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Boko Haram Abducts Dozens Of Female IDPs In Borno

Published

10 months ago

March 6, 2024

Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly abducted dozens of female internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ngala, the headquaters of Gambarou Ngala in Borno State, a local source told Daily Trust.

A security source, who confided in our correspondent, also confirmed the abduction but said, “what we heard is around 113” were abducted

However, a source from the Babban Sansani IDPs camp, told our correspondent that the incident happened last Sunday, when the women went to fetch firewood in the bush for domestic and commercial purposes.

“They were surrounded by the insurgents in Bula kunte bush in the western part of Ngala town. They freed the old-aged and entered the bush with 319 abled young girls and some young boys.

“But, three of the girls who escaped and returned to Ngala said the boys (insurgents) took them to a bush close to Bukar-mairam village in Chad republic.

“They escaped in the dead of night after the insurgents fell asleep, trekking for two days before they arrived in Ngala.

“Most of the IDP girls abducted were from Babban Sansani camp, and the rest from Zulum and Arabic camps.

“They went to the bush to fetch firewood for sale because the food we are getting from the camp is not enough to feed us. Life is so difficult here,” he said.

Another source from the security said they always warned the IDPs against going to some areas in the bush for fear of attack.

“We always warn them to stay within safe areas, but it’s the economic pressure that forces most of them to go. They have no means of livelihood other than cutting off the tree for sale.

“A small measure of corn flour is sold at N2,200 where can they get the money to buy? We can’t stop them if we can’t feed them,” he said.

This is one of the major abductions that took place in Borno, since the kidnapping of 276 girls of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, on the night of 14 April 2014.

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Tragedy as Jigawa bride allegedly poisons food served at her wedding

Published

20 hours ago

January 4, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A joyous occasion has turned into a tragedy in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State after a bride allegedly poisoned food served at her wedding reception.

The incident left the groom critically ill and claimed the life of one guest.

Eyewitnesses suggested that the bride’s actions may have been motivated by a personal vendetta, though details remain unclear.

The Police Public Relations Officer for the state, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incident on Friday and revealed that an investigation is underway.

“We received a report that the bride had tainted the food served at the wedding reception, leaving the groom critically ill,” Adam said.

According to him, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident: the bride and another female accomplice. Both are currently in custody and being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Jigawa State Police Command.

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Abuja residents to face 15-day power outage from Jan 6 – TCN

Published

21 hours ago

January 4, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will experience a long period of power outages starting next week on Monday.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced this in a statement via its X handle on Friday.

It said the power outage will occur due to the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.

According to the company, the relocation operation would occur between January 6 and 31.

“Please be informed that there will be power interruptions from January 6-21, 2025, due to FCDA relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway,” the statement read.

The affected area that would experience outages during the period include “Lugbe & environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church, American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC HQ, Coca Cola, Railway, FMC, Parts of Apo.”

Others were Gudu, Gbazango & environs, Parts of Kubwa, Bwari & environs, Parts of Jahi, Parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi & environs, and other parts of Abuja.

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How Lady who saved N35m in UK waste all after returning to Nigeria to find husband

Published

21 hours ago

January 4, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A lady who reportedly saved about N35 million while working in the UK wasted it after her return to Nigeria in the quest to find a husband.

The story of the lady was shared by a TikTok content creator identified as @nikkisolomon0.

According to her, the lady had the notion that she would attract men when she lived a lavish lifestyle hence her wasteful spending.

She narrated: “She saved N35 million and decided to move back to Nigeria from the UK. Before you make any decision, check it o. She went back to Nigeria saying she didn’t want to hustle again. She just wanted to live the life and get a husband and live a good life thinking that the expensive life she’s living with the N35 million will get her a husband.

“Some of you ladies think that living an extravagant life will get you a husband. No. You will only attract boys who want to take advantage of you. This girl did not even set up a business with the N35 million she had in mind to set up. The money finished and she started begging for money. Not even up to two years of moving back.”

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