened during weekend operations targeting crime areas. Police raided a problem location at Rigasa within Igabi Local Government on Sunday. Officers found Abubakar smoking what appeared to be drugs during the operation. DSP Mansir Hassan speaks for the police command and announced the arrest details on Tuesday. Police discovered the suspect had large amounts of dried plant...
Bandits abduct seven villagers in Niger State, army starts search
Armed criminals took seven men from a village during attacks that continue across Niger State. The kidnappers struck Hayin-Gando village during violent raids that happened June 22. Security sources reported the incident as part of repeated attacks from criminal groups operating across the region. The victims include Sani Mohammed and six other male residents from the same community. Local officials confirmed the names of all seven people who disappeared. The attackers also stole five motorcycles from residents during their raid. Ibrahim Harka, Yahaya Sani, Naraki Habu, Zargali Auwal, Auwal Gandu and Musbahu Ruwa were among those taken away. Criminal groups have increased their operations against rural communities throughout the area...
Gunmen abduct Femi Odeyemi in Kwara, demand N100m ransom
Gunmen kidnapped Femi Odeyemi from his home at midnight Sunday. The armed criminals took the prominent citizen from Okoro-Okegbo community. They carried him away to a location that remains unknown. The attackers demand 100 million naira for his release. Community leaders have contacted local police stations about the crime. Odeyemi lives in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The kidnappers invaded the neighborhood during the late night hours. They targeted his residence and forced him to leave with them. Sources told reporters about the incident on Tuesday. No new information has emerged since the initial report. Community officials reached out to Kwara State Police Command Headquarters. They also spoke with officers at...
Victim, vigilante and kidnapper die in Kwara rescue shootout
Security forces found a kidnapped businessman dead after a gun battle with criminals Monday in Kwara State. Alhaji Dauda Ismail died from machete cuts during the rescue attempt at Korori village. Armed groups worked together to search forest areas for the missing man. Soldiers teamed up with police officers and local hunters to track down the kidnappers. The mission turned deadly when both sides started shooting at each other. Haruna Tasusuno was helping with the rescue when bullets hit his stomach. The volunteer fighter died later at General Hospital in Okuta from his wounds. One criminal also died during the forest gun battle between security teams and the gang. Officials took an AK-47 weapon and 13 bullets from the dead kidnapper...
Kidnapping in Okuta, Kwara leaves victim, vigilante, gunman dead
Armed men attacked a businessman's home Sunday night in Kwara State, sparking a deadly rescue attempt that left three people dead. The gunmen stormed Alhaji Dauda Ismaila's residence around 10 PM in Okuta community within Baruten Local Government Area. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots as the attackers created panic before taking Ismaila into nearby forests. Local security volunteers quickly organized a chase operation to save the kidnapped victim. The pursuit led to a fierce gun battle between vigilantes and the criminal group. The shootout resulted in three deaths during the rescue effort. One suspected kidnapper died from gunfire during the forest confrontation. Ismaila also lost his life in the crossfire between both...

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