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  On the night of June 22, 2024, gunmen attacked Maidabino village in the Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria. The assailants, believed to be armed bandits, arrived on motorcycles, blocking roads and initiating a violent assault that lasted over six hours. At least seven individuals were killed, including two children who were reportedly burned alive. Additionally, more than 100 residents, predominantly women and children, were abducted during the raid. Properties, including shops and vehicles, were set ablaze, and livestock was stolen. Residents described the attack as swift and overwhelming, with many fleeing into nearby bushes to escape the violence. One local, Hassan Aliyu, recounted, “They spent more than six hours destroying our properties.” Another resident, Auwalu Ismail, stated that the gunmen first blocked all roads leading to Maidabino before launching their attack. He added, “They burnt down our shops, vehicles, and took away our livestock.” T...

  The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians to refrain from offering any support to individuals accused or convicted of economic and financial crimes. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja, Olukoyede emphasised that such support undermines the fight against corruption and urged citizens to demand accountability from public officials. efcc.gov.ng

A Sokoto State High Court has sentenced 43-year-old Gerald Eugene to two years in prison for receiving two victims of human trafficking for exploitation. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced the conviction on its official Facebook page.

Fidel Castro, the emblematic leader of Cuba's 1959 revolution and its longest-serving head of state, passed away on November 25, 2016, at the age of 90. His younger brother, Raúl Castro, who succeeded him as president, announced the news on state television, stating, "The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22:29 hours this evening". Castro's death marked the end of an era for Cuba, a nation he transformed from a U.S.-dominated playground into a socialist state that defied American influence for nearly six decades. His revolutionary journey began in the mountains of eastern Cuba, where, at 32, he led a guerrilla movement that ousted dictator Fulgencio Batista. His image as a revolutionary warrior, rifle in hand, became iconic and inspired admirers worldwide . Under Castro's leadership, Cuba aligned itself with the Soviet Union, surviving numerous U.S. assassination attempts and the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. He established a one-party state,...

Timaya has been signed on by telecommunication giant Global com as brand ambassador.

That's what happened to Aston Villa youngster Lewis Kinsella on Saturday as his parent club and loan club both went down. Villa's Kinsella Relegated Twice In One Day. Being relegated is a low moment in any player's career - but how about suffering the drop twice in one afternoon? That's what happened to Aston Villa youngster Lewis Kinsella on Saturday.