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Abakaliki FC bus crashes on return to Ebonyi after Federation Cup final

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Officials of Abakaliki FC, runners-up in this year’s President Federation Cup, were involved in a road accident on Sunday while returning to Ebonyi State from Lagos.

The club, still nursing the heartbreak of their dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Kwara United in Saturday’s Federation Cup final, confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its official Facebook page.

According to the statement, the team’s official bus was involved in a minor accident along the Benin-Ore expressway.

The crash reportedly occurred when the bus suffered a brake failure and rear-ended a moving truck near Ondo.
Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were recorded.

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“To God be the glory, no injury and no life was lost,” the club stated.

“On our way back from Lagos after yesterday’s President Federation Cup final to Ebonyi State today (29/6/2025), one of our vehicles (officials’ bus) suffered brake failure along the Ondo expressway and hit a moving truck from behind.

“We thank God, we all are safe and sound. To God be the glory!”

Photos shared by the club show only minor damage to the bus involved.

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The incident comes just a month after a tragic road accident claimed the lives of 21 Kano athletes returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.

Despite finishing bottom of Group B in the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Abakaliki FC stunned the football community by defeating top sides, including Enyimba, to reach the Federation Cup final—their first appearance at that stage in the club’s history.

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Abducted Ugandan Man Discovered with Padlocks Inserted in Both Ears

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A Ugandan man has reportedly been rescued after being kidnapped, with his abductors cruelly locking padlocks through both of his ears.

The disturbing incident came to light through a viral video shared on TikTok, showing the victim lying on a hospital bed, receiving treatment and hooked to an IV drip.

The shocking footage has sparked widespread outrage and sympathy across social media, with many calling for justice and thorough investigations into the inhumane act.

According to the video’s caption, the man was reportedly abducted and later found with padlocks inserted through his ears—a disturbing and inhumane act that has stunned many viewers.

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The clip has since gone viral, sparking a wave of reactions online as social media users voiced shock, outrage, and sympathy over the brutal treatment he endured.

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Man Freed After 26 Years in Prison for Buying Stolen Generator Reunites With Mother

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Nigerian man reunites with his mother 26 years after he was jailed for buying a stolen generator

It’s worth recalling that the man, identified as Ogbonna Igbojionu, was recently released from prison after being incarcerated in 1999 for purchasing a stolen generator.

He was just 22 years old when he was imprisoned.

In a recent video, an emotional moment was captured as he reunited with his ailing mother, who hadn’t seen him in years.

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Now seemingly bedridden, the mother was filled with joy as she laid eyes on her son—this time, no longer behind bars

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Lagos Police to Arraign Wasiu Akinwande, Alleged Notor!ous Hired K!ller in Court

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The Lagos State Police Command has announced the upcoming arraignment of Wasiu Akinwande, known as Olori Eso, at the Ebute-Meta Magistrate Court on July 9, 2025.

Akinwande, 44, is accused of being a notorious hired killer and one of Lagos’ most wanted individuals. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in combating violent crime and other criminal activities in the state.

Following a successful operation, Akinwande was apprehended in his Agbado, Ogun State hideout. He allegedly orchestrated various crimes, including armed robberies, murders, kidnappings, and cult-related killings, spreading fear and disrupting law and order.

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