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Man marries two wives same day, shares polygamous kiss

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Cyril Obarakpo, a resident of Oria-Abraka in Delta State, etched his name in local history as he tied the knot with two women in a unique wedding ceremony over the weekend.

A viral video capturing the event showcased Mr Obarakpo passionately kissing both brides in the presence of friends and family as they cheered along.

The pre-wedding photoshoot added a touch of fandom, with Mr Obarakpo and his two wives donning matching Manchester United jerseys and jeans.

The unconventional ceremony has surprised many Nigerians and is reminiscent of similar events in the past.

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It is not the first time such a wedding has occurred in Nigeria. Tersugh Aondona, popularly known as Aterry-Baba, made headlines in January by marrying three wives—Blessing, Nancy, and Sulumshima—in a single ceremony at Lante Kukwagh Comprehensive Secondary School in Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State.

The Delta State region has witnessed similar unique weddings before. In 2017, a man identified as Emamuzo from Isoko South married two brides, Janet and Osioni, attracting widespread attention after their wedding banner went viral online.

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Armed men abduct Ondo farmer, labourer, ask for N15M ransom

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Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a farmer and a labourer at Oke Oge in the Oba-Ile area of Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State.

Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, who confirmed the incident to journalists on Sunday in Akure, said the duo were abducted on Saturday evening while returning from a farm not far from Akure Airport.

He said, “I can confirm to you that we are on top of the situation. They were kidnapped while returning from the farm and our men have been deployed to rescue them from the kidnappers’ den.”

Meanwhile, a family source had confirmed that the kidnappers were already demanding a ransom of N15 million from the victims families.

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Insecurity! Top APC director in national secretariat reportedly abducted by gunmen

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… Gunmen demand N350m ransom

A top director at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji has been abducted by gunmen.

Dr Adekunle who is the Director of Administration in the National Secretariat of the ruling party was kidnapped two weeks ago in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

It was learnt that his abductors had contacted his family to demand the sum of N350million ransom for his release.

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Neither the APC National Secretariat nor security operatives have officially commented on the incident, but sources privy to the incident have confirmed that the director is being held captive.

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Cult war left 3 d3ad in Benue, 10 nabbed in bloody clash

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Makurdi was thrown into chaos on Monday as a violent cult clash in the Wadata area left three people dead.

The Benue State Police Command confirmed the killings, revealing that 10 suspects had been arrested in connection with the bloodshed.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that rival cult groups engaged in a deadly confrontation, leading to multiple fatalities.

She stated that security operatives swiftly moved in, restoring order and evacuating the corpses to the morgue.

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Benue State Commissioner of Police, Steve Yabanet, has launched a full-scale investigation into the gruesome incident.

Residents of Wadata, however, expressed fear over the resurgence of cult-related violence in the area, calling on security agencies to step up efforts in curbing the menace.

Meanwhile, the police have assured the public that those responsible for the killings will be brought to justice.

Anene urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, stating that the command had intensified surveillance to prevent further violence.

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Meanwhile, heavily armed officers have been deployed to the troubled area to prevent further violence.

As the police tighten their grip on suspects, residents remain on edge, fearing fresh eruptions of gang warfare.

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