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Kwara Monarch, Son, Adanla Residents Kidnapped; N450m Ransom Demanded
Gunmen have abducted Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, the Oniwo of Aafin in Kwara State, his son Olaolu, and several residents of Adanla-Irese community, demanding a total ransom of N450 million. The kidnappers are reportedly asking N150 million for the monarch and his son, and N300 million for eight residents abducted from Adanla-Irese. Negotiations for the release
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Bangladesh Mourns Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at State Funeral
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister, who passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. The state funeral was a massive display of grief, with mourners lining the streets near the parliament building.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Pushes for More Female Toilets in Parliament Amid Growing Representation
Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has joined a growing movement of female lawmakers petitioning for more women’s toilets in the parliament building, reflecting the increasing presence of women in the country’s legislature. In October 2024, a record 73 women were elected to the 465-seat Lower House, surpassing the previous high of 54 women
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Wike–Mbata Clash Redraws Rivers Political Map
A fiery exchange between Senator John Azuta-Mbata and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has spotlighted a shifting political landscape in Rivers State. The confrontation, which erupted publicly at the Eneka Day celebration in Obio/Akpor on December 30, 2025, underscores tensions over influence, loyalty, and authority in the state. Mbata, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, declared to
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Tragedy in Indore: Families Grieve After Contaminated Tap Water Causes Deaths
Families in Indore, a city in India’s central Madhya Pradesh state, are mourning the deaths of multiple residents after a diarrhoea outbreak caused by contaminated tap water. Over 200 people have been admitted to hospitals, and authorities are investigating a possible link between a broken pipeline and sewage contamination in the Bhagirathpura neighborhood. The Story
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Woman Killed in Suspected Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado
A hiker has been killed in a suspected mountain lion attack in the US state of Colorado, wildlife officials confirmed Wednesday. If verified, this would mark the first fatal mountain lion attack in the state since 1999. The incident occurred on the Crosier Mountain Trail, a remote and secluded path north of Denver near the
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., Star of The Wire and Veep, Dies at 71
New York, US – Isiah Whitlock Jr., the acclaimed actor best known for his roles in The Wire and Veep, has died at the age of 71 after a brief illness, his manager confirmed. “It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr.,” wrote manager
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Kebbi Orders Reopening of Schools Closed Over Terror Attacks
The Kebbi State Government has directed the reopening of all primary and secondary schools that were previously shut down due to terrorist attacks and heightened insecurity across the state. The directive was issued through separate statements signed by Isah Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Aliyu Bagarawa, Deputy
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Maggie O’Farrell Reveals She Always Imagined Paul Mescal as Shakespeare in Hamnet
London, UK – Maggie O’Farrell, the acclaimed author of the Oscar-tipped film Hamnet, has revealed that she always envisioned Paul Mescal in the role of William Shakespeare when adapting her award-winning novel for the screen. Based on O’Farrell’s 2020 book, Hamnet offers a poignant, fictionalized account of Shakespeare, his wife Agnes (historically Anne Hathaway), and
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Anthony Joshua’s Uncle Alleges Phone Was Stolen at Accident Scene
A family member of Nigerian-British boxing champion Anthony Joshua has alleged that the boxer’s phone was stolen by bystanders at the scene of the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends. Speaking with PUNCH, Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, described the shock and trauma the family has endured since the
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